I like my scary tattoo, do you like your tattoo?

I've recently decided to get myself into some sort of shape other than round. Working out at a club is not an option for both monetary and available time reasons, so I do what I can at home. Dana suggested I teach her martial arts, and we can both get a bit of a workout and she can finally learn it. We were able to start a couple of weeks ago when we were upstate visiting her parents, and she's taking to it very well. Andi has expressed a serious desire to learn as well. This probably comes from wanting to mimic us, but I can't deny her anything, so I decided to give it a try.

During Andi's first lesson, she stood in front of me very intently and learned a few of the stances needed in order to start the training. We learned how to make a proper fist. We learned front position and how to bow to each other as a sign of respect. Then we learned how to stand in a "horse stance" (which is used extensively in training for both balance and leg strengthening). I explained how we squat down a bit "like you're sitting on a horse". Andi mimicked the position beautifully, then galloped out of the room making horsie sounds. I think it's a little too soon for her.