Ok, well now I've been schooled in the art of Mixed Martial Arts fighting. I have a friend who has studied & now teaches Tai Chi & another friend who has studied Ninjitsu for his whole life. These guys are so powerful, I know I'm always safe around them (or they could kill me - but I ignore that little fun fact). I don't see myself getting into UFC stuff (maybe it's my girley nature), but it sounds like it's something that you enjoy - that's what makes it interesting. One of the things I really like about the people I've met on this forum is that everyone has diverse interests & no one is afraid to say so. I'm also learning about different people, hobbies, cars & I'm having fun (ok - there are always a few odd ones in the group, but you'll have that). The other forums I belong to are interest specific - so we only talk about one thing. Plus so many of the people here have been really sweet to me & answer my stupid Lexus questions when I have them. :P
It sounds like you have had a REALLY exciting life with the pro-volleyball, basketball, living overseas - now living in L.A.... wow. I suck at volleyball & basketball. I played tennis up until I was in the 9th grade & golf for a bit after that. I was also involved with competitive roller skating for several years while in high school. Now I'm not so much into the competition (except the dance group I perform with is going to our first competition in 2 weeks), I'm more into precision - everyone doing the dance moves right, at the same time, etc.
Well, thanks for teaching me something new for today. :)