Double leg takedowns for my first day back

I've been away from Jiu-Jitsu for over two years.  I was excited to get back on the mat last Wednesday and roll with some of my old friends. 

The instructor for the evening was a collegiate level wrestler and we worked on double leg take downs.  We then went into single leg take downs.  I've never wrestled before so it was definitely out of my comfort zone. 

I feel like I learned a lot and enjoyed what we went over.  After we did drills, it was time to spar.  The guy I spared with was younger, bigger, and in better shape.  Jiu-Jitsu is still excellent at leveling the playing field.  I got in a couple sweeps and landed a north-south choke.  I was excited but extremely exhausted. 

After I sat out a round, I went back in and rolled with a guy I knew from the older days.  He's a purple belt now, has a few professional fights under him, and he's a lot faster.  He is also about 50 pounds lighter, 15 years younger, and did I mention faster?  I was completely exhausted afterwards.  It's amazing how much you lose when you're away.  

I felt I did decent and he was impressed with me able to pull guard after he swept me.  Muscle memory is a beautiful thing. 

This was on Wednesday.  Thursday, I felt like someone beat my left quad/hamstring with a bat.  It was insane how bad my leg hurt.  I don't think I stretched properly and obviously, I'm out of shape.  I can't wait to go back and get more.  I skipped Friday so I could rest my leg and not injure myself.

Jiu-Jitsu, such a great sport.