Tiger1962

If you've tried all these things and it still hurts, I would go for a second or third opinion from a specialist in that area. When I injured myself I wasn't satisfied with the explanation the first doctor gave me and I saw another one. He made a lot more sense and was more helpful to me in dealing with the injury. Good luck!

Seriously no disrespect intended...I never thought anyone would be crazy enough to walk into another dojo other than their own and say they want to challenge someone. On a side note: hey, sometimes the sidekick carries on the legacy after the master has retired or gone to that dojo in the sky.

Not bad !!!!!

I have never seen this or witnessed these "dojo challenges" you speak of. I seriously thought this kind of stuff only happens in the movies! I'll be darned.

Brown rice is good however if you are willing to, eating these grains: quinoa, cous-cous, barley and similar grains are more nutrient-efficient than rice. Craving a potato? Try eating a sweet potato instead of a regular one. Again, similar idea but more nutritious plus it may satisfy a sweet tooth without actually eating candy or desserts. Watch out for starchy foods, because starches break down into sugars, so if you are diabetic, you have to be aware of that too. P.S. The Greek yogurt I typed called Fa-ge doesn't really have a hyphen in its name but for some reason this website recognized it as a bad word and wouldn't let me type it without the hyphen. LOL

I never had plantar fascitis but another condition in that area has brought me similar great pain to what you describe. I too, could not train for a long time because it was too painful. To make up for not training, you can try walking through your kata or self defense steps at home. It is very frustrating so I know what you mean. Unfortunately, rest and staying off the affected foot/ankle is one of the main ways to heal it. I would ask your instructor if he would permit you wearing martial arts shoes (sneakers) in class and tell him why, if he needs a doctor's note or proof, you can always get that from your doctor. Steroid injections in the foot or leg help the pain some but I have heard that too many can cause the bones to weaken. I found that injections only last a week or two on me. Have you tried any physical therapy? Someone recently told me of some new laser procedure (non-invasive) that helps speed the healing in the foot (ligaments, tendons, etc.) and I meant to look into it but forgot all about it.

The next book on my list to read is the one coming out by Joe Torre on the Yankees. From what I've heard, that one is going to be controversial, for sure.

Personally I would never wear my uniform outside of school. To me, that is just asking for trouble. That's my opinion - others might not think so. Wearing your uniform on the street and then suppose you pass a group of people that want to antagonize or in their view "challenge" you. It's best to bring a change of clothes and FIND a place to change - the bathroom, a quiet hallway while you have a classmate stand near so no one will see you....just find a way. Adult or child, I would strongly recommend NOT wearing it outside the school for safety reasons.

Exactly. I feel that most parents treat it as a "goal" to accomplish, and then move on. Regardless of how many times it is stressed that the BB is just the beginning, it does not seem to register.Perhaps they are thinking that wanting the kids to continue is just the school's way of keeping them tied in and earning revenue. Really pretty sad, there is so much more that they will never see. I find this to be very true.

Yep, I feel your pain guys. I've gone to work with numerous injuries and I was forever getting razzed about it. From: did you get beat up by a kid or some 80 year old. To which I reply: "at least *I* am not a couch potato." (since most of them are) Co-workers can be idiots indeed !

What I have done is to get into the habit of reading labels. I know it's annoying, and it takes me extra long to shop for groceries, because now I'm reading everything, but that's just what you have to do to be 100% certain. Ok, I Googled this and here's a list of foods I've found that match the criteria, but again, I strongly suggest you read the nutritional content on all foods: Greek yogurt (Fa-ge, Oikos, Chobani - these are a few brands I know of) Any lowfat dairy Unsalted nuts Chicken breast Beans (real ones not canned) Obviously lean meat Quinoa Unsalted nuts Cottage Cheese Tofu Broccoli Spinach These are just a few. A lot of foods have sugar, whether naturally or added, so again, you just have to read the label to be certain.

$40 a month sounds reasonable to me.

Exactly. You and Truestar put it succinctly !

I agree that the exercise bike is good for exercise (especially if you have any pre-existing injuries you have to be mindful of), also the treadmill and my favorite the ellyptical trainer are the three best for endurance, burning calories and overall cardio health. Stretching out and doing your forms repeatedly (as in one right after another with a short breathing break) will have dual benefits: increase endurance and perfect your form skills.

I understand where you're coming from but from my experience when a martial art is part of a lead organization or federation, what you learn is usually dictated by that lead organization unless you have an instructor who is a bit of a rebel and teaches you things off the curriculum on the side. The only problem with that is the instructor runs the risk of being reported to said organization. That however, hasn't stopped other people from separating from their lead organization and running their school independently without being under an organization. (which I've heard seems to be happening more frequently these days.) I don't know the solution, but I do know that I've discovered that some martial arts schools have almost as much politics as working in an office. If one can find a school that operates independently but still teaches effectively, then stick with it. As long as it's not a belt factory or McDojo. You may find that there is even more politics to be found in schools that are run by family members!

I have to disagree with this statement. I know from personal experience that if you train when your body is fatigued, you risk getting an injury. Training hard while at the same time knowing when to give my body a rest has never stopped me from reaching my peak in my training or in a particular technique.

How would I articulate that to a police officer that showed up on the scene? Let me explain: If someone was bothering me on the street and I felt threated, and they came within or closer to the 3 feet range that you mentioned, and I "defended myself" (in whatever way I decided was necessary) and I injured the attacker, how would I explain to the police officer, that "he came within my 3 feet, so I defended myself" or, "he invaded my personal space, so I defended myself" I always wondered how would I talk myself out of getting arrested if I defended myself and let's say, I was successful at it.

I suffer from acid reflux and my doctor has me on prilosec. When I need a inflammatory he has me take and extra dose of prilosec to help control the acid. But I agree that Alieve is great and it is in it own category. I used to take Prevacid and am now on Nexium. I used to use Aleve because it worked better and lasted longer than Advil, but then I heard something about people with heart conditions should not take it and I got all paranoid and stopped. But I agree it is one of, if not THE best.

Ok, I am about to hijack my own thread here and get OFF TOPIC, but the explanation to your inquiry is simple. Everyone's body reacts differently. Some middle aged folks don't have any aches and pains and some have a laundry list. I know people in their late 20's who have been training since they were little kids and never got a major injury. I've been training since my late 30's and have racked up a list. It's common that the older one gets, the less flexible you become, so that's why it's even more important to stretch out before any type of exercise. I often tell the young people (even kids) that they should stretch out before class because they will regret it when they get older. They laugh at that --- they are young and it's not a priority of theirs. I hope I am still alive when they are my age so I can say "I told you so" Also, taking a lot of anti-inflammatories isn't really good. I did that throughout my 20s and 30s and now messed up my stomach. If you have an existing condition like acid reflux, anti-inflammatories can aggravate that or cause it if you take too many. This I know from experience. So many times doctors tell me "oh take some anti-inflammatories" for a tendon pull & I'm thinking, "no can do" - - - now I wait until the pain is unbearable before I resort to taking them. If you or anyone older doesn't have any joint problems, consider yourself very fortunate and continue to stretch out thoroughly before and after training. I wish I was so fortunate.

Hi there I usually have luck finding schools through BlackBelt Magazine's school locator (check your private messages for the link).

I've always believed in going the natural route instead of supplements unless you have some sort of severe vitamin or mineral deficiency in your body. Some people believe in and use supplements, but I'm not one of those people - again - unless the body has a deficiency. Yes, what you eat does matter. If you're always eating fast foods, like McDonald's, Burger King, pizza, etc., you're not putting healthy fuel into your body. I'm always amazed at how many kids eat that stuff. I know it tastes good and once in a blue moon is ok, I guess, but there are people who make a regular diet of this stuff and it's just not healthy. Everyone's caloric needs varies too. That being said, I am not a dietician and I am not a doctor but from what I've learned and read over the years and from what my own doctors tell me, you should eat things from every food group unless you are diabetic, or have high cholesterol or high blood pressure. I found that when I eat healthy and stay away from the "wrong" foods, I feel better, have more endurance and overall just feel good. Foods with protein are good for energy and muscle repair, you should also have whole grain breads, calcium, fruits and vegetables...your best bet is to get advice from your doctor or an experienced trainer who is knowledgeable in this area.

Thanks! I'm glad it worked for you and I'm glad it didn't hurt like crazy.

I hear ya. The last time I thought that I tore a tendon so I make sure I listen when my body gives the sign "no more!"

This is helpful information. My ortho doc gave me some tips on exercise rehabbing from an injury but it doesn't seem to be good for me. By the way, what brand/kind of heart monitor did you use?

yep... We may be a minority but at least we never complain about joint and/or lower back problems Then enjoy it while you can because youth doesn't last forever.