LittleChick

Thanks y'all! I purchased some shoes by Golden Tiger and checked with the sensei. He said that they will be fine as long as I only wear them on the training floor and not out and about. So, I'm all set! @Senseikellam: I've actually had MS also, since I was 16 years old, but I've mainly been in remission for the past 18 years. When I went to college, I had some problems with my balance and coordination and TKD helped me immensely! I can't wait to get started with these karate classes!

Well, it's not currently inflamed. There is some arthritis there, though, that I just don't want to aggravate to the point where I'm having to get off it completely for weeks at a time. I'm thinking that wearing training shoes with support inserts will prevent problems.

Thanks for the feedback, you guys! Zalexia, it's good that you are taking martial arts with your MS. I have MS as well and the TKD I took in college really helped me with my coordination. I can't PM yet, being new to this forum, but you can shoot me an email if you'd like.

I'm considering joining a "traditional karate" dojo with my kids. I took taekwondo in college and later developed sesamoiditis in my left foot, which concerns me a little. I know in traditional karate, shoes aren't allowed, but could a sensei make an exception and allow MA training shoes for my situation? I know I really just need to ask him, but I just wanted to know the general consensus on this.