I started out in high school doing Karate with my younger brother. It ended when the Instructor tried to have his way with me. I decided to give it another try when I was 28. I was doing very well (Great Instructors) Competed in several in school tournaments, Won two first place trophies. My husband put them out for the trash one morning and made me stop training. Well I am divorced and have been at my current school training for almost two years (with my daughter). We are testing for our blue belts this Saturday. Martial Artist for life!