Might as well make my first post here I started my karateka experience at the beginning of my first year of high school (or secondary school or whatever you call it). I did it because I felt it was time to do something different and it seemed cool. And so it was. I loved the sport and the people in my group. I practiced for two years and reached 6. kyu (green belt), but then life took over and finishing high school became the priority, after which it was turn for university and so on. However there seem to be two hobbies, which are so close to my heart that I couldn't quit them for too long if I tried - music (been a choir singer since kindergarten) and karate. I always regretted quitting my training, but had either too little time or insufficient income to re-join (weak excuses, I know). But last fall, about 7 years after I quit, I decided to give it a go again and I'm so glad I did. I thought I'd have to start from 10. kyu again, but my sensei actually remembered me and thought I should pick up from where I left off. So I did and last week I passed my 5. kyu exam (blue belt, half way, yay!). Hopefully I won't have to quit again and I look forward to the rest of my journey to shodan and beyond.
