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I really enjoyed "Into the Badlands" this past fall. Wondering what others thought of the first season. I thought the fight scenes of characters "Sunny" Daniel Wu and "The Widow" Emily Beecham were amazing! Although the setting in an apocalyptic future was a bit strange, it was great having a Martial Arts series on television again. I was a big fan of Kung Fu when I was growing up. The visual blood and gore depicted in the fight scenes of "Into the Badlands" leaves little to the imagination though and goes well beyond what I ever saw on "Kung Fu". I wonder how parents feel about letting their youngest watch it? Did you like the show? http://www.amc.com/shows/into-the-badlands

In a recent post I asked for advice on getting back into karate after many years. Most responses advised me to explore the local martial arts scene and see what is offered in the area. I want to thank everyone for their responses. Lots of good ideas. Here's what I found. There are two Martial Arts schools nearby. I found one that teaches To-Shin Do. I am not familiar with it but it appears to be a form of Ninjutsu. That is their only style. Not sure I want to be a Ninja, but I will explore it. http://www.pataskalamartialarts.com/ They are promoting a summer event and they have a ninja on the promo who reminds me of the ninjas in the movie "The Octagon". They require you to wear socks which I find interesting. I thought most dojos require practice in bare feet. Another local school offers Aikido, BJJ, Kickboxing, Arnis / Escrima, Shotokan Karate, Bo(staff)-Bokken(sword)-Tonfa-Nunchaku and a Street Defense class. http://www.ullomsmartialarts.com/ Now that's a smorgasbord of options. I think I'm leaning toward that school, but will need to meet them first. I like the variety of options, but am unfamiliar with most of their styles. I am familiar with their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing. I've helped out at http://teamtenbears.com/ off and on and they offer Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing. From that experience, I'm not sure my back can handle the grappling component of BJJ or Aikido though. I have had some lower back injuries that might make those a bit of a stretch for me. Both Martial Arts studios offer a form of karate. Do you think the To-Shin Do or the Shotokan Karate would be closest to the Shir-in-Ryu I studied in the past?

Spartacus... I can relate to your symptoms. I've found that hydrating before an intense workout of any kind can really make a difference. I'm in my late 50's so it has become more of a problem as I've gotten older. There is nothing worse than going too far in an intense workout to the point of getting painful muscle cramps, which has been my problem. I found this article on "Fatigue Fighting Fitness Tips" from a Physical Therapist at the Rehabilitation Department, Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center in New York that has several tips that may help you. https://www.hss.edu/conditions_avoiding-muscle-fatigue-exercising-tips.asp

Hello all... I'm considering Martial Arts training again. I was a Shorin-Ryu student while in college in my early 20s and loved it. Now to begin again at nearly 59, I don't think I'm up to the intensity of that style of training. Any suggestions of a Martial Arts style that could improve my flexibility, strength and endurance while minimizing the physical impact that form of Martial Arts would have on me.

I noticed an interesting use of Martial Arts at Dayton Children's Hospital. Was wondering if anyone has heard of this before, or if it's a new concept. They are are calling it "Ninja" group physical therapy. I can see how it might motivate kids who may be bored undergoing traditional physical therapy. I'd think they would want to focus on flexibility as well. Guessing this could be a potential new revenue source for Martial Arts Academies. http://www.childrensdayton.org/cms/media_releases/ninjas_rock/index.html