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A friend of mine had told me that it is best way to get into shape and learn how to defend yourself at the same time. I've lost a lot of weight. But I had a lot to start with. the black Belts uses me for targeting practice from time to time. But, I don't mind. I learn a lot from them and what my weight has in advangement and disadvangeies. I learn what best works for me. He had also told me it is usally cheaper than going to a gym.

When I tested for my green belt, I got so hot and so over heated from the testing that I had to take a cold shower and soak in the bath tub to try to cool off. Took 24 hours to cool me down.

I want to thank you all for explaining that for me, we call them "Paper Tiger Dojo's" at our place, I am a 1st Kyu. I'm in my 5th year. goju-dave

Hello; What is the word "McDojo" mean? I have never heard of this. Thank you All goju-dave

Hi, Like to add my 2 cents. I am a very large man. I take karate for the exercise. I'm the on the other side of the coin. The little people are fast, and I have to step off the line to get out of their way. Big people in some cases are slower and depends on their power. thank you all goju-dave

Hello: I train in Sho-Rei-Shobu-kan. My Sensei is Rod Williams out of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Our Chief instructor is John Roseberry. This where he is located. Chief Instructor: John Roseberry - Shihan 9th Dan Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate 1811 N Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 His webpage is tagged with ours. http://members.cox.net/goju-dave We just celebrated his 50 years in Martial Arts last Sunday. Thank you all goju-dave

Kata: I would have to say "Saifa Kata" Thank you all goju-dave

Age Limit: I started in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate at the tender age of 45. I am now 50 and going to test for Shodon soon. I got into it because a friend of mine says it is a great way to stay in shape. Thank you all goju-dave