KickChick Posted June 25, 2002 Posted June 25, 2002 well, although Rodan started this thread (and he may very well have dropped out of his classes and KF --- hope not!) but keeping this thread going benefits those of us who are 30-something and over anyway!
hobbitbob Posted June 25, 2002 Posted June 25, 2002 Two years ago our club had a problem with a group of 18-20 y.o.'s who felt that anyone over 25 was "too old" for TKD. Snicker! They left...we worked out too hard for them. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm!
Blue Posted July 3, 2002 Posted July 3, 2002 I just had to laugh reading this thread. I'm 36 and started back in about Feb or so. I worked through my yellow belt and was getting ready to test for my orange..and promptly broke my wrist while sparring. I still dont even know what really happened, i think i went to give someone a round kick a little too fast and a little too hard and ended up falling on my wrist..thankfully i finally got the cast off and am now about ready to start going back to class. Whaddya do ? Gotta get back on that horse and try again.
Don Gwinn Posted July 3, 2002 Posted July 3, 2002 Withers, I started TKD for the first time last Friday and my instructor told me the same thing. Like you, I found that a good sign regarding his ability to teach. Thus far I haven't had to take his advice to survive a class (and I don't use that word lightly) but I'm 24. If I were as out of shape as I am right now at age 36 I don't know. . . . I don't really plan on ever using a kick above the waist in a real defensive situation, and I'll probably never be able to do the flying kicks well. The best shape I was ever in was 230 pounds. I was pretty lean and ran a good 40 back then, but I still weighed 230 pounds! My instructor is a 4th Dan paraplegic in a wheelchair, so he understands physical limitations very well. [ This Message was edited by: Don Gwinn on 2002-07-03 12:31 ] ____________________________________* Ignorant Taekwondo beginner.http://www.thefiringline.com
RODAN Posted July 3, 2002 Author Posted July 3, 2002 WOW Thank you for all the great advise,I made green belt two months ago and my hip pain is gone.hehe I kinda wish it would come back,my right side kick is much improved and I'am working on my combinations with my hook kick.I practice each kick 25 reps two sets every other day and work on my form on off days..I should be sharp as a razor my next testing,again thank you and keep up the great work..Your friend Rodan [ This Message was edited by: RODAN on 2002-07-03 15:59 ]
spinninggumby Posted July 3, 2002 Posted July 3, 2002 Glad to hear that you are doing so well, Rodan! Keep up the awesome work and you can always rely on us (and me) for support when you need it, as I often need encouragement as well, hehehe. 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND'
OldRookie Posted July 4, 2002 Posted July 4, 2002 *1st Dan Oct 2004*"Progress lies not enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be.""It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them."
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