sensei8 Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 It's your grandmothers decision, and while it would've been cool and all, it's her choice!! **Proof is on the floor!!!
Aodhan Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 Sorry, my grandmother wimped out! My mom said she was all dressed and ready to go, but she said she was tired, and the class was too late (8pm?), so she skipped it. My parents went without her. It was their first class. They're in their mid-70s. If my grandmother ends up going, I'll report back, but it's not looking good. Maybe if they find a day class.Even without Tai Chi, my grandmother is in pretty good health. She walks to the market 2 or 3 blocks away. Until my parents bought her a little cart, she walked home carrying her groceries. Neighbors would stop and offer her a ride, but she refused. She didn't carry a lot, but still... My dad drove her for bigger shopping trips. She never learned to drive, so she walked and took the bus everywhere. That's very unusual here in SoCal. She's not doing it now. It's too hot! It's been over 100*F most of this week.Heck, even the 'rents going at 70 is great! Hope your gramma gets the chance to go, I've had a few tai chi classes that were great fun.John There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.-Douglas Everett, American hockey player
Judodad_karateson Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) Good stuff, man, I'm in my 30s, and getting back into MA after almost a decade of being out. I was thinking I was too old and would feel silly starting again, until read a Karate by Jesse article on the issues I believe his phrasing was "you're always too late, it's always to late, thing always use to be better, and it's always a bad time, just do it anyways."Starting in your 30 beats your 90s by miles!!! Edited June 1, 2015 by Judodad_karateson
Spartacus Maximus Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Starting and continuing is more important than how old one is when one starts.
bushido_man96 Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Starting and continuing is more important than how old one is when one starts.No truer words have been spoken! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com
JohnASE Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 Good stuff, man, I'm in my 30s, and getting back into MA after almost a decade of being out. I was thinking I was too old and would feel silly starting again, until read a Karate by Jesse article on the issues I believe his phrasing was "you're always too late, it's always to late, thing always use to be better, and it's always a bad time, just do it anyways."... it's always too late... it's always a bad time, just do it anyways." I like that.My mom is still taking Tai Chi, pretty much once per week, but my dad bailed after the first class.My grandmother isn't training, but she's still going strong at 100 years old. She still doesn't need a walker. Her place is two stories, and she goes up and down stairs every day. She's amazing! I wish I could say it's because of martial arts. Oh, well, maybe when my mom turns 100! John - ASE Martial Arts Supplyhttps://www.asemartialarts.com
Melau Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 So this happened in my country last year:http://www.l1.nl/video/zwarte-band-voor-karate-oma-uit-blerick-12-jun-201478 year old got her black belt. Very inspirational. "The ultimate aim of the art of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the characters of its participants." Gichin Funakoshi
Wasp Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Respect! She seems very fit. When someone mentioned a deadline, he said: "You’ve got a deadline. Well, I do too: death." He smiled. "It tends to insert itself into our considerations."
Doomed Posted June 16, 2015 Posted June 16, 2015 It's never too late to take up martial arts. I'm only 25, but I just started getting into Karate. If I hadn't dropped out of Tae Kwon Do back when I was seven, who knows how much better shape I'd be in. But since starting, I've shed some pounds, and I feel stronger every time I practice. I don't like that I waited so long, but I'm glad I'm doing it.
Titanium Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 Sounds like an awesome lady. I think its all about mental stamina; the body gets old, however the mind can remain at youth and agile. “Spirit first, technique second.” – Gichin Funakoshi
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