eloylb Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Hello,Today, I gathered all my will power, moved my meetings, emptied my schedule and reserved 2 hours to get back to Shotokan training.I left training in 2008 and ever since, I wanted to get back and train. But the things of life, along with a country change, marriage, kids, multiple relocation and job changes prevented me form getting back to Karate.I was seriously thinking about this for many months now and I visited 3 schools. I finally chose the school that best fit my schedule, so now I train on the lunch hour!I can tell you that this 1st training was very good, after all, I don't seem to have lost the techniques and I remembered the Katas after 2 or 3 repetitions (I cheated a little bit and practiced the 1st 3 Heian Katas with the help of youtube a week earlier with my kids, it was really fun).The training wasn't too hard because it's only 1 hour long, but I felt a little bit rusty and out of breath after few kihons.Anyways, I wanted to share this with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnerk Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Cool, glad you returned to the arts. What Kyu/Dan did you get to before you had to leave in 2008? Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CredoTe Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 That's a lot of things going on... "Life happens", as they say... All you can do is make time where you can to train. Remember the Tii!In Life and Death, there is no tap-out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Congrats on getting back in the dojo! It's one of the hardest things to do as life always seems to get in the way for people. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Glad that you returned to the MA. 7 years away can be considered a life time, but it's not really. However, you made the conscious decision to return, and that's what's important, imho. It's now for the old adages that says..."Get back on the horse", and, "Better late than never", and you've done just that.Feels good, huh?! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloylb Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Cool, glad you returned to the arts. What Kyu/Dan did you get to before you had to leave in 2008?I'm at the 3rd Kyu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Welcome back to MA! I hope that this part of your journey is just as enjoyable! Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training.https://www.instagram.com/nordic_karate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloylb Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Glad that you returned to the MA. 7 years away can be considered a life time, but it's not really. However, you made the conscious decision to return, and that's what's important, imho. It's now for the old adages that says..."Get back on the horse", and, "Better late than never", and you've done just that.Feels good, huh?! Yes, it feels great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimoto Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Good times! To quote the great Bob Marley: "LOVE IS MY RELIGION" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupin1 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Welcome back! You'll find a lot of us took breaks of varying lengths in our training at some point. Such is life. I myself took about a 12 year break. It all eventually comes back to you and then you begin to build again. Just take your time and try not compare yourself to others in the class while you're still remembering. Your journey's been a little different than theirs, but you'll get back up there quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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