Hudson1984 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hi all, new guy here. I'm 30 based in the UK and just getting back into karate after a very long break (YEARS) I do shotokan and kickboxing (mainly for fitness) Hope to speak to you all soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Welcome to the forum, and welcome back to karate! Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judodad_karateson Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Welcome! I'm new here too, with the same story. An Old Martial Artist getting back into it in my 30s.What inspired you to come back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson1984 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hey there, To be honest it wasn't really a direct comeback. I did shotokan as a child and we moved away I then tried taekwondo as a young teen, then moved onto jujitsu as my friend taught the class. I stopped when I joint the merchant navy and hadn't done anything since.Years of inactivity and desk jobs have taken their toll on my waste line and I joined the gym with my partner but to be honest I find it really monotonous so joined a local kickboxing class really out of dumb luck seeing a sign on the door. Fitness has been slowly coming back and I've found myself missing a traditional dojo (the kickboxing class is mainly an mma type thing which whilst it has its merits is not really taking me down the path I want) so I sought out a local club and have started having private lessons and will be attending my first class session tomorrow. It's been amazing to relearn old skills and I'm loving the prospect of working through the grades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Welcome to KF! It's great to have you. 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...
Patrick Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Welcome to KF, Hudson1984! Patrick Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CredoTe Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Welcome to KF! Glad you're making us a part of your MA journey... Remember the Tii!In Life and Death, there is no tap-out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Welcome back to the Martial Arts, and welcome to KF! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Welcome to KF; glad that you're here!! Welcome back to the MA!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rig Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi Hudson1984,Always great to hear from another UK Karate-Ka. -- Righttps://www.AtherstoneKarate.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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