Kenpo123 Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 Hello everyone I have been reading this forum for several weeks now with a lot of enjoyment and think it's great! I am a "Baby Boomer" (51 years old now) that trained in TKD in my late 20's early 30's became an advanced Green before my studio went out of business. Life went on and have been training in Kenpo during the days and kickboxing at night 2-3 nights a week for a while now and am currently a Blue Belt. I have chosen martial arts as a lifestyle and very commited. After gaining some weight through lifes changes, I decided that if I didn't get back into shape soon, I may never be able to( I had always been very active and athletic growing up). I started weight/strength training again, really took interest in my body fuel consumption and work out heavy in martial arts, which I love doing. I feel great about my accomplishments, I went from a 36"-37" waist to a 32 1/2" waist, I'm 5' 9 1/2", 190lbs with only 10.6% body fat, have a lot of energy and feel great. I have no trouble keeping up with the 20 & 30 year olds, I compete in tournaments, kickbox , grapple as well as point fight with people much younger than I and still win most of the time. My reason for bringing up my age and some of the history is, I actively encourage other "Baby Boomers" to get involved with Martial Arts as a commitment to "stay fit for life". I get comments all the time from people in their Forties and early Fifties, "It's to late for me", "I'm to old for that stuff" etc., and they're usually surprised when I tell them my age and that it's really not to late. So, enough of me rambling on. I enjoy this forum a lot and I'm happy to be in the company of so many talented and dedicated martial artists. Lead, Follow or Get Out of the WayKenpo - BrownTKD - Advanced Green
KickChick Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 Very pleased to Welcome you to KarateForums Kenpo123! I totally agree with your outlook .... if only more people our age had the same insight! Good luck with your training!
Red J Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 (edited) Kenpo123 Welcome. I share in your optimistic outlook on life. Enjoy the forums. Edited November 14, 2002 by Red J I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
G95champ Posted November 14, 2002 Posted November 14, 2002 Welcome to KF. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
kicker Posted November 15, 2002 Posted November 15, 2002 Welcome to KarateForum! when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new"
Pacificshore Posted November 16, 2002 Posted November 16, 2002 Kenpo 123, nice to see another Kenpo stylist on board, Welcome!! Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
BladeLee Posted November 17, 2002 Posted November 17, 2002 Hello and welcome to the forums ~BladeLee~
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