BRG Posted December 2, 2002 Posted December 2, 2002 Greetings, KF denizens Just joined and thought I'd introduce myself. After many years (10+) of being away from martial arts, I'm trying to get back into it. Although older and wiser, I'm also fatter and less flexible... It's funny, the mind remembers the basics and even some kata, but the body just doesn't want to comply. Brett. Shitoryu ItosukaiTsuruoka Karate
Kensai Posted December 2, 2002 Posted December 2, 2002 lol. Well getting into Martial arts is the best thing for you. Start easy and work your way back up to the hard stuff. What style are you thinking about? Take Care.
BRG Posted December 2, 2002 Author Posted December 2, 2002 What style are you thinking about? I'm leaning towards japanese/okinawan karate... I'd like to carry on with 5hito Ryu, but there isn't (AFAIK) a dojo nearby. I'm going to check out a couple of local dojos (Chito-ryu and Tsuruoka) to see what they're like. Anything that's not a McDojo... something not too big, not too small Shitoryu ItosukaiTsuruoka Karate
Kensai Posted December 2, 2002 Posted December 2, 2002 I know what you mean. All karate is great so what ever you end up with I am sure will be beneficial. Take Care.
ZeRo Posted December 2, 2002 Posted December 2, 2002 hi welcome! good luck with getting into MA again!
LeaF Posted December 2, 2002 Posted December 2, 2002 Welcome to KarateForums.com, I think I may be able to help you in your dojo search. I would suggest looking up the dojo mentioned below. This dojo is run my the head of the organization I train under. He is an 8 degree black and a wise and nice man, and it's a super traditional dojo, community environement! THe only think is that it is a goju ryu karate-do dojo. Anyways check it out and see if it is right for you, let me know how it works out, good luck. The dojo website.... http://www.cmac1.com/burlingt.htm The organization website... http://www.cmac1.com/cmac.htm Goju Ryu Karate-do and Okinawan Kobudo, 17 Years Old 1st kyu Brown Belt in in Goju Ryu Karate-do, & Shodan in Okinawan KobudoGiven enough time, any man may master the physical. With enough knowledge, any man may become wise. It is the true warrior who can master both....and surpass the result.I AM CANADIAN
Red J Posted December 2, 2002 Posted December 2, 2002 Welcome BRG. I had a simular layoff and have found my way back to decent form in short order. Train hard and have fun! I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
Ironberg Posted December 3, 2002 Posted December 3, 2002 Howdy! Welcome! Being young and I've learned that underestimating fat, unflexible opponents is more foolish than my trying condition my hand on a metal dumbbell (please don't ask). Last week I sparred on of your kind who is getting better all the time. He was also very short and landed a very well timed, and controlled side-kick on the edge of my knee. My response: "Sweet shot. That might not have givin' you a score in a WTF tourney, but that would wipe me out on the street." Good Luck on your journey in the martial arts. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs."
rabid hamster Posted December 3, 2002 Posted December 3, 2002 hello welcome to the forums! i hope you do well. It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye.
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