Katana Posted January 7, 2003 Author Posted January 7, 2003 Thanks everybody....you are really making feel welcome here karatekid, I live in new york city...where there is like 5 million dojos..lol..that's why its been difficult to tell the good from the bad.. and that term McDojo is hilarious...that's exactly what they seem to be... KickChick, I will definitely look into those links..thanks so much...and age 33..you made me feel so much better Doug, thanks for the advice...I basically want to work on me..my strength, fitness, balance, things like that...then I can concentrate more on the self-defense aspects...If I can find a discipline where I can do this all together that would be kool... you gotta be quicker on the draw G95 lol....thanks for replying and I need all the help I can get lol... thanks everyone...
KickChick Posted January 7, 2003 Posted January 7, 2003 Thanks everybody....you are really making feel welcome here ...... KickChick, I will definitely look into those links..thanks so much...and age 33..you made me feel so much better You're welcome and Good Luck ... do keep us posted! You will feel even younger in knowing that I am still training at age 43! (shhhhh )
karatekid1975 Posted January 7, 2003 Posted January 7, 2003 Katana. Look at the "McDojo" thread we have in the General Martial Arts section. That will tell you what to look out for as far as the school being a "McDojo." I happen to be stuck in one, but I did find a good school. Good luck Laurie F
ZeRo Posted January 7, 2003 Posted January 7, 2003 have you been to see any classes yet? if so, what styles are you thinking about? Taekwon do is a good style to get into, but make sure its a good school, there are sooooo many mcdojos out there.
G95champ Posted January 8, 2003 Posted January 8, 2003 Thats the story of my life. One day late and one dollar short. Love, work, play you name it. LOL (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
RockyMtnMark Posted January 8, 2003 Posted January 8, 2003 Katana, You're certainly NOT too old at 20-ish to be starting in the martial arts. I started at 40, and will be taking my yellow belt exam in less than two weeks. My balance, coordination, strength, and fitness have all improved since starting approx 2-1/2 months ago. My wife (also 40), who joined at the same time, has experienced similar results. We've taken to Karate so much that we now have a wavemaster and speedbag in our basement! --RMM
KickChick Posted January 8, 2003 Posted January 8, 2003 Now that's what I like to hear!! .... Good for you!!! (and your wife too!) You may want to stop on by and join our little (but growing now) Over 40 Club http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=5125&start=15 Also stop on by Introductions and introduce yourself to us! Thanks for offering Katana the encouragement!
karatekid1975 Posted January 8, 2003 Posted January 8, 2003 Same here, Rocky. I have a B.O.B. in my living room, belt racks on the walls, a "toy box" full of "karate toys" (re-breakable board, kicking shield, ect), and our VHS rack is getting full of martial arts related movies, TKD related vids, and TSD related stuff. Now I'm collecting Hapkido related vids LOL. Laurie F
RockyMtnMark Posted January 8, 2003 Posted January 8, 2003 We also purchased a pair of focus mitts/targets, and they're great. We try to replicate the drills that we do in class, etc. Also, the double "clapping" paddle is fun to practice with. Next on the "shopping list" are some Eskrima sticks.
Katana Posted January 13, 2003 Author Posted January 13, 2003 Thank you guys so much All of you have been very supportive...I really appreciate it... KickChick-- that is great that you are still active...43 is not old at all..it's actually very encouraging...thank you for sharing that with me Zero-- I haven't been to a class yet because I'm getting my classes together for this semester first (graduate school)..but I soon will..probably the beginning of Feb. I am leaning towards TKD..but I'm not sure yet... RockyMtnMark-- that's great that you and ya wife are doing this together...soon you both will have a full gym in ya basement lol... I'm about to head to the "McDojos" section in the general area.. Thank again for everybody's thoughts and help
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