SLK59 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 (edited) Greetings All,I am sixty-one years old, returning to karate training after a thirty year hiatus and some health issues. I practiced JKA/AAKF Shotokan karate-do from 1974-1990, achieving the rank of sandan. I was a full-time instructor for ten of those years.Earlier this year I began practicing again on my own, in preparation for joining a local Shotokan Karate of America (SKA) dojo in January of 2021. My self-training thus far has been devoted to (re)developing my flexibility and stamina, and adapting my technique to the new (to me) SKA style. It feels great to be working out again, and I am very much looking forward to being able to train at the SKA dojo in 2021.I am looking forward to chatting and sharing experiences with fellow martial artists here on KF!Cheers,Scott Edited November 30, 2020 by SLK59 Japan Karate Association (JKA), 1974-1990, Sandan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Welcome to KF, SLK59; glad that you're here!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Welcome to KF, Scott, and welcome back to The Journey! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Hey SLK59. Welcome!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...
SLK59 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Thanks, everyone! Glad to be here. Japan Karate Association (JKA), 1974-1990, Sandan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Welcome to the forum, i'm looking forward to the discussions i'm sure we're going to have and also learning from and sharing my knowledge with you. I hope you find the people here welcoming and friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Cobra Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 SLK59, that is awesome that your are returning to karate. Good luck and enjoy the journey back.Karate no michi! Godan in Ryukyu KempoHead of the Shubu Kan Dojo in Watertown, NY(United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK59 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Once again, thank you all for the warm greetings. Japan Karate Association (JKA), 1974-1990, Sandan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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