rehodges Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Hello and new to forum. I am soon to be 68-year male that re-started JKS Shotokan after a 47-year break. I trained both in Karate and Judo in college in my early twenties.Life got in the way stopped training. On 10/31/21 while lying in bed overweight for my 6'1 body frame at 265, middle and both sides lower back in pain, and generally out of shape, I made a decision to start training in Karate again. Best decision one could ever make.I have lost nearly 7 pounds since 10/21, I will be belt testing for 9 Kyu 2/22, and having been working out Dojo for 1-hour 5 times and going to gym in morning 5 times a week.I am so pleased with my progress that I wanted to share it here. While I still have issues and problems related to flexibility and range of motion with round house and sidekicks, I hope as I lose more weight and develop a stronger at-home stretching program this will change. I am so happy to personally at 68 first to be alive and second improve my conditioning in JKS karate. Will keep posted as if I pass my belt test this upcoming week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 congratulations on getting back in there. i started in my teens back in the early 80's and like most, life takes turns one way or the other...lol... military, marriage, work, etc.... and as such there were breaks along the way. i always either stayed in the martial arts or the gym, or a combination of both. but there were still breaks away for short time limits, a year here, two years there and such, but always would feel something missing and return to training or teaching. its a lifestyle for some of us that we just need. congratulations on your return and best wishes on your journey, keep us informed and if you have questions im sure someone here will be more than glad to share their knowledge, there are a lot of knowledgeable members here with a wealth if information and years of experience to share. good luck and welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoothJ9 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Fair play! It's a very nice reminder to me about how much karate can mean to people. It's amazing to hear that you've picked it up again. Good luck with the belt testing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatsujin Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Welcome to the forum and congrats on getting started in the martial arts again!Also good to see a fellow Texan here! For me bujutsu is not a set of techniques, but a state of the body. Once the principles are integrated, the techniques surge spontaneously because the body is capable of adapting instantaneously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 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...
ashworth Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Welcome to the Forum! and congratulations on getting back into Karate! Good luck in your upcoming belt testing! Ashley AldworthTrain together, Learn together, Succeed together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Welcome to the forum! 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...
sensei8 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Welcome to KF, rehodges; glad that you're here!!You've ever thing to be proud of. Your progress is exciting to read, and I wish your continued success on and off the floor. Train hard and train well!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Welcome to KF! Looking forward to keeping up with your training progression! It's great that you have decided to come 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 February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Welcome rehodges! Happy to have you. 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...
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