Maestro Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 My dad did TKD for many years until a shoulder injury dropped him out. When I was younger I was always amazed at how fast he was even after years without training. Today I'm still amazed, I strive to be as good as my old man was. One of these days I'm gonna be too good to spank, maybe in a few years, when I'm 30. So, first, following the family footsteps I guess, after that, well, I just plain love it. sniff.. Might as well take my advice--I don't use it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyodai Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 I think I pretty much agree wit the whole addiction idea of things I get a buzz out of doin MA (sorta like a skydiver does wen he/she makes a jump i suppose) I really couldnt imagine ever wanting to stop my trainin now i've started I mean I was sorta cravin for some extra trainin (otha than wot i do at home) over the christmas holidays.....I have a few medical problems e.g. the nerves in my legs work TOO well (resultin in xtra pain) and I have a partialy paralysed left leg (so I hav 2 work it harder) and although it doesnt seem that I've been MA as long as some of the people on here I don't think i can understand why if some pretty bad aches would put u of even a little just in case ur wonderin by partially paralysed I dont mean its really bad I just have to put a little more energy into my kicks and stances- can get a little frustratin "The martial way begins with one thousand days and is mastered after ten thousand days of training" Sosai Masutatsu Oyama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Successfully overcome an obstacle like that in training creates such a state of mental affirmation that makes it impossible to give it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looneyas Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 I trained for 10 years in a style that wasnt suited for me, as im a x gymnastic and i should of taken up a less aggressive style, thats why i quit, now 15 years later i have started again in Tae Kwon-Do, I was a 2nd Dan 15 yrs ago. Now i have returned to be a white belt and after a few weeks from returning I have never felt so much passion in wanting to learn and traning as there was so much i missed out on. Learn and u shall TeachTeach and you shall learn,https://www.southpacifictkd.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 heritage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zweistein Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I train Shotokan for more than 5 years now (I had a one-year pause because of an injury)... It just became my way of life... I was so nervous while I didn't train, and I constantly thought about that. I learned many stuff on the trainings, from self-control and self-defense to meditation and relaxation. I probably should try other MA, but I also have school with that so I wouldn't have the time. I love this MA . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venezolano Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I train mainly to learn how to fight, to keep in shape Valencia - Venezuela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 i love it , i can't stop, its the feeling of acomplishment and confidence that grows in you, "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanwinds Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I think after being involved in Martial Arts for so long, I don't even question it anymore. If anything, it is "Why not train?" It becomes a part of you and your life. As someone likened it to breathing, I don't think about it. There have been more days than not, that I had trouble getting out of bed. Or when I have problems simply standing for any long period of time. But I don't regret anything, I wouldn't change my life. I can't change it now, it is so ingrained in me. If I didn't get out of bed for the rest of my life, I would still be a Martial Artist. So no, I never ask myself why do I train. I just do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiu-jitsu fighter Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 sometimes i don't feel like goin to the academy ,like im tired or ill etc.... but even if i don't participate i will still drag my ass there and watch the class thats how much a part of my life it is "When we go to the ground,you are in my world, the ground is the ocean, I am the shark,and most people don't even know how to swim" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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