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Katana
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Joined: 05 Jan 2003
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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... |
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KickChick
Black Belt
Joined: 02 Aug 2001
Posts: 3282
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| 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  ) |
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karatekid1975
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Joined: 26 Mar 2002
Posts: 4588
Location: Upstate NY
Styles: Tang Soo Do/TKD/jujitsu
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| Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2003 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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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
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ZeRo
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Joined: 03 Apr 2002
Posts: 2571
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| 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. |
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G95champ
Black Belt
Joined: 29 Mar 2002
Posts: 3116
Location: Gilbert WV, USA
Styles: Shotokan Karate (FSKA)
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Thats the story of my life. One day late and one dollar short.
Love, work, play you name it. LOL
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(General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." |
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RockyMtnMark
White Belt
Joined: 08 Jan 2003
Posts: 12
Location: Boulder County, CO
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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 |
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KickChick
Black Belt
Joined: 02 Aug 2001
Posts: 3282
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 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! |
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karatekid1975
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Joined: 26 Mar 2002
Posts: 4588
Location: Upstate NY
Styles: Tang Soo Do/TKD/jujitsu
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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.
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RockyMtnMark
White Belt
Joined: 08 Jan 2003
Posts: 12
Location: Boulder County, CO
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| 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. |
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Katana
White Belt
Joined: 05 Jan 2003
Posts: 5
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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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