How many guys took some form of Martial Arts when they were kids. How many went back when they were in their 30's or 40's and finally got their black belt?
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Posts: 353 05/08/03 3:45 AM Second Officer |
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pwd67 |
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Posts: 490 05/09/03 1:25 AM
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I have a long-held fascination with the martial arts. Ive dabbled briefly with a few different styles but never stayed long at any school because they werent what I seemed to be looking for in a martial art. Finally, at age 47, I found a school teaching Togakure-ryu ninjutsu. The style was a blend of jiu-jitsu, judo, ground grappling and some karate. It was great. I stayed at that school for two years struggling with my bad back and against the young guys which was tough when we grappled. But I did ok for an old guy. I finally had to quit because of my back problems the judo throws and grappling were just too much. During the two years I had a few broken toes, a broken rib and a broken finger and loved every minute of it. My wife thought I was absolutely nuts - hmmm. I didnt get a black belt, but I did rise from 9th kyu white belt to 4th kyu blue belt.
Just last year a Krav Maga school has opened near me. This is a no-nonsense, kick-ass style, which you might expect since its an Israeli art. I started there last Fall at age 53 but now Ive developed foot problems in addition to my back problems. So Ive resigned myself to the fact that Im just too old for this stuff. Wish I had started when I was a young man. Any other stories out there? |
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alans 98t |
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Posts: 353 05/09/03 2:35 AM Second Officer |
I took Karate when I was a teen but partied much and trained little so I quit. When I was in my 30's I trained pretty seriously. Took twice as long to get my Black Belt but stuck with it for 8 or 9 years. Quit when I was 41 because other obligations dictated how much time and effort I could give it.
I learned a lot about myself and still try to stretch out and keep my balance but do I really miss training and testing myself. Guess riding will have to do for now. |
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KC0UU |
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Posts: 10 10/14/03 10:23 PM |
You're never too old to take up Tai Chi (Taiji). Find a local taiji teacher and give it a month of classes to judge. I bet you'll find yourself more flexible, and better balanced (both physically and mentally) if you keep up the practice. Sure helps my slow motorcycle riding balance.
I've been practicing Taiji for about 5 years, and didn't start 'till I was about 50. I chose it because this is the only martial art that you can get better at as you age. And, it may be viewed as an internal martial art as well as an external one (for those who know the difference). Taiji isn't JUST those slow moves you see on TV. It includes many more aspects than simple slow exercise. When you can do the slow moves, then quick energy-release moves become rather easy. If you miss the old high-impact stuff of younger years, this can be the nurturing practice that rebuilds your body and simultaneously gives you some self-defence ability. Cheers, JohnM |
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Uncle Clay |
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Posts: 649 10/05/05 2:22 AM |
I took Judo at the local Boy's Club when I was around 10. Really liked it at first then it got in the way of hunting, fishing and horseback riding.
When I entered Law Enforcement and Corrections I began to look for a martial art that would help me in the type of situatuions that I might find myself in. I quickly found out that knowing only one will get your  kicked quicker than you can say stop or I'll shoot. A friend whom I had attended highschool with started a program called American Full Range Fighting Association. It is made up of 9 different disciplines of fighting styles (not just martial arts) such as grappling, boxing, judo, Karate, Hipkado, Taekwondo, Akido, Gungfo and Greko Roman Wresteling. This was just what I was looking for. By learning parts of each discipline, you can use which ever is required in the specific situation. I made it to a 2nd degree black belt and have used much of what I was taught to teach defensive tactics to our correctional staff. I recently attended an instructors course called "Options To Live By". The premise is that the oponents body is a buffet. Just like when eating at a buffet if you don't like what is available then you go to what is. All Martial arts and fighting styles have their place and I would never talk bad about someone who has taken a specific discipline as long as they take it for the right reasons. Clay "Stumbling block, or Stepping stone, the choice is your's"
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JackK9JGS |
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Posts: 139 10/07/05 2:26 PM Road Captain |
Earlier this summer as part of a two day defensive pistol course Steve Tarani taught us some unarmed techniques about how to deal with an opponent armed with a knife, club, or even a pistol. It was great fun but in such a short time I'm not sure it was possible to cement the moves so that I could use them successfully if confronted today. The bruises however lasted for about two weeks!
Years ago I had some experience with Shito Ryo and Tikwando but I am small-boned so always came out on the short end of any full contact techniques. I do better with stealth, cunning, and my .40 caliber Glock! Jack |
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