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Title: Any martial artists out there?
Post by: Paulie Walnuts on Feb 27, 2009, 11:29 AM
Just wondered if there were any like minded souls out there. I'm 40 next week and I took up Ju Jitsu three months ago. I am absolutely loving it, and wish I had started earlier in life.

I used to play football (soccer) all the time, but have spent the last 7 years getting completely out of shape! But this stuff has really focused me. I'm itching to get to training all the time. I chose it because I didn't like the idea of a martial art where you just practice drills over and over again.

There is plenty of technique practice in this but there is a lot of sparring with other people, and it its great fun, as well as physically and mentally challenging.

Anyone else out there who does Ju Jitsu, or any other martial art?
Title: Re: Any martial artists out there?
Post by: Jaimoe on Feb 27, 2009, 11:34 AM
I used to box - spared a bit, but mostly stuck to training since I can't see without contacts or glasses. I've mulled over taking up kung-fu or karate. My late father was a judo expert.
Title: Re: Any martial artists out there?
Post by: Soulshine on Feb 27, 2009, 11:51 AM
I took Tae Kwon Do briefly many years ago and I loved it. I will do it again. First, master my guitar then I will start taking Tae Kwon Do again.....
Title: Re: Any martial artists out there?
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 27, 2009, 03:38 PM
I am a yellow belt with two greens stripes in Tae Kwon Do, and have been so for about 12 years.

I am master of my own domain
Title: Re: Any martial artists out there?
Post by: TEO on Feb 27, 2009, 03:56 PM
3rd degree black belt.
Title: Re: Any martial artists out there?
Post by: ricky8787 on Mar 03, 2009, 12:31 PM
i wish i knew kung fu. i love the street fighter movies. and im 21. i know....... im weird.

I meant street fighter and mortal combat movie
Title: Re: Any martial artists out there?
Post by: Paulie_Walnuts on Mar 03, 2009, 02:06 PM
You're nearing your prime......go for it!