Are You Struggling To Start Martial Arts?

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[@swmartin1960]

I started everything late: married at 50, a dad at 54. I started karate a little over a year ago at 62. I love it and both my kids are involved. I’m fortunate to have found a dojo that is family-oriented and non-judgmental. It started when I dropped my 8 year old at the dojo and sat in the parking lot marking papers till he was done. One night I decided to stay and watch. I saw people of all shapes and sizes and abilities and I thought, “could I do this? Yes, I could do this!” Our dojo is pretty special. The senseis recognize that each of us is on a particular journey. The other students are helpful rather than competitive, though when we do kumite it is great fun trying to score points on them. I haven’t done any sports since I was a teenager and would say my fitness level was average for my age when I began. I am now a green belt (my third earned belt) though I know that from now on it gets harder because in our karate green is the beginning of the “higher” belts. And yes, the training is hard and sweaty and I’m sore the next day (or two) and there are times I do wonder about someone my age risking embarrassment in front of younger people (which is why finding the right dojo is so important). But karate is wonderful and has opened a whole new world. I can only agree with everything you say, KS!

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Good for you! Thank you for sharing this. 🙏

[@cristinas4398]

Amen! 100% agree with you, swmartin1960

[@SpookyAppalachia]

Hey yeah the sound is really good! What’s funny is when I was a teen I used to look at myself in the mirror and be like well I don’t look like someone who does martial arts 😂 yes I didn’t at first because of that lol

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Oh yeah, that's a common one. 😂🙏

[@Jones572]

Great feedback! Im sure this will help slot of people. Thank you🤙🏾💯

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@oronajesse2008]

This is great advice! I believe with all the different styles of martial arts anyone can find the right one for their individual lifestyle. A little research on the school can save some time and avoid a bad experience. Thank you for this valuable info.

[@TheKarateShrimp]

There's something for everyone, absolutely. Thanks for watching!

[@argoshikan]

A window-ed walk in closet? Well, hello Mackenzie Scott. #karatemoney

[@TheKarateShrimp]

Ha! More like #1989special. The window is a nice touch though.

[@KenWohl-o3w]

You rare

[@TheKarateShrimp]

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