Hi, my name is James and I started learning a Chinese martial arts style called lai tung pai about six weeks ago. I'm 41 and I've always wanted to learn a martial art, but until recently my health discouraged me from doing so. After being overweight for years and finally contracting type 2 diabetes, I decided enough was enough, lost the weight, and started putting on muscle. I no longer take medications, I control my diabetes with diet and exercise.
Now that I'm in better shape than when I was in the Air Force, I'm having a great time learning kung fu both to continue keeping fit and as a way to balance my lifestyle. For me, kung fu bridges my physical training regimen and my need for mental stimulation. It is physical exercise that requires you to be thoughtful, and thus fits my personality perfectly. And it's just damn cool and fun.
I am very pleased to be here.
Now that I'm in better shape than when I was in the Air Force, I'm having a great time learning kung fu both to continue keeping fit and as a way to balance my lifestyle. For me, kung fu bridges my physical training regimen and my need for mental stimulation. It is physical exercise that requires you to be thoughtful, and thus fits my personality perfectly. And it's just damn cool and fun.
I am very pleased to be here.
