Hi

[jkembry]

Good Day All!,

Introducing myself...have started martial arts rather late in life, it seems as though I am progressing slower than some of the youngsters at my dojo, but I am enjoying the journey and learning things about myself that I never thought I would know.

My style is Uechi-ryu and have just passed Rokyu (Purple) test after just under a year of study and practice. I am finding that it is getting more and more intense. the good side is that I am starting to see myself becoming more fit and more aware of what is happening around me.

I hope to learn on this board. I have lurking for a few days and have decided to test the water.

- Jeff -

 

[arnisador]

Welcome! Congratulations on your test!

I studied Uechi at Charles Earle's school in RI many years ago and enjoyed it. It's a fascinating style!

 

[14 Kempo]

Hello Jeff and welcome to MartialTalk ... enjoy and remember that it is never too late to start!

 

[morph4me]

Hello Jeff, welcome to MT

 

[JBrainard]

...have started martial arts rather late in life, it seems as though I am progressing slower than some of the youngsters at my dojo...

First off, Ave.
Second, don't sweat getting into the game late in life. I'm taking Arnis with a guy who's over 70 who's testing for his black belt in a year. You're never too old...
Enjoy the forums.

 

[terryl965]

Welcome Jeff and remember it is never to late.

 

[Kacey]

Welcome, and happy posting! :wavey: And don't worry about it being "too late" - I know a woman who started at 67, and was still going strong 5 years and a BB later.

 

[Steel Tiger]

Hi Jeff, welcome to MT.

 

[hapkenkido]

welcome to MT. it is never too late to start the arts. i have a student that started with me 6 months ago and her 72nd birthday was today.

 

[MBuzzy]

Welcome to MT! Happy posting!

 

[IcemanSK]

Welcome to MT.

 

[jkembry]

Thanks,

Been going through some of the other forums. I think I will enjoy hanging out here.

- Jeff -

 

[mook jong man]

hi mate , in my experience as an ex wing chun instructor older people usually train harder and when you tell them to do something they just do it. i used to like teaching them. anyway good luck with your training.

 

[Zeno]

Welcome and congratulations.

Yep, never too late to get into it. There are so many benefits for those of any age.

Best of luck with everything.