Not quite quitting part II

[matt.m]

Well I continue to go to tkd class. However my appearance is minimal. I help the kid with their chamber and hip rotation. But I only do Il - Sa Jang. I don't really help with the ITF hyungs, too much hard kicking for me.

However I am still there to help. I also do a lot of hand breaking. I don't want to lose what I learned. However, I am stagnate and will not try and belt up.

 

[IcemanSK]

Good on you, Matt! I'm sure the help is appreciated & it never hurts to work on your flexibility, too.

 

[exile]

Good on you, Matt! I'm sure the help is appreciated & it never hurts to work on your flexibility, too.

I agree with Ice, Matt.

 

[Kacey]

I agree with Iceman too - you can only do what you can do, and I'm sure that whatever you do is appreciated.

 

[terryl965]

Matt I am personally glad you are hanging in and doing what you can, the whole TKD world needs to learn from you about being in there got the love of the art. You are a true instructor and wouls gladly be apart of any class you was doing, this is the true TKD spirit. Thank you for showing us the way.:asian:

 

[Sukerkin]

Quite right, ladies and gentlemen. Like Kacey said, doing what you can and knowing your limits is a fundamental part of being a martial artist.

Setting such an example means a great deal to students, I can attest to that from personal experience wherein one of my iaido sensei (now sadly departed) would teach us whilst seated in a chair.

He was a kindly looking old man who used to walk with two crutches and you still wouldn't have liked to mess with him. My missus used to affectionately call him Sensei Yoda .

I learned a great deal from him about the dignity of a swordsman and how you work to overcome as best you can the obstacles that are placed in your way. He showed me that mental strength and projection of 'prescence' are just as much a part of martial arts as double-spinning- back-flip-kicks - something that YouTuber's would do well to remember.

So, Matt, keep on keeping on (a lovely phrase I think). Those who learn from you are learning a valuable lesson indeed.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Matt keep up the good work and I personally hope that more people learn from your commitment!