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johnny3443
07-14-2006, 12:31 AM
I just had my first kenpo class after a twenty year layoff. It was great! I haven’t officially joined up yet, but the instructor and I are going to talk tomorrow. He had another class to teach right after the one I just attended.
As for the class, the other students were very supportive and helpful. At 36 I wasn’t the oldest, and there were plenty of younger students as well. I feel so good, I can’t believe I waited so long to get back to MA. I’m very happy. -john

Lisa
07-14-2006, 12:34 AM
Congratulations! I hope you have many years of enjoyment! :-partyon:

Shaolinwind
07-14-2006, 01:36 AM
I just had my first kenpo class after a twenty year layoff. It was great! I haven’t officially joined up yet, but the instructor and I are going to talk tomorrow. He had another class to teach right after the one I just attended.
As for the class, the other students were very supportive and helpful. At 36 I wasn’t the oldest, and there were plenty of younger students as well. I feel so good, I can’t believe I waited so long to get back to MA. I’m very happy. -john

Practice hard and often!

Swordlady
07-14-2006, 01:38 AM
That's great! :D No time like the present to jump right back into training, and mid-thirties is NOT that old. ;)

pstarr
07-14-2006, 04:38 AM
Old? OLD??? Don't even go there!

And - CONGRATULATIONS - on your return to martial arts! :)

johnny3443
07-14-2006, 05:12 AM
Thank you for the kind words everyone. Still smiling. -john

MJS
07-14-2006, 07:14 AM
I just had my first kenpo class after a twenty year layoff. It was great! I haven’t officially joined up yet, but the instructor and I are going to talk tomorrow. He had another class to teach right after the one I just attended.
As for the class, the other students were very supportive and helpful. At 36 I wasn’t the oldest, and there were plenty of younger students as well. I feel so good, I can’t believe I waited so long to get back to MA. I’m very happy. -john

Thats great!! Congratulations on getting back into it!!:ultracool

It sounds like you're having a great time! Keep up the great job with your training!

Mike

Drac
07-14-2006, 07:19 AM
Old? OLD??? Don't even go there!

And - CONGRATULATIONS - on your return to martial arts! :)

36 old??? I didn't get serious in the MA again until my mid 40's.Age is just a number..Train Hard and Stay Safe...

Grenadier
07-14-2006, 09:20 AM
Practice hard and often!

Certainl!

And... Do so within your body's limits. It's going to take time to get the body back in condition, but with dedication, it will happen.

stone_dragone
07-14-2006, 09:33 AM
Welcome back to the arts!

Kenpojujitsu3
07-14-2006, 09:35 AM
I just had my first kenpo class after a twenty year layoff. It was great! I haven’t officially joined up yet, but the instructor and I are going to talk tomorrow. He had another class to teach right after the one I just attended.
As for the class, the other students were very supportive and helpful. At 36 I wasn’t the oldest, and there were plenty of younger students as well. I feel so good, I can’t believe I waited so long to get back to MA. I’m very happy. -john

Welcome back, just don't wait another 20 years before you visit again :) -- signed: The Martial Arts

still learning
07-14-2006, 01:37 PM
Hello, That is great!....Welcome back to a new YOU........Aloha

MRE
07-14-2006, 09:18 PM
I know how you feel John. At 33 years of age, I just started in Kempo, my first MA class, a few months ago. I mainly joined because I was taking my 4 year old son there and figured that if I had to wait him anyway I may as well train too. Now, I am so addicted to training that I feel lost on nights that, for some reason or another, I can't make it to class. I do everything I can to make sure my son remains interested in Kempo because, although my wife gave birth to our twin boys two months ago, she has not problem with me being gone for three hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays as long as our four year old is with me. God I hope he never threatens to quit, I may have to bribe him with a new toy or car or something.

Carol
07-14-2006, 10:44 PM
I started Kenpo at 36 too, and totally addicted :) :)

Welcome to MT and best of luck you on your journey!

Kacey
07-14-2006, 11:55 PM
Congrats on your return - enjoy!

Andy Moynihan
07-15-2006, 12:07 AM
I just jumped back into training( Kali and Silat this time round) after an 8 year hiatus of not training in anything. The difference is THAT noticeable in your life. Good Move! :)

kingkong89
07-30-2006, 10:31 PM
Congrats