Another Newbie Here!

[TwentyThree]

Hello everyone! Call me TwentyThree, I'm a relatively new MA student studying PaSaRyu (sometimes called taekwondo, sometimes called karate - it's a hybrid form with some of both with a little kung fu mixed in - low stances and such) and a little Arnis/Small Circle Jujitsu/Ryukyu Kempo on the side.

I was an athlete in my younger days until I injured both of my knees pretty badly in long distance running. After hurting myself several times, I became pretty sedentary. After nearly 20 years of that, I developed hypertension and I'm over 35 pounds overweight - surprise! Regular gyms bore me, and my kidlet was already attending the PaSaRyu Karate school (and my hubby started in December 2007)... so I got off my duff and started up myself.

I had no idea I would LOVE doing this as much as I am. As mentioned earlier, in my younger days I was an athlete, and it's so good to feel... strong again. At least, stronger. My arms and legs are developing definition, but my midriff is still portlier than I was hoping for!

When I started I could almost do one full, correct push-up... now I'm up to 12. That may not seem like much, but hey, in a couple of months, that's not too bad!

I'm glad to have found this forum and look forward to discussing our journey in martial arts with all of you!

 

[Drac]

Greetings Twenty Three and Welcome to MT...

 

[jkembry]

Welcome!

 

[terryl965]

Welcome and enjoy

 

[morph4me]

Hello, welcome to MT

 

[Sukerkin]

Afternoon, twenty three and welcome to MartialTalk. Have a look around, find a place to sit and have a chat - hopefully we can show you that here at MT your username may be a number but you shall never be treated like one .

 

[kidswarrior]

That's an inspiring story, TwentyThree. Wow, a 1200% increase in push up ability. Now if I could do that... Glad to hear you're having fun and moving again. My knees are shot, too, but martial arts (often modified) are the one activity I can do. Look forward to seeing you on the boards.

 

[bowser666]

Greetings and welcome. I look forward to hearing your triumphs and achievements. Congrats on getting into MA.

 

[arnisador]

Arnis/Small Circle Jujitsu/Ryukyu Kempo

Ah, the combo from the old "Triple Threat" seminars! Always good to see another person with FMA interest here.

 

[JBrainard]

Ave.

 

[Kacey]

Welcome, and happy posting! :wavey:

 

[14 Kempo]

Hello and welcome to MartialTalk ... remember, it's never too late to start bettering yourself ... enjoy!

 

[IcemanSK]

Welcome to MT.

 

[hapkenkido]

hello and welcome to MT.

 

[MBuzzy]

Welcome to MT!! Happy posting!!!

 

[TwentyThree]

Thanks for the welcome, all!

 

[minivanninja]

Welcome! Keep up the good work on the push ups, I'm up to a whopping 16 from nearly none a year ago. Slow going but at least there's progress!