Kenpo in Massachusetts

Simfers said:
Congrats, man, that's an awesome journey so far! Keep at it, the fun doesn't stop!
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Thank you! I definitely chose the right school and MA for me.
 
I haven't given an update on my Kenpo progress in awhile so here goes: Been training as a blue belt now for six months. Everything has been about critiquing my forms, stances and of course all the basics. I have seen my forms get smoother and flow much better, and I have also gotten better with balance. I am getting ready to test soon for my next belt. Cannot believe that I am already almost at green belt level. The school I go to has been great and the journey has been amazing. Overall my physical fitness has vastly improved, almost to the level of my military days (but not quite 😉) I have already been training now for a year and a half. Time flys when you're having a great time! 👊🏼
 
Stuarto said:
I haven't given an update on my Kenpo progress in awhile so here goes: Been training as a blue belt now for six months. Everything has been about critiquing my forms, stances and of course all the basics. I have seen my forms get smoother and flow much better, and I have also gotten better with balance. I am getting ready to test soon for my next belt. Cannot believe that I am already almost at green belt level. The school I go to has been great and the journey has been amazing. Overall my physical fitness has vastly improved, almost to the level of my military days (but not quite 😉) I have already been training now for a year and a half. Time flys when you're having a great time! 👊🏼
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Great work! Congratulations on your progress!
 
Stuarto said:
Tonight I test for my green belt. Wish me luck MT friends. I'm expecting a challenging test. 7 months of training since my last belt but the time has come. I will let you know the results! 🤞🏼
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Best of luck!
 
Stuarto said:
Tonight I test for my green belt. Wish me luck MT friends. I'm expecting a challenging test. 7 months of training since my last belt but the time has come. I will let you know the results! 🤞🏼
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Best of luck
 
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Here is what Stuarto looks like wearing a green belt. I thank my sensei's for pouring all of their knowledge into me to get me to this level. I also thank all of the MT friends for keeping me company along the journey. Tonight feels like I achieved a big goal!
 
Simfers said:
See? Told you you didn't need luck! ;)

Congrats! Heck of an achievement!
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Thank you my friend, I am thoroughly wiped but very happy. It was the hardest I've been pushed since I was in the army. I was also in my 20's then!
 
Stuarto said:
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Here is what Stuarto looks like wearing a green belt. I thank my sensei's for pouring all of their knowledge into me to get me to this level. I also thank all of the MT friends for keeping me company along the journey. Tonight feels like I achieved a big goal!
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Ohhh HUGE congratulations brother :D, that's an amazing achievement, you should be very proud, as are we 🙏🏻
 
_Simon_ said:
Ohhh HUGE congratulations brother :D, that's an amazing achievement, you should be very proud, as are we 🙏🏻
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Thank you brother, it was tough but that was expected. Hope your training is going well!
 
We’re all psyched for you, brother. Keep it up!
 
Stuarto said:
Greetings everyone. My name is Stu, and I have recently started training in Professor Cerio's Kenpo in Massachusetts. I have done some reading on the history and lineage of the art. So far, I am enjoying it greatly. I am looking to get some feedback from others who train in this style. In the past I have done some Aikido (off and on) but began being drawn towards Kenpo a year ago. I have always thought of martial arts my whole life and finally found the right time to get serious. I would love to hear the story of your journey in Kenpo and also any advice you might have. Thanks!

Respectfully,
Stu Young
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took Kenpo 35 years ago, and about 4 years ago got back to it, just what advice are you looking for? Started when i was 27-28 years old. took 32 years off(at the time) have been back at it for 4 years now, reached brown belt at 60 years old plus a blue belt with two stripes in BJJ(however long that is) so have been at the arts for bout 7 years now and love it!! my problem now is i hate training by myself!! at first it was fun to train by myself but anymore its boring, but get me around other people i fall in love again!! just like training with other people around, before i had trained in a school with about 30 people just in my class(that went down of course) after a few months, etc. now i train in a metal building with just i say at the most 4-6 people at a time,still love the arts and always will!! seems things have changed now at 60 years old, i have to break away from my fighter mentally!! I'm to old to be fighting anyway and my instructor agrees wholeheartedly with me on that, now i`m not anything at all there are many people out there that have been at this longer then i have and so much better!! so that has been my journey so far and looking forward to the rest!! ENJOY THE JOURNEY!! Best wishes.
 
Darren said:
took Kenpo 35 years ago, and about 4 years ago got back to it, just what advice are you looking for? Started when i was 27-28 years old. took 32 years off(at the time) have been back at it for 4 years now, reached brown belt at 60 years old plus a blue belt with two stripes in BJJ(however long that is) so have been at the arts for bout 7 years now and love it!! my problem now is i hate training by myself!! at first it was fun to train by myself but anymore its boring, but get me around other people i fall in love again!! just like training with other people around, before i had trained in a school with about 30 people just in my class(that went down of course) after a few months, etc. now i train in a metal building with just i say at the most 4-6 people at a time,still love the arts and always will!! seems things have changed now at 60 years old, i have to break away from my fighter mentally!! I'm to old to be fighting anyway and my instructor agrees wholeheartedly with me on that, now i`m not anything at all there are many people out there that have been at this longer then i have and so much better!! so that has been my journey so far and looking forward to the rest!! ENJOY THE JOURNEY!! Best wishes.
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Thank you for sharing that, and it motivates me to hear you are training at the age of 60. A few of my sensei's are in their late 50's and are very knowledgeable and skilled teachers. A few have been training for decades. Since I made this post, I have been training for 1 year 7 months and recently achieved green belt. The journey has been excellent and I also enjoy training more with others. I train by myself a few times a week and go to school twice a week. I love going to Kenpo class and always push myself hard in training. I'm 39 and planning to train as long as I can, and also to teach eventually as well.
 
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