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Karate purple belt!

Busdriver60

Busdriver60

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By the way, I nearly forgot to mention that I passed my latest karate grading yesterday (Saturday)
Got my purple belt (5th Kyu)!! So chuffed to bits!!!! Wooooooohooooooo!!!! :starstruck::starstruck::starstruck::starstruck:1000015123.jpg
 
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Congratulations @Busdriver60

Martial arts training can be a great way to keep fit, and retain agility and flexibility.

Well done!
 
Congratulations @Busdriver60 on your purple karate belt. How long have you been learning karate?
My brother in law used to practice regularly but I don't think he does it now.
 
silver minion said:
Congratulations @Busdriver60 on your purple karate belt. How long have you been learning karate?
My brother in law used to practice regularly but I don't think he does it now.
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I have been training for nearly 2 and half years and I love it! Its also a great way to make friends and keep fit. I would recommend it to anyone who is able. My wife also trains too in a special needs class, as she is deaf.
 
Well done, and thanks for sharing. Having watched two of my children work their way up to black belt in Taekwondo I know how much work goes into it. So pleased it's paid off for you
 
Busdriver60 said:
I have been training for nearly 2 and half years and I love it! Its also a great way to make friends and keep fit. I would recommend it to anyone who is able. My wife also trains too in a special needs class, as she is deaf.
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I do Tai Chi and find it helps with my balance, core strength and flexibility. As I become fitter I am thinking of taking up a martial arts class. I will have to check what is available in my area.
 
silver minion said:
I do Tai Chi and find it helps with my balance, core strength and flexibility. As I become fitter I am thinking of taking up a martial arts class. I will have to check what is available in my area.
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Karate would be excellent for you!
Any able bodied person can.
 
Wendal said:
Really well done Paul and congratulations.
I did a lot of Ju Jitsu when much younger and really enjoyed it but gave it up when I was away 3 nights a week with work and could not find the time to maintain my level.
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Thank you Wendal
 
Martin.A said:
Well done, and thanks for sharing. Having watched two of my children work their way up to black belt in Taekwondo I know how much work goes into it. So pleased it's paid off for you
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Thanks, I think Taekwondo is quite similar. Both great great activities to keep fit and make lots of friends!
 
Wendal said:
Really well done Paul and congratulations.
I did a lot of Ju Jitsu when much younger and really enjoyed it but gave it up when I was away 3 nights a week with work and could not find the time to maintain my level.
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Thanks Wendal. So glad I do karate now, I so enjoy it. It's great fun and keeps me fit!
Maybe one day, you could join a martial arts club again in the future?
 
Brilliant news, Paul. Well done. Roland
 
silver minion said:
I do Tai Chi and find it helps with my balance, core strength and flexibility. As I become fitter I am thinking of taking up a martial arts class. I will have to check what is available in my area.
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Isn’t there a more active form of Tai Chi you can do as I remember at Uni a few of my Martial Arts friends did things like Tai Chi and was it Wing Chun.Which incorporated both a slower more controlled “ inner balance and well being” aspect as well as a more active more traditional “ martial art “ part.
It is that aspect that I would appreciate much more now than the throwing folk about and choke holds which I used to enjoy as not sure my old joints would welcome that.
 
Wendal said:
Isn’t there a more active form of Tai Chi you can do as I remember at Uni a few of my Martial Arts friends did things like Tai Chi and was it Wing Chun.Which incorporated both a slower more controlled “ inner balance and well being” aspect as well as a more active more traditional “ martial art “ part.
It is that aspect that I would appreciate much more now than the throwing folk about and choke holds which I used to enjoy as not sure my old joints would welcome that.
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I don't know but I will ask my instructor. She has said before that some of our forms are based on martial arts moves. Sounds very interesting.
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
Congratulations @Busdriver60

Martial arts training can be a great way to keep fit, and retain agility and flexibility.

Well done!
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Yes absolutely! And I'm glad I doing just that and it's very sociable too. My body might be a little sore afterwards but I get so much positivity out of it.
 
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