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iamfire · 10-08-2007, 11:32 AM

Morning,

I started karate with my kids primarily as I wanted them to learn self-defense, and I always try walking whatever walk I teach my kids.

I'm finding out now that I utterly adore many aspects of the art - the coordination, the self-discipline, and the indescribable, well, *fun* of being pushed to the limits of your physical strength and still beg for more. I never before realized quite what a warrior spirit I have residing in my 5'3.5" frame.

My favorite martials arts right now is kendo (the way of the sword). Every sparring bout leaves me utterly toasted....but someday (some day!) I'll be able to hold my own. I'm looking forward to that day.

Enjoy,

Barbara

10-08-2007, 11:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
iamfire Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 My Profile	It started as self-defense... Morning, I started karate with my kids primarily as I wanted them to learn self-defense, and I always try walking whatever walk I teach my kids. I'm finding out now that I utterly adore many aspects of the art - the coordination, the self-discipline, and the indescribable, well, fun of being pushed to the limits of your physical strength and still beg for more. I never before realized quite what a warrior spirit I have residing in my 5'3.5" frame. My favorite martials arts right now is kendo (the way of the sword). Every sparring bout leaves me utterly toasted....but someday (some day!) I'll be able to hold my own. I'm looking forward to that day. Enjoy, Barbara