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Rachaella · 05-23-2009, 02:15 PM

Hi, all. I'm new to the forum and a new fan of the rules of lifting. I have studied martial arts for nearly 18 years, first getting my black belt in tae kwon do and then moving to wado ryu karate. I believe that initially I started martial arts for the self confidence and the idea that I would not be a victim. Being a social worker and going into people's homes, also, I felt I needed a means of self defense. (Thankfully, I've never had to use it.) Now that I am in my 40s and it is harder to maintain a high level of fitness, I feel I stay with karate to keep myself motivated. In fact, one of the reasons I am more interested in strength training is that I will be testing for nidan, either in the fall or next spring, and I have to get in better shape!

Just chiming in!

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Rachaella Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	Hi, all. I'm new to the forum and a new fan of the rules of lifting. I have studied martial arts for nearly 18 years, first getting my black belt in tae kwon do and then moving to wado ryu karate. I believe that initially I started martial arts for the self confidence and the idea that I would not be a victim. Being a social worker and going into people's homes, also, I felt I needed a means of self defense. (Thankfully, I've never had to use it.) Now that I am in my 40s and it is harder to maintain a high level of fitness, I feel I stay with karate to keep myself motivated. In fact, one of the reasons I am more interested in strength training is that I will be testing for nidan, either in the fall or next spring, and I have to get in better shape! Just chiming in!