[diamondpete]

Originally Posted by Rachaella

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!

Thanks for dropping by and posting. I assume your nidan is in wado ryu karate. A quick questionL: What was the reason you switched from tae kwon do to wado ryu karate? (was is a matter of practicality, i.e. copst, distance, moving to area with no TKD) or was there some aspect that your felt was lacking in TKFD or better (better suited to you or your needs) in wado ryu karate?

Cheers

Peter