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Adrian O'Rourke · 06-16-2009, 10:43 AM

Of the choices listed it is a combination of self-improvement/discipline and the allure and culture of the art. I started fairly late (mid/late 40’s) and have had to take some time off do to some family issues. I just started back last night and while it has been about a year and a half since I did it, I was surprised at how quickly muscle-memory takes over and one remembers things with out thinking about them.

I will say that self-defense was not a motivation for studying TKD. I was more interested in proving to myself that I could train my body to do things I through were impossible for someone my age. That, and improving my flexibility.

Mr. Correia, are you a part of the IBBF family under Great Grand Master Yun?

My school, Total TKD is a part of the IBBF, and is run by 3^rd Dan Black Belt Mr. Bill Frauly. Our Master is Master Ralph Truesdell.

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Adrian O'Rourke Adrian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 41	Of the choices listed it is a combination of self-improvement/discipline and the allure and culture of the art. I started fairly late (mid/late 40’s) and have had to take some time off do to some family issues. I just started back last night and while it has been about a year and a half since I did it, I was surprised at how quickly muscle-memory takes over and one remembers things with out thinking about them. I will say that self-defense was not a motivation for studying TKD. I was more interested in proving to myself that I could train my body to do things I through were impossible for someone my age. That, and improving my flexibility. Mr. Correia, are you a part of the IBBF family under Great Grand Master Yun? My school, Total TKD is a part of the IBBF, and is run by 3^rd Dan Black Belt Mr. Bill Frauly. Our Master is Master Ralph Truesdell.