White Belt

[sara_tanaquil]

I started karate lessons today!

Well, to be more precise, I started last week, but the first few meetings were just one-on-one sessions to get accustomed to the basic moves. Tonight was my first proper adult beginners class, so I got my white belt (awarded symbolically after one's first class).

I've wanted to try martial arts for a while, but never had the nerve to do anything about it. firesign10 and family have been going to this studio for a while (8-year-old son for a year now, parents for a few months) and just love it, so I decided to give it a try. The principal instructor, Mr. S, is really nice, and the class is full of friendly & encouraging people.

Still on my trial period for now, but thinking that I will definitely join, assuming I can keep up with the twice-a-week evening class schedule. I like the idea of having a set of goals to work toward to build my general fitness level.

Technically, it's not pure karate, but a mixed style (Shaolin Kenpo Karate) developed by Fred Villari. There are studios all over CT (maybe nationwide, I'm not sure?).

I have so many other things to post about... One Piece, more Nekota Yonezou, my wilderness adventures without power during the storm... but that'll do for now.

Comments

[collarnojutsu.livejournal.com]

Neato! Never knew you had an interest. Back when I was younger and more spry ambitious, I looked into Taekwondo a bit and had a very particular interest in Bo staff training. I could still call upon a few basics (poorly) if pressed - just don't tell my back - but I never really pursued it as much as I wanted. Maybe some day when I remember what life was like before Durham, my fighting spirit might return. ;)

Anyway, good luck with it. I expect progress reports!! (I am so demanding, I know.)

[spacealien-vamp.livejournal.com]

Awesome! We'll have to compare kicks and blocks at our next gathering. ^_^

[mangaroo.livejournal.com]

If I'm late to the next dinner party, it could be because I'm avoiding the PVP martial arts contest.

Sara - congrats on starting training! I'm glad f10 and her family inspired you to take action. It sounds like a fun way to improve physical fitness (though the white belt is the most stylish...are you sure you want to level up?).

[sara-tanaquil.livejournal.com]

Fun! (You were doing Tae Kwon Do, right? Are you still taking lessons? What belt are you?)

[spacealien-vamp.livejournal.com]

You were doing Tae Kwon Do, right?

That is correct.

Are you still taking lessons?

I had to stop when I got the canine position because my schedule changes every four weeks.

Plus, I moved.

What belt are you?

I had just gotten the brown belt.

[sakurahater.livejournal.com]

aww that sounds so awesome! Hope you have fun :)

[mvrdrk.livejournal.com]

That's awesome. I've been contemplating something similar. I figure another couple decades of contemplation and I might actually do something ...

[kellyj0.livejournal.com]

Congrats! I started about three months ago, and I've really enjoyed it. I hope you have a good time too.

[photoash.livejournal.com]

Fantastic :D I'm so happy you're trying something new <3

I loved doing Tae Kwon Do in high school :) and I have a friend in her 40's who just got her black belt <3

[manga-crow.livejournal.com]

Yay! Martial Arts is a lot of fun with the right teacher =) (and of course really good for getting fit^^)

Hope you continue to enjoy^^

[gaminette.livejournal.com]

cool! I've been boxing at the gym - let's beat each other up sometime! <333

[wednesday-10-00.livejournal.com]

Awesome! I've always wanted to try something like that, but I've never been able to commit. Hope you have fun!

[katherineokelly.livejournal.com]

Whoah, congrats on trying something new! Walking in to the first class takes some serious guts. Kudos! =D

[wrenwyn.livejournal.com]

This is excellent. I hope you never have cause to use it in RL, except for exercise.

Unless of course you want to give up your job and come be my body guard. I'll start being more mouthy if you're there to protect me. hehe