Everybody knows the saying about that first step... this blog is to document the travel.
I practice kyokushin again after 20 years; I was once 3rd kyu & opted to start at white belt.
The first milestone is to re-earn my rank, then, of course to attain shodan. Let's see where this will take us in the end.
Expect much frustration hand in hand with a study in humility as the inner battles have but a clear outcome...
I entered the dojo in June of 2009 on crutches; we are now in November and I have mostly regained use of my legs: time to get cracking!

Throwing Things Away Terrifies Me Posted 02-12-2010 at 06:33 AM by FredInChina Updated 02-12-2010 at 06:37 AM by FredInChina I am in the process of decluttering my life - yes, my whole life, but this is not the point here - I am actually following through on my goal number 4- Simplify, clean up the clutter, remove distractions from my life to be able to focus. In fact, for the last hour, I have been moving things around; sure, I threw a few papers, used paper napkins and flat batteries that were in the space, but I am far from having filled up even one modest size paper basket; things that were on the... Continue reading... FredInChina Apprentice

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Cardio Exercise Will Increase Your Life Years Posted 01-24-2010 at 10:28 AM by FredInChina Updated 01-24-2010 at 11:12 AM by FredInChina A forum thread started by SteveK got me thinking about short term discomfort vs. long term benefit: Quote: Originally Posted by SteveK Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually.. Speed up heart ... Continue reading... FredInChina Apprentice

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Kohai In Search Of His Sempai Posted 12-11-2009 at 04:42 PM by FredInChina Updated 12-11-2009 at 05:06 PM by FredInChina I discovered that my dojo did not offer the high standards I was seeking. This post regroups the various difficulties and frustrations I encountered & retraces the process that led me to seek a sempai for a kohai/sempai relationship. posted originally in the "our kyokushin zen" thread of the forum What, when the dojo kun is just a sign on the wall, its words devoid of meaning in the minds, actions and example of the leaders, and the ranks too? ... Continue reading... FredInChina Apprentice

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