Comments on: 15 Must-Read Martial Arts Blogs http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/ Confessions of 41 year-old white belt Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:34:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: admin http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2296 admin Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:56:16 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2296 @saratica Please do! I'd love to hear how your classes are going. @saratica Please do! I’d love to hear how your classes are going.

]]> By: Saratica http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2284 Saratica Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:09:23 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2284 Well, keep writing! I'm about to start Jiu Jitsu classes later in August with my two teen boys, maybe my husband. I'm 53. I'll keep you posted! Well, keep writing! I’m about to start Jiu Jitsu classes later in August with my two teen boys, maybe my husband. I’m 53. I’ll keep you posted!

]]> By: admin http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2279 admin Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:16:36 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2279 There's a lot more women in the martial arts than there was 15 years ago when I first began my journey. It used to be a given that I'd be the only woman in the class. But the school I'm at now has three female masters and many, many female black belts -- even one of the co-owners is a woman. It's not always easy taking up an activity after 40. I'll watch some of the "kids" (20+) and remember when I had their flexibility and endurance. But then I just get back on the mat and keep working at it. I'm not going to let my age limit my dreams. I'm planning for my black belt by the time I'm 50 as well. There’s a lot more women in the martial arts than there was 15 years ago when I first began my journey. It used to be a given that I’d be the only woman in the class. But the school I’m at now has three female masters and many, many female black belts — even one of the co-owners is a woman. It’s not always easy taking up an activity after 40. I’ll watch some of the “kids” (20+) and remember when I had their flexibility and endurance. But then I just get back on the mat and keep working at it. I’m not going to let my age limit my dreams. I’m planning for my black belt by the time I’m 50 as well.

]]> By: admin http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2278 admin Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:11:51 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2278 Thanks! I'll definitely take a look at them. Thanks! I’ll definitely take a look at them.

]]> By: admin http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2277 admin Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:11:34 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2277 You're welcome and thanks! I know what you mean about the keeping current -- I spend a chunk of time each day just reading blogs ;). What feed reader widget do use? I've been thinking about adding a couple to my site. I'm using WordPress, which I believe is also what you're running? You’re welcome and thanks! I know what you mean about the keeping current — I spend a chunk of time each day just reading blogs ;) . What feed reader widget do use? I’ve been thinking about adding a couple to my site. I’m using WordPress, which I believe is also what you’re running?

]]> By: admin http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2276 admin Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:09:18 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2276 You're welcome. :) . I thoroughly enjoy your blog. You’re welcome. :) . I thoroughly enjoy your blog.

]]> By: admin http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2275 admin Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:06:24 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2275 You're welcome. It's made my journey easier knowing that I'm not the only one going through tough times (not that I wish those on anyone). I'm happy your husband's willing to give it another go. I wish you both the best of luck You’re welcome. It’s made my journey easier knowing that I’m not the only one going through tough times (not that I wish those on anyone). I’m happy your husband’s willing to give it another go. I wish you both the best of luck

]]> By: Black Belt at 50 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2242 Black Belt at 50 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:43:05 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2242 Cheri - I'm honored to be included in your list. I like your created term: Martial Artess. BTW - My sensei is KC Lavallee (woman), a fifth degree black belt. She's 40 something and just a few months ago, had her first child! Our school is large: I think over half the adults are women. There are a number of us in the 45-50something range, usually with kids in the program. Cheri – I’m honored to be included in your list. I like your created term: Martial Artess. BTW – My sensei is KC Lavallee (woman), a fifth degree black belt. She’s 40 something and just a few months ago, had her first child!

Our school is large: I think over half the adults are women. There are a number of us in the 45-50something range, usually with kids in the program.

]]> By: Chris | Martial Development http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2241 Chris | Martial Development Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:57:55 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2241 "Weakness With a Twist" and "The Way of Least Resistance" are both pretty good. “Weakness With a Twist” and “The Way of Least Resistance” are both pretty good.

]]> By: John W. Zimmer http://www.martialartess.com/blog/2009/07/15-must-read-martial-arts-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-2218 John W. Zimmer Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:17:39 +0000 http://www.martialartess.com/blog/?p=276#comment-2218 Hi Cheri! Thanks for the mention and I'm glad for whatever part I had in your inspiration! It really is a lot of work keeping current with the blog reading... I depend on my and other's RSS feed reader widgets to see what is new. By the way I enjoy reading your blog too. :) Hi Cheri!

Thanks for the mention and I’m glad for whatever part I had in your inspiration! It really is a lot of work keeping current with the blog reading… I depend on my and other’s RSS feed reader widgets to see what is new.

By the way I enjoy reading your blog too. :)

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