[Sportsandrec] 2009 judo training camp information

[Everett Gavel]

Hi,

Okay, since we've again been discussing Judo here, I'm 
asking for your help.  I'm "going public," as I would 
rather just get past this sticking point and move on as 
quickly as possible.

I miss Judo, I admit that.  I want to get back into it. 
I'll admit a few other things first, though, before 
asking my questions.  Truthfully, I'm nervous about it. 
I happen to be 38, and not in the greatest health. 
Years of unattended Diabetes in my younger years - and 
the corresponding high blood sugar levels - have been 
showing their results more and more the past decade. 
I'm not nearly as flexible as I was a decade ago. 
Apparently insulin builds up calcium deposits on your 
bone joints over time.  And I've never yet been one to 
work with a regular stretching program, though I know I 
need to start.  I'm just not sure where or how to 
start.  Actually, I guess my hesitancy all boils down 
to that.  My lack of flexibility.  I believe I will 
have problems with some of the physical turns and 
twists necessary to do various moves properly.  In 
fact, while I was learning, previously, I noticed this 
exact problem happening to a lesser level than I think 
it would today.  But still, I want to try.

I guess why I'm sharing this is that I'm asking for 
input from you here, who may know of others who aren't 
exactly young, and who also may not be the healthiest 
freaks out there but are enjoying themselves the best 
they can.  Does anyone know of any 30-year-olds - or 
older - who regularly participate in martial arts, MMA, 
or whatever?  Anyone know of any others who perhaps 
aren't the most physically agile, but who are still 
giving it their best?  Anyone know of someone who began 
learning martial arts when they were 30 or older?

If so, can we talk, please?  I am sorely in need of 
some serious inspiration, some motivation, to get me 
started back in the right direction.  I've been letting 
my health, and occasionally lack of it, depress me for 
far too long now I think.

Thanks for any leads, or input here.  But trust me on 
one point, please.  The "Just Do It" speech ain't gonna 
be worth the time it'll take you to write it, at the 
moment.  I want and feel I need, people who have done 
it and are doing it.  So if you can point me to 
others - or others to me - please do.  Thanks.  You're 
help would be greatly appreciated here.


Strive On,
Everett
everett at everettgavel.com
www.everettgavel.com


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