[Sportsandrec] 2009 judo training camp information

[Joe Shaw]

Everett,
I am thirty two and just began judo a couple months ago. I had no previous 
judo, or other martial art,  experience. I have been doing strength training 
and cardio by way of spin classes and eliptical machines daily for about a 
year in my journey to get fit.  It is a whole different thing. I wrestled 
when I was younger which I believe has helped me tremendously as wrestling 
is a good base for all grappling sports. I took my first Brazillian jujitsu 
class Friday and believe it may end up my favorite. Again, the wrestling is 
a great start and has given me good instincts and reflexes from which to 
build.
As far as a just do it speech not being enough, just do it. (smile) None of 
us are you, so no matter what we say, the only one who will know if you can 
is you. The only way you can know is to go find out. Go find out! It is 
funny that you ask about being too old, I thought I might be. I wasn't. Do I 
think I'll be an olympian, not sure yet. I doubt it. I have fun though. I 
know this. You cannot know unless you try.
I had never done jujitsu before Friday, my groin is megasore, but I am very 
glad I went and will go back tomorrow.
Be well,
Joe Shaw
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Everett Gavel" <everettg at successfuladaptations.com>
To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List" 
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Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] 2009 judo training camp information


> 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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