[Sportsandrec] 2009 judo training camp information

Sun Nov 9 23:21:53 UTC 2008

Joe, if you are interestsed in coming to camp, let me know and I will email you the packet.

Heidi

-----Original Message-----
>From: Justin Williams <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
>Sent: Nov 9, 2008 4:01 PM
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>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] 2009 judo training camp information
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>joe, outstanding.  Keep it up man.  
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe Shaw
>Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 4:53 PM
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>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] 2009 judo training camp information
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>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>
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>Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 4:39 PM
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>
>> 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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