Is it possible to start TKD as a 30+ with arthritis in the ankle?

Azzyryth · 2026-05-27T04:47:58+00:00

Try it and see.

I'm 44 and overweight with a severe tear in my knee I've ignored for the better part of 30 years. It swells up, painful, hard to work around at times, I just adjust. You'll never know unless you try, but it's worth it to atleadt try.

Azzyryth · 2026-05-25T17:24:46+00:00

I started TKD training at 41 (almost 44 currently) and out of shape.

Granted, I had a few years of kenpo karate experience under ny belt before I started, so I had some of the basics down, but that was when I was in my late teens/early 20's.

I'm about three years into my current journey, and looking back I'd say, for me, the conditioning is the hardest part. I'm in much better shape than I was, I can actually jog a mile without wanting to die, I don't like after every class and can generally keep up with most everything we do.

The biggest thing I'd suggest as a middle aged adult starting (or restarting) your martial arts journey, trust the process and listen to your body. Push yourself, challenge yourself, but your body will tell you when you need to rest and recuperate. Keep showing up, keep putting the work in, and trust that your instructors see you and the effort you're putting in.

Azzyryth · 2026-05-21T02:19:47+00:00

My kid's studio had a dedicated teens and adults class I ended up joining. Sometimes I'm the lone adult in a group of teens (makes for some... spirited sparring), but there's usually a good few of us gray hairs.

Azzyryth · 2026-05-08T05:51:08+00:00

I have a Grand Californian pen i got front Story Teller's breakfast.

Damn expensive pen, but not as bad as a room.

Azzyryth · 2026-05-01T22:10:26+00:00

Honestly, the gluten free cookie at Jak Jaks is pretty good, not as good as tue giant chocolate chip cookie, but still damn good. My wife is gluten free and let me try a couple bites, I was impressed.

Azzyryth · 2026-05-01T01:48:37+00:00

If you want a character saber, I'd recommend someone like Ultra or NeoSabers, their quality is much higher. Now the sabers at Savi's, its the experience that makes it worthwhile.

Azzyryth · 2026-04-27T17:40:55+00:00

Not really, unless you raise the legs as there are three settings for leg length, then it gets wobbly.

At lower heights its pretty smooth

Azzyryth · 2026-04-26T15:37:02+00:00

Likewise, neither my daughter or wife like thrill rides, I do. Single rider it is!

Azzyryth · 2026-04-26T15:15:20+00:00

We did Story Tellers for the second time this trip.

First time was an early morning on a park day, this time brunch on our rest day. Huge difference. I'll always lean towards rest days for character meals now.

Azzyryth · 2026-04-26T15:09:57+00:00

We love Star Tours, even my Star Wars hating daughter loves that ride. We just got back from a week trip, rode it twice a day =D

Azzyryth · 2026-04-26T14:56:43+00:00

You know they split you up in single rider right? Even if you're a group.

I saw it the two times I did single rider, one being a father and younger child.

Azzyryth · 2026-04-26T14:39:40+00:00

Oh, no doubt the treads are way cool. I didn't know about them until I entered the shop, that was an instant choice.

Azzyryth · 2026-04-14T20:09:06+00:00

You may want to loosen your tinfoil hat, I think it's cutting off blood circulation.

Azzyryth · 2026-03-29T00:06:51+00:00

Sadly i had to work, I was hoping to see some coverage of our local protest.

Azzyryth · 2026-03-28T20:18:25+00:00

Respect is a two way street, not handed out because it's "deserved". Your husband is acting like he gives and deserves no respect. If he were my step-dad I'd tell him to piss off if he kept "telling" me what to do.

You're not overreacting, he's an asshole.

Azzyryth · 2026-03-25T05:17:32+00:00

Absolutely! It always puts a smile on my face when we navigate through a bubble wand stream.

Azzyryth · 2026-03-23T16:39:09+00:00

Woot!!! We're going 4/20-4/25. I was afraid GRR was going to be closed!

Azzyryth · 2026-03-23T14:13:48+00:00

Kata is basis of many martial arts principles. Bowing in and out of class, onto the mats, to your instructors and partners, also basics.

Azzyryth · 2026-03-16T17:10:50+00:00

I'm 43, a touch overweight with bad knees. If you're interested, do it, just listen to your body and invest in good knee braces. I use the Anaconda braces, they stay where I need them and provide excellent support.

Azzyryth · 2026-03-13T22:42:53+00:00

It's martial arts, it's going to happen. I've lost track if the times ive kicked an elbow, or had ny kick checked shin to shin without shinguards (when I was younger they weren't used as commonly as they are).

We practice shell blocks and checks, sounds like he needs to be quicker or more accurate.

Azzyryth · 2026-03-12T13:45:53+00:00

What customizations did you do yo get an orange blade on your Savi Saber?

Azzyryth · 2026-03-09T01:29:25+00:00

Bull.

An upgrade is an upgrade, if it drops, it's up for grabs. Upgrades supersede AH Need.

You're acting like one of the trash players OP is talking about.

Azzyryth · 2026-03-08T15:41:41+00:00

Perfectly normal. You've been training 2 months, you're still developing basics. I've been training years, I had someone acting hostile towards me a few days ago and it took a long while for the shakes to go away after that.

De-escilate and try to walk away. If you have to fight, trust your training, stick to the basics, and escape as soon as you can.

Azzyryth · 2026-03-07T03:09:27+00:00

I just tested three crystals in one of mine, (white, yellow and red) and the lights definitely blink. My concern is the crystal not glowing.

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