Re: why students stop training.
Mike,
I'll give you my honest answer. In my case it started out with an injured shoulder that I wanted to rest for a week or so. Then work began to place extra demands upon me and often times I arrived home too late to get to class. The I started a professional course related to my career (CMA) which has eaten up a lot of time. Those were the reasons I drifted away for a few months.
Also in those few months of inactivity I 've also gained a little weight which makes me even more hesitant about coming back. I want to get back to the club a be as active as I once was but am afraid of embarrassing myself and being an embarrassment to sensei. So I struggle to loose weight in order to be able to function at a level that I can accept.
I know I should leave my ego at the door, get back on the mat and do the best I can and get back in shape that way..but pride is a tough demon to battle with. I hope I win soon.
Dan.
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