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Old 01-22-2016, 08:55 PM   #16
Le Samourai
 
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Re: Starting Training at 45

Mary and Peter,

Thank you both for your comments.

For me, Aikido would really not have been a viable option when I was younger. I readily admit I lacked the patience and discipline. And physically, I am actually way fitter in my 40s than I was in my 20s.

As for the "emptying the cup", this is such an important concept to me I wrote a blog post about it.

Finally, I think these two news stories are relevant to the discussion:

At nearly 80, he earns his black belt in Aikido


Daily Aikido routine provides strength, confidence after stroke

(Why do I sense that the above is some sort of subconscious effort to convince myself to finally take up Aikido?)

—Le Samourai

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