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Inspiration

Sometimes we all need some inspiration to keep on going. In this section we bring you inspirational stories about over-40 martial artists who are showing us the true way!

63-year old Kick Boxer Shares Her Motivations

March 3, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

At age 63, most people might want to enjoy life relaxing at home and doing what "old" people enjoy doing. It's not uncommon to hear or see these people living a more laid back and quiet life far from … [Read more...]

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A 55-Year Old Sensei’s Vision

January 20, 2013 By Brett Kraiger

Different people have different reasons in engaging in martial arts training. Some just want to stay healthy and view training as just another form of physical activity. Others might want to pursue a … [Read more...]

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53-Year Old Sensei Shares His Life in Martial Arts

August 17, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

To most beginners, martial arts training represent a lot of things. It may just serve as another physical activity to some while others think of it as opportunity to learn self defense. Most people … [Read more...]

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Knowing Your Motivations Before Martial Arts Training

August 15, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Undergoing martial arts training has a lot of advantages. In fact, many people choose to undertake such martial arts as endeavor for the sole purpose of achieving those advantages. To someone who is … [Read more...]

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47-year Old Metaphysics Teacher and His Journey in MMA

August 8, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Martial arts can often be seen as just a hobby for the young by most people. To some extent, people may even wrongly assume that it's just a passing phase; that people undergoing martial arts training … [Read more...]

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60-year old Martial Artist Teaches Art of Peace

July 24, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Even now, many people are still confused as to the purpose and goal of martial arts. Some people consider martial arts as only a form of violence. Because almost all forms of martial art involve … [Read more...]

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Alive and Kicking #39 – Middle-Aged Musings and How To Train When You Are Travelling

June 25, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

------------------------------------------- Alive and Kicking - Martial Arts Over 40 ------------------------------------------- Monday 25 June 2012: Issue #39 Alive and Kicking is … [Read more...]

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Alive and Kicking #38 – What Are The Odds Of Becoming A Black Belt?

June 18, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

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Oldest Professional MMA Figther at 62

June 18, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Oftentimes older people doing martials arts training  have no intention of competing. They leave all that stuff to the young bucks.  Well, this post might be a shock to people who might … [Read more...]

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41-Year Old Mother of Three and Her MMA Success Story

June 18, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Every person gets an intense feeling of satisfaction every time an achievement is accomplished. And this is very true in martial arts. Whether it be a new belt or medal from a competition, every … [Read more...]

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