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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!

Alive and Kicking #25 – What’s the Best Martial Art

March 19, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

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Alive and Kicking #24 – Fit in 3 Minutes a Week, Say No to Alzheimers and 72-Year-Old Karate Master

March 12, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

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Is he 72, or 27? Sensei Hideo Ochi Shows Us How It Is Done!

March 6, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

When I saw this I could not stop smiling. If ever you wonder whether keeping on going in martial arts is a good idea this will remove all doubt. This 72 year old Sensei could be 27! In this video, … [Read more...]

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Alive and Kicking #23 – Injury Prevention for the Older Martial Artist

March 5, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

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Alive and Kicking #22 – I Say Sayonara To Aikido. Plus a new Reader’s Story

February 27, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

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Forced Transition Into a New Martial Art When Age Caught Up – Craig Hart

February 26, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Craig Hart Changed Martial Art When Age Caught Up

Craig Hart was active in one martial art, but as he got older he found that he was starting to get injured more often, and it was taking longer to recover from those injuries. Thinking that his … [Read more...]

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Alive and Kicking #21 – Middle-Aged Martial Artist with a Bung Knee and a Dawning Realization

February 20, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

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Alive and Kicking #20 – Improving Balance, and a Trip to the Surgeon

February 13, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

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Alive and Kicking #19 – Your Stories, First Time Martial Arts Nerves, and Flashing Clocks

February 6, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

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Started Martial Arts at 56, 4th Dan at 68, and Still Going Strong – Dale Copeland

February 6, 2012 By Brett Kraiger

Dale Copeland, 4th Dan Taekwon-Do at age 68.

I first saw Dale Copeland in action at her testing for 1st Dan black belt when she was 60 years old. What an inspiration. I've never seen someone with so much determination and dedication to … [Read more...]

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