I trained for about 2-1/2 years in the Bujinkan and attained a rank of 4th kyu; however, a car wreck and degenerative disk disease caused me to stop training in 2000, and, after much pain and physical therapy, I wish to take it up again now. I am 41 and probably about 10 lbs. heavier than my previous fighting weight. I have spent about 7-8 months in physical training, i.e. swimming, physical therapy exercises, some weightlifting, and practicing solitary basics (punch, kick, roll, kata), and I have just approached a dojo about resuming training. I am still in constant low-level pain, but I am determined to train, as I don't think the pain will ever lessen, and I am not getting any younger. Are there pitfalls I should watch out for, both physically and mentally? I wish to train, but I do not wish to be quickly re-injured to where I must sit out for months and perhaps never get started again. Thanks for your suggestions!
2007-01-22
04:38:39
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Black Dog
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