What "talents" do you have that others would be surprised about?

[KDCat]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

Yep. Still love the game. The feel of a big game and a gym full of people is still electric to me. I'll likely reduce my schedule a bit this season, though.

If I get back into training I may do it 1-on-1 or find an all adult dojo. Previously, I always trained with my daughter (there were a few other dads on the floor, but it was a kids class.) The cool thing is the sensei's top assistant was a brown belt (and a policeman). He and I usually trained/sparred together, and he'd share control/self-defense techiques they didn't teach the kids.

Do you compete in tournaments? If so, how often? I've never done Akido. I was comfortable with both Taekwondo and then Karate. We'll see.

Cool! I started training with my kids two years ago. After I joined, several other parents (including 1 other mom) joined, too.

Other talent: I'm a really good open water swimmer. I have won age group swims at open water races. It's a weird sport to like if you live in the Midwest.

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by KDCat

Cool! I started training with my kids two years ago. After I joined, several other parents (including 1 other mom) joined, too.

Other talent: I'm a really good open water swimmer. I have won age group swims at open water races. It's a weird sport to like if you live in the Midwest.

That's great, KDCat! Madd congrats to you. Doin' is better than talkin' ....and it is a heck of a workout! (what art do you train in?)

[KDCat]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

That's great, KDCat! Madd congrats to you. Doin' is better than talkin' ....and it is a heck of a workout! (what art do you train in?)

It's a mixed class that focuses on karate, tae kwon do and jiu-jitsu.

It's hard. OMG. It's so hard. I just pour sweat. I am a lot stronger than I was than when I started, though.

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by KDCat

It's a mixed class that focuses on karate, tae kwon do and jiu-jitsu.

It's hard. OMG. It's so hard. I just pour sweat. I am a lot stronger than I was than when I started, though.

Good. Between you and CheerfulGreek I know who not to mess with. How old are your kids? I'm sure they're having fun with it.

[KDCat]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

Good. Between you and CheerfulGreek I know who not to mess with. How old are your kids? I'm sure they're having fun with it.

They are 9 and 11. Both boys. Both higher belts than me. They think sparring with mom is really fun, but they'll only do it if they can go 2 against 1 (me).