A Beginning

I got my green belt in shaolin kempo karate only a month ago. This may not mean much to some people, but it is a milestone for me. I wasn't sure I could get to this level. I was one of the FEW women in the dojo. There were quite a few men at higher ranks, who had developed a relationship together for, what seemed like, a long time before I got there. I was overweight. I was unsure of myself. I had never done anything like this before. Intimidating? YES. Motivating? Yes. Satisfying? Definitely. What was it that led me to join? Well, besides the fact that my 8 year old son was studying since he was 4, I felt the need to try something different. I can't put my finger on why it was karate and not just exercising, or running, or for that matter, weight lifting. I certainly had the opportunity to go back to the gym I had gone to for a long time...Whatever it was, I'm glad I'm where I am now. I'm part of a supportive, encouraging group of people who teach me, support me (even when I mess up), and like me for who I am.

I'm a green belt in kempo karate. I'm a mom. I'm a teacher. I'm a wife.