Hello folks I am a 42yo ex-Karateka from the Peak District hoping to get back into the dojo in the next few months and looking for a bit of inspiration. I was a 1st dan Wado Ryu a few years back but serious injury, work and an expanding waistline have meant that I have not put a foot on the mat for over five years now. I am currently in the gym on a regular basis trying to get back to the point where my damaged knees can hold me up for a couple of hours of kihon, kata and kumite and hope to make a start at one of the local Shotokan clubs in two or three months time. I have also trained in Iaido, Jodo, Aikido and Kobudo but not to any real degree. Cheers, hope to speak to you all soon. Karatebadger
