I’ve never considered myself anyone special. I started karate with no real expectations but it was always something that I wanted to do. I went to tournaments and tried hard and would be happy when I would even receive a piece of paper instead of a trophy and when I started winning regularly I still didn’t feel like I was anyone special. I’m nearly typical retirement age and I still feel young and move quicker than a lot of young people. I still feel like a kid at heart. I was just telling someone that I still love being a student. I’ve gotten on a kick lately to learn a lot of knew katas. I feel like I still have a lot to learn and love learning it. I’ve gotten to the age that it’s a compliment just to have someone say “you don’t look that old”! I feel that karate and training and learning has been a blessing to me. I just applied for insurance and kept saying no to all the health related questions. The only thing I take is advil and vitamins. Before I retired, yes I’m retired from one job, in a managers meeting the speaker stated that 85% of the employees were on some kind of long term prescription drug. I wasn’t then and never have been. I do feel lucky and special for that. I have been blessed with good health. Maybe it’s genetic.
All in all I don’t feel special just because I’ve learn some things because there’s so much more to learn.
Later,
Shihan Culver
Culver Karate Club
Connellsville, Ps
