Well...after months of studying for and finally taking the test, I just received word that I have passed my certification in Senior Fitness through the International Fitness Association! This means I can now legally beat up on old people! OK...you know I'm just kidding. I believe that the Senior population of our society is going to be a huge market in the area of fitness...and even though it already is, I believe it will be even bigger since the baby boomer generation, of which I am one, is coming of age. I have had WAY too many of my friends die before their time due to "old age" getting the better of them. I just had one of my closest friends die from an overdose of medication due to problems with osteo-arthritis. He was 50 years old. Pretty sad.
Anyway, I feel pretty good about this certification and am currently in the stages of developing a Senior Fitness program that I am going to teach in the adult mobile home parks in my area. My friend Don Bauer and I have been tossing the idea back and forth for some time now and as the saying goes, no time like the present...especially with this new certification! I want to help as many older people as I can realize that they can live their lives in a more healthy and fulfilling fashion and that it can be accomplished with just a little effort 2-3 times a week.
Also, would like to encourage everyone I know and even those of you I don't, to check out the AKPKF...American Kick-Punch Karate Federation. I really like what this organization stands for. No pretenses, no selling their credibility in the form of trophies, awards and accolades...just a bunch of volunteers dedicated to advancing the martial arts for the betterment of practitioners world wide through honor and integrity. Sensei Danny Hill has just accepted the position of President of the AKPKF World Congress from 2008-2012. This is a man of very high honor and integrity. Aside from being a martial artist, he is also a Colonel in the US Army, and has just returned from his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq. God Bless him and welcome him back home to his family and friends.
Alreet...long weekend. Lots of sparring in preparation of my friend competing in the NorCal Pacific 5 Star TKD Championships in 2 weeks on November 17th in El Dorado Hills, CA. She is more than ready and I can't wait to see her "take it to them"! Stay tuned for a full report after the tournament!
Until next time,
Sensei Tim
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