Some years ago I did a fair amount of Shotokan karate but became disillusioned with the teaching methods, undue strictness and actual usefulness in a real life situation. As a result I laid off for several years but at the delicate age of 53 I realised I needed to start something again to help me get fit and to have an enjoyable past-time.
I work in an environment where I am making all sorts of decisions daily, but, without doubt, the best decision I have made for years was to pick up the phone and speak to Mr Butcher about Choi–after seeing an advert in my local post-office.
Everyone will have a certain amount of apprehension in starting something new, meeting new people for the first time and actually making the first visit to a new club. All I can say is not to worry.
I can reassure anyone thinking of starting that they will receive a fantastic welcome in a friendly and non competitive environment where there is a real concern and focus on you as an individual with individual needs, different aspirations and goals.
This applies equally to those who may have trained in other styles of martial arts in the past and those who are completely new to it.
I am now totally hooked and convinced it is the most practical, useful and enjoyable forms of martial arts around. I am also, almost one year after starting, fitter than previously — as demonstrated skiing in March where my legs and knees survived much longer into the day than the year before — and have become a total Choi bore at parties because I simply want to convince everyone to give it a go because I truly think they will never look back."
Thank you
Nick Gorvett"
