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**Beedcardabeme** · 06-17-2006, 08:00 AM

I have focused on racing mountain bikes (in a citizen class) for the last decade or so, as a means to keep in shape and spend time with my friends. Because of my age, I also lift weights consistently to maintain strength.

As a general note to the younger people, once you reach 30, you really need to do some kind of regular weight training or you will lose strength, muscle mass, and bone density. You'll also be much more prone to injuries. The reason why I mention it is because it happens REGARDLESS of whether you remain active in kendo, cycling or whatever. If you're in your 30s and it feels like you just keep getting worse no matter how much you practice, that's the reason.

IMHO - One reason why the spirituality aspect of Budo is hard to recreate in popular western sports is that most of them can only be done by the young. One great thing about kendo is getting your you-know-what kicked by a 70 year old. You can't help but notice then that kendo is more than 'higher, farther, faster'.

06-17-2006, 08:00 AM	#21
Beedcardabeme Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 424 Senior Member	I have focused on racing mountain bikes (in a citizen class) for the last decade or so, as a means to keep in shape and spend time with my friends. Because of my age, I also lift weights consistently to maintain strength. As a general note to the younger people, once you reach 30, you really need to do some kind of regular weight training or you will lose strength, muscle mass, and bone density. You'll also be much more prone to injuries. The reason why I mention it is because it happens REGARDLESS of whether you remain active in kendo, cycling or whatever. If you're in your 30s and it feels like you just keep getting worse no matter how much you practice, that's the reason. IMHO - One reason why the spirituality aspect of Budo is hard to recreate in popular western sports is that most of them can only be done by the young. One great thing about kendo is getting your you-know-what kicked by a 70 year old. You can't help but notice then that kendo is more than 'higher, farther, faster'.
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