Give it up to the elderly!!!!!

[hskwarrior]

hahahah very cool gene

[SIFU RON]

Awesome

[Dale Dugas]

better eat your peas or grandma will chicken wing you and make you eat em!!!

[GeneChing]

Hey, I got a great way you can get your school in the local papers. Give your eldest student her black belt.

Seriously, congrats to Dingle. That's just plain awesome.

Great-grandmother no pushover at Tampa martial arts school
by GEORGE WILKENS | The Tampa Tribune
Published: July 12, 2010

SOUTH TAMPA - At Martial Arts Advantage, where students as young as 3 years old learn tae kwon do, Alice Dingle is a standout in more ways than one. The South Tampa resident who last week earned a black belt is a 72-year-old great-grandmother.

Long devoted to physical exercise, from aerobics and Pilates to free weights and golf, she was introduced to tae kwon do two years ago by one of her four sons.

"I did not know what it was all about, I did not have clue," she said of the Korean martial art similar to karate, but also employing a wide range of kicking moves.

Mark Dingle, 47, a tae kwon do black belt student at South Tampa's Martial Arts Advantage, knew it well. And he knew the workout was well suited for his active mother.

"Mom has more energy than all of us combined," Mark Dingle said recently after a tae kwon do class that included his three children, younger brother, Jimmy, and, of course, his mother.

Owner-instructor Anthony Kuntz, a sixth-degree black belt, said the martial arts school provides a family-based program. "It's more than self defense and fitness training; it's about family bonding," he said before leading the 45-minute workout for three generations of the Dingle family, and two dozen other students.

"Alice is 72 year young, our oldest student right now," Kuntz said. "She took our complimentary self-defense class and found she loved it," subsequently enrolling in women's cardio kickboxing and other classes focusing on calisthenics and improving strength and reflexes, said Kuntz, a Carrollwood resident.

"Receiving her black belt is a big deal. Receiving her black belt at age 72 is extraordinary," said Kuntz, who opened Martial Arts Advantage in 1998 at 234 E. Bearss Ave., and three years ago added the South Tampa location, 3801 S. Manhattan Ave.

Jimmy Dingle, the latest family member to get on board with tae kwon do, is on target to earn his black belt in four more months. "They talked me into it," the 38-year-old said of his mother, older brother and three nieces and nephews, Hannah, 13, Nik, 9, and Abby 7, all of whom earned black belts at the school.

"We have a really good time here," Alice Dingle said. "It's a great experience. To be with family, I think that's the key. And it's good exercise."

She is at Martial Arts Advantage five days a week. "Now this is my workout all the time," she said, though she occasionally steals time for Pilates or playing golf at the Palma Ceia Country Club, behind the home she shares with her husband, Jerry.

"None of that could compare with this," she said of martial arts. "I haven't gotten tired of it yet. "As long as I have good health I plan to stay here."

[Brule]

Gene, give it up, you just posted that story just so you can type 'Dingle'.......

[GeneChing]

150 tai chi postures? Well, we won't dwell on that. Happy 100th Mr. Fisher!

Local man celebrates 100 years with 100 tai chi postures
Nathan Fisher, a resident of Dover, turned 100 on Tuesday and to celebrate he attended his weekly tae chi class at Rigby's Karate in Dover, where he and the other members of the class did 100 of 150 tai chi postures, in honor of Fisher's centennial.

By Sarah Barban
sarah.barban@doverpost.com
Twitter: @SarahDoverPost
Mar. 28, 2013 3:13 pm

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Nathan Fisher smiles as Reese Rigby of Rigby's Karate reads a letter congratulating Fisher on this 100th birthday. Fisher celebrated his birthday by performing 100 tai chi postures in his weekly tai chi class on Tuesday.

Dover, Del. --

When Nathan Fisher was born, Woodrow Wilson was president, women could not vote and for the first time, prizes were being put in Cracker Jack boxes.

In 100 years, Fisher has lived to see a lot, but you would never know it.

"There are changes constantly, small changes," he said.

Fisher turned 100 on Tuesday and to celebrate he attended his weekly tae chi class at Rigby's Karate in Dover, where he and the other members of the class did 100 of 150 tai chi postures, in honor of Fisher's centennial.

Fisher has been doing tai chi for the past 20 years. He picked it up when he was out in Berkley, Calif. staying with his daughter. He practiced short-form tai chi, which is only 37 poses, on and off for months.

In 2000 Fisher, who is originally from Baltimore, moved to Smyrna with his wife, who he was married to for almost 60 years prior to her death in 2002, and his grandson. Several years after the move he enrolled in tai chi classes at Rigby's, where he learned long form tai chi, which is 150 postures, all of which are memorized.

According to Rigby's Karate owners Reese and Judy Rigby, Fisher is an inspiration to others in the class.

"I think he's made us think that getting to that age won't be so bad," said Reese.

"He teaches everyone to keep going, to keep active," added Judy.

According to the Rigbys, Fisher does things that would be impressive for a man 20 years his junior, everything from kicks to standing on one leg. Fisher said one of the reasons that he enjoys tai chi is because it helps with his arthritis.

"It just feels so good when you do it," Fisher said.

Fisher said that tai chi has also helped his mind, and the Rigbys chalk that up to the focus that is required to do tae chi.

Fisher spent his career as a civil engineer and, but despite the discipline required to practice tai chi, he makes no bones about enjoying his retirement.

"I guess it's all leisure now," he said with a smile "I do a lot of reading."

But the Reese said Fisher still does his share of hard work. He told a story about how, at 94, Fisher came into class late and apologized for his tardiness by explaining that he had to shovel the snow from his driveway in order to make it to class.

Fisher has a very down-to-earth attitude when it comes to celebrating the century mark.

"I don't think about it too much," he said. "It's just another day."

But that humbleness didn't stop Fisher from celebrating in style, arriving at Tuesday's class in a limo. Inside, he was presented with a shirt that said "I'm 100, see what tai chi can do." After they performed their 100 postures, Reese presented Fisher with letters of congratulations from Sen. Tom Carper, Gov. Jack Markell and from the karate studio itself. Dover City Councilman James Hutchison was on hand to wish Fisher a happy birthday.

After all the presentations Fisher blew out the candles on a birthday cake that read "1913: A very good year."

Fisher then planned to travel to his native Baltimore to celebrate the milestone with his family, some of whom are coming from as far away as Arizona.

[lkfmdc]

"Give it up for the elderly"??

Is that Gene's new pick up line??

[GeneChing]

You've taken way too many blows to the noggin, lkfmdc, for your mind to go that direction with this.

[lkfmdc]

You've taken way too many blows to the noggin, lkfmdc, for your mind to go that direction with this.

maybe I'm just bored, this place is dead on Good Friday

It needs a good resurrection.....

(see what I did there?)

[GeneChing]

Not bad.

But I still think you've had too many blows to the noggin.

I categorize martial artists into two groups: Too many blows to the noggin & not enough blows to the noggin.

[PalmStriker]

maybe I'm just bored, this place is dead on Good Friday

It needs a good resurrection.....

(see what I did there?)

Not Dead, asleep at the wheel maybe, this should bring some wake up for the Holidays! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q9ZPT3psEA

[GeneChing]

Kung Fu Grandpa in the Food Lion parking lot!

Over 5 million hits in 2 days.

[GeneChing]

Black Country wrestler Saleh Ghaleb still fighting fit at 83 years old
21 Mar 2013 09:47

West Bromwich pensioner, known as The Amazing Kung Fu, is Britain's oldest martial arts fighter


King Fu pensioner Saleh Ghaleb, from West Bromwich

Grappling grandad Saleh Ghaleb is known as the ‘Amazing Kung Fu’ for a reason.

At 83, the wrinkly wrestler is the ring’s oldest pro.

The pensioner, who made his debut in 1970, is still prowling the mat at an age when most settle for a gentle tai chi session to stay in shape.

And next Friday the silver body slammer once again dons his famed kung fu mask for a show at Kings Norton Ex-Services Club in Cotteridge.

Saleh, Yemen-born, but a West Midlands resident since 1955, promises an awesome display of OAP power.

He may be only eight stone, but push in front of the judo black belt at the post office queue and you’re asking for trouble.

He’s also a kung fu, karate and jiu jitsu expert.

“If the young wrestlers get nasty, I kick their ass,” growled Saleh, who runs three times a week and works out in the gym.

“I’m very fit – I wouldn’t step into the ring if I wasn’t. Be fit and you live longer.”

The former foundry worker, now living in West Bromwich, made his wrestling bow when the sport enjoyed heavy TV coverage, though none of his contests, which run into thousands, have been screened.

He made his debut under the guise of the Bengal Tiger, then changed his name to the Arabian Gentleman.

His career stalled for three years in 1984 when he returned to the Yemen to train the national Olympic judo team. Since returning to the ring two years ago, divorced Saleh claims to have lost only one bout.

Paul Jenks, promoter of the Cotteridge bill, said: “You have to see him to believe it. He is truly amazing.

"When Saleh first walked into the gym and said he wanted to make a comeback we laughed. Then we saw him working out, doing backdrops...

“He says he wants to continue until he’s 101. I wouldn’t put it past him.”


Saleh Ghaleb, aka The Amazing Kung Fu, from West Bromwich Saleh Ghaleb is still getting his kicks from kung fu

They may have to use a chairlift to get him over the ropes or even splash out on the world’s first walk-in ring.

An opponent for this month’s bout has yet to be found, but that doesn’t bother Saleh.

“He’ll probably be younger,” said the grandfather, still breathless after completing his road work around Sandwell Valley Park.

“My children support me. They’ve told me to just carry on.”

“I’ve got all my own teeth,” he boasted. “I haven’t lost one.”

That’s vitally important. When not wrestling, Saleh raises cash by using them ... to lift children off the ground.

Sounds like quite a character.

[GeneChing]

Sheer awesomeness. And I love those axes.

Ninety-year-old wins martial arts championship
UPHOLDING TRADITION:The retired physician said he has practiced martial arts for more than 70 years after his father advised him to learn the traditional Chinese sport
By Hsieh Wen-hua and Stacy Hsu / Staff reporter, with staff writer


Ninety-year-old Ho Kuo-chao displays his martial arts skills in Taipei at a competition on Sunday organized by Ministry of Health and Welfare.
Photo: Fang Pin-chao, Taipei Times

Ninety-year-old Ho Kuo-chao (何國昭) has proved that being old does not always mean acting old by wowing a panel of judges at a talent competition on Sunday with his sophisticated martial art skills, bagging the championship.

Leading a group of younger martial artists, Ho confidently brandished traditional weapons while doing five consecutive splits before performing drunken boxing. His performance also included several forward rolls and an ending pose of a left split, drawing a round of applause from audiences and judges and outperforming 11 other groups of elderly finalists.

The contest was organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Taiwan Catholic Foundation of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia.

Veteran actor Chin Shih-chieh (金士傑), who served as a judge for the competition, said jokingly that watching someone as old as Ho doing consecutive splits was a “horrifying” experience.

The skills staged by the younger performers also captured the essence of classic martial art movements and were equally fascinating, Chin said.

Taipei Jen-Chi Relief Institution director Tai Tung-yuan (戴東原), who joined the competition as a guest, said for a 74-year-old man who even had difficulty standing up from a tatami mat when visiting Japan, Ho’s flexibility was rather impressive.

As the founder of Chien Hsing Martial Club in Greater Tainan, Ho said he has practiced martial arts for more than 70 years after his father advised him to learn the traditional Chinese sport to help boost his immune system.

After retiring as a physician several years ago, Ho followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both of whom were doctors, and started teaching martial arts and Song-Jiang Jhen Battle Array (宋江陣) — a form of performing arts that combines elements of kung fu, dance and drumming — at local schools and temples.

According to one of Ho’s students, winning the competition is a bittersweet moment for the 90-year-old, who had thought about retiring from the martial art circle after his wife of 63 years passed away about six months ago.

“It is the words of encouragement from my students that have reminded me of my mission to reinvigorate and pass down the national sport,” Ho said.

Ho said he has decided to donate half of his NT$100,000 prize money to the Alzheimer’s foundation, in a bid to help more elderly people who have also lost their “better halves” to walk away from the grief.

[Alex Córdoba]

Awesome axes from World of Warcraft.. He's level 90 warrior