Returning to Taekwondo After 40 Years

The Benefits of Taking Taekwondo Now that I’m in my 60s, I find myself thinking less about just adding years and more about how to make those years worth living. It’s not only about staying alive longer but about staying active, mobile, and strong enough to actually enjoy life. My path into fitness has been gradual. Back in my 50s I started running. At first it was just about building endurance and getting my heart stronger. Over time I noticed real . changes.more energy, better stamina, and even improvements in my VO₂ max, which is a fancy way of saying my aerobic health was improving in a way that’s tied to long-term well-being. But as the years went on, I couldn’t ignore the muscle loss creeping in, especially around my core and shoulders. That’s when I picked up weight training. It gave me back strength I was missing, helped my posture, and gave me the stability I needed for other activities. The biggest shift though didn’t come until my 60s, when I walked into Master Kang’...

Today, I had the privilege of attending the first-ever Taekwondo Poomsae Seminar in Albany, New York, hosted by the Kukkiwon New York . The session was intense, packed into just a few hours, but it was an incredible experience that truly elevated my skills. A big thank you to Grand Master Kang and Master Nam for their expert guidance and teaching, which will definitely help us step up our game for upcoming competitions.