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Frankie X

Frankie X

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(There seems to be no allowance for sending pictures in PMs so I went this way.)

"...and best wishes to your wife on her beating you to a pulp! ;-)"

I'm glad to help with my wife's training because I'm so very, very proud of her.

About 9 years ago I almost lost Mimi. She was involved in a horrific accident in her Mustang that left her an invalid for over a year. After months of being bedridden, she was able to move about with leg and back braces and canes.

As an exercise regimen to restore her atrophied muscles, she tried martial arts because the training was goal and skill oriented, as opposed to months and months of boring, repetitive physio routines.

At first she could do very little and progress was agonizingly slow. Even simply holding the correct stances was difficult. There were many times she cried out of sheer frustration.

Over time her strength came back and she could train harder and harder...

Here's a couple of pictures from Mimi's Black Belt ceremony.
 
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Frankie,

We all know that your message was for Sharon's (Trixie) eyes only, but I cheated and read it!! Sorry, NOT! Please convey my sincere congratulations on her ardious and difficult struggle! I'm sure I speak for all of us here at LOD when I give her our best wishes and message of a "job well done" ! Mimi, we'd all love to see a pic of you beating the crap outta your husband!! hehehe


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Wow Frankie, that's an incredible story! What a HUGE accomplishment! Thank you so much for sharing those pics and the story. It really is an inspiration.

Congrats to Mimi!
 
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Mimi says thanks, guys!

Now I've been told to tell everyone that patient instructors and caring classmates kept her going many times when she was ready to quit. I've also got to clarify that those pictures are 14 months old.

As Mimi's been taught by her sensei's, " A black belt is not the end- it's the second beginning."

Trixie, you already know: she's trying to make up for lost time and I'm giving her all the support and assistance I can to help her reach 2nd dan in the next 12 months.

For anyone else reading this, don't misunderstand; I have no formal training. When she's not at the dojo, I'm the kata critic, target bag holder, home sparring partner...

Here's her dojo: www.northernkarate.com
Check out the "Philosophy" hyperlink.
 
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That looks like a great place, and a great way to heal both the mind and the body.

But really, if she does any serious damage to you Frankie, I want to see pics. :+
 
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Congratulations to Mimi!!!! She is amazing!!
Also, I say Congratulations to You also, Frankie! In today's world, so many couples split at the first sign of trouble!
You are a good husband, Frankie X!
Thanks for sharing such an inspirational true life story!
 
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