Felicia Oh: The Gentle Art of Inspiration
Posted by Thomas Hackett on 9th March 2008
by Tommy Hackett
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I’m approaching my 33rd birthday, and it’s no surprise that it doesn’t much feel like my 23rd. Mostly, that’s actually a good thing: unlike my early 20’s, I’m happily married, working a decent job, and about the happiest I can remember being. But, sometimes, it’s not so good. I don’t miss those days, but if you press me I’ll admit sometimes it’s a pain when you just can’t move as easily, or eat and drink as carelessly, as before.
In attempts to slow the process, I’ve given Brazilian jiu-jitsu a try… and the so called “gentle art” doesn’t always seem so gentle.
So if you’re anything like me, you’re looking for inspiration, and you just might be in luck. A few minutes listening to Felicia Oh, the 2007 Pan-American black belt champion, could turn your day around. In her blog, Oh responded to the notion of quitting BJJ when you reach your late 30’s:
“I turned 40 a few weeks ago. I started BJJ when I was 33. So, it would seem that it is never too late.”
As Joe Rogan might say, this woman is my hero.
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