Hi Steven! I spelled it wrong. It is Kishindo. It is a Okinawan based mixture of Akido, Judo, and some others I can't remember. My Sensi is the Co-founder of the acadamy/system. He is a 6th degree. I have not returned to class yet. I am only now getting enough energy back to live my life, take care of my family and house... Hopefully next month. Kata makes me soooo happy!!! I am uptight until I learn it and have it memorized and then when I do it it gives me a rush. Good luck with the insurance approval... ~Jennifer

great to hear from you !!! can you explain a little about the keshendo system? like you i love doing kata. most people find it boring but i get a great feeling from it. it really clears my mind. i currently hold a orange belt( with stripe ) in the kwanmukan karate-do. i am still waiting for the ins co. to approve me. no biggie. s.

Hi! I am new here. I had my surgery on March 28, 2003 and I have lost about 95 pounds so far. I started doing Shorei Goju Karate in September and I am TOTALLY addicted. I study everyday, I have classes 4 days a week. I am actually going to test for my yellow belt tonight. I am very excited, but nervous!! I hope I get to know a lot of people here! Laura

I resumed full training approximately 3 months post surgery. Prior to that I "did what I could" but I did not do full contact sparring. Once my doctor said I was totally healed up and ready to go, back to full contact I went. I have been training now for 5 years and am 1 year post op. The weight loss will make a huge difference in your training. Good luck and feel free to email if you have any questions.

what i wanted to say : i was wondering how you managed to resume training after the surgery? how long was it before you were able to go " all out " ? have any doctors told you not to resume your training? thanks. s.