The Taekwondo Granny: Black belt at 77 is now pain-free
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3 жыл бұрынAge is but a number for Ms Lynn Soh, a 77-year-old grandmother who holds a black belt in taekwondo. She enrolled in taekwondo classes three years ago to find relief from aches and pain. READ MORE: str.sg/JCih [For subscribers]
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@jamiearnold1711 11 ай бұрын
Used to have really bad back pain and muscle spasms. Taekwondo really helped strengthen my back and improved my flexibility. The back pain also lead me to study Physiotherapy, which I'll be starting next year. Listen to your body.
@bushtherapy7655 2 жыл бұрын
Great story I started tae kwon do at 62 Got almost to black belt and then the pandemic stopped me from going My goal is to get back to it at a young 66
@carmenirigoyen-lopez9920 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! What an inspiring lady! I look forward to earning my black belt at 77! As a bonus, the nice, patient, good looking teacher, is another good reason for seniors, to learn a martial art !!!
@curewish574 2 жыл бұрын
She truly defies our perception of being elderly . Age is ONLY in the mind !!
@annesecomb535 3 жыл бұрын
What a great video! Lynn Soh is a true inspiration, and a motivation for us all to keep fit, keep positive, keep healthy. What an achievement. Reach for the stars and never stop learning!
@skywatcher3133 3 жыл бұрын
A very touching story- well done super elderly lady! I was in Singapore in 2012 and can't wait to go back again - a great city with lovely people !
@brekdakbanchamek6454 2 жыл бұрын
Pursuing your passion at such old age is truly Inspiring to us, Sincerely You are such a Gold soul in this World
@Tzippi 5 ай бұрын
I took my first two classes last week. Kung Fu was killing me, well the 30 minutes of intense calisthenics, stretching, and only 15 minutes of kung fu instruction, I wanted to do some thing other than calisthenics. Ms. Soh is an inspiration for me! I am a few years younger than her, but when I walked into the dojang, the three instructors are all women black belts over 60. So far, I enjoy my training. It’s easy for me to practice at home, and I know that the aches in my knees and everywhere else are going to go away. Thank you for sharing this. Wonderful story! You truly are an inspiration to many of us that are Aging gracefully. ❤
@florencesmart4224 3 жыл бұрын
What an inspiration..❤️❤️❤️
@coolgrannynut382 2 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing her participate in the poomsae competition. All spectators cheered for her. She is really good
@annieyeo9882 3 жыл бұрын
I love the words said by the instructor.when telling his own parents. 👍
@matthewsecomb2984 3 жыл бұрын
Really inspiring. Way to go!
@nicholasng1483 3 жыл бұрын
Well done ! Keep it up your good efforts.
@jofbeats11 2 жыл бұрын
Such an inspiration to all of us martial artists 😎❤😎❤
@ducky667 8 ай бұрын
Bravo😊
@cutecat-gj2hj Жыл бұрын
Paul Lee is a good teacher and father
@seanbarker9272 3 жыл бұрын
Wow she's doing great
@emgee4897 3 жыл бұрын
What a firecracker! Love her!
@sarahsi9405 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Aunty Lynn! Looking good (and cute)!! 💖
@marylinemarquet 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Quelle inspiration pour la jeunesse!!!! C’est vraiment incroyable et j’aimerais que nos grand-mères nous aient montré la même volonté:-)
@schmidtduboispascale9551 3 жыл бұрын
Bravo, très impressionnant!
@drikali Жыл бұрын
I am 40 and thinking amI too old to enroll in Taekwondo. What if people laugh at me. But thank you so much for this inspiration and motivation.
@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv 11 ай бұрын
You will surprise yourself. I started taekwon-do when I was 20 back in 1982. I trained for about 8 years getting to blue belt 4th kup. I didn't train for 8 years but resumed in 1998 as a white belt just about to turn 36. I was overweight and in poor health. I achieved 1st Dan in 2001, 2nd Dan in 2004 and 3rd Dan in 2007. I havn't graded since then due to various commitments but I still teach. I'll be 61 in August.
@jamiearnold1711 11 ай бұрын
Nobody will laugh at you.
@drikali 11 ай бұрын
@@MichaelWilliams-mo1vv I will definitely start too. Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤
@drikali 11 ай бұрын
@@jamiearnold1711 thank you so much for the support 🌻🌼🌸💐 I guess nobody will, it's just my own lack of confidence.
@jamiearnold1711 11 ай бұрын
@@drikali confidence comes with time. Martial artists are some of the most welcoming people around.
@wanderingbangkokboy 11 ай бұрын
wow
@ColinC27 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing teakwondo for 4 years and I’m only a green belt :(
@sassuki 2 жыл бұрын
Don't compare yourself to her. She obviously got it on a honorary basis, just to encourage her and weighing in her high age. But still, you are indeed progressing very slowly :'D
@Yoda-xt8tn Жыл бұрын
James Bond better be careful, this is the next dangerous villain out to get him. 🙂
@fredricclack7137 2 жыл бұрын
MA the 🐐 4 Exercise, Mental Acuity & Health: Qigong ☯️
@tumbleweed6658 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome “Don’t just wait just go for it”
@richardtan4179 3 жыл бұрын
hawker food causes all sorts pain. karaoke also can cure all pain. just sing ,boost, Shake,shake, shake more enjoyable.
@fredricclack7137 2 жыл бұрын
Irks me when young students complain- Show them This! ☯️
@mellonhead9568 2 жыл бұрын
hehe taekwondo instructors hand out black belts like toilet paper
@PhinTheShoto 2 жыл бұрын
The ones in McDojos, yes since it makes lots of money fast. Real dojos MAKES you work for black belt. I’m only a blue belt after 3 years.
@mellonhead9568 2 жыл бұрын
@@PhinTheShoto its hard to find quality
@PhinTheShoto 2 жыл бұрын
@@mellonhead9568 I wholeheartedly agree. But they are out there if you look for them hard enough. Other countries shows far more legitimacy than that of McDojos in the US. Philippines and Australia (both of which I’ve studied Taekwondo in) has lots of quality instructors teaching for the sake of it. Some who I studied with are not even being paid because they genuinely want to see their students grow. It really matters as to where you live and how they prefer to train and how they can meet your own goals.
@psuedomonas1 2 жыл бұрын
Belt color has little meaning at her age. It's really created for children. A retired mma fighter is no better.
@sassuki 2 жыл бұрын
The instructor looks genuine and capable. I think, he's just encouraging her. I don't think he does this with everybody.
@lordzgamer8337 Жыл бұрын
I am 23 and considered too old to start martial arts how is she allowed to do that
@jamiearnold1711 11 ай бұрын
Considered by who? It's a general rule that you are NEVER too old to start martial arts. I started at 32 and still going in two styles.
@limxuanyi5398 2 ай бұрын
If you want it to be your career, it’s abit too late but if as a hobby, it’s nvr too late bruh
@WinterDrachen 2 жыл бұрын
🐉🐺🐉🇺🇸🌟🌟🌟🇺🇸
@jt_rooster3228 Жыл бұрын
Better late than never.
@deschan2246 3 жыл бұрын
Yoga fits u better
@bernardseah703 3 жыл бұрын
Fk' you Des Chan, this is her choice, understand !
@dhwanisambasivan2510 3 жыл бұрын
Excuse me?!?! 😡😡
@jewdavid5627 2 жыл бұрын
They should have an elderly version of that TV show Wonder Woman. And this lady would be the actress.
@Bea_remembrance 2 жыл бұрын
She does not deserve a black belt. Her moves are not good. I am sorry to offend
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