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From the lens I am a 40 year old Black Belt.

  • getwellsoon Apr 10, 2012 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    I love that you can do this at any age...thanks for the great lens!
  • getwellsoon Apr 10, 2012 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    I love that you can do this at any age...thanks for the great lens!
  • rogerrph Mar 5, 2012 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    I have a lot of respect for you. I am 34 years old and have been a bit shy about taking some martial arts classes. I haven't done it since I was in middle school. Now after reading this, you gave me some extra push to check it out. Thank you!
  • loraseverson Mar 6, 2012 @ 7:09 am | delete
    Good for you! Go for it and good luck with your journey!
  • Black_Eagle_Martial_Arts Feb 23, 2012 @ 8:16 am | delete
    Great story. The best thing about Martial Arts is hard work will ALWAYS pay off!
  • loraseverson Feb 23, 2012 @ 8:36 am | delete
    Isn't that the truth!
  • JoshK47 Feb 16, 2012 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    Great to get to know this area of your life! Wonderful lens - blessed by a SquidAngel!
  • loraseverson Feb 16, 2012 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    Wow-thanks! I am honored to be blessed by you!
  • RF153541 Sep 24, 2011 @ 5:02 am | delete
    This is inspiring.... good luck on future endeavors, and god bless...
  • gravityx9 Aug 28, 2011 @ 4:31 pm | delete
    Congrats on your Black Belt! Love your black belt ornaments! Those shirts look like they were especially made for them! :D
  • Chris-H Jun 20, 2011 @ 3:01 am | delete
    Congratulations on your black belt!
  • StephenC May 20, 2011 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    Congrats on the hard work. You deserve it! Enjoyed the lens.
  • andyajsb Mar 8, 2011 @ 1:35 am | delete
    Great lens! A 40+ parent of a 14 year old 2nd Dan in Taekwondo myself, I've spent years watching...thousands of hours probably...along with transporting my daughter all over the UK and Europe for tournaments. Many times I have considered starting myself but having been a parent for so many years have not yet been able to overcome the fear/potential embarassment of getting up and training.

    Who knows you may just have inspired me enough to get off my butt and just give it a go! Thanks!

    Katie Bradley 2nd Dan - GB Cadet Squad 2011??? - facebook.com/katiebradley.taekwondo
  • loraseverson Mar 8, 2011 @ 6:16 am | delete
    I say "go for it"! Take the first step and tie on your white belt and give it a go! You will feel amazing! Good luck!
    Lora
  • maryrussel Nov 9, 2010 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    loving your lens too. :)
  • onlinesales Nov 6, 2010 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    Hi Lora, Stopping by to hug your lens for you.
  • Sep 10, 2010 @ 9:24 am | delete
    Wow!
    I like your lens, very useful and inspiring. thank you.
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  • martialartstraining Aug 16, 2010 @ 11:25 am | delete
    Great lens. This is very nice, it gives an in depth information. Thanks for sharing it to us. Valuable information for all. I will recommend my friends to read this for sure?
  • skiesgreen Jul 1, 2010 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    Congrats on your achievement. My daughter has 2 World Titles in Karate and the highest honor bestowed in Japan that required a tattoo to declare that she is a walking weapon but I have never taken it up. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • maryrussel Oct 31, 2009 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    What an inspiring story! Great job on achieving your goals. I just love that you made a business out of it too. :)
  • CruiseReady Oct 27, 2009 @ 8:13 am | delete
    LOL - you are not middle aged... you are still young!
  • littleonlinestore Apr 30, 2009 @ 6:27 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing. You have so many items. Very professional.
  • PreemiePatch Apr 28, 2009 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    Wow! What an accomplishment! My son used to do martial arts and would comehome and want to practice on me. Needless to say I got the drift pretty quickly! LOL!!! Kudos to you for reaching this great goal! Love the lens!
  • black belt granny karen gigikos Mar 30, 2009 @ 8:07 am | delete
    Hi
    I see they put you, with me on google great. I am 69 years old and I sterted taekwondo and hapkido at the age og 64 got my first black belt at 66, now soon to get my 2 black belt. so good going on your business, I have created a martial Arts corages with a black bet and there name on the belt to give to the mothers of the students when they get there black belt. for all the mothers who have to make sure there child gets rides back and for to classes on the day the child gets his black belt. also one for the child.
  • Mar 25, 2009 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    Hi Lora , I practice Shotokai Karate in a club in Scotland and whenever anyone uses age as a reason for not at least trying it , I introduce them to one of our second dans , Eddie . Who just happens to be 75 years young .

    Andy Crockart .
  • Swisstoons Mar 19, 2009 @ 8:27 am | delete
    I enjoyed your lens and your inspiring story, Lora! Congratulations on attaining the black belt and continued success in your business. Favoriting, fiving and lensrolling you to my three lenses. Best, Tom
  • GuidanceGuy Feb 17, 2009 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Inspiring, Lora! I love it when people take control of their emotions - via their body at an age when most are getting ready for decline.
  • Baysbeauty Feb 10, 2009 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    Very interesting. I rated you 5 Stars
  • copperpenny22 Feb 9, 2009 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    An interesting lens! Rated you 5 star.
  • loraseverson Jan 31, 2009 @ 4:57 pm | in reply to karen gigikos Black Belt Granny | delete
    Thank you for your comments! You are a such an inspiration!
  • karen gigikos Black Belt Granny Jan 31, 2009 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    I read your story and know just how you felt when you put your first belt on .I trained in four schools. I started when I was 64 and got my first belt Black Belt At 66. I am now A brown belt in another taekwondo belt going for my second Black Belt. My Master is StephanChuckNorris Stenzel. Who worked with Chuck Norris kicking drugs out of America. He was taught by JI Han Ja who fought Bruce lee in the movie the game of death.look me up on google under kare gigikoe or kareblblt or Black Belt Granny. good going. karen gigikos
  • OrganicGiftsByDiana Jan 25, 2009 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    I loved reading your story of going after your dreams.

    I too am FINALLY going after mine.

    Organically Yours,
    Diana
  • BHo Dec 2, 2008 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    Congrat Lora! I'm also a second degree black belt who started training in taekwondo when my daughter started. I started at age 41. Keep up the good work!
  • ThomasC Apr 11, 2008 @ 12:51 am | delete
    Great Lens lora, I gave you 5 stars and a favorite! I have several lenses on various styles and people in the martial arts world! Click my name to have a look at them!
    ThomasC
  • Trackerjohn Apr 5, 2008 @ 2:56 pm | delete
    Hi Lora,

    Very nice lens. I use to study HapKido myself (about 20 years ago.) Enjoyed your article and voted. Keep up the great work.
  • JoshC Mar 19, 2008 @ 1:16 am | delete
    Great lens! It's always nice to hear positive stories about the martial arts!
    How to Choose a Good Martial Arts School
  • kalynna Mar 7, 2008 @ 9:04 am | delete
    Lora, I've book marked you at my del.icio.us page. Reading about another woman's journey is always inspirational.
    Never quit!
    Kalynn
    www.taekwondo-network.com
  • amanda Feb 7, 2008 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    This is excellent Lora its all coming together beautifully,More woman should learn self defense i will be promoting this site as well on my Great girly stuff lens cheers
  • Torbjornar Feb 1, 2008 @ 6:19 am | delete
    Great idea for a lense, Lora. It's very inspirational to read about your martial arts journey!
    If only more women could experience the massive benefits that is presented within our arts...
    Keep on kicking!
    Your Martial Arts Resources

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