I'm one of Bram Frank's knife Instructors.I'm 65 started yrs.ago in Goju.Now got Rank in Te-Goju...only student of it's founder.Yeah,I fought in a few tourn.when I was a youngster....at that time there was no headgear,or nicey poo...they were PIER 6 BRAWLS!!LOL! Mostly now when I fight ,as I told a student(as he was in a difficult position)Son,when you get old....you just cut out all the fancy moves!! I also tought my brotherwho was..a MARINE 70-73...PI...HONOR MAN!!
Be safe,
Jim