I'm 30 years old, living in nyc and been training in Shorinjiryu Kenryukan karate for 15 years, started in Shotokan when i was 6 years old.
I've also beendoing Yagyu/Kendo/Iado for 4 years all i have to say is the sword is an amazing thing.
Just for the record, i have no respect for UFC or MMA XMA modern martial art with the aluminum weapons, that is a shame. if it isn't traditional martial art i don't want to have nothing to do with it!