u/MetalExpress9378

Hey all, I’m a 50 yo , 3rd degree black belt and I’m struggling. I’m not what I once was. I’m in shape 6’3” and 205 lbs, but it seems like everyone in my group is bigger that me or stronger lol. ive only been able to train 2-3 days a week the past several years, and it’s mostly teaching so I feel my skills have diminished. I train mostly no gi. I’m weaker, more tired, and don’t recover like I once did . I lift weights 2-3 days a week but don’t feel as strong.

my blood work is all normal and most of the guys I train with are on “Trt” but I’ve been resisting going that route.

im not getting tapped but the young purple belts are definitely giving me a hard time

any other old dogs going though this?

I made a significant amount of money in overtime last year. my W2 reported a low amount as OT premium. I did my own calculations based on the guidelines and wrote off more. I did not get money back, I just paid back less. I also paid $50,000 in taxes this year through deductions.

now I’m nervous that I didn’t do the math right. what would you suggest?

Hey all. I’m 3 months away from 25 years. I can do the drop which is a lot of money but I’m just burnt out on the job. I think I’m ready to hang it up.

I just don’t know where to go from here. what type of retirement gig I should look for. I don’t want to do anything else in the service.

any ideas or suggestions?