deana,
good luck. what style is it? i started at 32 years of age in florida and am still doing it after moving back to ny. i my style is wtf, and i am a third degree black belt. i hate fighting, as at 44, i cant keep up with the kids. still, they dont hold a candle to my forms. it does wonders for flexibility and strength.
keep us posted with the updates.
suri