Dobie1979

I tend to not bring it up. My immediate family and close friends know that I train. If I tell someone it's usually because I find out that they train MA too. I remember when I told my older brother and they responded with kia's and making chopping motions.. Now that I've earned my black belt in karate they are now asking me how to get started in it.

Im 2nd kyu in Shorin Ryu karate. Just starting my journey in the world of BJJ. Usually, when people ask my rank, I just tell them how long I've been training. Its easier and to me rank isn't my goal in MA. Ok, BB is a goal of mine, but its that fact that im on the mat training that really matters to me.

I have nothing but respect for someone who is aprehensive about trying something put their concerns away and just jump into it. I think everyone here was a little nervous before they started thier journey. On the jiu jitsu side, I've been graced to have rolled with some ladies who have taugh me a few lessons.. Some of the fastest arm locks I've ever experiences where from ladies. Like other people mentioned if anyone doesn't want to roll just becasue you are a girl... well, they aint worth your time... As for myself I never think "Oh that girl" I think that girl ROCKS!!!

One of my new favorite quotes, " Never look down on someone, unless you are helping them up." I think that quote also embodies what a true martial artists is. I just wanted to share.

Yeah, no problem. Im 5'9" 160, so i don't feel your pain...lol I never have an issue with things not fitting unless its too big. If s,o a little longer in the dryer does the trick or I get the sewing machine and start hemming.

I've had good luck with Kwon. They have good uniforms that run a bit big. Here is the link http://kwonusa.com/ check it out and hope it helps!

How could you not like this stuff.

Everyone is entitled to thier opinion and they can spend thier money where they see fit. I have a brother who is homosexual and if someone didn't want to take thier kids to his school because of that they would be missing out on a great person. Who knows maybe one day when I start a school people won't send their kids to my school because I have blue eyes and have a polish last name.

I speak English so I'd perfer them terms in English. In my school we use the japenese names for kicks thats about it..

I will be attending a seminar in Sept. I'm super stoked!!!!!

My style is Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu

Congrats!

My school teaches the same style.

Its really cool that a guy that famous is that humble. I guess we are all the same on the mats, this just goes to prove his points even further.... Nice speech!!!

I think what it shows is how open minded he is. I can't remember who said it but the quote is " A good martial artists has a mind like a parachute. Keep it open you'll do fine but keep is closed it destined for failure."