Patrick

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Everyone please keep in mind that this thread is not what about the best martial art is, it's about what the best martial art is for the topic starter based upon his/her description of his/her individual needs. Thank you.

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Patrick Brendan O'Keefe. I've got some Irish in me. Mygreat, great grandfather (I think) came over from Ireland into Worcester, MA.

Hello, Since we already have another recently active thread on this subject, I will go ahead and close this one. http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=26474 Thanks.

I'm more likely to attack a woman than some random woman? Dang it!

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BE GONE! Just kidding. I'm sorry to hear this, but you have to do what makes you happy and if the martial arts aren't (either now or ever), then they aren't. But, I'm glad that you'll still be around.

I'm going to be taking it soon.

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Hey guys, Seems like we're getting off topic. This thread is to discuss the real accomplishments of Mr. Norris, specifically a black belt in BJJ. The Norris jokes should be left off. Check this thread for that. Thanks!

Welcome. You can start here with a clean slate, leaving that forum at that forum. Thanks.

Hello, We removed a post in error. It is quoted below. It went right before Aodhan's second post. Thanks. Basically a school that ranks money more important than quality, and serves to the masses.

The generally agreed upon qualification in my experience is that they simply give recognition away for money, there is no/little real qualification going on, it doesn't really matter how you test, you are getting your belt, rank, etc. anyway. There are other things that people say, but they are more aguable. Like, if you charge a "lot" of money, you are one. But, good schools can charge a lot, so that isn't a particularly good indicator.

Sorry to hear that. Yeah, doctor time, I'd say.

Happy Birthday.

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Thanks. I'm sure I will - it happens!

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