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You deserve it! Patrick

Hey Nick. Welcome to KarateForums.com! Patrick

Thank you, Danielle. That is very kind. Patrick

Hello, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. In an effort to speed things up a bit around here, we are going to be attempting some maintenance on our database on Friday, May 25 at 8 PM ET (GMT - 4). During this time, for what I anticipate will be a few hours, KarateForums.com will be closed. I apologize for the downtime. Thank you for understanding. Sincerely, Patrick

Interesting, John. Thank you for sharing this. Patrick

Congrats scohen.mma. Patrick

Thank you, Doug, Alex, Heidi and Bob. I really appreciate it. I love hearing that sort of thing, Alex. Thanks all. Patrick

It would be. It is interesting to consider the disconnect between, for example, gyms and martial arts studios and how they are viewed differently, when it comes to what you might be allowed to charge. It isn't good or bad, it is just a cultural thing.

Hello, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. On this day, 11 years ago, I launched KarateForums.com. We said and did a lot for last year's 10th anniversary, so we're going to play it a little more low key this time around. What makes KarateForums.com special to me is the environment that we have here; meaning, the way that people treat one another. In this community, it doesn't matter what your background is, what art you take or how much someone likes or dislikes that art, you will still be treated respectfully. That's what we stand for. It's important. Thank you to everyone who has helped to make that possible. Thank you to my team (Heidi, Brian, Danielle, Alex, Clay and Bob). Thank you to all members who appreciate what we have going on and what great contributions, especially veteran members who set a great example for new members. That's an important part of the puzzle that keeps things rolling here. All in all, thank you to everyone who supports KarateForums.com. Sincerely, Patrick

I think this is a really interesting topic and enjoyed all of the posts made so far. Thanks all. Patrick

Thanks for replying, Heidi, Bob and Alex. Patrick

Hello cursedforever, As you already have a thread for this issue, I am going to close this one and redirect the conversation over there: http://www.karateforums.com/what-is-the-deadliest-karate-style-read-help-vt43051.html Thanks, Patrick

Hello and welcome, cursedforever. Please answer the two questions below when you return to this thread, as they will help people offer thoughtful responses. 1. What arts are available in your area? 2. What are you looking to get out of the arts (in a little more detail, if possible)? Thanks, Patrick

Welcome to KarateForums.com. Glad to have you. Patrick

Hey all, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. Today marks 5 years since Danielle (DWx) joined the staff here at KarateForums.com. This is an amazing milestone and I wanted to take a moment to mark it. During the time that Danielle has been a member here at KF, I have gotten to know her quite a bit and I really think highly of her. Beyond her involvement with the staff, she's just a great, positive person. As a member of the community, one of the things I appreciate most about her is the consistently high quality of her contributions and presence here. She sets a tremendous example for other members to follow, with not only the great thoughts that she introduces into our discussions, but the kind, calm and respectful way that she introduces them. As a member of my staff, Danielle has exhibited a tremendous level of attention to detail, a trait that I value highly. She has developed into a great moderator, someone who helps me in the quiet task of maintaining the environment that the members of KarateForums.com are familiar with. She's a great team player - very considerate and supportive. Thank you, Danielle, for all of the great contributions that you have made to this community. I appreciate all of your support over the years. Sincerely, Patrick

Thank you for the submission, Bob. Patrick

Welcome aboard, whitegi. Glad to have you. Justice pretty much covered it. You are free to mention your rank in your signature, the styles field in your profile, etc. Thanks, Patrick

Heh. Yeah, it is interesting.

My pleasure, still kicking. Thanks again for bringing this up. Patrick

Thank you for the replies, all. Patrick

Glad to have you, Chris. Thank you for registering! Patrick

Welcome to KF, roaringboy. Glad to have you. Patrick

Mo is such a unique player. That was pretty sad to see - especially him joked up after the injury. Kind of a moment of disbelief. But, I've never really taken him for granted. Can't say that his statement about coming back didn't bring a smile to my face, though. More important, though, is that they caught the blood clot. That can kill you. Patrick

Hello, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. This thread was removed accidentally. I apologize for the confusion. Thanks, Patrick

Thank you for the submission, Ed. Patrick