Withers M.A.A.

Well after another few months I'm back to the forums. I've been so busy with moving out and getting things prepped for my wedding next April. I also haven't been training much in the Martial Arts as I've been currently competing with pistol shooting. Most of my spare time is going into training for that. How has everyone been? Pete

When I was younger I read all his books. He was my hero. LOL I must have read Secrets of the Ninja about 100 times.

If the student comes from a similiar system he or she is usually allowed to maintain the belt they earned in their other style. However, in order to advance they need to be at the same level of students within the school. THey need to know all the forms etc. etc. etc.

It all depends on the person. The longer is usually the better.

Bruce changed things in many ways for us. Was he the greatest Martial Artist ever? Who knows??? people will debate this as long as his name is still be spoken.

I believe you can learn a few things in a few weeks but to be really effective it takes time. In a few weeks you could learn enough to defend yourself against an unskilled opponent but to do the same against a skilled opponent would take years.

The Samurai sword is my favorite Martial Arts weapon. My favorite weapon altogether is a handgun. Pete

Welcome to the forums.

You need to explain to your parents that Karate is what "YOU" want to do and that isn't the reason you are sick. Being barefoot has nothing to do with catching a cold.

Ninja did wear stealth uniforms but they were not black. Solid black casts shadows on itself which is what you want to avoid. They usually wore a more olive drab color. This would provide stealth in different situations. When I was younger I always wanted a red ninja uniform cause I thought it was "cool" but I could never find one. But, if I ever got one I don't know how it would work for a stealth mission. LOL

Bruce was more of a fighter than Jackie Chan. My vote is for Bruce.

If you're doing an open form then you want something fast. Usually techno or dance music is best. Louie Devito dance CD has some good stuff on it.

Basically a school that the instructor is either not skilled or just wants to make a fast buck and doesn't care much about his students progression.

Welcome to the forums. Bring your buddies along we always love new members. Pete

Welcome to the forums. Pete