ShotoAnn

I was interested in martial arts for a long time, but never really had the guts to start. Then I met Laurie (karatekid1975). I found out she did martial arts. She showed me a lot of stuff (kicks, punches, basic blocks, and what kata ... forms looked like). I loved it. So, she actually went out and found me a dojo. Well, she found a few nonMcDojos, and let me choose from what was left. I chose Shotokan, and here I am

My name came from Laurie (Karatekid1975 .... my best friend). She put my name in with Shoto, and it's sounds like Shotokan without the "k". I liked it, so I used it Actually she signed me up, so I went with it LOL.

You got a rep here, karatekid???? LOL. She's right Kickchick. I picked it. I didn't have anything against Tae Kwon do, just the school I saw. I know nothing about martial arts, and but I knew they ..... well .... stink. That says a lot about them. I know a little about technique (thanks to karatekid), and I didn't see any ...... eeeekkkkk. I don't have any technique (yet) but I know what a front snap kick looks like, and that wasn't it LOL. Oh, and Karatekid told me a lot about you also (lotta good things, don't worry). She said to ask you about fitness stuff I feel so welcome guys, and gals. Thanks all.

Thanks all

I'm a newbie to Martial Arts. I just started Shotokan. A lowly white belt

Hi. I finally know how to do this. Ok, I might still goof up, but bare with me. KarateKid signed me up and showed me how to do this. Anyways, I'm a newbie to the forums, and to martial arts. I just started tonight with Shotokan. Thanks to Karatekid for going with me. I was soooooo nervous.