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Those are great books Tallgeese I also recomend Hagakuri Karate Do Kyohan Way of Kata just to name a few.

I think martial arts in the public school system would be a great idea. I know there are alot of kids out there who lack discipline and self confidence that it would greatly benefit, also maybe it would cut down on children being bullied because they would be taught to respect one another.

I also agree that it wouldnt be fair for him to compete at white or yellow belt level but I also think that if he is representing a school where he is awhite belt that is the belt he should wear.

Welcome aboard Patrick

Welcome aboard Joel

I have always had a very high threshold for pain (maybe Im just a bone head) so I just ignore it and work through it.

I would have to say she didnt want any special treatment for having prior training and wanted to start over as a white belt again but this is just my opinion of it.

Happy half birthday! I know I really enjoy this forum so lets keep the birthdays coming for a long time.

I dont remember being too nervous for any of my tests (even in school). Ive always went into them with the attitude of either I know the material or I dont.

Welcome to the forums John

Just saw the trailer and even though Im not a big trekki, I have to admit it looks like it will be worth seeing.on dvd of course

My sensei likes to say " I want you to hit so hard your opponent forgets how to wear pants."

Im glad Im not the only one who does this

Congrats on the purple belt Shotokan.

Congrats Neil

Wow ! I kind of expected the fight to go that way but I definitely was hoping Randy would win. Congrats to Lesner for an amazing fight.

About 2 and a half years

Hi Sean I practice Shotokan with some Judo/Jujitsu mixed in.

Dont worry about the "curse " it doesnt exist just keep a positive outlook youll be fine. Goodluck to you and your husband

Its going to be a tough one for Couture I dont believe he has ever faced an opponent as big and fast as Lesner. By the way how did Lesner earn a title shot over Noguera (the interim champ) or Mir. If I was those guys Id be a little more than upset .

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Welcome aboard

Welcome and enjoy

Myself the only weapons I carry all the time are 2 hands 2 feet 2 elbows 2 knees 1 head

Welcome aboard Silent Hunter