Shorinryu Sensei Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 I'm just curious. We have a running poll in the "Karate" thread on "What color belt are you?", and judging from some of the comments about this belt in this style, and that belt in that style, I thought I'd just round it out to how long, counting ALL the martial arts you've seriously studied in your time, have you studied the martial arts? Myself, this coming January will be 30 years. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
aefibird Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 It's 5 years for me, feels like 2 minutes though. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
Shorinryu Sensei Posted June 2, 2004 Author Posted June 2, 2004 It has been since 75/76 for me. I think that makes you and I the old farts of the forum SaiFightsMS! I know I have gray hairs..lots of them as a matter of fact! lol I got a late start in life compared to most of the "kids" on this forum. I was 22 when I started taking my first class from Sensei Miller. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
SaiFightsMS Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 I do have to admit that these days after a haircut there are definately gray strands visable in the pile. Funny how I see more of them in the pile than on my head. I was in Korea during my initial exposure.
Shorinryu Sensei Posted June 2, 2004 Author Posted June 2, 2004 Not wanting to wander to far from the topic here (but I will anyway! ), I trained in Montana under my origional sensei, who had been stationed for several years on Okinawa just before I met him. He trained directly with the head of the system while stationed there. It was as close as I could get without being in Okinawa myself. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
White Warlock Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 (edited) If i were to include my baby years, those 'unenlightened' times when i received formal instruction in boxing, judo and ninjutsu, i would probably have to say on or about 28 years. My Intro - http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=12269&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 Edited June 3, 2004 by White Warlock "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
Mart Posted June 2, 2004 Posted June 2, 2004 In total 13 years now. Have done San shou, JKD, Escrima(separate of JKD), MT. Seize the day!
turonaga Posted June 3, 2004 Posted June 3, 2004 about 16 years already. <--------- My primary art. why did we surrender lord?
gheinisch Posted June 3, 2004 Posted June 3, 2004 I've been training for a little over four years. Our Hanshi is on his 38th year. He started, I believe it was 1965, when all the gi pants came to the knees according to him. Shorinryu can porbably attest to that. He's a great Sensei who has had a long journey that hasn't ended yet. I hope to be as devoted as he and some of you guys/gals on this site. "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
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