Kickbutt Posted June 26, 2001 Posted June 26, 2001 Don't feel bad Jen, I haven't done it yet either and I've been here longer Anyways, here goes... My name is Lori and I live in North Vancouver, Canada. I'm 31 yrs old (30's ROCK!) and am married with a 5 yr. old daughter. My daughter and I both started training at Champions Academy 2 years ago. I have been hooked ever since! My daughter, on the other hand loves the school and the instructors, but is going through a "I don't want to go - it's too hard" phase...I'm trying to keep her interested and am working with her instructors, as I really think it would be a shame for her to quit!! However I won't force her to go as I don't want her to hate it in the end - hey Jen, maybe you could enlighten me, as you started so young -? Anyways - my favorite thing to do in class or on Saturdays is to spar (can't get enough of it haha!!) and I'm now an assistant instructor, which gives me great pleasure! Sorry this took me soooooo long to write guys!! Ouss. Lori If you think something small cannot make a difference - try going to sleep with a mosquito in the room.-Unknown-
Patrick Posted June 26, 2001 Posted June 26, 2001 No worries. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines
Jennifer Posted June 28, 2001 Posted June 28, 2001 Hi Lori, I was just a curious kid. That's why I stuck with it. Initially my dad didn't tell me what I would be learning. Just that he wanted to teach me something but I had to prove myself first. I spent three years learning basic anatomy and how to stretch and lift weights before I had any mat work. I didn't even know that he knew Kung Fu until my first lesson. I really don't know what to tell you about your daughter. If she's a lazy kid, maybe she needs a little push. If not, she just may need a break. That's not very helpful, but I can't think of anything else. - Jennifer Life is jest and all things show it.I thought so once, but now I know it.
Angus Posted June 28, 2001 Posted June 28, 2001 YO! I saw the America Ninja movies when i was about 5 or 6 then i saw my brother doing some karate kicks out back, so he taught me a few things and i've been hooked.. i was about your daughter's age, Lori... Don't worry of she is going thru that phase, cos, like was said, you don't want her hating it in the end. The MA's aren't for everyone, but maybe if she sees you doing kicks and training and all that then she'd want to join in - like i did with my brother. Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.
Kickbutt Posted June 28, 2001 Author Posted June 28, 2001 Yeah, I guess you're right - and it's true what you said about Martial Arts not being for everyone. She does see me doing all kinds of stuff, as I take her with me on Saturdays when I spar and she sometimes spars with me (she's sooooo cute with all her gear on!). I'm right upstairs as an assistant instructor when she's in her class, so she can see me there too. I keep reminding her that if she decides to stop, that it means she won't be coming with me anymore to spar and that she can't participate - she doesn't like that very much - and not having Sensei Blake as her instructor anymore, well that's just unthinkable!! As far as her being a lazy kid, no she's quite the opposite - on the go all the time. Come to think of it Angus, your comment about watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and having that inspire you does make sense - I rented Girlfight and she was REALLY getting into it after seeing a bit of the movie with me - doing kicks and punches and stuff, so I think I'll rent some cool martial arts type videos for her! Seems to motivate her alot! Thanks Mate !! Lori P.S. So uh...did ya find yer picture yet Angus??? I'm trying to find one too - maybe I'll just take one with our webcam in my uniform or something, I'll let you know. If you think something small cannot make a difference - try going to sleep with a mosquito in the room.-Unknown-
Angus Posted June 29, 2001 Posted June 29, 2001 Well, uh.... haha, i have one from my bro's wedding that was a couple of months ago..... I'l have to edit it so my real name isn't given away... Oops, i don't think i've told u guys that gus isn't my real name.... A pic will come soon Lori. Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear.
Patrick Posted June 30, 2001 Posted June 30, 2001 Gives me an idea... I would be happy to host a gallery of member pictures if you'd like... or you could just use IMG tag in a post... just an idea. Member image gallery might be better loading time wise, but it really does not matter. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines
Karateka Posted June 30, 2001 Posted June 30, 2001 Not have Sensei Blake as a teacher. Oh no!!! I saw one of his fights. Not bad. "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei)
iamrushman Posted July 2, 2001 Posted July 2, 2001 glad to see your intro lori (kickbutt)...as for your daughter, give her time she'll come around....like mother like daughter....if you stick with it, she will become interested in time. humble respects with a bow rushman (karate forums sensei)3rd dan wtf/kukkiwon"saying nothing...sometimes says the most"--e. dickerson
Kickbutt Posted July 2, 2001 Author Posted July 2, 2001 Thanks very much iamrushman... Hey karateka, Blake is fighting on the 6th of July at the Agridome if you'd like to see it live - Champions is selling tickets. Just a thought... If you think something small cannot make a difference - try going to sleep with a mosquito in the room.-Unknown-
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