kenshinkan82 Posted August 16, 2004 Posted August 16, 2004 HI, my name is Justin and Im from East Texas and I am 22 years old. I have a shodan (1st degree) black belt in Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate headed by Master Fusei Kise. I have been studying the style for about 5 years. Master Kise handed me my black belt about two months ago at a seminar he was doing here. My sensei is his U.S. Western Director. I have also studied Aikido and Wing Tsun a bit. Would like to here from others from the same style and different styles. Martial arts is my life and would love to talk about it. Later Justin
CloudDragon Posted August 16, 2004 Posted August 16, 2004 Welcome aboard! A Black Belt is just a white belt that don't know when to quit!
gheinisch Posted August 17, 2004 Posted August 17, 2004 Welcome Justin! I'll move this to the intro section. "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
Shorin Ryuu Posted August 17, 2004 Posted August 17, 2004 (edited) Um, you wouldn't be referring to Jeff Ader, would you? I studied under him for a year last year when I was in between teachers. A real great man and excellent instructor, I might add. Edit: My mistake, he's the Mid-Western Director...oh well... Edited August 17, 2004 by Shorin Ryuu Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/
kenshinkan82 Posted August 17, 2004 Author Posted August 17, 2004 Sensei Ader is the Mid-Western director. My teacher, John Shipes is the Western, and Sensei Greg Lazarus is the Easter. Anywayz, how long did u study under Jeff? Later
Shorin Ryuu Posted August 17, 2004 Posted August 17, 2004 Just a year. I'm actually a Kobayashi Shorin Ryu guy, but most of the concepts are all the same. I really enjoyed my time with him. Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/
aefibird Posted August 17, 2004 Posted August 17, 2004 Hi Justin,welcome to Karate Forums! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
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