Edgard Posted January 17, 2005 Share Posted January 17, 2005 Hi, I'm new at the forums and would like to introduce myself. Hello, I am brazilian and live in Brazil, more precisely Brasília, I speak a extremely modest english so please don't be bothered by grammar, spelling etc. I am BJJ fighter, even tough were I live, there are refered only to jiu-jitsu, no need for the "B"... I have always had interest in martial arts put only started to class recently because of location and money problems... I can't say I'm poor put I really can't say I'm middle-class. I am a Basketball player(not a pro, I'm in High School, but I have too team offers right now) I'm tall, don't know how to say how tall I am in english measurements but it's 1,80 meters or 180 centimeters. I decided to join this comunity because I was stunned by the information about martial arts here, and it also seemed like a great community. I'm usually i'm friendly and playful but when it comes to martial arts,my work (I like writing) and basketball I take it very seriously I like watching Martial arts related movies even if they are "B" or thrash, I can't explain it, I just can't say no to a movie that has martials arts in... Thank you all for the attention (Funny enough I only noticed the Intro board now... heh, guess I was blinded by the martial arts ones ) Carpe Diem or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Hi Edgard! Welcome from a Brazilian Jujitsu practitioner! What works works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgard Posted January 18, 2005 Author Share Posted January 18, 2005 Hi Edgard! Welcome from a Brazilian Jujitsu practitioner! Really? Nice! Do you practice there in Hawaii? Or you used to practice? Just out curiosity(I'm feeling like a complete ignorant asking this), what's Kajukenbo? *Edgard hides himself in shame* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 I practiced BJJ in Hawaii under John Lewis. (Nova Uniao) Charuto was one of the instructors. Unfortunately the school closed but I still practice with friends. Kajukenbo is an art that was created by 5 masters in Hawaii. KArate JUdo, JUjitsu (Japanese style) KENpo Chinese BOxing What works works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gheinisch Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Hello Edgard, Welcome to KF. "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Welcome. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzychicano Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Welcome to KF Edgard! What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. - Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgard Posted January 19, 2005 Author Share Posted January 19, 2005 I practiced BJJ in Hawaii under John Lewis. (Nova Uniao) Charuto was one of the instructors. Unfortunately the school closed but I still practice with friends. Kajukenbo is an art that was created by 5 masters in Hawaii. KArate JUdo, JUjitsu (Japanese style) KENpo Chinese BOxing Hey your teacher is from Nova União too? Nice! My teacher is João Roque maybe you've heard of him. That style sounds really interessing are all styles taght equally? *changing subject*Thanks for the welcomes everyone hey, I got welcomed by the webmaster, you guys are making me feel important j/k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 welcome (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple Posted January 19, 2005 Share Posted January 19, 2005 Edgard asked: My teacher is João Roque maybe you've heard of him. That style sounds really interessing are all styles taght equally? I'm not too familiar with the instructors in Brazil but I also had a few lessons with a Brazilian named Joao. He taught on a military base here and was one of Gracie's black belts. When we do basics in Kajukenbo, it is mostly karate but when we train in self defense techniques, we train in all of the arts equally. What works works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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