Newbie with no access to dojo

[Amurion]

I would like to start a martial arts program but, there are no dojo's fo any sort in my area. I live in Northwestern Wisconsin and am looking for something that doesn't put an emphasis on the sport side of the martial art.. If anyone has any advice I'd appreciate it.

[isshinryu5toforever]

what part of northwest are you from? I am from Siren just 40 minutes south of Superior. I know plenty of guys up in that area. Yay! someone from relatively close to where I live. Just tell me where you're from and I can try to hook you up. E-mail me or PM me, or just keep posting any one is fine. You came to the right forum my friend.

[Amurion]

Hey, thanks for responding. Anyway, I'm in Barronett about eight miles north of Cumberland on highway 63.

[isshinryu5toforever]

Oh, you actually have a few close to you. There is a Tae Kwon Do school in Cumberland unfortunately I don't have the contact info for him. There is also Brown's Karate Academy in Turtle Lake. I know that is about what 20 miles, but it is quality martial arts instruction. The man's name is Tony Brown, he is a 6th dan black belt. He is very good at adjusting his style to different people. He teaches Isshin-Ryu Karate. He also mixes in good applications in self-defense all the way from beginner on up. Other than that I am pretty sure there is a school in Rice Lake. You are in an awkward position in Barronett. I live in Siren though, and when I am home I drive down to Turtle Lake twice a week. That's 50 miles one way. If you want sensei Brown's contact information send me an e-mail at wiaznatnyu@hotmail.com and I will send you his info.