three60roundhouse Posted February 17, 2002 Posted February 17, 2002 AnonymousOne wrote: A living person is easy to measure and a dead man is easy to make a martyr of. It's the Jimi Hendrix/Kurt Cobain Syndrome to a tee. And I would definitely say the Gracies also, not only because I have just started to dip my feet in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but also becasue they are so dominant. You CAN measure a Gracie, and they're usually at the top. 1st dan Tae Kwon DoYellow Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu16 Years OldGirls kick butt!
Tobias_Reece Posted February 17, 2002 Posted February 17, 2002 Hi all There have been three people who have inspired me most in my karate life, and chances are that none of you have heard of them. First - My current instructor Steve Leak. He gave me oppotunities that other people wouldn't have done, and for that I am entirely grateful Second - A man who breathed new life into my martial arts training - a man called Albie O'Connor. He introduced me to Okinwan Kobudo, and he trusts in me to teach this martial art effective when he cannot. Third - A man who I would rather call my friend rather than anything else - my father Jim. He has stood by me through times of hardship, and has helped me when I needed it most. These three people have inspired me more than anyone else, and for that I hold them above anyone else. Oh, but I also get new inspiration everytime I see a white belt issue their first kiai, or when they look at me and call me sensei. Now I'm off to wipe away that tear in my eye..... I know I'm corny Tobias "You Are Never Given A Dream Without Also Being Given The Power To Make It True. You May Have To Work For It, However"Principal Kobudo Instructor & OwnerWest Yorkshire Kobudo Academy2nd Kyu (Matayoshi Okinawan Kobudo, IOKA UK)
YODA Posted February 17, 2002 Posted February 17, 2002 Good answers Tobias YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology)
Karateka Posted February 17, 2002 Posted February 17, 2002 I would have to say the people who have inspired me are my Sensei and Sempai, Ron Bagley and Michelle Pierce who have always encouraged me. My fellow practitioners who have always taught me something. My family for being so supportive. My idol is actually Mahatma Ghandi. He defeated 250 years of occupation with non-violence and passive resistance. That is my idol. "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei)
jakmak52 Posted February 17, 2002 Posted February 17, 2002 Thanks Tobias... Best regards,Jack Makinson
jakmak52 Posted February 17, 2002 Posted February 17, 2002 As far as those still above ground...this man has personally influenced mine and I believe many others unwatered down Martial Arts..thanks Joe... http://www.joelewiskarate.com/ Best regards,Jack Makinson
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