rhoonah Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 I am new to this site and wanted to say hi to everyone. My name is Joe and I have been studying martial arts on and off for about 15 years now. I have a shodan (1st dan) in Kenpo as well as a shodan in Tai Jutsu. I was recently granted the title of Sensei by a board of black belts.As I am writing this, my youngest son is pretending to stab me with a toy knife... lol. He started his martial arts training today and he did a GREAT job!!Well, I guess that is it for now... take care and I look forward to chatting. Sensei1st dan, tai jutsu1st dan, Kenpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drithen Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 /wave "Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others. -Colossians 3:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lgm Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 As I am writing this, my youngest son is pretending to stab me with a toy knife... lol. He started his martial arts training today and he did a GREAT job!!So, Joe, you failed to defend yourself from your son despite your multiple rank. Lucky for you, it was just a toy knife. That means I've got to be more serious in my knife defense training too despite my more than 3 decades of karate play because I could not say to my young son who hit me with a knife in practice: "Son, you attacked wrong, ok?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willannem Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Welcome The only thing for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rhoonah Posted October 8, 2005 Author Share Posted October 8, 2005 So, Joe, you failed to defend yourself from your son despite your multiple rank. Lucky for you, it was just a toy knife. That means I've got to be more serious in my knife defense training too despite my more than 3 decades of karate play because I could not say to my young son who hit me with a knife in practice: "Son, you attacked wrong, ok?" Well, I figured that I could either let my 6 year old with a play knife have some fun, or I could have blocked it, broke his arm, threw him to the ground and choked him out. I didn't think my ex-wife would appreciate the latter so I decided to let him play... lol. Sensei1st dan, tai jutsu1st dan, Kenpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgm Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 So, Joe, you failed to defend yourself from your son despite your multiple rank. Lucky for you, it was just a toy knife. That means I've got to be more serious in my knife defense training too despite my more than 3 decades of karate play because I could not say to my young son who hit me with a knife in practice: "Son, you attacked wrong, ok?" Well, I figured that I could either let my 6 year old with a play knife have some fun, or I could have blocked it, broke his arm, threw him to the ground and choked him out. I didn't think my ex-wife would appreciate the latter so I decided to let him play... lol.You are a good dad, Joe. Who knows, someday your son may play toy knife with Old Fart-you, but don't worry he will let you have some fun too. That's how an aging Sensei is often treated in a friendly sparring match by his able-bodied, young and fearless blackbelt students. Some make good "sons" too even in the dojo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted October 8, 2005 Share Posted October 8, 2005 Thats what its all about if we didnt have fun doing martial arts why do them? :) The key to everything is continuity achieved by discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoonah Posted October 9, 2005 Author Share Posted October 9, 2005 Now, now Igm... this "aging" Sensei can still kick some butt... lol. And I'm not sure my ripe age of 33 can be considered "aged" yet... lol. Sensei1st dan, tai jutsu1st dan, Kenpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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