karatekid1975 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 (edited) Ok, I've seen a lot of "what belt are you" topics or "how long" topics. So this is a "twist" on those topics, but it's for those that have been in more than one art/system. I thought this might be a fun topic ... Anyways, here it is. How many arts have you been in? How long? And what rank were/are you (in all of them)? I bet you can't beat me as the "NY dojang jumper" 1) I did Tang Soo Do for a year and three months (in NJ). I reached blue belt (5th gup) before moving. If I didn't move, I'd more than likely still be there.2) I was here at my current dojang for a year or so (TKD). Reached blue belt again, then left. I thought it was too "sport" at the time.3) I did Tae Kwon Do somewhere else (that was mixed with Judo and some TSD) for a year. I went in as a blue belt and left as a Red belt (1st gup there). It was a Mcdojang. Shame on me for not realizing it right away.4) I came back here as a blue belt and now I'm a red belt (2nd gup testing for 1st in Nov ... again LOL). The curriculum changed right before I came back (for the better ). I love it now (more self defense related stuff).5) I have also been in Jujitsu for roughly three months off and on (had to work out a schedule with sensei). Currently a white belt.I also did Judo at a YMCA for a short while, but the instructor stopped teaching there (I don't blame him. He lived three hours away). No rank/equal to a white belt (no gi either, but it was fun).Ok, your turn Edited October 21, 2005 by karatekid1975 Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3n Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I've trained kyokushin in Australia for nearly 9 years consistently, currently shodan but going for nidan in December. Thats about it My Nidan Grading! Check it Out: http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=27140OSU!"Behind each triumph are new peaks to be conquered." - Mas OyamaDojo Kun:http://www.diegobeltran.com/htms/dojo/dojokun.htmhttps://www.kyokushinkarate.cjb.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Judo -4 months/no rank (school closed)Tang Soo Do-9 months/green belt (moved away)Moo Duk Kwan-6 months/blue belt (instructor left)Shotokan-8 years/Nidan (instructor moved)JuJitsu-6 months/no rank (adjunct training)Tae Kwon Do- 7 years/Sandan (moved to NY)Brazilian JuJitsu-1 year/no rank (adjunct training-moved to NY)JuJitsu-2 years/Shodan (concurrent with TKD, moved to NY)Kwok Wu Chuen-3 years now/Sandan (still truckin'!!)TaiJi Chuen-4 months/2nd grade (concurrent with KWC) "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion82698 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Mines short. Shotokan Karate (orange belt) left after 5 months(Current) TKD "Senior white" -McDojang Currently looking for a good Shorei-Ryu school. I don't have to be the best, just better than you!Working towards 11% BF and a Six pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbu Alex Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 First i took TKD got to Blue Belt then took Wushu Kungfu reached to 4 patch (we used a pach system)then Jkd got to around the advance Level Now im a 7th kyu in Bujinkan Taijutsu White belt for life"Destroy the enemies power but leave his life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Wow! Heidi. You got me beat LOL. It's not your fault, though. Looks like you had good teachers that decided to leave (moving away from a MA school sucks too ). But we have this system, so we're cool now P.S. Your advice on T6 helped ALOT (I used the traditional kick and it works great). Thanks.Anbu Alex, cool sig. "white belt for life." I like that (always learning). Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateKid6781 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 unfortunately ive only been able to take tae kwon doe, i want to start taking hapkido soon, but it wont be happening for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Ok, from the very beginning:Kajukenbo: White belt(moved back home)Tae Kwon Do: Brown belt(quit and left for mainland)Chinese Kenpo: attained black beltShotokan Karate: Trained 3yrs. at same rank as in KenpoKara-Ho Kempo: attained black beltThat about sums it up Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcemanSK Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Judo -4 months/no rank (school closed)Tang Soo Do-9 months/green belt (moved away)Moo Duk Kwan-6 months/blue belt (instructor left)Shotokan-8 years/Nidan (instructor moved)JuJitsu-6 months/no rank (adjunct training)Tae Kwon Do- 7 years/Sandan (moved to NY)Brazilian JuJitsu-1 year/no rank (adjunct training-moved to NY)JuJitsu-2 years/Shodan (concurrent with TKD, moved to NY)Kwok Wu Chuen-3 years now/Sandan (still truckin'!!)TaiJi Chuen-4 months/2nd grade (concurrent with KWC) First of all, Heidi, you're my new hero Mine:Pre-Olympic Chung Do Kwon TKD 1982-1986 1st dan (Instructor sold school). "ITF" TKD school 1986-1993 2nd dan (Instructor gave us bogus rank!) Same style TKD (Instructors brother-in-law tried to start a legit school & failed) 1993-1994Competitive kickboxing school 1994-1999 (Instructor died of brain tumor) Boxing 1999-PresentHelping out in a Kang Chuan Do Karate class presently. Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 First of all, Heidi, you're my new hero No she's my hero, so is our instructor (jujitsu ).Pacificshore, you are my "forum" hero hehehehehehe. Known you for a long time on two forums. Even if you are a Kenpo dude (j/k) heheheheOk, I high-jacked my own thread .... back on topic now LOL. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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