karatekid1975 Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 Hiya all. I'm just wondering if some of you ever moved away (in another state), and missed your old dojo/dojang so bad that you wanted to go home (back to where you came from). I mean, I do miss my family a great deal, too. But I also miss my old school. They were like my family, also. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 No, but I know some people at my dojang that could move away for far better jobs. They have no commitments apart from their love of their current dojang/dojo. They're staying just to train with us. JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 Yeah, I know what you mean. I had to change schools because of transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted May 20, 2002 Author Share Posted May 20, 2002 Jack, that's why it took me so long to make the decision to move. I didn't wanna leave my school Now I wanna go back _________________ Laurie S. Yellow belt/green stripe TKD (formally 5th gup blue belt TSD) [ This Message was edited by: karatekid1975 on 2002-05-20 09:38 ] Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 KK75, What made you move? Was it for school, a job, or just chage of scenary? When you moved was it to be a permanent thing? So long as you keep your ties with your former dojo and train with them every time you visit home, it'll be like you never left. In the meantime learn all you can from your current dojo and think of them as an extension of your family. I know how this is. When my training buddies from college all went our separate ways, I felt lost for the longest time. Eventually I found things to fill the void such as looking for a job. After I did that and got settled in, I got the urge to start training again and after looking around my area for the same type of martial arts system and atmosphere I was used to, I decided to join a Shotokan club which was the only thing in existance. Although it was not like what I was used to, it came close in some respects. I made many a good friends, but I still needed something more. Eventually I sought out the martial arts system where my original training came from, and eventually got many of my old training buddies involved in the very same system. Now even tho we live apart, we actually get together to train, and it's like coming home again. Well enough of my ramblings and I hope it is of some use!! Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted May 21, 2002 Author Share Posted May 21, 2002 Pacific. Thanks I'm visiting "home" in NJ in June, so I'll go train at my old school. That also might make me feel better I do make the most of my new school. TSD and TKD are very similar (except the forms), so it was easy to ease into it. Thanks again. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 I know exactly what you mean karatekid! How come you're in another state without your family ? It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 I'm sure they miss you too though! It's not so bad when you know someone will be back.. but, when your training buddies don't come to training for a few months and they never told you they weren't coming back, it's a little dissapointing and you can't help but wonder how they are. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted May 23, 2002 Author Share Posted May 23, 2002 I hear ya, Bon. I'm the one that moved, but I'm worried about them LOL. I hope they think about me. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Yes I know what you mean Karatekid. It sucks when you got to change locations or go to another club and leave your friends. when you do your best it`s going to show. "If you watch the pros, You will learn something new" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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