John G Posted June 3, 2002 Posted June 3, 2002 Hello, My name is John Jarrett and I live in a small town 60km east of Perth, Western Australia. I started martial arts when I was 38 and have caught the bug, what started of as a bit of exercise has turned into a passion (obsession). I train five days a week and think about martial arts all the time. I am currently a first degree black belt (Grading for second degree in November) in ITF Taekwon-do and have been studying Wing Chun for the past 8 months. It’s wonderful to find a site that caters for such a diverse number of martial art disciplines. I look forward to reading posts from fellow martial artists around the world and will contribute what limited martial arts knowledge I have, to this site. Kind Regards, John G Jarrett [ This Message was edited by: John G on 2002-06-03 07:05 ] John G Jarrett III Dan, ITF Taekwon-Do
Pacificshore Posted June 3, 2002 Posted June 3, 2002 Hello John G, Welcome to the forum!!! It sure is never too late to start training in the M.A. A good friend of mine just tested and passed his 1st degree black belt at age 43 Look forward to your views on the forum Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
spinninggumby Posted June 3, 2002 Posted June 3, 2002 Hello John! Welcome to the forums Nice to hear that you have had experience in ITF tkd as well as Wing Chun, and I would be interested to hear your thoughts/input and perspective(s) regarding both. I train at a WTF tkd school and I also experiment with a lot of modern wushu after previously training at a traditional kung fu school. I am looking forward to hearing what you have to say Have fun! Gumby 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND'
KickChick Posted June 3, 2002 Posted June 3, 2002 Welcome to KarateForums John G! We have much in common ... age, style/association, rank and love of the martial art! I too hope to achieve my 2nd degree by year's end. Good luck to you in your training ... I know exactly what you are going through physically & mentally to prepare!
SaiFightsMS Posted June 4, 2002 Posted June 4, 2002 Welcome to the forum. Always nice to meet a fellow age grouper.
G95champ Posted June 4, 2002 Posted June 4, 2002 welcome (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
John G Posted June 6, 2002 Author Posted June 6, 2002 Fellow martial artists, Thank you for your responses, I’m looking forward to obtaining and contributing to the wealth of knowledge and experiences shared amongst members in this forum. John G Jarrett III Dan, ITF Taekwon-Do
Jack Posted June 6, 2002 Posted June 6, 2002 I look forward to it. Welcome. JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com
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