JohnKeats Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hi, I would like to say "Hello!" to everyone here, although it has been a few months I am on this great forum. JohnKeats is not my real name, neither my usual nickname, which involves my name. I don't want everybody I know (or who may google me) to know I do martial arts, but you can learn my real name and everything related from my webpage. Sorry to say it this late, but everytime someone called me John I felt like I was lying. But I don't mind being called this way either, this is the nick I choose Btw, John Keats is an English poet, who happens also to be (more or less) the protagonist of the "Hyperion cantos" by Dan Simmons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome John. "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...
Traymond Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Nice to meet you, how long have you been a practitioner? To fear death is to limit life - Xin Sarith Azuma Phan Wuku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnKeats Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 I started Shito-Ryu around the 8th October, 2008. Thus, almost exactly 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traymond Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Oh nice, sounds good. How do you like the style, does it seem to be something that you can soak in really well? To fear death is to limit life - Xin Sarith Azuma Phan Wuku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnKeats Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Indeed, I really enjoy it. I take classes at my university's sport center, by a really good sensei, 7th Dan BB in S.R. I discovered after paying there that his dojo is in the same town I live (I moved around a year ago), so probably next year I'll go there, as I want to add some more kobudo (we have been taught the basics of bo, and I like it).The style is very technical, which appeals me, and karate has been a source of mental discipline and physical strength. And being and endless path of improvement, I like it this way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traymond Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thats good to hear, I always love to hear stories of martial artists starting out, because alot of times the practitioners dont stay around that long after they start, I hope you have a safe and beautiful journey. To fear death is to limit life - Xin Sarith Azuma Phan Wuku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome aboard, JohnKeats. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome! "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white owl Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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