Patrick Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hey all,Celebrating our half birthday is sort of a tradition here at KarateForums.com and that day is today as we turn 8 and 1/2 years old! We launched on May 21, 2001. I don't know where all the time went, but it does give me an opportunity to thank everyone who has positively contributed to this community. I love what we are and I love the atmosphere we have here - one of kind, respectful martial arts discussion. It means a great deal to me.Thank you to my staff, who helps me to maintain this atmosphere: Heidi, Brian, Danielle, Ed, Alex, Brenda, Jennifer and Dave. I appreciate everything that you do.Thank you for reading and for visiting KarateForums.com.Sincerely,Patrick 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...
tallgeese Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks, Patrick for putting this together in the first place. The best thing about this community is the way we actually discuss things. We respond back and forth and talk about topics, not just spout our opinion and move on like is so common on other sites. It leads to some interesting thoughts.Glad to be here.Happy Birthday KF! http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesteph Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Happy Half-B-day KarateForums! ~ JoeVee Arnis Jitsu/JuJitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranpu Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Well were has the time gone, I joined over half a year ago. Thnk Patrick for making this forum, and happy half b-day KarateForums. I cannot prevent the wind from blowing, but I can adjust my sails to make it work for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Congrats on putting together such a great community, Patrick. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateGeorge Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Yes, thanks for putting this together. I'm kind of new around here, but in my short time here, I've got to say the community is really awesome here. Not only do we get to discuss one of my favorite things, martial arts, but we can debate things here and have legitimate, honest discussion. There are so many forums out on the internet where rather than discussing the matter, people just get into flame wars and start insulting people they disagree with. Every one of us comes from different backgrounds and have different opinions on things, and it's great to see a forum where not only can we have a little fun here and add a little extra enjoyment to our day, but where we can have a constructive discussion when we have differences of opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 YEAH!!!! Thanks Patrick-for all you do!!! "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...
DWx Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Happy 1/2 Birthday !And ditto the thanks to Patrick for creating such a cool site. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thanks all. I really appreciate the replies and kind words. Thank you for being a part of it and a part of what makes it great. Yes, thanks for putting this together. I'm kind of new around here, but in my short time here, I've got to say the community is really awesome here. Not only do we get to discuss one of my favorite things, martial arts, but we can debate things here and have legitimate, honest discussion. There are so many forums out on the internet where rather than discussing the matter, people just get into flame wars and start insulting people they disagree with. Every one of us comes from different backgrounds and have different opinions on things, and it's great to see a forum where not only can we have a little fun here and add a little extra enjoyment to our day, but where we can have a constructive discussion when we have differences of opinions.This means a lot to me; this is what we strive for. Thank you.Patrick 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...
gheinisch Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Happy B-Day KF!!! Still the best Martial Arts site anywhere! Keep up the good work Patrick. "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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