Turtle Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I guess I should introduce myself instead of just jumping in. I started studying Kosho Shorei Ryu Kempo when I was in eighth grade, and did that for almost four years until the dojo closed. After that, I switched to Goju Ryu and studied that for nearly two years, as well as taking short classes via my college in Shotokan and Tai Chi.After a long break, I'm hoping to begin studying again. I'd really like to return to kempo, but there isn't a school in my area. There is a Goju Ryu school, but while I liked it a lot, it never really clicked for me the way kempo did. I think the thing I miss the most is the weapons training, especially jo and eskrima — I really loved both, and I don't think I was too horrible with a jo. So at the moment, I'm "shopping around." I've lurked here on and off for a while, but now that I'm starting to think seriously about getting back into martial arts, I figured I should register and start joining in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateGeorge Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Welcome to the forums! Best of luck in finding a school. Let us know how the search goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichi_Geki Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Welcome.It is really well respectable for you to be going about it this way..'shopping around'. I would say just discuss your needs with the Goju instructor. And see if he can cope with them. But dont limit yourself to just Karate either. Shop around in other styles also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted December 24, 2009 Author Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thank you for the welcomes! And for the advice, Ichi_Geki. I will certainly keep it in mind. I'm not ruling Goju Ryu out entirely. I did enjoy it, I'd just like to see if there's something nearby that suits me a little better first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Welcome Turtle "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tallgeese Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Welcome to KF! And welcome back to the ma's. Keep us posted. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Welcome aboard, Turtle. Happy to have you. 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...
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