davehale Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 My name is Dave. I grew up in Hawaii surrounded with a mix of Pacific and Asian culture so at 9, I started Shotokan. Moved around some and I ended up in Michigan and at 20 started Tae Kwon Do. I did not like the direction that school was going and I left and at 23 joined a Goju Ryu school. I'm 27 now and I live in the middle of nowhere in Ohio. There are no credible schools around my area so I am currently practicing solo. A recent back surgery has slowed my practice but I'm getting back in shape. I gained almost 15 lbs in recovery! I may not have been practicing karate but I was still eating like I was. I recently joined a credible Kendo school and then joined a Kendo forum. Then I thought, there has to be a karate forum out there somewhere. So here I am, hoping to gain and give some knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Welcome Dave "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Welcome to KF! "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...
tallgeese Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Welcome to KF! Looking forward to hearing your input. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hey Dave. Glad you found us! Welcome aboard.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...
sensei8 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Welcome to KF. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Welcome to KF, Dave! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 hello Dave and welcome to the forum. If you believe in an ideal. You don't own it ; it owns you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Welcome to KF Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrosoap Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 hi dave!! kendo would be awesome. that's cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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