Hello from RI

[Dianna]

Decided to join the forum. Have been reading over it. My boys(5 year old twins) start karate the other week and it has really inspired me and I am going to be signing up and will be able to start the day they head to school on the 3rd. I decided for me I need to do this for a few reasons. I am someone who needs structure, goals, to be challenged, and always learning. I want to get in better shape. I deal with a lot of stress and I know this too will help with that. I am very excited. When I take the boys to class today I will be signing myself up.

I am still learning about what all happens at the Dojo. It is a Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate & Kobudo Dojo. To me that is basically a foreign language but I am sure most of you know what it means.

The Sensei is awesome. He is great with the kids as are the other Sensei's.

Our main one is pretty wicked awesome. He is a nationally renowned martial arts practitioner and educator, having taught at the most prestigious Shorinkan training camps in the world.(taken from site)

It makes me more excited to train under someone like him. For the small area we live in, I feel really lucky to have such a great Sensie.

Anyways, I am here to read, learn, and ask stupid questions LOL

[Wastelander]

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the Shorinkan! I am a student of Shorinkan Shorin-Ryu out here in Arizona. Is your dojo run by Sensei Ahrens, by any chance? I haven't met him personally, but I know him through Facebook and my instructor knows him.

[Dianna]

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the Shorinkan! I am a student of Shorinkan Shorin-Ryu out here in Arizona. Is your dojo run by Sensei Ahrens, by any chance? I haven't met him personally, but I know him through Facebook and my instructor knows him.

Yes, that is the Sensei. He is awesome.He is so great with the kids and I have watch a few adult classes. Everyone there is really knowledgeable and helpful. I can't wait to start. He has been going to training camp so haven't been able to tell him I am starting. My BIL who has Down Syndrome is going to start too and I am so happy about that, it will be great for him. We will be in the same classes. My brother, who also has Down Syndrome is a black belt and I know it has done great things for him.

[ninjanurse]

Welcome to KF-congrats on your family starting it's martial arts journey!

[andym]

Welcome to the forum, hope it's helpful to you.

[mal103]

Welcome to the forum, ask away with ANY questions, you may think that some of the conversations are a bit in depth but you should feel free to ask anything you want. There is many years of experience here.

Karate is great to train with your kids, it's excellent for fitness and de-stressing amongst other stuff.

Have fun!

[Dianna]

Thank you everyone. It is a bit overwhelming but learning little things I can before I start, like counting, which the boys are learning too. Funny, I always wanted to learn Japanese but never had a reason and now I do.

[Lupin1]

Welcome! Starting up something new is such an exciting time! I hope you enjoy and savor all the firsts along the way. Can't wait to hear more!

[Dianna]

Welcome! Starting up something new is such an exciting time! I hope you enjoy and savor all the firsts along the way. Can't wait to hear more!

Hopefully I don't share too much LOL

[DWx]

Welcome Dianna