Wastelander Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 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.Sensei Ahrens has a good reputation--I hope you enjoy your training with him! If you have any questions about the style, our kata, our techniques, etc., feel free to send me a PM and I will help out however I can. Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianna Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 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.Sensei Ahrens has a good reputation--I hope you enjoy your training with him! If you have any questions about the style, our kata, our techniques, etc., feel free to send me a PM and I will help out however I can.Thank you. I am trying to figure out what I can do now to start preparing. Getting the counting down, but I want to figure out more,I don't like walking into something totally blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CredoTe Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Welcome to KF! I hope your family has a great Karate journey together... Remember the Tii!In Life and Death, there is no tap-out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Thank you. I am trying to figure out what I can do now to start preparing. Getting the counting down, but I want to figure out more,I don't like walking into something totally blind.Don't worry too much about trying to prepare for training--the training prepares you by its very nature. Learning to count in Japanese is fine, as is learning some basic dojo etiquette, but trying to memorize terminology or movements will actually only cause you problems. Once you get on the mat, you just need to worry about what you are being taught right then, and everything else will come with time Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf KarlssonShorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian RiveraIllinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Welcome to KF!!!!!!!!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangPwnsAll7 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Welcome to KF! Tang Soo Do - Red Belt (2nd GUP) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Welcome to KF, Dianna. 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...
bushido_man96 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Welcome aboard, Dianna! Martial Arts are great to share as a family. Enjoy your training! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Harlan Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Belated welcome! Nice to see another woman training karate...and not so far from me! I note that there will be a Feeding Crane seminar in November at your dojo. If you can swing it, I'd highly suggest attending. Sifu Liu Chang is the most powerful person I've crossed hands with, and many karate lines find value in the CMA concepts of gong li, fajing, etc. Leaves fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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