Michela. Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hello everyone. My name is Michelle I am from NY. I started Shotokan Karate when I was about six years old and trained my way up to a purple belt. In the middle of my training to receive my first degree brown belt, I unfortunately broke my arm. It was not a terrible break, but I never returned to Karate. years later at 21 I decided I wanted to get back into Karate. I had always missed it. I started to get back into it by taking a class in college. There I trained in Shito Ryu twice a week. I enjoyed the style but noticed, even after all these years, my body still remembered Shotokan movements that my Shito Ryu Sensei often pointed out (not in a bad way) So now at 22 I have gone back to my old Dojo and Sensei from when I was 6 years old and I wish I had not waited this long. I am having a wonderful time. Starting from white again, but I am really excited for the new journey. Well that's my story. Osu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnerk Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Cool, welcome (back) to martial art training and welcome to our corner of the internet Tang Soo Do: 3rd Dan '18Shotokan Karate: 2nd Dan '04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Welcome back to karate, and welcome to the forum! 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 July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Welcome to KF; glad that you're here!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hey Michelle! Welcome to our community. Thank you for sharing your story. 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 July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Welcome back to the Martial Arts, and welcome to KF! Glad to have you here! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Excellent Michela, 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...
DWx Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Welcome Michelle "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkon72 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I've been a white belt four times! It's not a step back, it can be liberating. Welcome and good luck with your training. Look to the far mountain and see all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimoto Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Welcome !! To quote the great Bob Marley: "LOVE IS MY RELIGION" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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