xwingday Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I'm new to the site, so just dropping in to say hello tonight.Name: xwingdayStyles: Taekwondo (1st DAN) and Kenpo (New student)Career: Security, I specialize in dealing with schools and school events. Age: 30sBrief history: I'm an Army veteran, grew up in a low income area. Had a teacher in school who practiced Hapkido and gave free lessons after school. Unfortunately, after a year he moved away and as far as I know no one from the "Karate Club" had the money to seek other instruction at the time.On leaving service in my mid twenties I took up security work and began looking at martial arts again. Because of the above mentioned I looked for Korean arts first, and found a small place teaching mostly TKD where I felt at home.Life has moved on, Grand Master is nearly retired and I started looking for something more applicable to my career field. In November I decided to sign on for a year at a self defense school which uses kenpo as it's core art. So far I am very happy with the art, with my instructors and with the general feel of the program.Arts I avoid:Judo and BJJ - I don't mind learning techniques from either but I have always liked striking better. Still, I respect both arts especially as one of the martial artist I most respect is a 70+ year old Judo instructor.That's me in a nutshell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safroot Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Welcome to the forum & hopefully you enjoy it "The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle." Sosai Mas Oyama founder of Kyokushin Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 137 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nidan Melbourne Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Welcome to the forum. Don't be afraid to ask questions or for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Welcome xwingday "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wastelander Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 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 December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Welcome to KF, xwingday; glad that you're here!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Welcome aboard, xwingday. Glad to have you. Happy Holidays.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...
tallgeese Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Welcome to KF! http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatsuShinshii Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Welcome xwingday. The person who succeeds is not the one who holds back, fearing failure, nor the one who never fails-but the one who moves on in spite of failure. Charles R. Swindoll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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