[KF25] Answer Our Member Interview Questions!

[Patrick]

Hey all,

As you read the interviews that we publish this month for our 25th birthday celebration, you'll learn a lot about your fellow members. Even if you weren't included in the list of interviewees, you can absolutely answer these questions, too. We'd love to hear more about your background.

If you're up for it, please reply to this thread and answer the questions below! You can simply copy-and-paste them from the text block below. Thank you for taking the time. I look forward to reading your responses.

Patrick

Where are you from?

Why did you get started in the martial arts?

Why have you continued to practice them?

Please briefly describe the styles of martial arts that you have taken.

What is your grade or level?

Do you teach?

What are your first memories from training?

What has been the highlight of your training?

What do you do when you're not training?

What do you do for a living?

Who are or were your martial arts heroes?

What are your favorite martial arts films and/or shows?

Where do you see yourself going in your martial arts journey in the next few years?

Do you remember how you found KarateForums.com? Why did you join?

Why did you stay?

You've been a member since November 11, 2021. During this time, how has KarateForums.com changed in your eyes, if at all?

How, if at all, have you used KarateForums.com in your classes or training?

Are there any members here who have had a particular influence or impact on you?

Can you share a memorable moment within the community where you received great advice or an experience that really affected you and your martial arts journey?

 

Edited Tuesday at 11:31 PM by Patrick

[camotheman]

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

Where are you from?

Cincinnati, Ohio

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

Why did you get started in the martial arts?

My mom got a coupon from a magazine and I wanted to try it. 

 

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

Why have you continued to practice them?

I just really enjoy karate, and martial arts in general. 

 

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

Please briefly describe the styles of martial arts that you have taken.

I have trained in Shima-ha Shorin Ryu Karate, Yamanni-Chinen Ryu Kobujutsu, BJJ, and Muay Thai.

 

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

What is your grade or level?

I haven’t tested in about 6 years, so I am still a Shodan in karate. I have trained kobudo for over 10 years but have never tested, I have no rank. 

 

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

Do you teach?

I used to teach pre-covid. 

 

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

What are your first memories from training?

I started karate at 5 years old, so I don’t have too many memories from the beginning stages. 

 

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

What do you do when you're not training?

I’m either spending time with my wife, watching anime, or playing video games. 

 

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

What do you do for a living?

I am a loan officer for a small credit union. 

14 hours ago, Patrick said:

Where do you see yourself going in your martial arts journey in the next few years?

I am hoping to progress in my training, try to incorporate more and more traditional techniques and concepts into my practice, and I’d really like to get my Nidan after all this time. 

[Patrick]

Thanks for sharing that with us, @camotheman! Good to get to know you a bit better.