Budderfly Posted June 9, 2003 Posted June 9, 2003 (edited) Hello everyone! great discussions here, I was hoping to get some good topics like the ones I've seen here in my forums, but then again, I don't have as many members. =) I train at Tong Moo Do. It is a MMA but I can debate that it isn't a McDojo. Our grandmaster's philosophy is to not create the perfect martial art, but the perfect student. Of course, perfect is impossible. You are always constantly learning and setting the bar higher. I am an assistant instructor in the Children (5-8 yrs) and Junior (9-14) Blue/Purple/Red belt classes and I am getting my brown belt in 3 months. 2 years after that, I'll earn my 1st Dan Black Belt. I have a natural ability with weapons. Probably because I used to do baton twirling for 6 years (don't laugh, my mom put me in it - I wanted to play hockey). My two favorites is the double (or single) nunchuckus and the long staff. I am proud of myself and how far I have gotten. I joined for numerous reasons. I like knowing that I can be safe, my fitness/flexability has improved and my confidence in myself has increased. I feel as if I have gained a second family. We are very close and supportive of each other. I compete now and then, but not to win medals. I go for the experience. I like sparring, but after awhile, you get to know your partners and the style is the same. At tourneys, you'll be against "fresh" martial artists from a plethora of styles. I also do forms and weapon forms too for the heck of it. Because I am female and 25, there is only a small handful of people that go in it. Sometimes there are good turnouts though. I also do photography in my spare time, and I work for a Major book publisher/distributor in Canada. I love the outdoors. I'm going River rafting in a couple weeks and camping a lot through the summer. You gotta love British Columbia. We have everything. Mountains, Forest, Oceans, Lakes, Deserts, Marshland, Trails, you name it! I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I'm not marrried (yet) but I do have a great boyfriend. We met at Tong Moo Do. He joined 5 months before I did. He is also incredibly talented. He was pulling 540 kicks 3 months after he started! And his form is excellent. He's just amazing. He is going back to school to take philosophy. I don't have any kids, but I do have a Godson named Kai. He's 2 and a half. Funny age, that. Some people call it the "Terrible two's" but I prefer to call it the "Information Station". It's amazing watching him learn and grow. I have a website and if you want to check it out click here: https://www.budderfly.net. I have a Forum, Photo Gallery, E-mail Accounts for members and other little bells and whistles that usually go with a website. Cheers everyone! Budderfly Edited June 10, 2003 by Budderfly
karate_woman Posted June 9, 2003 Posted June 9, 2003 Welcome The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse
Pacificshore Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Welcome, and good work on your site!! Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
monkeygirl Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Welcome to the forums! 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard.
SBN Doug Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Few, good intro.! Welcome. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
G95champ Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Welcome (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
gheinisch Posted June 10, 2003 Posted June 10, 2003 Welcome Budderfly! "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
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