INTRODUCTIONS (ie Who are You?)

by **drgndrew** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 1:01 pm

G'day All

Yeah, Yeah I now, I borrowed (ok stole) this idea from another forum but I thought it was a good Idea and I'm sure they won't mind.

Ok I'm Drew, hence drgndrew.

I'm 31 and have been studying the Martial Arts for about 18 or 19 years. I have a Teaching grade in Muay Thai and have been given permission to use the title Sempai when teaching general Martial Arts and Self Defence, though i haven't taught as such in over 8 yrs.
I've studied/experienced/researched a variety of Martial Arts, too many to list here.
The more I learn, the more i realise just how much more there is to learn.

I live in Toowoomba Qld with my lovely Wife. I'm currently unemployed but trying to rectify that. Ok, that's me so, Who are you.???

I forgot to add that I also spent 6 years in the security industry working doors,concerts, festivals,events etc aswell as some VIP protection stuff, patrols and armed guarding.

With Honour in Bushido,
Drew

Edited by - drgndrew on 11 Nov 2005 20:58:29

by **Geordieboy** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:21 pm

Welcome to the forum guys.

Doug it's a fishy mate not a wishy!

Do they teach you people from the south anything?

by **Rob@A.I.M Academy** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:13 pm

Nothing to add here, just got sick the **** of seeing Geordieboy's name on top all the threads for the past month.

I'm working my way to try and remove Sweeney's name off the JWP thread too.

by **MadMatt** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:28 pm

Hi all,

My name is Matt.

My main focus is Kyokushin Karate and I cross-train in bjj, muay thai and boxing. I also have limited experience in mma, judo, yoshinkan aikido, wing chun and closed quarter combat. I hope to achieve black-belt in Kyokushin in the not too distant future and then look towards weapons training and rbsd seminars to further my knowledge and understanding of the fundementals of combat.

I got into martial arts to develop long-term strength and fitness. I wanted to be strong mentally as well as physically and even though I still have along way to go, I feel martial arts training is the right vehicle to achieve this.

It is my belief that the most important factor to martial arts training is to find an instructor that instils a sense of dedication towards the long-term pursuit of excellence regardless of the style being taught.

Cheers.

by **EdwardG** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:33 am

Hey Kids, pleasure to meet,
My Names Edward, i've been studying wing chun for 2 years and starting to learn more about RBSD.
thanks

by **Makiwara** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:42 pm

Hi edward welcome to the kids play ground

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 Hey Kids, pleasure to meet,
My Names Edward, i've been studying wing chun for 2 years and starting to learn more about RBSD.
thanks
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by **DanOz** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:25 pm

Hey all, my name is Dan, I'm mid 30's, just started training MA again. I train at a couple of different places due to shift work, one that is MMA based & one that is pure BJJ. I've no intention of competing etc but i love to learn this stuff and the grappling is a whole new world to me after only a brief teenaged Hapkido experience (2 years or so). I'm looking forward to saying hello to you all!

by **adeano** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:21 pm

Gday Dan, welcome to the forum. You're in for a good time with the mma and bjj. good if you compete or not.

Plus its FUN!

by **Killer Karl** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:44 am

Hi people,
My name is Karl and Killer Karl was my fight name in my short lived MT/KB career. Back in 1994 in my second fight I broke my shin and up to that point i was un-defeated hehe.
I have trained in the Martial Arts from age 11 and I'm 38 now.
I have trained in Judo (Green Belt), ZenDoKai Karate (Yondan-ho), Muay Thai/Kickboxing/Boxing (Trainer under John Scida's system-been with him for close on 20 years),Jujistu (White belt under John Beckman/Howard Quick), BJJ (White Belt under Tony Russo), Wingchun (just dabbled) and MMA is currently a passion of mine but I just train with who ever turns up.
Regards Karl

by **purple warrior** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 6:03 pm

Welcome on board KK:D

You,ll find we,re a friendly bunch for the most part, the slanging doesnt get to personal (Unlike the IK forum).

I remember Damian Hawker, he was around at about the same time a was doing the Shoot Karate.... ahhh the glory days;)

Talk soon Big Fella:)

by **natem** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:32 am

Hello there!!

I recently moved , and thought I would update. I am now in Chiswick, Sydney NSW .

I have not been training in martial art lately as I have been to busy

by **bajnh** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:40 am

Welcome Natem. Enjoy.

by **Dean Whittle** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:41 am

Welcome to the forum Nate, I look forward to your input on the strength and conditioning threads which appear quite regularly.

Regards

by **Shinobido99** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:42 pm

Hey,

Im newly moved to Melbourne and have done various martial arts in my life.
Im a subscriber to blitz, and love to read it.

by **RayLawley** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:38 am

I should probably introduce myself before posting...

Howdy, my name's Ray, and I dwell in Adelaide, SA. I train with Matt Jones at ISO...and if I'm not very much mistaken, that's Madigan lurking over there

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