Hye, so im new to outsports but I have been studying Goshin Jutsu, a small style similiar to washin ryu and shotokan, for a number of years. I actually had taken a few years off from my studies and about 3/4 of a year ago started up again and jusut got my 3rd degree brown belt...one of the most exciting days of my life. lol
um so yeah, hey to yall.
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Welcome aboard. If you do a search in the archives, you'll see that there was a pretty expansive discussion on martial arts in the past. I think you would enjoy the thread.
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thellamaclan:
Hye, so im new to outsports but I have been studying Goshin Jutsu, a small style similiar to washin ryu and shotokan, for a number of years. I actually had taken a few years off from my studies and about 3/4 of a year ago started up again and jusut got my 3rd degree brown belt...one of the most exciting days of my life. lol um so yeah, hey to yall.
Hello and welcome to the board!!!Hye, so im new to outsports but I have been studying Goshin Jutsu, a small style similiar to washin ryu and shotokan, for a number of years. I actually had taken a few years off from my studies and about 3/4 of a year ago started up again and jusut got my 3rd degree brown belt...one of the most exciting days of my life. lol um so yeah, hey to yall.
I hope you enjoy it here as much as the rest of us do!
There are a few of us martial artists here, and we all seem to be wiling to answer any Q's you might have: so don't hesitate to ask!
You have an interesting background in the arts.
I study Shotokan (18 years; I am 1st kyu [very recent]), and I also do some of William Chen's T'ai Chi Ch'uan (taijiquan).
I think you will find a very wide variety of styles and abilities represented here on the board.
Several of the members here will be attending the sporting events set for Chicago and Montreal this summer.
Again WELCOME!
Best Always,
Rob
aww, thanx so much for like the welcome and everything. I am actually considering going to the gay games in chicago this summer if I can get my instructors to come along and if i can get my parents to let me, both of which are highly unlikely.
I had actually seen the earlier discussion thread on karate but clicked post new like topic instead of reply so thats that, woops.
What kind of karate competition do they have at the gay games? like sparring, kata, weapons, breaking...does anyone by chance know?
I had actually seen the earlier discussion thread on karate but clicked post new like topic instead of reply so thats that, woops.
What kind of karate competition do they have at the gay games? like sparring, kata, weapons, breaking...does anyone by chance know?
Welcome to the board.....enjoy...there are a bunch of great gays...err I mean guys here. 
From the website www.chicago2006.org
[ March 19, 2006, 10:40 AM: Message edited by: rickinto ]
From the website www.chicago2006.org
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The All Styles Martial Arts Tournament will be a comprehensive and representative example of Martial Arts, including such styles as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi Chuan, Kung Fu, Aikido and Juijitsu. The tournament is expected to attract 200 participants and will run from Tuesday July 18th through Thursday, July 20th 2006. These martial arts tournaments and seminar series includes all styles, ages and ranks, and caters to participants of all abilities. The Tournament will span approximately 60 divisions, including senior and disabled divisions, and will cover self-defense and point sparring. In addition, both empty hand and weapons forms will be included. Finally, the events will include Officials Certification, Competitors Clinic and Martial Arts and Self Defense Seminars.
Skill sharing and development is an important part of this tournament. Clinics for judges, officials and participants will be held and we will offer a variety of seminars. All competitors are encouraged to attend the competitors and officials clinics. Seminar instructors will be invited to consider leading a workshop. All black belts are encouraged to volunteer to judge.
Skill sharing and development is an important part of this tournament. Clinics for judges, officials and participants will be held and we will offer a variety of seminars. All competitors are encouraged to attend the competitors and officials clinics. Seminar instructors will be invited to consider leading a workshop. All black belts are encouraged to volunteer to judge.
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aww, thanx. Hmm im gonna hve to check out that site, I hadnt known about so now I guess Ill go try and find out more info!!
Thanx,
~S~
Thanx,
~S~
Hi:
What's going on in Chicago is very similar to Open (all styles) tournaments that I've gone to. I did the games in Sydney, which were the forerunner to these. It's really very casual and friendly. If your Karate is part of the WKF federation, it's much more relaxed than that, since with so many styles, it's more broad, and nobody can lay claim to being the "correct" way.
I don't know how far chicago is from pennsylvania, or how old you are... (don't know if there is a minimum age?) But the competition is on the Weds July 19, with seminars on the Thurs. I suppose it's possible to come with your folks for a day or two, but it gets pricey. The fees are based on giving people a bus pass, and them attending two big ceremonies. Of course, you might be able to get the Chicago GG's to waive/or reduce your fees (but if you're underage, you'd probably need your parent's support.)
Not to worry if you can't go, this event is not going away, and there will be another one.
Do you do tournaments in Penn?
What's going on in Chicago is very similar to Open (all styles) tournaments that I've gone to. I did the games in Sydney, which were the forerunner to these. It's really very casual and friendly. If your Karate is part of the WKF federation, it's much more relaxed than that, since with so many styles, it's more broad, and nobody can lay claim to being the "correct" way.
I don't know how far chicago is from pennsylvania, or how old you are... (don't know if there is a minimum age?) But the competition is on the Weds July 19, with seminars on the Thurs. I suppose it's possible to come with your folks for a day or two, but it gets pricey. The fees are based on giving people a bus pass, and them attending two big ceremonies. Of course, you might be able to get the Chicago GG's to waive/or reduce your fees (but if you're underage, you'd probably need your parent's support.)
Not to worry if you can't go, this event is not going away, and there will be another one.
Do you do tournaments in Penn?
yeah I dont compete that much, a few a year all within like an hour or two away. I was actually at one this past sunday in my hometown and I was doing pretty well and then I fell during kata, so i like lost what had been an almost garunted placement. I did however win 2nd in breaking. There arent that many tournaments nearby but I do go to the ones that come up, i think my next one is in may or something :/
As I've just arrived I thoguht I'd add my modest contrib - London based Goju stylist (fairly recent) with a background in Wing Chun, Muay Thai. Visitors welcome!
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