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dennis63
White Belt
Joined: 27 Feb 2024
Posts: 13
Location: Delaware
Styles: Shotokan
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Hello, everyone.
I'm Dennis, a longtime member of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), where I am a nidan (2nd-degree black belt). I'm a couple of hours away from the nearest dojo, and, at 61 years old, I mostly practice basics and kata for exercise, strength and flexibility.
Prior to my retirement, I was a police officer for 25 years. I can say with certainty that: a) the techniques are highly effective and work in a real fight (because I am still alive); b) every police officer in America should train in some martial art of their choice; and c) I would not be here but for practicing karate.
I appreciate the intelligent level of discussion on the site here, as I've seen SKA get harshly criticized on other sites with false claims and the typical American misinterpretations of this very Japanese art form.
Since I was a child (long, long ago), I've had the greatest respect for all martial arts and look forward to reading of the great experiences of others here.
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aurik
KF Sempai
Joined: 08 Nov 2016
Posts: 515
Location: Denver, CO
Styles: Shuri-Ryu, Uechi-Ryu
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Welcome to the forums, Dennis! We're glad to have you here, and I look forward to hearing your insights.
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16446
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Welcome to KF, Dennis; glad that you're here!!
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Fat Cobra
Green Belt
Joined: 14 Jul 2018
Posts: 372
Location: Watertown, NY
Styles: Ryukyu Kempo
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Welcome Dennis.
Karate no michi! 
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DarthPenguin
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 03 Dec 2021
Posts: 899
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Styles: Shotokan, Judo, BJJ
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:21 am Post subject: |
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Nice to (virtually) meet you  |
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KarateKen
Green Belt
Joined: 12 Nov 2021
Posts: 437
Location: Dojo
Styles: Karate
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Hello, everyone |
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Hello, everyone.
I'm Dennis, a longtime member of Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), where I am a nidan (2nd-degree black belt). I'm a couple of hours away from the nearest dojo, and, at 61 years old, I mostly practice basics and kata for exercise, strength and flexibility.
Prior to my retirement, I was a police officer for 25 years. I can say with certainty that: a) the techniques are highly effective and work in a real fight (because I am still alive); b) every police officer in America should train in some martial art of their choice; and c) I would not be here but for practicing karate.
I appreciate the intelligent level of discussion on the site here, as I've seen SKA get harshly criticized on other sites with false claims and the typical American misinterpretations of this very Japanese art form.
Since I was a child (long, long ago), I've had the greatest respect for all martial arts and look forward to reading of the great experiences of others here. |
Glad you are here, thanks for joining us. |
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dennis63
White Belt
Joined: 27 Feb 2024
Posts: 13
Location: Delaware
Styles: Shotokan
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| Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:41 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you for the friendly welcome, everyone! |
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Zaine
Black Belt
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 2283
Location: Dallas, TX
Styles: Matsumura-Seito, Shobayashi-Ryu, Shudokan, Long Fist, American Street Karate, Southern Mantis, HEMA
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Welcome to KF! It's great to have you!
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Wastelander
KF Sensei
Joined: 18 Oct 2010
Posts: 2734
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Styles: Shorin-Ryu, Shuri-Ryu, Judo, KishimotoDi
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Welcome to the forums!
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Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf Karlsson
Shorin-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 Rivera
Illinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30198
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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on the post.
