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daverojo77
White Belt
Joined: 24 Jul 2016
Posts: 2
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 Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 2:50 pm Post subject: Hi All from Northern New Jersey |
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Hello,
My name is David and when I was younger I was a green belt in Isshin-ryu Karate. The dojo was in West New York, NJ and when I moved to Miami I couldn't find a dojo to continue my studies. My sensei at the time even wrote to some dojos in the area but they were all closed downed and since then I have yearned to continue studying Karate.
I'm 39 now and the yearn is still there. I haven't forgotten much and I really loved that it was a lifestyle not just something you did a couple times a week.
My goal is to find a dojo where an old chap like me can feel comfortable.
I'm overweight and out of shape (though surprisingly athletic for a big guy and I stay active). I'd like to either find an Isshinryu dojo or something similar like Shorin Ryu. Also looking for something I can afford.
Does anyone live in Northern NewJersey can recommend something for me?
Thanks,
David |
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Zaine
Black Belt
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 2277
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. Good luck on your search!
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Bulltahr
Brown Belt
Joined: 08 Mar 2015
Posts: 727
Location: NEW ZEALAND
Styles: Shotokan, Seido Juku
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome David, looking forward to your input....
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16420
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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| Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to KF, daverojo77; glad that you're here!!
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JR 137
Black Belt
Joined: 10 May 2015
Posts: 2442
Location: In the dojo
Styles: Seido Juku
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Welcome, David. A Google search of Isshin Ryu NJ turned up quite a few places. I'm not too good with NJ locations, so I have no idea what's accessible to you (even though I lived in Westchester county, NY for 8 years).
Also, have you considered another style of karate or MA altogether? |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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Welcome, and I hope you enjoy it here!  Take a look at the suggestions on Google, and see what schools are lying around. Visit each, and talk with the instructors if you can. I'm sure you'll find something that suits your needs.
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Nidan Melbourne
KF Sempai
Joined: 21 Aug 2013
Posts: 2357
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Styles: Goju-Ryu, BJJ, Balintawak Arnis
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the Forum Dave. I hope you can find a dojo that fits your well.
Have you tried using Dr. Google for that little bit of assistance? |
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daverojo77
White Belt
Joined: 24 Jul 2016
Posts: 2
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| Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:57 pm Post subject: Google |
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Hi all, yeah tried google and none too close. What I was hoping for was someone here from NJ that goes to one of these schools.
Looks like i'll have to check some of them out. |
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mazzybear
Brown Belt
Joined: 30 Oct 2013
Posts: 675
Location: Scotland.
Styles: Wado Kai
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Welcome to KF daverojo77 good to have you here.
Mo.
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Patrick
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