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And in this corner...
« Thread Started on Feb 20, 2012, 4:30pm »

Hey all! For those of you that frequented the old Karate Underground message boards, you might remember me from there. For those of you that don't here's the skinny.

I started my training while in college back in 1992 with the Shotokan club at WSU. I graduated in 1994 and moved with my wife to Greensboro, NC. To my surprise there were no Shotokan clubs in the area. So, I joined a pseudo Japanese styled eclectic club that called itself Goshin Do Karate. I trained there for a few months and realized it really wasn't what I was looking for. I laid off training 2001 and went back to the Goshin Do club as there still didn't seem to be anything else worth while in the area. I trained there until 2003 and left again for several reasons that I won't go into here, but include some questionable ethics by the head instructor. I decided at this point that I was going to find a Shotokan dojo again even if it meant driving a bit to train. Low and behold I find Elmar Schmeisser teaching in Raleigh at just about 90+ miles away. I have been happily training with him ever since, earning shodan back in 2010 and looking to challenge for nidan in 2013. I now also teach a couple students once a week in my back yard weather permitting in addition to my weekly training. My personal training also includes iaido, kenjustu and a very little bit of judo.

I've been lurking here a while and finally decided I should throw my hat into the game.

Best Regards!

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Alex Parks

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« Reply #1 on Feb 20, 2012, 5:45pm »

Hya ruestir, no i don't know you from before, because i only joined last year BUT.....a big welcome back!
Yes, i think if you find a good club, with a good enough Teacher then it is certainly worth the traveling back and forth.
I myself travel a total of 91 miles in a week for my Martial Arts Classes alone. Some may see this as a bit excessive in todays times of the 'cuts' and saving money, but if i weren't doing the training i would be sat about the house doing nothing EXCEPT saving money and no doubt pulling my hair out!!
Hope to see you as a regular contributor ruestir, bye for now!

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« Reply #2 on Feb 20, 2012, 6:50pm »

A hearty Husky welcome to the Coug!

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Neil Nathanson

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« Reply #3 on Feb 21, 2012, 9:34pm »

Thanks for the welcome guys!

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Alex Parks

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« Reply #4 on Feb 21, 2012, 9:45pm »

Hi Alex and welcome to the forum. I have found a huge amount of good info on here and a brilliant attitude towards the Art.

Enjoy!

Mal

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Mal King

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« Reply #5 on Mar 2, 2012, 4:11am »

Welcome Alex P - great news that you settled in a good Dojo. I hope you dive in and contribute here, I am VERY confident that you will be made most welcome. Any probs or Questions please do not hesitate to contact either Kensei or I and we will do all we can to help.

Enjoy!

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