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Originally Posted by jdawg
what made you pick the martial arts school(s) that you attend?
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My buddy and I decided to do some Jiu-jitsu. Watching Royce Gracie whup up on people with grappling turned me onto it in 1995. I didn't find the time/interest to actually start training until 1998. He picked the Jujutsu school I now attend for one reason: Full Contact was highlighted in the phone book ad.
I started doing some Judo in 2000 because it was complimentary to and compatible with my own art. AND I could get elective credit from the University.
I've dabbled in BJJ a little last year, and finally arranged to train once a week with a Kukuk Blue Belt. I'm hoping to eventually compete in low-level gi events.
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Originally Posted by jdawg
what qualities in a martial arts school are you looking for?
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Laid back, active minded people. I have no interest in training with the 'my art is the best art' crowd unless it's only to open their eyes to a little dose of harsh reality.
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why have you left a school? also, what has kept you from joining a particular school?
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I stopped doing Judo for scheduling reasons. That and the Judo instructor left the valley and was replaced with someone else. I've been hit and miss from BJJ for financial and scheduling reasons.
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i am extremely loyal to my school, my master and my system. however, i would like to hear some other's stories?
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I have no master and no loyalty beyond my family and close friends. I learn and teach at the school on my own terms. Fortuneatly for me, my terms are relaxed and I'm easy to get along with for the most part. I am third ranked in the school and enjoy my role as comic relief and agent of reality. I am blessed with an excellent Sensei and Sempai who truly enjoy providing me with the occaisional reality checks.
Good thread.
Spanky