Hello!

Huntley · 03-27-2008, 11:29 PM

Hi all. My name is Master Adam Dean Huntley; you all can call me Adam. I've been all over the net as Adam or Fluffy, so if you have seen the screen name Fluffy - it was most probably me.

I'm a Taekwondo instructor, school owner and Martial Artist. I've been practicing TKD for over 25 years now and hold a 5th Dan with the Hwa-Rang Taekwondo Federation (HTF) and a 4th Degree BB with the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) and the International Taekwondo Council (ITC). I also study Largo Mano Escrima and Modern Arnis, but I'm still a beginner.

As a school owner I am also involved with the Martial Arts Industries Association (MAIA) and the National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA) but I conceder myself a novice (at best) in the business of the martial arts.

I'll leave you with this little gem I found in my inbox this morning:

The Purpose of Fighting

The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.

As John Steinbeck once said:

1. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.

2. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics ****.

3. I carry a gun cause a cop is too heavy.

4. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.

5. A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him "Why do you carry a 45?" The Ranger responded, "Because they don't make a 46."

6. An armed man will kill an unarmed man with monotonous regularity.

7. The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. "Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?" "No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle."

8. Beware the man who only has one gun. HE PROBABLY KNOWS HOW TO USE IT!!!

But wait, there's more!

I was once asked by a lady visiting if I had a gun in the house. I said I did. She said "Well I certainly hope it isn't loaded!" To which I said, of course it is loaded, can't work without bullets!" She then asked, "Are you that afraid of some one evil coming into your house?" My reply was, "No not at all. I am not afraid of the house catching fire either, but I have fire extinguishers around, and they are all loaded too." To which I'll add, having a gun in the house that isn't loaded is like having a car in the garage without gas in the tank.

I'm a firm believer of the 2nd Amendment!

Have a great day everyone!

eXcessiveForce · 03-27-2008, 11:39 PM

welcome to this forum. You will find it's a bit more free and progressive then some. Bolverk would fit in here, if he's not here already

Huntley · 03-28-2008, 01:46 AM

I'll invite him on, if he's not already. Though he's going in for that melanoma problem - he won't be in all that much over the next few weeks.

boy it's strange not using my regular screen name.

eXcessiveForce · 03-28-2008, 01:54 AM

there is some major talent and awesome resources lurking around here, so I hope you enjoy yourself.

Haven't seen you around the ATA forum for awhile.

Huntley · 03-28-2008, 02:23 AM

No, the ATA has moved on - I just don't have all that much in common with the "ATA martial arts" group. I wish you all the best - when I'm on there I just don't have much to talk about. I keep up with David L, John P and a few others on another forum and when I see them a couple times a year at a local ATA or HTF tourney. And I get to debate Master G whenever I see him or via Email.

I was part of the Administration for the WSKO forum for a while. But it seems that I'm one of the few who actually post anymore, and I wanted the group to go a different direction than the rest of the Admin/Mods so they won the direction debate and I asked to be removed as a mod - just a regular poster there now - and truthfully it's nice. I'm also with the brotherhood (see my sig) but they are happy being a small group, and that's fine, just kinda limited in the scope of what we talk about.

I like the size of this group, seems to have its stuff together - I look forward to posting!

It's great to see you again, and a Super Mod to boot....nice!

eXcessiveForce · 03-28-2008, 02:31 AM

unfortunately I find myself in the same boat with the ATA. even though i've been a member since 1984, my time is coming to an end. I will probably officially resign as a certified instructor in the next few months, and will no longer teach that system anymore.

I'm really just waiting for a couple of my senior students to decide what they want. I told them I would get them to a certain rank if they wanted. they will be my last 2 ATA students.

Huntley · 03-28-2008, 02:31 AM

By the way Bolverk is a mod over on WSKO, and I'm glad to see it.

Huntley · 03-28-2008, 02:32 AM

Have you decided what system to use yet? Are you still going to teach?

eXcessiveForce · 03-28-2008, 02:39 AM

well, got to be careful with my wording around here but...

I started what could best be called a progressive/combative system. It's based on my training in JKD and several other systems. It's more of a training group, my training partner and I do train people, but we it isn't really a commercial endeavor anymore.

We only take on students that we want to train with. We mostly devote our time to high contact/minimal gear sparring.

eXcessiveForce · 03-28-2008, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huntley

By the way Bolverk is a mod over on WSKO, and I'm glad to see it.

I haven't been to that forum lately, Most of my free online time is spent here. but I think he'd like it around here.

there are some idiotic posts but there is also a lot of great information stored in the archives.

Huntley · 03-28-2008, 03:51 AM

I invited Bolverk over so I'm sure he'll drop by when he has a chance, as I mentioned he's dealing with some health issues and has been kind of scarce as of late.

Sounds like fun, your training that is. I miss being able to chuck it all and just train, with a full time school it's not that easy. I wish I kept SnoTKD a part time endeavor, I had more fun.

Huntley · 03-28-2008, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXcessiveForce

there are some idiotic posts but there is also a lot of great information stored in the archives.

Yea, I noticed some very young members. As a former Mod, what I read made my spidey senses tingle a bit. It is all a bit more loose than I'm used to, but that goes with the territory. I'll smile and move on when I must.

Anyone else I'd know on this forum? Were you on any of the ATA yahoo groups? Do you remember "Glen"? I heard he had his own forum now, do you know anything about that?

jubaji · 03-28-2008, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huntley

Hi all. My name is Master Adam Dean Huntley;

Is 'Master' your given name?

Huntley · 03-28-2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubaji

Is 'Master' your given name?

Cute but no, it's a title, goes with the rank 5th Dan in Hwa-Rang Taekwondo. But you can call me Adam.

Being only 34, I would rather go by my first name anyway. Still kinda young for that title if you ask me. My instructor Grand Master Jack Pierce (aka Crazy jack) is kind of a stickler when it comes to proper titles so I need to post the title or do a bunch of pushups.

eXcessiveForce · 03-28-2008, 10:52 AM

Well, Balrog has posted here, as well as a few others, The person who owns the forums actually runs some extension MMA type classes out of his school.

You will find that this place is nothing like the other forums, moderation is very light. You can say what's on your mind without worrying about censoring and stuff most of the time. Now the other posters, that's another matter.

There are people around here that would give the ATA people nightmares, probably for more than one reason LOL.

I don't remember a glen off the top of my head. I only happened to find the other forum last year, and in the last month I think I've probably moved myself closer to getting banned by about 50%.

03-27-2008, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Huntley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Snohomish, WA USA Posts: 51 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello! Hi all. My name is Master Adam Dean Huntley; you all can call me Adam. I've been all over the net as Adam or Fluffy, so if you have seen the screen name Fluffy - it was most probably me. I'm a Taekwondo instructor, school owner and Martial Artist. I've been practicing TKD for over 25 years now and hold a 5th Dan with the Hwa-Rang Taekwondo Federation (HTF) and a 4th Degree BB with the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) and the International Taekwondo Council (ITC). I also study Largo Mano Escrima and Modern Arnis, but I'm still a beginner. As a school owner I am also involved with the Martial Arts Industries Association (MAIA) and the National Association of Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA) but I conceder myself a novice (at best) in the business of the martial arts. I'll leave you with this little gem I found in my inbox this morning: The Purpose of Fighting The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental. As John Steinbeck once said: 1. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you. 2. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics ****. 3. I carry a gun cause a cop is too heavy. 4. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away. 5. A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him "Why do you carry a 45?" The Ranger responded, "Because they don't make a 46." 6. An armed man will kill an unarmed man with monotonous regularity. 7. The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. "Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?" "No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle." 8. Beware the man who only has one gun. HE PROBABLY KNOWS HOW TO USE IT!!! But wait, there's more! I was once asked by a lady visiting if I had a gun in the house. I said I did. She said "Well I certainly hope it isn't loaded!" To which I said, of course it is loaded, can't work without bullets!" She then asked, "Are you that afraid of some one evil coming into your house?" My reply was, "No not at all. I am not afraid of the house catching fire either, but I have fire extinguishers around, and they are all loaded too." To which I'll add, having a gun in the house that isn't loaded is like having a car in the garage without gas in the tank. I'm a firm believer of the 2nd Amendment! Have a great day everyone! __________________ Master Adam D. Huntley Snohomish Taekwondo www.SnoTKD.com Hwa-Rang Taekwondo www.HTFtaekwondo.com Member BHMA - Brotherhood of Martial Artists www.brotherhoodofmartialartists.com

03-27-2008, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,906 Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	welcome to this forum. You will find it's a bit more free and progressive then some. Bolverk would fit in here, if he's not here already __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive. www.b-prime.com A success and achievement community

03-28-2008, 01:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Huntley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Snohomish, WA USA Posts: 51 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll invite him on, if he's not already. Though he's going in for that melanoma problem - he won't be in all that much over the next few weeks. boy it's strange not using my regular screen name. __________________ Master Adam D. Huntley Snohomish Taekwondo www.SnoTKD.com Hwa-Rang Taekwondo www.HTFtaekwondo.com Member BHMA - Brotherhood of Martial Artists www.brotherhoodofmartialartists.com

03-28-2008, 01:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,906 Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	there is some major talent and awesome resources lurking around here, so I hope you enjoy yourself. Haven't seen you around the ATA forum for awhile. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive. www.b-prime.com A success and achievement community

03-28-2008, 02:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Huntley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Snohomish, WA USA Posts: 51 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	No, the ATA has moved on - I just don't have all that much in common with the "ATA martial arts" group. I wish you all the best - when I'm on there I just don't have much to talk about. I keep up with David L, John P and a few others on another forum and when I see them a couple times a year at a local ATA or HTF tourney. And I get to debate Master G whenever I see him or via Email. I was part of the Administration for the WSKO forum for a while. But it seems that I'm one of the few who actually post anymore, and I wanted the group to go a different direction than the rest of the Admin/Mods so they won the direction debate and I asked to be removed as a mod - just a regular poster there now - and truthfully it's nice. I'm also with the brotherhood (see my sig) but they are happy being a small group, and that's fine, just kinda limited in the scope of what we talk about. I like the size of this group, seems to have its stuff together - I look forward to posting! It's great to see you again, and a Super Mod to boot....nice! __________________ Master Adam D. Huntley Snohomish Taekwondo www.SnoTKD.com Hwa-Rang Taekwondo www.HTFtaekwondo.com Member BHMA - Brotherhood of Martial Artists www.brotherhoodofmartialartists.com

03-28-2008, 02:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,906 Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	unfortunately I find myself in the same boat with the ATA. even though i've been a member since 1984, my time is coming to an end. I will probably officially resign as a certified instructor in the next few months, and will no longer teach that system anymore. I'm really just waiting for a couple of my senior students to decide what they want. I told them I would get them to a certain rank if they wanted. they will be my last 2 ATA students. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive. www.b-prime.com A success and achievement community

03-28-2008, 02:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Huntley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Snohomish, WA USA Posts: 51 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	By the way Bolverk is a mod over on WSKO, and I'm glad to see it. __________________ Master Adam D. Huntley Snohomish Taekwondo www.SnoTKD.com Hwa-Rang Taekwondo www.HTFtaekwondo.com Member BHMA - Brotherhood of Martial Artists www.brotherhoodofmartialartists.com

03-28-2008, 02:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Huntley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Snohomish, WA USA Posts: 51 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Have you decided what system to use yet? Are you still going to teach? __________________ Master Adam D. Huntley Snohomish Taekwondo www.SnoTKD.com Hwa-Rang Taekwondo www.HTFtaekwondo.com Member BHMA - Brotherhood of Martial Artists www.brotherhoodofmartialartists.com

03-28-2008, 02:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,906 Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	well, got to be careful with my wording around here but... I started what could best be called a progressive/combative system. It's based on my training in JKD and several other systems. It's more of a training group, my training partner and I do train people, but we it isn't really a commercial endeavor anymore. We only take on students that we want to train with. We mostly devote our time to high contact/minimal gear sparring. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive. www.b-prime.com A success and achievement community

03-28-2008, 03:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Huntley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Snohomish, WA USA Posts: 51 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I invited Bolverk over so I'm sure he'll drop by when he has a chance, as I mentioned he's dealing with some health issues and has been kind of scarce as of late. Sounds like fun, your training that is. I miss being able to chuck it all and just train, with a full time school it's not that easy. I wish I kept SnoTKD a part time endeavor, I had more fun. __________________ Master Adam D. Huntley Snohomish Taekwondo www.SnoTKD.com Hwa-Rang Taekwondo www.HTFtaekwondo.com Member BHMA - Brotherhood of Martial Artists www.brotherhoodofmartialartists.com

03-28-2008, 10:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,906 Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, Balrog has posted here, as well as a few others, The person who owns the forums actually runs some extension MMA type classes out of his school. You will find that this place is nothing like the other forums, moderation is very light. You can say what's on your mind without worrying about censoring and stuff most of the time. Now the other posters, that's another matter. There are people around here that would give the ATA people nightmares, probably for more than one reason LOL. I don't remember a glen off the top of my head. I only happened to find the other forum last year, and in the last month I think I've probably moved myself closer to getting banned by about 50%. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive. www.b-prime.com A success and achievement community

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