New Visitor/Member to MAP

Discussion in 'General Martial Arts Discussion' started by CharlieW, Nov 30, 2016.

  1. CharlieW

    CharlieW New Member

    Hello, everyone -- I am CharlieW. I stumbled onto this forum when I was looking into the background of a martial arts writer; the subject of my search is not really important -- this looks a lot more interesting.

    I took my first martial arts class (Judo) in college in 1969. At that time, there was a PE requirement, and the choices that fit my schedule were Badminton and Judo. If I had been thinking I would have realized that Badminton was where the college women were, but I chose the Judo class. I have been exposed to Okinawan Karate, Shotokan Karate, Kung-fu, and Tai Chi, and have benefitted greatly from all those experiences. Since 1976 I have pursued Tae Kwon Do, and humbly hold the rank of 7th Dan (Kukkiwon). I actively train and instruct classes in my instructors school.

    I am looking forward to participating in and learning from the forum.
     
  2. aikiMac

    aikiMac aikido + boxing = very good Moderator Supporter

    Welcome to MAP. :)
     
  3. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    Welcome to MAP.
     
  4. CharlieW

    CharlieW New Member

    Thanks -- you guys are quick. I think I am going to enjoy the International perspectives on MAP.
     
  5. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    It's a nice community here and we have a lot of knowledgeable posters.

    The newbies ask some great questions too.
     
  6. Mushroom

    Mushroom De-powered to come back better than before.

    Welcome to the site!
     
  7. Van Zandt

    Van Zandt Mr. High Kick

    Welcome aboard :)
     
  8. Dunc

    Dunc Well-Known Member Moderator Supporter

    Welcome!
     
  9. Giovanni

    Giovanni Well-Known Member Supporter

    welcome
     
  10. Dan93

    Dan93 Valued Member

    Welcome to MAP..

    Wish I had Judo in my old PE curriculum.. Most of mine from memory seemed to be running around a wet field..
     
  11. Late for dinner

    Late for dinner Valued Member

  12. Frodocious

    Frodocious She who MUST be obeyed! Moderator Supporter

    Welcome to MAP! :)
     
  13. GustavoWoltmann

    GustavoWoltmann New Member

    Welcome Charlie, I'm Gustavo Woltmann new in this forums too. I'm from Panama and wanting to learn martial arts. Looking forward to learn more in this forums. Hello to everyone and happy holidays.!
     
  14. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    Welcome to MAP, Gustavo.
     

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