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Louis_B -> I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 24 2010 23:55:41)

After 4 years, and plenty of bruises, I've managed to pass my shotokan karate black belt grading in North Wales.

I'm really pleased and relieved to have made the standard[:)]



TAKITAKATA -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 0:56:35)

Fantastic Louis ,well done [:)]



Ailsa -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 1:53:35)

Well done Louis! My son did taijutsu for three years and got to brown stripe (2 more to black), but decided he'd had enough then. He got a lot out of it in terms of confidence and coordination though. I really liked the respectful way the students treated each other in the school.



Kate -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 3:06:13)

Well done Louis.

Good to know we have some muscle on the foro, what with you and Henry we should all feel safe from trolls [:D]

Send my regards to the land of my fathers.



Escribano -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 3:14:00)

Congrats, you now qualify for forum's Imperial Guard. [;)] Lot's of hard work went into that, I bet.



mrMagenta -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 3:15:49)

Congratulations! That's a great achievement



gj Michelob -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 4:32:24)

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After 4 years, and plenty of bruises, I've managed to pass my shotokan karate black belt grading in North Wales.

I'm really pleased and relieved to have made the standard


Congratulations Louis, something to be proud of.
The question is, can you fight in “campas” hitting your adversary on 3,6, 8,10 and 12 ???



at_leo_87 -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 5:14:12)

congratulations louis!

remember, use your power for good!



Elie -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 6:40:57)

congrats ~clap~ its a great achievement
well I used to play Karate .. I think I finished white, then -> yellow, then -> orange , then I left the game on the blue belt heehehe I got interested in body building more [:D]
congratulation again .



Doitsujin -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 7:57:19)



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Graham_B -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 7:57:50)

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can you fight in “campas”


Having been the (padded) punch target for the past couple of weeks I can discern a certain rhythmic quality to Louis' attacks[:)]

Seriously though, Louis has shown great dedication where most of his peers dropped out as the standard became higher, he's overcome the occasional setback, worked consistently hard and thoroughly enjoys his karate.

Exactly the same qualities come to the fore with his guitar playing, of course with a bit more creativity![:)]



marrow3 -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 8:09:58)

Doit, that's sensei Steve Marriot (not from the small faces). I had classes with him for 2 years. Where did you get that picture?

Congrats Louis, black belt's an achievement. I reached purple belt then got an injury and haven't gone back.

cheers,
Richard



Doitsujin -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 8:15:09)

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Doit, that's sensei Steve Marriot (not from the small faces). I had classes with him for 2 years. Where did you get that picture?


I searched on google and found this:

http://graphicshunt.com/funny/images/karate_fail-13071.htm

[:D] Good kick bad reaction..lol and I thought they only get trained in kicking holes in the air. I don´t wanna get this cheese-fungie-barefoot in my face. [:D] Karate is so cruel!



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Graham_B -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 8:24:51)

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I thought they only get trained in kicking holes in the air.


Part of the black belt grading is to win a fight with a similar sized opponent.
Louis' opponent was, and I quote, "good at guarding his chest, so I punched him on the nose".[&:]



marrow3 -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 25 2010 8:50:30)

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I don´t wanna get this cheese-fungie-barefoot in my face.


I'll tell him that! Except I haven't seen him in 2 years.

You start practicing with a foot of space and then work closer as you progress up the grades (as you get more control and accuracy).



gj Michelob -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 26 2010 6:01:01)

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The question is, can you fight in “campas” hitting your adversary on 3,6, 8,10 and 12 ???


Naturally, I meant to write COMPAS not Campas... thank you for not humiliating me about the mis.

You have a really cool kid, Graham_B... who must take after his father, I am sure [;)]



Mohan -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 26 2010 6:25:00)

Well done Louis! I'm glad now that I only said good things to you about your playing[:D]

Some people are talkers and others doers - you are very much a DOer!

Really well done. Mohan.



Ricardo -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 26 2010 18:20:22)

I studied Karate when I was little. I was really into it, got the black belt at age 12 or 13. I was really small and they wanted me to teach class and since no other kids were black belt I had to study with adults and also kendo, sword fighting.

That was not for me and I started guitar at that time. So I quit, but I still keep with me a natural sense of the moves and stances, the discipline, etc. It relates alot to flamenco, and the "kata" very much like flamenco choreography where timing is so important, and memorization, reaction, etc. My school was like "anti tai kwon do" because our master teacher was against the tournament moves and other stylized evolutionary elements that he thought were against the traditions it derived from. Basically, we learned stuff that looks more like Steven seagal movies....throwing falling, breaking joints, disabling blows etc. Nothing to get points for in a tournament.

My kid just started tai kwon do, he is only 7. I watched only a few classes and was surprised to recognize many stances and moves, but the overall discipline of the students and teacher were serioulsy lacking comparing to what I learned. I mean we were not allowed to lose balance or hop on one leg, or giggle, etc.

Anyway, I found my old sensai on line and she bough a CD, after not seeing her for 23 years! Good memories.

Congratulations.

Ricardo



NormanKliman -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 27 2010 0:50:31)

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...but the overall discipline of the students and teacher were serioulsy lacking comparing to what I learned.


Welcome to middle-agedness (grasshopper).[;)][:D]



Argaith -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 27 2010 4:32:55)

@Louis_B: Please accept my belated congratulations; that is indeed a serious achievement.

@ Richardo: My experience was very similar to yours! I got my black belt when I was 15ish (in Wado Ryu). Then I started Kyokushinkai which really damaged my body; but who cares about body when you're young! However, I had to gradually give it up due to constant sever damages (worst of all was a broken rib); and starting university. I suppose it has helped me a lot in all aspects of my life i.e having more patience and perseverance and taking tasks on in a more disciplined manner but I genuinely wish I had started playing guitar when I started Karate!



Graham_B -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 28 2010 4:04:45)

Louis with his sensei last night - he'll be mortified that I uploaded this[:D]



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gj Michelob -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 28 2010 5:25:48)

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Louis with his sensei last night - he'll be mortified that I uploaded this


'most adorable yet dangerous Ninja I ever saw!!



Louis_B -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (Apr. 30 2010 23:44:58)

Thanks to everyone for their kind words[:)]

Now I'll need to concentrate on practice for 3 dance classes and a peña in Liverpool next Saturday!

[sm=Smiley Guitar.gif]Louis_B[sm=Smiley Guitar.gif]



krichards -> RE: I just became a karate black belt! (May 2 2010 0:01:28)

Congratulations Louis my man!

Now what about growing those fingernails?



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