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hrdgain81 · 09-10-2007, 10:17 AM

This past weekend was our yearly karate camp, and I had fully intended on taking it easy while there. But there is just something about the atomosphere that brings out the hard head in me.

I didnt go too overboard, but I did fight, and even with one hand tied to my belt, it got pretty rough at times. I would be lying if i said I didnt use my right arm at all, and at times it was really killing me, but it worked out for me in the end.

When all was said and done, I was promoted to 3rd degree black belt, and also awarded the title of sensei. After roughly 15yrs of training (11 with this perticular school) I am so excited to be at this level. there is a lot of hard work ahead, but as soon as this arm is 100% again, I'll be back at it and more motivated then ever.

I didnt have a camera, but others did, and I will post up some pics if ya'll want me too of my promotion an such.

widdoes2504 · 09-10-2007, 10:34 AM

Congrats on the promotion and absolutely send up some pics!!!

ChinPieceDave667 · 09-10-2007, 10:39 AM

Bad Ass man. Congratulations. That is awesome. I'm glad to hear you were able to pull it off without getting more injured. What martial art is it in?

I know you've mentioned it before but I can't remember.

hrdgain81 · 09-10-2007, 11:21 AM

Dave i train in Isshinryu karate, the school also trains in Yoshitsune Jujutsu but I havent had a chance to get started with that yet.

As far as training goes we are not very traditional, we focus on free style sparing, and we are very mixed in our approach (sparring often goes to the floor). But we still do use kata, and traditional kobudo (weapons).

Darkhorse · 09-10-2007, 05:41 PM

Congrats Matt!

Cradler · 09-10-2007, 06:58 PM

DAMN that is awesome. Congratulations Matt, that is sweet.

hrdgain81 · 09-11-2007, 05:52 AM

Thanks everyone!

ChinPieceDave667 · 09-11-2007, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrdgain81

Dave i train in Isshinryu karate, the school also trains in Yoshitsune Jujutsu but I havent had a chance to get started with that yet.

As far as training goes we are not very traditional, we focus on free style sparing, and we are very mixed in our approach (sparring often goes to the floor). But we still do use kata, and traditional kobudo (weapons).

That's great. I'm glad your school tries to stay up on the new trends in fighting and still keep the traditions of the art.

Pitysister · 09-11-2007, 01:36 PM

congrats dude...

_Wolf_ · 09-11-2007, 02:02 PM

congrats. my only concern is ur shoulder. but i hope its all good.

09-10-2007, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
hrdgain81 Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,534	Karate Camp 07 This past weekend was our yearly karate camp, and I had fully intended on taking it easy while there. But there is just something about the atomosphere that brings out the hard head in me. I didnt go too overboard, but I did fight, and even with one hand tied to my belt, it got pretty rough at times. I would be lying if i said I didnt use my right arm at all, and at times it was really killing me, but it worked out for me in the end. When all was said and done, I was promoted to 3rd degree black belt, and also awarded the title of sensei. After roughly 15yrs of training (11 with this perticular school) I am so excited to be at this level. there is a lot of hard work ahead, but as soon as this arm is 100% again, I'll be back at it and more motivated then ever. I didnt have a camera, but others did, and I will post up some pics if ya'll want me too of my promotion an such.
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09-10-2007, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
widdoes2504 Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,174 Country: Gender:	Congrats on the promotion and absolutely send up some pics!!!
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09-10-2007, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChinPieceDave667 Rank: Middleweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 7th layer.. or DC. Posts: 2,105 Country: Gender:	you da man Bad Ass man. Congratulations. That is awesome. I'm glad to hear you were able to pull it off without getting more injured. What martial art is it in? I know you've mentioned it before but I can't remember.
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09-10-2007, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
hrdgain81 Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,534	Dave i train in Isshinryu karate, the school also trains in Yoshitsune Jujutsu but I havent had a chance to get started with that yet. As far as training goes we are not very traditional, we focus on free style sparing, and we are very mixed in our approach (sparring often goes to the floor). But we still do use kata, and traditional kobudo (weapons).
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09-10-2007, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,949 Country: Gender:	Congrats Matt!
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09-10-2007, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cradler Rank: Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 244	DAMN that is awesome. Congratulations Matt, that is sweet.

09-11-2007, 05:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
hrdgain81 Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,534	Thanks everyone!
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09-11-2007, 01:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pitysister Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,648 Country: Gender:	congrats dude...
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09-11-2007, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
_Wolf_ Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,504 Gender:	congrats. my only concern is ur shoulder. but i hope its all good.
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