Why did you join?

[Rob Broad]

Why did you join MartialTalk?

[Flatlander]

You know, I don't really remember, Rob. Good question. I think on another board someone referenced MT, and I came over to check it out. I was very impressed by the atmosphere and the level of discussion, as well as the cadence of the discourse.

I was a little annoyed at needing to wait to join, though.

But it was worth it! Whhooooooohhhooooo! :-partyon:

[MA-Caver]

I saw Ceicei posting on it (at her house) and peeked in and went ahead and signed up. T'was a good thing.
:asian:

[Bob Hubbard]

Y'know.... I don't really remember.... I think it had something to do with being hit in the head with sticks...but that mighta came later....it's all a blur.

Wait....maybe I should talk to the boss....

[TigerWoman]

I can't remember how I got to MT, probably looking for something. Anyway, martial arts are my favorites subject, at least one art anyway. The way our school was structured and lack of interaction, any picnics etc., there is hardly any time to discuss anything. The forum is like a whole world out there of information that I never knew how to tap into except for books that I would occasionally buy. But maybe I am getting a little obsessed being on probably too much. I did go make pottery once this week, besides all the other mundane chores of life. I also like that most of the people here are nice. The forum itself is put together well and is easy to use too. TW

[Ceicei]

I was cruising the internet and using a search engine for "kenpo techniques" (seeking information on certain techniques) and the list brought up some threads from MartialTalk. I got quite intriqued and lurked around as a guest for about a month. I decided to join and had trouble joining (took three days) before I finally was able to become a member and make replies.

- Ceicei

[RCastillo]

I was promised rank by the Goldendragon; never got it. :rolleyes:

[Sarah]

Looking for info, I’m obsessed with MA so figured it would be cool chatting with people who feel similar.

[shesulsa]

I was doing an internet search for Hwa Rang Do when I found a link to a thread here, looked around, and though it was a cool place to be, chat and learn.

Right on!

[MA-Caver]

I was promised rank by the Goldendragon; never got it. :rolleyes:
:lol: :roflmao:
For shame on Goldendragon not keeping his promise.

[8253]

just figured it might bring about some interesting and different conversations from different people and their backgrounds.

[satans.barber]

Couldn't hardly find anyone on rec.martial-arts with an IQ over 10!

Ian.

[MichiganTKD]

I think someone else had referenced a link to it. I'm not really sure.

[terryl965]

Well I was given MT address and found alot of interesting and favable connection over the last few months, I believe most of the people are genuine and are not flakes trying to kill other people views. You can always find someone with some pretty sound advice, when they are given the chance. GOD BLESS AMERICA

[KenpoTess]

I was at Sandor Urban's site and clicked the link to MT a few years back.. this is one site that you don't have to 'Be someone in the Martial Arts World' to feel comfortable in posting :)

:asian:

~Tess

[karatekid1975]

I actually don't remember. It was about two and a half years ago. I think when I was either looking for a school up here, or looking for info on google.

[Feisty Mouse]

A friend/instructor said I should check it out. And I did. And now I won't shut up.

[mj-hi-yah]

A friend/instructor said I should check it out. And I did. And now I won't shut up.:boing1: That's a good thing!

I was surfing the Net for Kenpo videos and fell into this big ole MT hole!:)

[gyaku-zuki queen]

iunno... jus wanted 2 c wut other ppl had 2 say bout things.. n then some of the stuff wus funny n intrestin n stuff so yea.. :-partyon:

[Rob Broad]

I was referred to the site by a friend, and then in turn ended up referring many people to the site later on.

[DeLamar.J]

Martial arts was something that just always seemed to be a part of my life. My father started training way before I was born, he made black belt some time durring the 60's. I was brought up doing MA. I didnt even realize what I was doing until I got a little older and started school. Everyone was like, cool you know karate, I said doesnt everyone do that type of thing? I thought everybody did martial arts until I realized I was lucky to have a father who brought me up that way. Then when I hit about 15 I got involved in partying, drugs, and all that stupid stuff teenagers do. Then wised up and started training serious again at 17. Got married at 18, got a job, bills to pay, and all that other fun stuff. So I dont train the way I did when I was younger because I just dont have the time I did then, but I try to train as much as I can.

[DeLamar.J]

crap, I was just in a hurry to get on and chat and realized the question was why did you join MT, not MA. oops.

[kenpo tiger]

One of my kenpo sisters sent me the link.

[Shodan]

Was referred here by an instructor/friend and once I checked it out, thought it looked cool, so here I am!!

:asian: :karate:

[ppko]

I just really like sharing what I have learned and learning from others that is why I am here


PPKO:whip:

[Flatlander]

crap, I was just in a hurry to get on and chat and realized the question was why did you join MT, not MA. oops.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Good eye, Delamar!

[Feisty Mouse]

:boing1: That's a good thing!
aaaaaWWWWW! MJ, you get big squishy hugs from me. Well, cyber-hugs.

[kenpo tiger]

Careful Feisty. She's good at getting out of those hugs when she wants to!

[Gary Crawford]

I don't remember how or why I found it,I just started reading the posts and I was hooked!I discovered some really entertaining and informative people here.

[Enson]

no one else i knew at the time studied ninjutsu. so i did a yahoo search and found this site by accident. i wasn't really big on forum sites but then i found that these people actually studied ma and ninjutsu, i thought i could find some answers and some pointers.

[Tae Kwon Doughboy]

Referal from a GlockTalk.com post.

[Raewyn]

I found this site through Sarah, who I train with. I have learnt so much from reading everything here,and still learning. best thing ever!!!!!

[don bohrer]

Being locked away in prison with no windows or doors it was the only way out. :idunno:



Don (El Paso)

[GAB]

I was told to go to a different board.
The persons (several) did not want to have any of my imput. I got into quite a few verbal altercations and was asked to leave.
When I did not I was expunged from the board.

I had already found this board and am glad I did.

When I first came here I was in a small verbal altercation, the thread was locked down and I was suspended for a week.

I have meditated on it, came to the conclusion that I would change my hostile attitude, now I am back.. Regards, Gary

[Lisa]

Google Search :)

Looked like a friendly, fun place to be.

[Rob Broad]

This site is definitely one of the premier Martial Arts Forums on the web.

[Ceicei]

I have meditated on it, came to the conclusion that I would change my hostile attitude, now I am back.. Regards, Gary
Welcome back.

- Ceicei

[jfarnsworth]

A specific person here on MT told me about 15 times to check it out and finally did.

[GAB]

To Ceicei,

Thank you, that is nice of you considering, I was not nice when I was on my roll.. I appreciate it. Regards, Gary

[Shogun]

I used to post on other MA forums. everyone had the same attitude about things, and there was one guy who knew everything. I came over here, because I saw a link to it. I was very impressed with the level thought and intellect put into each discussion. There is experts from every style here, and everyone is open to new things. Most things are positive. I still occasionally go to other forums and sites, but would rather not, because people are much more respectful here. and if they arent, they are usually shot down quickly. lol.


Keep up the good work everyone,

Shogun

[OnlyAnEgg]

I joined MT because it's the only thing I could do before Navarre :)

Just kidding!

I was new to MA and I'd scoured the web for for days before deciding that MT had the smarts and resources for such a one as me. It was, as the tagline says, 'Fun and Friendly Discussion'.

I've looked at other forums since joining and, still, there's none better.

[Navarre]

I came across a link for it while searching out WV martial arts schools. I quickly pulled up a chair and made myself at home. This is the best site in the world (and I honestly mean that).


I joined MT because it's the only thing I could do before Navarre :)

Hey, you still got me beat in total number of posts, buddy! Granted the wit and insight of my posts is off the charts but I applaude your efforts.

Now...about that "Mentor" thing...

[OnlyAnEgg]

Granted the wit and insight of my posts is off the charts but I applaude your efforts.

Which explains your higher rep; which, of course, I kowtow before...

[Gemini]

This site was referenced by someone with a respectable reputation on another board who is also a member here. I looked around, liked the diversity of the forums and the friendliness that was shared by the majority of the posters. VERY unusual for a MA board. The lack of flaming that is the norm on most other boards became apparent quickly.

I stayed because this is truly the only board I've ever been on for any interest that doesn't revolve around "the clique". I can't stand "clique".

Oh and the mod pension plan is second to none. :rolleyes:

[Andrew Green]

Been on various martial arts forums and lists for years, starting on usenet quite a few years back.

Eventually ended up here.

[Gemini]

Granted the wit and insight of my posts is off the charts but I applaude your efforts.


...dude...:rofl:

[Henderson]

If I can learn something from someone....I will.
I registered and lurked around reading everything I could. Funny though, something was missing. Politics! Just recently started posting myself though. This feels like someplace I can express and opinion without getting flamed (at east, too bad) and not have to worry about sounding like an idiot.

Respects,
Frank

[Navarre]

Henderson and Gemini, you both made good points. I think maybe the politics and clique atmosphere is very low here because there is such diversity of martial arts.

I've been on local boards for comic books and such where the majority of members know each other IRL. This creates a tight clique that one can't really be integrated in through the internet.

Martial artists are passionate about The Art; it's part of what defines us. So, we have a thirst for knowledge and fellowship that most other activities lack.

I regrettably admit I don't know the first thing about kung-fu (except Neo knows it). That's why I don't post junk in the Chinese Martial Arts threads.

But I sure don't spend my time trashing kung-fu or talking about how karate and ju-jitsu are superior. Instead, appreciating the dedication I know goes into that art (as well as all others) I appreciate having a resource to find out more about it from some great practitioners.

Countless people join many, many message boards. With most we find ourselves either "unimportant" or the board itself simply doesn't have that much to offer. This forum is the farthest thing I've ever seen from both of those problems.

Thus, please reference my previous "best site in the world" comment.

[jbclinic]

i joined to get other info and opinions which has been very helpful from everyone. some things mentioned were confirmed others just good to hear.
yo!! from philly

[arnisador]

I was invited to join by my instructor.

[rutherford]

To keep my mind focused on Budo.

[karatekid1975]

Navarre, good post. I have to agree. Everyone here (except for the occational troll that get's "removed" quickly hehehehehe), is very respectful. I like MT because I can learn from everyone, not just TKD folks. What I like best, is the lack of flaming that most other boards have.

[evenflow1121]

For a while I guess I was looking for a good site to further my knowledge of the MA's not just Kenpo but other martial arts as well and learn from different people. And there are a lot of good sites out there, but this one just fit me well. Everyone here is respectful and no one thinks they are better than the other person because of the style they learned, everyone just tries to learn from each other. That was a definite factor for me, how nice everyone is here. Another factor was having guys old school guys who got to know people like Ed Parker personally contributing, I think that is amazing very few other sites can offer that.

[AceHBK]

I was looking up MA info on the net and on a google search I got the MT archive. After reading then looking at the site I decided that I had to join.
Best decision ever!

Now my GF on the other hand is getting irritated that I am on this site everyday. She says I have an addiction. I tell her I am researching and giving opinions as well as asking. What is a MA to do???
lol

[Kacey]

I was invited by my instructor, who found it while he was looking around for discussion boards to post invitations to tournaments on - unlike most others, this one is well-moderated, and the discussions are actually informative and interesting - not knock-down, drag-out fights zones like most of the other MA discussion sites I've seen.

[bluemtn]

I was playing around on the internet for another forum (didn't like the one I was on at the time). Was hooked ever since!

[Tarot]

I started the process of looking for a new school (which I'm still doing) and realized I needed some help and input. I know what I want out of a school but I also needed to know what to look for in a good school and how to determine a bad school. I needed the insight of those that have been down this road before. I found MT and a few other boards. MT most appealed to me and I'm so glad that I joined. Everyone has been so nice and helpful. Someday I hope to be able to provide the same for newbies. :asian:

[IcemanSK]

I had belonged to another sight, but wasn't happy with the direction it was going. So, I looked elsewhere. The folks here can disagree & yet still consider the other person of value. That's rare in the MA world, I think. We (as the MA world) tend to need to top one another...often with a (dare I say) religious fervor. I'm glad that doesn't happen here. We seem to have mature folks here who realize that competition on the mat doesn't need to extend to the locker room.

Thank you to all of you for being willing to help each other. I've been helped a great deal by many of you to start my own school. I means a great deal to me.:asian:

[Jonathan Randall]

I saw a magazine for Fred Villari's DVD's and thought; "This guy is still around? I remember him and his shoe ads from the early 1980's", so I did a search on Villari to see what was up and found the Villari thread and followed it for several months (it was a LONG thread that covered a lot of ground). Finally after about four months of lurking, I joined. Never posted to the Villari thread though...

[Shirt Ripper]

Was looking for info but also was sort of invited by bignick.

[Cirdan]

First time here I was looking for info on a spescific topic, but I returned because it seems like really nice place. :asian:

[Marginal]

I'm pretty sure I followed a link in from RMA. Gi Choke was gettin' old.

[bushidomartialarts]

Several of my students are a part of the community, and I like what I've heard about the place. I always try to support positive things.

[Dronak]

I don't really remember. I suspect I was either looking for information in general, or looking for a web board to chat on. I found this one, it looked good, so I joined. I've kind of been in and out as my MA classes and practices came and went, but I'm trying to check in at least semi-regularly now.

[Maltair]

Several of my students are a part of the community, and I like what I've heard about the place. I always try to support positive things.

Glad you finally stopped by :)

[bydand]

I actually joined after lurking for a few days and noticed that there were NO tolerance of the fighting that goes on in 99% of the other MA forums. I first found the site while searching for some information. It is so refreshing to find a place where anybody that has a positive bit of advice, or input on a subject isn't slammed because of the particular art he/she practices. I know as someone who loves Ninjutsu/To-Shin-Do, I used to catch a ton of garbage on other forums just because it isn't an "ordinary" MA and people are very suspicious of it. (I see why with all the bad schools out there, but don't assume EVERYBODY who studys, are of that mindset automatically.)



Scott G.

[stickarts]

I happened to come across it and noticed some old friend's posts. Great way to keep in touch and bang ideas back and forth.