Who in your family besides you also study martial arts?

[Ceicei]

In many threads, I see mention of several martial artists who have other family members also studying martial arts. Many times the relationships are parent/child, siblings, or married couples. I'm curious to see what the percentage are of those on MartialTalk with one or more family members studying martial arts.

- Ceicei

[tshadowchaser]

Bothof mu sons have studied for years
My wife once studied but likes guns and knives better than hands and feet

[bdparsons]

I study and my son Phyl, age twenty-three, is one of my students.

Respects,
Bill Parsons
Triangle Kenpo Institute

[FearlessFreep]

Me
Daniel(son, age 12) - TKD Green Belt
Jessica(daughter, age 10) - TKD Green Belt
Karina(daughter, age 7) - TKD White Belt

[rainbows]

My 10 year old cousin studies shotokan (green belt), but nobody else in my immediate family does. My little sister got a yellow belt in kenpo at 7, but she gave up just before the orange belt grading. Now she plays Gaelic football and she loves it. Each to their own...

[mattkulma]

My Father (Tai chi)

[An Eternal Student]

My brother studies it as well, pretty much the same stuff as me and for the same period as me.Thing is,, were physically quite different - Im tall, thin and agile, he's big and bulky, so despite doing the same styles we fight completely differently.

[James Kovacich]

My wife and daughter and a few of my nephews are my students. My wifes uncle who I feel very close to received his first colored belt in the '60's from Ed Parker while he was Ralph Castellanos student. In 1970 he received his black belt in Kenpo from Ray Zabega (sp) who he still trains with to this day. They are also Eskrima instructors. They have their own method of martial arts which they just call Kenpo and Eskrima.

[Martial_Maniac]

my sister and I are both students in ralph catsro's Shaolin Kenpo Karate. We have been studying since last April

[Ceicei]

So far, it is the three of us currently studying. My two sons (ages 12 and 10) and I all study American Kenpo. My husband took generic karate in high school and one year of American Kenpo with me (after we married). Martial arts just isn't his interest though. My two daughters are too young at this point (ages 4 and 2), but we will see whether they exhibit the same interest later.

- Ceicei

[dmdfromhamilton]

My brother began after I did and now after about 6 months he has gotten his 12th kyu yellow belt. Hes 7 years old.

[jfarnsworth]

No one else but me.

[Zepp]

Some cousins of mine study Judo together (a father and his sons). That's it as far as I know. I think another cousin of mine used to study TKD, but I dont remember what he told me.

Lately my sister has been asking me to teach her some self-defense. For some reason, it's more frustrating teaching a family member than a total stranger. :idunno:

[relytjj]

My younger brother and sister practice Shorin-ryu Karate.

Currently I'm trying to get my girlfriend to consider going to BJJ classes with me. Hopefully she finds it to be an intersting alternative to her standard cardio kickboxing stuff.

[TigerWoman]

My daughter now nearly 21 wants to study Kung Fu and is a BB in TKD 1st. Also my son now 18, is a BB in TKD. He studies Airsoft martial arts more these days. Hopefully he will study something else when he gets more situated in life. TW

[Karate Dad]

The entire family studies American Kenpo. My two 15 year old daughters are Jr. Black Belts. My 10 year old daughter and I are purple belts...we came late to the party! :)

John

[bignick]

I'm all alone in my little world. I'm the only one that I know of, of any family member no matter how distant...

[lulflo]

I am a loner http://martialtalk.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif and http://martialtalk.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[MA-Caver]

I am a loner http://martialtalk.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif and http://martialtalk.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif
Well you're not alone there bub... Far as I know I'm the only martialist in my family (unless my oldest brother is studying some form of Judo with the FBI).
My older brother studied some for a bit, exactly what I canna say. I do know that he studied some kind of MA/SD when BT-ing at Ft. McCullen AL and his MOS was an MP.
But far as I know I'm the only long term practioner of the arts.
Of course I could count Ceicei and her kids as my extended "family"... but I'm not sure if that counts. :uhyeah:

[arnisador]

I study JKD and BJJ with my son, and separately teach him Modern Arnis.

[redfang]

My wife trains kenpo with me. She's not much into shootfighting though. Recently, we haven't been training at all. I just moved and haven't had too much success in getting ahold of the local kenpo guy. I kind of want to move to BJJ but she is determined to stay with kenpo. Anyhow, until my job slows down we are better established here, the whole thing is kind a moot discussion. Luckily, my job training encompasses a lot of PT and defensive tactics.

[Kamaria Annina]

I guess my uncle, whom I don't know very well is involved in Tae Kwon Do, according to my father. My younger brother has been involved in Tae Kwon Do for about half a year.

Our family however, has had a bit of 'fighting' sports sometime throughout their life. My dad touched a little bit on martial arts while in the military. And his whole side of the family has been in the military. My mom, and her grandfather both trained in boxing.

[Lisa]

Myself and both my daughters.

[terryl965]

Of course me, then my wife is a 1st Dan, my son's a first Poom, my 8 yr old is red black stripe and my 6 yr old is also a red with black stripe. My brother is a thrid Okinawa Karate my moms a second and both of my sisters are blackbelts my father is decease but he was a Grand Master in Karate and was a heck of a master drill sargent in the Old Marine corp. if I do not say old he'll rollover in his grave.

[Simon Curran]

My younger brother and I study Kenpo together, he has just started a couple of months ago.

[Drac]

No one else just me, sad isn't it...

[Shaddykat]

Just me right now. My two boys started first, then I. After a few years of training they stoped, but I still continue to study.

[Jade Tigress]

I attend the adult class and my 11 year old son attends the childrens class. He is 11 years old and started when he was 9. My daughter tried a class when my son joined but it wasn't for her. She's more interested in school sports and acedemic clubs. My son and I LOVE our classes.

[Brother John]

My wife and my two children!
My wife, Melissa, is pretty good. No 'dynamo' or anything, but working with her in Kenpo makes me feel more assured that she could handle violence were she required too.

My son (6) and daughter (4), it's more of a game that I play with them. We just have fun, but we have fun while Dad tries to keep them in 'Good form'. My daughter REALLY enjoys working with Clubs too. "WHACK"
:whip: (Little sister -> big brother)

Just got my son his first Gi too. He loves it.

Your Brother
Papa-John

[Eldritch Knight]

Lone MAist in my family here. We have a pure warrior bloodline, but that's died down in the last few generations, it seems.

[Sin]

Well it started with me, then my sister got into it, then my little brother...then my little cousin, then my best friend that used to be my cousin(Due to a divorce).........So where all MAists lol...it all started with me...well my uncle and aunt take TKD, but I don't train with them, nor do I take TKD. They kinda influenced me, but not entirely

[LT2002]

Both my brothers used to study, no more ... cowards

[oldnewbie]

My Son started, then I got hooked. We are on a 6 months hiatis for now...

[Nanalo74]

My grandfather is a black belt in Miyama Ryu Jiujitsu and my uncle is a Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do instructor in upstate New York.

[47MartialMan]

Girlfriend turned spouse. Daughter, nephew, 4-cousins.

[jjmcc]

MY SISTER AND MY NEPHEW

They started a few weeks ago and are now becoming very commited and im very proud of them

[jfarnsworth]

No one else just me, sad isn't it...

Looks like there's only a handful of us. :idunno:

[mj-hi-yah]

The secret to a long marriage...study separate arts in separate towns! Aikido and Kenpo...Smithtown...Huntington! :uhyeah:

[MartialMom]

Myself and my 5 kids are all in Kenpo. My Uncle and two cousins are all black belts in TKD, the two cousins both fought through the 80's in kickboxing and are both held world titles. My mother made Orange belt in TKD before she found out she was pregnant with me.

[47MartialMan]

gee....talk about "pressure" vs pleasure

[MartialMom]

gee....talk about "pressure" vs pleasure
??????

If this was refering to us, nah, I am an individual and the only competitive pressure is what I put on myself. I have taught my children to think the same way, we all derive pleasure and pride from our own individual accomplishments.

Well I have to admit I derive pride about every accomplishment my children make as well.

It is a sense of pride that so many in our family are high ranking black belts and involved in the arts, much like having an uncle who has been a Dallas Fire Fighter for 40 years is also a source of great pride in our family.

Happiness
Sheri

[shesulsa]

gee....talk about "pressure" vs pleasure
What does this even mean???

[Miles]

My wife studied to blue belt but stopped when my son, now 17 was born.

My son trained to 1st guep but to my eternal dismay stopped training (except for working with me at home holding paddles, shields).

My 11yr old daughter has never trained.

I have a nephew who studied Shotokan karate and achieved 8th kyu before the school closed.

My brothers all trained with me when we were kids-1st guep and 3rd guep.

Miles

[47MartialMan]

??????

If this was refering to us, nah, I am an individual and the only competitive pressure is what I put on myself. I have taught my children to think the same way, we all derive pleasure and pride from our own individual accomplishments.

Well I have to admit I derive pride about every accomplishment my children make as well.

It is a sense of pride that so many in our family are high ranking black belts and involved in the arts, much like having an uncle who has been a Dallas Fire Fighter for 40 years is also a source of great pride in our family.

Happiness
Sheri
Nah, a mom to be (preganant) has a lot of pressure to begin with and the pressure of testing included. The result were two methods of pleasure-birth and rank. This is what I had meant :)

[MichiganTKD]

Nobody but me, as far as I know. My older brother studied for a short time years ago because I was in it and got to green belt before he dropped out. Other than that, I am the only one. I am actually considered a bit of a freak because of it. My family respects my practice but doesn't quite understand it. My mom called it either Judo or Twie Kon Do. I just smiled and went to class.
My wife practices some of the basic kicks because I showed her, but never officially joined a class.

[Aikikitty]

My mom and I started together in 2000. We're both still loving it!

Robyn :asian:

[karatekid1975]

I started in 2000. My nephew started in 2003, but he quit last year. My sister's ex (rumor has it) that he is in Tang Soo Do and has a huge ego (boy would I love to spar him :D ). But as far as I know (for the people I'm actually related to), I'm the only one. My man trains with me, though.

[Ceicei]

My sister's family came to visit this weekend for Easter. I just found out that two of my nephews have recently started taking up Japanese JuJitsu! Nice to know it's not only my family involved with martial arts.

- Ceicei

[searcher]

My Wife, My father, four nephews, one neice, two uncles, three cousins, at present. Hopefully some day my children. With us it is a family thing.

[Feisty Mouse]

My sib. Different arts, we both love it, and our family is happy for us but also somewhat perplexed. :)

[Seabrook]

I am the only one in martial arts in my family.

But I have a daughter that is going to be three in June and I have her doing a blocking set now from American Kenpo. So, I guess I could say, in a few short months, there will be two in my family.

Jamie Seabrook

www.seabrook.gotkenpo.com (http://www.seabrook.gotkenpo.com)

[Shaolinwind]

In many threads, I see mention of several martial artists who have other family members also studying martial arts. Many times the relationships are parent/child, siblings, or married couples. I'm curious to see what the percentage are of those on MartialTalk with one or more family members studying martial arts.

- Ceicei
I'm proud to study and practice next to my wife, and even prouder that she's better than me. :boxing:

[searcher]

I'm proud to study and practice next to my wife, and even prouder that she's better than me. :boxing:
I couldn't agree more. My Wife has been My training partner and Assistant Instructor for 5 years. The arts introduced us to each other and has kept us side by side ever since.

The long running joke in our town is that the police won't come to our house on a domestic disturbance call.http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Tony]

My sister has studied Kickboxing on and off and did a little karate before i even started Kung fu! She never stuck to any of it but I have been studying kung fu for 7 years now!

[RBaddorf]

My wife and I met through the martial arts. Last year we got married at the camp we met at in 2000. :)


Ron

[Shaolinwind]

I couldn't agree more. My Wife has been My training partner and Assistant Instructor for 5 years. The arts introduced us to each other and has kept us side by side ever since.

The long running joke in our town is that the police won't come to our house on a domestic disturbance call.http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif
LMAO! Stay together, it would be a messy divorce.. "YOU WANT HALF?? HERE'S HALF THE TABLE! HYAHHHHH!"

[Shaolinwind]

My wife and I met through the martial arts. Last year we got married at the camp we met at in 2000. :)


Ron
The studio I study in is also ran for Master Rothrock by a married couple. They are just so cute.

[Silat Student]

I'm alone in my family. Some of my cousin's useta take Karate but they went more into sports and ended up dropping it. Sadly they don't even remember most of what they learned. My little brother is 8 right now and is one heckuva scrapper (despite him being tiny for his size)....I figure when he turns 10 I'm gonna make him an "offer he can't refuse".

[Paul B]

I "converted" my brother in law to Hapkido,plus got him hooked on swordwork. I tend to hide from my sister at family get togethers...:whip:

[Andy Cap]

My brother is a 5th dan in Tang Soo Do, My wife is a 4th dan in Tang Soo Do and 4th in Tae Kwon Do. I met my wife in Tang Soo Do. Weeeeee!!

[bluemtn]

Currently I'm the only one studying. My oldest brother earned his yellow belt in Kuk Sool Won, but stopped and wants to get back into it. I also had a cousin in some sort of style and they stopped, too. Now, my 2 nieces might be joining me where I study to see if they would like martial arts.

[stone_dragone]

My father-in-law has been studying aikido for almost two years now...used to make fun of me for spending so much time practicing and teaching...now he's hooked!

[fnorfurfoot]

I bring my family along when I teach. My wife started 12 years ago when I did. We both got our yellow belt together and then she went off to college. I stayed with it. I just convinced her to get back into it a little over a year ago. I've gotten her to purple. I let my children join in the regular classes when they turned 3. My son is now 7 and is a green belt. My daughter is 4 and recently earned her orange. I started them both in their basics when they could walk.

[green meanie]

My two children are the only ones in my family who study.

[Fluffy]

My entire family holds the rank of 2nd Dan (but by 5y/o son). My uncle is an ITF 7th Dan.

[Kacey]

Just me - although I started with my now ex-husband (then boyfriend). As far as I know, he dropped out shortly after the divorce.

[evenflow1121]

My sister is an avid WTF TKD Practitioner and my cousin practices Judo

[Grenadier]

My father actually studied TKD for a long time, before coming over to the US.

Father: 2nd dan, Tae Kwon Do
Mother: white belt, Shotokan Karate
Sister: 5th gup (green belt), Tae Kwon Do, white belt Shotokan Karate
Brother: 5th kyu (green belt), Shotokan Karate, and occasional kickboxer

[Henderson]

My wife and both my daughters, age 9, and myself all train together.

[donna]

Me
My daughter 20 (brown belt)
My son 14 (brown belt+1 black tip)
My son 11 (green belt+ 2 brown tips)

[Cirdan]

My nephew practices some kind of shootfighting. His brother tried fencing for a very short while but quit. My niece trained Wado at the same club as me for about a year, but she is moving out of town and probably won`t go on with the art.

My father likes to brag about boxing when he was young.

[Gemini]

Besides myself, my wife studies Kumdo and my 3 boys study TKD. My siblings aren't "enlightened" yet. :) Sucks to be them...

[bydand]

My brother is now my instructor. We started together, but I had to drop when my wife and I started our family (somehow food, milk, and baby things were more important places for the funds over training.) he stuck with it and now has his own school. When I moved our family back to this area, we started training again. So: the complete answer is -
Me,
My wife,
Nicholas our 8 year old,
and Alex the 6 year old
Plus my 9 year old nephew all train under my brother.

There are 2 more coming up who cannot wait to start also, but they have a couple of years to go for formal training.

[IcemanSK]

I'm the only one in my family who studies. I want to get my wife involved, but I don't think she'd want me as her instructor. I don't think separating home & dojang is a do-able thing for either of us.

I will say that a great deal of the folks I've trained with over the years are like family to me.

[stickarts]

My wife, my 6 year old daughter and I.
I am hoping in 2 years when my youngest is 4 that she will try it too!

[Swordlady]

My youngest brother and I took Tae Kwon Do together for about 2.5 years when we were kids. He quit a few months before I did. My other brother (I'm the oldest) took Shotokan for a couple years while he was in college. I'm currently the only one in my immediate family studying martial arts.

[terryl965]

Well just to be far since my whole family does it, we tried to teach the dag but the whole kicking while on two legs did not work. So from there it was the snake turn, turns out no legs or arms, finally we turned to the cat and lord and behold he has become a ninja!
Thank god one of the animals was able to join the rest of the family.
Terry

[Henderson]

...finally we turned to the cat and lord and behold he has become a ninja!

I know it's an altered image, but it's just too funny...

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Sorry. (Back to your regularly scheduled thread topic.)

[annie]

My whole house has been studying Kempo for a little over a year.
Myself- blue belt
My Husband- purple
Son - Purple

[John Brewer]

It's just me but my wife really supports me.

[matt.m]

My pop is a 5th dan hapkido instructor. I study hapkido and Tae kwon Do

[Phadrus00]

Lemme See...

My Dad studied Phi Lum Kung Fu many many years ago. I have a cousin who studies Aikido and I used to train another of my cousins. My girlfreinds two son train with me at Guro Jason's school (where I teach and train at) and this summer my son will be joining in the classes (It will be the first time that he and I have ever trained together!)

I am trying to get my girl-friend into class but she is still reluctant.. but I think I am making progress! *grin*

Rob

PS. And I realized early on that my Mom cannot ever watch me doing this! *smile* She cringes...

[Zoran]

My wife studies kenpo under my instructor and myself. She is currently a brown belt.

[tradrockrat]

just me. - but my wife is a LEO - does that count?

[Ronin Moose]

My daughter and I both study American Kenpo, although in different parts of the same state; my grandson practices Krav Maga in Michigan. My wife has practiced Tai Chi for a while, but not currently.

[hongkongfooey]

Just me. I'm the only one. Everyone else in my family thinks I'm weird with my new bruises everyweek.

[painstain]

my wife and two oldest sons have been training together for about 3 years