FuriousGeorge
06-03-2006, 11:42 PM
Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself...I'm a new member from Portland Oregon. I am a biology student interested primarily in holistic and integrative medicine. I am currently involved in applying for graduate school at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine where i hope to study accupuncture. I have tons of interests, though my favorite subjects are science (primarily biology, but all subjects interest me), metaphysics, spirituality and, of course, the martial arts.
When it comes to the martial arts, I am of the opinion that all styles and philosophies have something to offer, and that one should not be bound by dogmatic stylistic principles. Ultimately a martial artist should encorporate those techniques which s/he can perform effectively, always striving for a complete, effective "game." In Portland I train at Straight Blast Gym under Matt Thornton in BJJ and kickboxing with an MMA sort of bend, but I also have experience with aikido and karate.
As you'll likely all find out soon, I am fairly outspoken and opinionated and I love to argue. So if you find yourself enguaging in an argument with me, its nothing personal, I just can't help myself sometimes :) Anyway, thats me in a big fat nutshell (oh yeah, I can be long winded too) shoot me a PM anytime for any reason, I love to meet new people.
When it comes to the martial arts, I am of the opinion that all styles and philosophies have something to offer, and that one should not be bound by dogmatic stylistic principles. Ultimately a martial artist should encorporate those techniques which s/he can perform effectively, always striving for a complete, effective "game." In Portland I train at Straight Blast Gym under Matt Thornton in BJJ and kickboxing with an MMA sort of bend, but I also have experience with aikido and karate.
As you'll likely all find out soon, I am fairly outspoken and opinionated and I love to argue. So if you find yourself enguaging in an argument with me, its nothing personal, I just can't help myself sometimes :) Anyway, thats me in a big fat nutshell (oh yeah, I can be long winded too) shoot me a PM anytime for any reason, I love to meet new people.