Glad I found this forum

[bikerftw]

Hey, Just found this web page when I did a Google search for Richie Barathy and American Combat Karate. I was a student of his in the early 80s. I have been thinking about the good old times of comming home badly brused and lumpy. (wasn't it great to be young) but learning how to truly fight and not dance. I was talking to a friend of mine who is in the movie buisness telling him stories about the teachers and students when I realized that someone should make a documentary about Barathy and ACK. What an amazing and hard life he had. He overcame so much as a child to become one of the best in the world only to die so young. SOOOO I am looking for anyone who knew him, his students, teachers, family and so on who want to be interviewed. I am looking for old footage, home movies, photos ect. I am putting togeather a 10 minute short to try to raise money to make a full lenght documentary. You can post or e-mail me or call, it's all good. mattytat@nyc.rr.com 516-606-2021. I hope to here from some of my old classmates. Matthew....OOOSH

[Flatlander]

Hi there, welcome to Martial Talk.

Well, you've opened up a real can of worms here. Welcome to the rabbit hole.

I encourage you to look around the board, and involve yourself in the discussion. I think that you'll find Martial Talk to be a fantastic community of friendly and like-minded people. Do enjoy yourself.

[terryl965]

Welcome and happy posting

[zDom]

Yea: you shoulda taken the BLUE pill! :D

[Brian R. VanCise]

Welcome to MartialTalk!

[Kacey]

Welcome, and happy posting! :wavey:

Might I suggest, however, that you have interested people contact you via the board, rather than posting your personal information as you have done.

[Swordlady]

Welcome to MT! :wavey: Hope you enjoy the boards.

And yes, it isn't a good idea to post email addys or phone numbers on a public forum. Just FYI.

[bikerftw]

I am hoping others from ACK reconize my name and call or write, Also, I have nothing to hide. I think people should know who they are dealing with, If marshal arts teaches us anything is to be a man (or woman) and not hide.

[Touch Of Death]

Welcome.
Sean

[HKphooey]

Welcome to mt! :)

[Drac]

Greetings and Welcome to MT...Love the name FTW brings back old memories from my past..

[tshadowchaser]

wekcome to MT

[exile]

Good to have you here!

[ArmorOfGod]

Welcome to the group.

AoG

[bluemtn]

Welcome to Martial Talk, and happy posting.

[pstarr]

Welcome!

[Hand Sword]

Welcome! It's nice to get another old schooler on board!

[donna]

Welcome:ultracool

[Cirdan]

Welcome and happy posting :asian:

[MJS]

Welcome! :)

Mike

[Jade Tigress]

Welcome to Martial Talk ~ Enjoy! :)

[IcemanSK]

Welcome! I'm sure you've got some great things to add, here!

[bikerftw]

Thank you all! NOW can anyone help me with info on Richie Barathy and/or American Combat Karate? Thanks again.

[zDom]

Thank you all! NOW can anyone help me with info on Richie Barathy and/or American Combat Karate? Thanks again.

Might want to start a new thread with this question: not everybody on MT reads the meet & greet posts.

[stone_dragone]

Greetings and welcome to MT! Too late for the blue pill now...