View Full Version : Hi, From Australia
flashlock 02-21-2007, 08:55 PM Hello, everyone:
After a ten year + hiatus, I've been getting back into shape (I hit the gym 6 times a week now), and have been looking at everything from Vunak's street fighting systems to aikido. I've settled on BJJ after taking a few classes, and plan on studying it in about 3 months, when I should be in shape.
I hope this place isn't like some other boards that are a bit "over moderated". There is a difference between constructive criticism and arguing forcefully, and being abusive. Looks like the people here know the difference!
SFC JeffJ 02-21-2007, 09:14 PM Welcome to MT and enjoy!
Jeff
flashlock 02-21-2007, 09:20 PM Welcome to MT and enjoy!
Jeff
Thanks, mate!
MSTCND 02-21-2007, 09:23 PM Hiya, Cobber!
Glad to have you on the forum, Mate!
What style did you study prior to the BJJ you'll be starting?
Your Brother in the arts,
Andrew
Pacificshore 02-21-2007, 09:31 PM Welcome to MT :) I'll be visiting a mate down under soon :D
fnorfurfoot 02-21-2007, 09:38 PM Welcome to the site.
Steel Tiger 02-21-2007, 09:53 PM G'day mate,
It nice to hear from someone else from Australia. There are a few of us hanging around here.
stickarts 02-21-2007, 10:04 PM Welcome!!
flashlock 02-21-2007, 10:04 PM Hiya, Cobber!
Glad to have you on the forum, Mate!
What style did you study prior to the BJJ you'll be starting?
Your Brother in the arts,
Andrew
Hi, bro! I wrestled for 2 years in Middle and HS (I'm an American, btw, been living in Australia over 2 years). Then I did TKD for about 5 years, with a smattering of aikido and ninjutsu. Most recently, have been studying Paul Vunak's RAT system with my brother in law, who studied it for 5 years.
flashlock 02-21-2007, 10:11 PM And thanks to everyone who replied--very warm welcome!
Kacey 02-21-2007, 10:14 PM And here's another - welcome, and happy posting! :wavey:
Congrats on being one of the few who actually decided to get back into shape and come back, instead of saying "I'll come back when I get back into shape"!
flashlock 02-21-2007, 10:29 PM And here's another - welcome, and happy posting! :wavey:
Congrats on being one of the few who actually decided to get back into shape and come back, instead of saying "I'll come back when I get back into shape"!
Thank you! Regarding really getting into shape, I was vacationing in Tasmania, and something just clicked during all my hikes, and it was like--no more messing around, full-throttle, back to the real me. Gym 6 times a week, I quite drinking. Been going strong sin Jan 1. 2007 is THE year.
It's funny, I actually decided on BJJ from a dream. I dreampt this older, stocky military guy was mad at me and trying to box me. I didn't want to hurt him, but from my JKD training, I didn't have much choice. Suddenly I just decided to try BJJ and took him down with a double leg takedown, then put him in an arm bar. I kept letting him up, and I would respond with various BJJ moves. Very strange!
Anyway, thanks again!
Brian R. VanCise 02-21-2007, 10:33 PM Welcome to MartialTalk!
I hope this place isn't like some other boards that are a bit "over moderated". There is a difference between constructive criticism and arguing forcefully, and being abusive. Looks like the people here know the difference!
Greetings and Welcome to MT..I think you will like it here..I am a member of a couple of other sites but I spend the majority of my time here...
kuntawguro 02-21-2007, 11:18 PM G'day, take your shoes off and get comfortable. Just make yourself at home and enjoy the great company.
QUI-GON 02-22-2007, 01:39 AM Welcome.
14 Kempo 02-22-2007, 07:17 PM Hello, welcome to MT and the workouts ... enjoy
JBrainard 02-22-2007, 07:21 PM Ave.
Jade Tigress 02-22-2007, 09:37 PM Welcome to Martial Talk! :)
kidswarrior 02-22-2007, 11:44 PM Welcome to MT!
bluemtn 02-22-2007, 11:48 PM Welcome!
flashlock 02-23-2007, 03:59 AM Welcome to MT :) I'll be visiting a mate down under soon :D
Have you been before? Which city?
IcemanSK 02-23-2007, 12:39 PM Welcome to MT!
Ping898 02-24-2007, 01:18 PM welcome to MT :wavey:
Jonathan Randall 03-08-2007, 12:27 AM Welcome to Martial Talk!
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