How would you rate your Martial Art Abilities

[Mon Mon]

Enjoy

[Kirk]

Novice is rating myself high! My instructor did say to me, "how
do you think you would do in a fight against yourself? You of
now, versus you of the day before you walked into the studio.
I'd kick my butt! LOL! So I feel the training is helping, but I'm
not too eager to try this stuff out in the street! And that's not
being all mystical here about M.A. being about the art and spiritual
enlightenment. I mean I don't know how effective I'd be.

[Mon Mon]

I am so weak i could probably get my ass Kicked by a 5year old:rofl:

[Bagatha]

haha. I said "okay", I can kick my brothers ass thats all that counts. :D

[Master of Blades]

I'm kinda rubbish but I put okay just to sound good :p

[Kiz Bell]

I put "damn I'm good" 'coz even though I'm rubbish as well I just wanted to outdo Master of Blades. :D :boing2: :p

[karatekid1975]

It's hard to say for me. It depends, I guess. In TKD, I'm good for my rank. If I went back to TSD, I'd say "OK." If Warder caught me off guard on the street with his ground fighting, I'd be dead LOL.

[Aikikitty]

I put Amature mainly because I've been feeling like I've been improving lately but in reality...I'm pathetic.:o:rolleyes: :)

Robyn;)

[Master of Blades]

Originally posted by Kiz Bell
I put "damn I'm good" 'coz even though I'm rubbish as well I just wanted to outdo Master of Blades. :D :boing2: :p

Oh that how it is? Dont forget whos got the most posts buddy! :p

[fist of fury]

I could get my ass kicked by a 5 year old but bring on the old ladies! In fact I think I'll head to the old age home and challenge one to a fight just to feel more manly.

[TkdWarrior]

Darn I m GOOD :D
hate humility ;) :D
-TkdWarrior-

[Kenpomachine]

I'm OK most of the time, but don't ask me one of the days I feel I can be kicked in the ass by a new born, lol

[Cliarlaoch]

I'd put okay, because even though I'm not a bad martial artist by a long shot, every fight I've gotten into, I've lost (with rare exceptions). Mostly because I hate fighting. Or I did... and ever since I started to enjoy sparring, people have left me alone... weird, that, eh?

--Cliarlaoch

:)

[cali_tkdbruin]

Me, I'd have to say "Damn I'm Good!", a real bad ass I must admit!!! :mst: (Oh, by the way this is my own fantasy).

The reality is that I'm just an average joe who's capable of taking a real good ass whippin' just like the next guy. However, I do have the ability to hit somebody really hard on their fist with my face so watch out... :erg:

[YouAgain]

For my age and the ammount of time i've trained I would say I'm okay.... I could easily handle myself in a self defence situation...

[Withered Soul]

I put Great. But I do lack in some departments.

[stacks]

Originally posted by YouAgain
For my age and the ammount of time i've trained I would say I'm okay.... I could easily handle myself in a self defence situation...

I feel the same, :cheers:

we all have our good days and our down days, I gues it all depends on your state of mind

stacks :knight:

[lost_tortoise]

I can take a hit (or a lot of hits) really well!! Believe me, I practice all the time.:D

[Master of Blades]

I've changed my mind......I'm ****ing fantastic :D

[karatekid1975]

In my new dojang I suck. :rolleyes: :mad: But that will change.

[Cryozombie]

Im ok. I can take on the Street Thugs Local 101 and live to tell about it. Couldnt Beat the Kung Fu Charlie chapter of The Hecks Devils tho.

[cali_tkdbruin]

All kiddin' aside, I wish I could be a lot better but I'm still tryin'. However though I really, really enjoy training and training to try and get better... :asian:

[theletch1]

I said novice cause every time I think I learn something I find out that there is so much more to learn than I ever thought possible. I am a heck of a lot better than I was when I started but then I didn't really realize how bad I was at that time. Once I started I think my view of how good I was took a nose dive but it is starting to work it's way back up. Maybe in 10 or 15 years from now I'll be able to put "good" for an answer.

[D.Cobb]

I'm not arrogant!

I'M JUST BETTER THAN YOU!!!!!


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[D.Cobb]

I would say I am a novice.
It's kinda like what Mr. C says, "you don't know what you don't know!"
The more that I learn, the more I find out that I don't know.
You know?:)

--Dave

:asian:

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by D.Cobb
I'm not arrogant!

I'M JUST BETTER THAN YOU!!!!!


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Naa Ahhh!, That is not what Mom says! She says I am the best !

;) :rofl: :rofl:



(* For those humorous challenged, my post and the one I quoted are meant in jest :D *)

[D.Cobb]

Originally posted by Rich Parsons
Naa Ahhh!, That is not what Mom says! She says I am the best !

Yeah, but she's biased!

--Dave
:rofl:

[D.Cobb]

Originally posted by Rich Parsons
For those humorous challenged, my post and the one I quoted are meant in jest :D *)

Your ability to state the overwhelmingly obvious, is only surpassed by your fighting abilities.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by D.Cobb
Yeah, but she's biased!

--Dave
:rofl:

That is why we love our Moms :D

[Jill666]

Can I tell you your recent posts are frightening at best? :anic:

[cali_tkdbruin]

Originally posted by D.Cobb
I'm not arrogant!

I'M JUST BETTER THAN YOU!!!!!


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Well then, I wish that I was just a fraction as good as you... ;)

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by Jill666
Can I tell you your recent posts are frightening at best? :anic:


Jill, tell me why? I only post from my heart and the truth. I am just curious what is frightening. :confused: :cool:

[Jill666]

Originally posted by Rich Parsons
Naa Ahhh!, That is not what Mom says! She says I am the best !


That's why. :anic:

:p J/K

I didn't mean to upset you dear. :cheers: We okay?

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Rich Parsons
Jill, tell me why? I only post from my heart and the truth. I am just curious what is frightening. :confused: :cool:

Hmmmmm, I kind of agree with her there big bro. Sometimes from the heart can get you in trouble.:eek: :rofl:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Jill666
I didn't mean to upset you dear. :cheers: We okay?

We can give him 2 or 3 glasses of the Grey Goose I was talking about in another thread then Rich will be fine.:D

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by Jill666
That's why. :anic:

:p J/K

I didn't mean to upset you dear. :cheers: We okay?


Yes we are ok. :D
:D

[Rich Parsons]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Hmmmmm, I kind of agree with her there big bro. Sometimes from the heart can get you in trouble.:eek: :rofl:


Hmmm, I see how this could be a problem. :eek:

As to the Grey Goose, I like mine with OJ :D ;)

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Rich Parsons
As to the Grey Goose, I like mine with OJ :D ;)

That's a beautiful thing big bro. I like mine with O.J., grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, or my favorite sprite. It's really good with the lemon/lime flavor to it.:o

[D.Cobb]

Originally posted by cali_tkdbruin
Well then, I wish that I was just a fraction as good as you... ;)

Of course you do!
After all, you are merely human..........

--Dave

:)

[moromoro]

shut up and train:o

[karatekid1975]

I like that one :D

[moromoro]

:D

[tonbo]

I would say I'm "okay".....depends on the circumstances. I'm better than some, worse than others. *shrug*

I think my favorite quote (paraphrased here, and I won't name the source, although I think some folks here will recognize it):

"People ask me if I'm any good at my MA. I always answer them, 'It depends on what you're trying to take away from me'".

Sums it up nicely...;)

Peace--

[KanoLives]

Originally posted by tonbo
I would say I'm "okay".....depends on the circumstances. I'm better than some, worse than others. *shrug*

I think my favorite quote (paraphrased here, and I won't name the source, although I think some folks here will recognize it):

"People ask me if I'm any good at my MA. I always answer them, 'It depends on what you're trying to take away from me'".

Sums it up nicely...;)

Peace--


I like that quote. Definitely sums it up. Personally I think I'm good at my art with the potential to be great. Still have a very lot to learn but all in time. :asian:

[Randy Strausbaugh]

My Kenpo is passable, but in the T'ai Chi community I am the village idiot.

Trying to avoid life's potholes,
Randy Strausbaugh

[Jill666]

My Kenpo is also good, but "village idiot" is pretty much how I feel in the Bujikan dojo.

:confused:

[Master of Blades]

Originally posted by Jill666
My Kenpo is also good, but "village idiot" is pretty much how I feel in the Bujikan dojo.

:confused:

JUST in the Bujikan dojo? ;)

[Seig]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
JUST in the Bujikan dojo? ;)
MOB, how does it feel to know that now you have added another person to the list of us who will never let up on you?

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Seig
MOB, how does it feel to know that now you have added another person to the list of us who will never let up on you?

Everyday he continues to show his uneducated youth.:rofl:

[Master of Blades]

Originally posted by Seig
MOB, how does it feel to know that now you have added another person to the list of us who will never let up on you?

Naw.....I dont think you can honestly find one person who doesnt like me :p

[tonbo]

....had a great saying:

"I think I could take my inner child in a fair fight".

That sums it up pretty nicely.....at least I know I could beat *someone*....:rolleyes:

Peace--

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
Naw.....I dont think you can honestly find one person who doesnt like me :p

Well I dunno however if you are talking about your red crabby claw person on the left then yes I don't like it.:shrug:

[Master of Blades]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Well I dunno however if you are talking about your red crabby claw person on the left then yes I don't like it.:shrug:

Well he doesnt like you either :disgust:

[Seig]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
Naw.....I dont think you can honestly find one person who doesnt like me :p
Would you care to place a wager on that?

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
Well he doesnt like you either :disgust:

That's fine.:p

[Master of Blades]

Originally posted by Seig
Would you care to place a wager on that?

Find me ten honest people who dont like me PLUS have good reasons for not liking me and I will allow you to give me ten *Boot to the Groins* :asian:

fair deal :D

[KenpoDragon]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
Find me ten honest people who dont like me PLUS have good reasons for not liking me and I will allow you to give me ten *Boot to the Groins* :asian:

fair deal :D Up until recently, you were o.k, but you called me a suck up, so Seig here goes your first honest person.


1.KenpoDragon: Reason M.O.B talks to much and never shuts up.


:soapbox: :shrug:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by KenpoDragon
1.KenpoDragon: Reason M.O.B talks to much and never shuts up.

Sir,
You found the only response we need.

MOB's is just like my 9 (going on 25) year old son. He is always trying to get the last word in on every discussion.

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
Find me ten honest people who dont like me PLUS have good reasons for not liking me and I will allow you to give me ten *Boot to the Groins*

M.O.B.
See the 2nd above post. It looks like you have managed to irritate another member of MT. Low and behold it's another kenpo person. Go figure.:rofl:

[Seig]

Time to start warming up the Bootin leg......

[Master of Blades]

Originally posted by KenpoDragon
Up until recently, you were o.k, but you called me a suck up, so Seig here goes your first honest person.


1.KenpoDragon: Reason M.O.B talks to much and never shuts up.


:soapbox: :shrug:

I love you too man! :D

And you still need 9 more people :rofl:

[KenpoDragon]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
I love you too man! :D Sorry M.O.B I don't swing "that" way.


And you still need 9 more people :rofl: Doubt it.

1. KenpoDragon

2. Seig

3. Jfarnsworth

4. Jill666

and I'm sure I'll find some more later. :D

[Master of Blades]

Originally posted by KenpoDragon
Sorry M.O.B I don't swing "that" way.

Doubt it.

1. KenpoDragon

2. Seig

3. Jfarnsworth

4. Jill666

and I'm sure I'll find some more later. :D

lol after 5 I think you will be hard pressed :p

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
lol after 5 I think you will be hard pressed :p

No not really. If this had been posted in the locker room I believe you would find about a 1000 people who think you don't keep quiet; Jr.:p

[Master of Blades]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
No not really. If this had been posted in the locker room I believe you would find about a 1000 people who think you don't keep quiet; Jr.:p

Shall we put that theory into effect Mr Farnsworth? I'll start a topic now if your willing to find out how cool I really am :cool:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
I'll start a topic now if your willing to find out how cool I really am :cool:

Whatever you would like to do there JR.:p

[Seig]

He's gonna get his little feelings hurt.

[Seig]

Originally it was one, now he says ten, what's next???? 36?

[KenpoDragon]

Originally posted by Master of Blades
Shall we put that theory into effect Mr Farnsworth? I'll start a topic now if your willing to find out how cool I really am :cool: I think the topic should be, "How many people on this forum think MOB is annoying?" Yeah that's what it should be, or maybe a poll,

Master of Blades is

1. Annoying

2. Really Annoying

3. Extremely Annoying

4. All of the Above

:D

[Seig]

and so it shall be done:EG:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Seig
Originally it was one, now he says ten, what's next???? 36?

He'll probably be looking for a thousand or something dumb like that.:rolleyes:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Seig
and so it shall be done:EG:

It's looking quite embarassing for him over there.:rofl:

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Seig
and so it shall be done:EG:

Excellent job by the way.


Gives an idea:
Maybe Castillo should be next.:confused: :eek: :rofl:

[Seig]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
Excellent job by the way.


Gives an idea:
Maybe Castillo should be next.:confused: :eek: :rofl: Thank you!




As for Castillo...hmm, methinks I should don the Thinkatron 9000 to come up with something good for him...mebbe something like, How many people think that Ricardo should abandon the Tracy Darkside and join the IKKO........

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Seig
As for Castillo...hmm, methinks I should don the Thinkatron 9000 to come up with something good for him...mebbe something like, How many people think that Ricardo should abandon the Tracy Darkside and join the IKKO........

I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Seig]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good, because I am blaming you for any fall out that results. Check out the Locker Room!

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Seig
Good, because I am blaming you for any fall out that results.

That's fine. We're all good sports around here. At least I think I have a sense of humor.:asian:

[Seig]

Originally posted by jfarnsworth
That's fine. We're all good sports around here. At least I think I have a sense of humor.:asian:
I do too, but I think we are in the minority

[jfarnsworth]

Originally posted by Seig
I do too, but I think we are in the minority

I'm finding that out.

[MartialArtist]

I still have much to learn, where it would take more than a dozen lifetimes.

Yeah, I can defend myself pretty well, but compared to all the knowledge out there, what I know and what I can do are not that great in the grand scheme of things. IMO, nobody has ever come close enough to say that they know enough and don't need to learn. That's ********. Those who actually have a greater understanding in MA know that they know little the best. Kinda an oxymoron.

[MartialArtsChic]

I would say I'm very good at what I do. I am confident that I would be able to defend myself in any situation that arises. I've always known how to defend myself and had the confidence but its even more so now since I've started doing MA. However, there's always someone better and always someone to learn things from.

MartialArtsChic.

[Jay Bell]

This is a strange thread to me. It fits in those questions such as, "Are you a good writer?"

Fame, Glory and Status are judged by those around you. Whether you agree or not...that ends up how you stack up. You can write a book on the NY Times Bestseller list that is utter crap. You can write the great American novel and no one wants to read it.

[the_kicking_fiend]

We're all novices and we're all learning. The day we think we're 'damn good' is the day we stop training as hard. If you have humility in your skills then you *will* train harder and get better. Martial artists are perfectionists and their own greatest critic, the work is never done and the training is never complete.

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[hardheadjarhead]

I dyslexically thought this thread said to rate our MARITAL arts abilities...then I saw the survey.

I was about to say, given that misperception, that I'm AWESOME.

And given that my wife never posts to this forum...that's my story, and I'm sticking with it.


Steve

[TheRustyOne]

Originally posted by hardheadjarhead
I dyslexically thought this thread said to rate our MARITAL arts abilities...then I saw the survey.

I was about to say, given that misperception, that I'm AWESOME.

And given that my wife never posts to this forum...that's my story, and I'm sticking with it.


Steve


and i lysdexically thought you wrote MARTIAL and got confused...

...it's an unending cycle...

[Ceicei]

This just reminds me of an ad that was in the phone book a few years ago. It's an ad for one of the MA schools. Unfortunately, whoever submitted the ad didn't proofread it first. Basically it said:

Marital Arts

Want to learn to defend yourself?



:rofl: I had a laugh about it and submitted it to Jay Leno. I don't know if he ever showed that on his Headlines feature.

- Ceicei

[Chronuss]

...maybe that's where we went wrong...we might have a better turn out if we put our ad under Marriage Counseling...;)

[TheRustyOne]

Can get my butt kicked by a 5 yr old...couldn't fight my way out of a wet paper sack either...:shrug:

[Bigshadow]

Weaker than a 100 year old lady ;)

[Kanoy919]

If I'm alone in front of a mirror, I still get my but kicked!!!

[IWishToLearn]

I've been at it for 8 years now. I am teaching because my students pestered me for 2.5 years to teach them.

I still consider myself a novice with much much much more to learn. :)