I have been asked to come here and introduce myself. My name is Franklin. I am a software developer in Kemah Texas area. I am 42 years old and have a life dream of sailing around the world (we call it cruising). Just a month ago I knew absolutely nothing about martial arts but I felt by learning a proper style designed for self defense, that would make my cruising life safer, especially since it's not practical to take weapons with me and I will not be able to speak the language of most places I visit.
As you can tell, I have a little flaw in me, that I have a great drive in me to correct things that are wrong and also injustice. This flaw has gotten me into trouble in the past but nothing I could not handle, however, that is in safe America where I blend in. In other countries I am a target because I am a white American.
I did my research and have decided on American Kenpo. I thought a lot about Krav Maga but in the end, I decided American Kenpo was best for my goals (being able to handle myself against a group of 2-4 smaller guys).
I found a great teacher who is teaching me AK and I am enjoying it very much. I am devoting 5 nights a week for 2-3 years in hopes to become very effective if I ever need it. One night is class for 2 hours with one being personal instruction. Two nights in the gym working on speed and strength. Two nights practicing fundamentals and techniques.
I have come here to learn. I don't know much, but what I do know, I will voice it if I feel it is different then what is being said here. If I am wrong, I will admit it and no better way to find out you are wrong then to try to defend your ideas against a group who know more
I come to you with ideas, my words typed. I have no weapons but if I am force to defend my ideas, I will use my mind and hands to type words to defend my honor
As you can tell, I have a little flaw in me, that I have a great drive in me to correct things that are wrong and also injustice. This flaw has gotten me into trouble in the past but nothing I could not handle, however, that is in safe America where I blend in. In other countries I am a target because I am a white American.
I did my research and have decided on American Kenpo. I thought a lot about Krav Maga but in the end, I decided American Kenpo was best for my goals (being able to handle myself against a group of 2-4 smaller guys).
I found a great teacher who is teaching me AK and I am enjoying it very much. I am devoting 5 nights a week for 2-3 years in hopes to become very effective if I ever need it. One night is class for 2 hours with one being personal instruction. Two nights in the gym working on speed and strength. Two nights practicing fundamentals and techniques.
I have come here to learn. I don't know much, but what I do know, I will voice it if I feel it is different then what is being said here. If I am wrong, I will admit it and no better way to find out you are wrong then to try to defend your ideas against a group who know more
I come to you with ideas, my words typed. I have no weapons but if I am force to defend my ideas, I will use my mind and hands to type words to defend my honor
