Hey there,
I'm sure a number of MT members have surely changed from one style to another and for certain reasons. So, hopefully this thread is somewhat unique in content.
Did you change from any style(s) to join the Bujinkan? Why did you? What's your experience with the Bujinkan versus the style you changed from so far?
As for me, I grew up in an area where there were Karate/Kenpo dojos all at very convenient locations. So, when I was around 9 or so, I joined a Karate dojo. Now, I've always been rather tall for my age, so I was, for size reasons, put in with the teenagers, who were all significantly more experienced. Needless to say, MY experience was a poor one, so my parents ended up pulling me out.
Now I'm 20 years old, and had been looking for something new. I saw how many Karate/Kenpo/TKD dojos were around, and was considering TKD for a while, but wanted to do some more research.
My top choices were Ninjutsu, Hapkido, or Judo. Also Crab Kung Fu would've been great, had it not died out. It just always intrigued me.
Then I discover a "Bujinkan" dojo that opened in Winchendon, MA, which is only the next town over from me. I ask myself, "What's Bujinkan?" Needless to say, after doing a bit of quality research and speaking with Ken Savage, the instructor there, I was ready to give martial arts another shot.
I've been there for nearly 4 months, and I'm happy to say that this is, by far, one of the best experiences of my life. I attend just about every single class, 5 days a week. If they're open, chances are I'm there.
But what about you? Tell us your story.
I'm sure a number of MT members have surely changed from one style to another and for certain reasons. So, hopefully this thread is somewhat unique in content.
Did you change from any style(s) to join the Bujinkan? Why did you? What's your experience with the Bujinkan versus the style you changed from so far?
As for me, I grew up in an area where there were Karate/Kenpo dojos all at very convenient locations. So, when I was around 9 or so, I joined a Karate dojo. Now, I've always been rather tall for my age, so I was, for size reasons, put in with the teenagers, who were all significantly more experienced. Needless to say, MY experience was a poor one, so my parents ended up pulling me out.
Now I'm 20 years old, and had been looking for something new. I saw how many Karate/Kenpo/TKD dojos were around, and was considering TKD for a while, but wanted to do some more research.
My top choices were Ninjutsu, Hapkido, or Judo. Also Crab Kung Fu would've been great, had it not died out. It just always intrigued me.
Then I discover a "Bujinkan" dojo that opened in Winchendon, MA, which is only the next town over from me. I ask myself, "What's Bujinkan?" Needless to say, after doing a bit of quality research and speaking with Ken Savage, the instructor there, I was ready to give martial arts another shot.
I've been there for nearly 4 months, and I'm happy to say that this is, by far, one of the best experiences of my life. I attend just about every single class, 5 days a week. If they're open, chances are I'm there.
But what about you? Tell us your story.