Hello from Florida

[Emptyhand]

I wanted to introduce myself to the forum.

I reside in south Florida and I am intending to study a martial art.

Many years ago (over 20) I began studying Shorin Ryu (very briefly - no rank), however due to a move I was unable to continue. I never followed up after that. From what I can remember it was very appealing.

Locally, I have found a dojo where Shinjinbukan Shorin Ryu Karate is taught. Since I have no martial arts background I am studying information about the above to determine if it would be a good fit for me. I would welcome any comments/suggestions. The nearest school to me teaches the above by Chief Instructor Master Yoshihiko Shinzato.

 

[Drac]

Greetings and Welcome to MT...

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Welcome to MartialTalk!

 

[Kacey]

Welcome, and happy posting! :wavey:

 

[IcemanSK]

Welcome to MT!

 

[terryl965]

Welcome and happy posting

 

[Xue Sheng]

Welcome to MT from one of the 6 or so people that was actually born in Florida, although I have not lived there for many many years.

 

[Ping898]

Welcome to MT :wavey:

 

[JBrainard]

Ave.
Go check out the school and talk to the instructor. See if you can get a free class or two. That will give you more of a "feel" for the art than research alone will. Good luck and see you in the forums.

 

[Tames D]

Welcome.

 

[HKphooey]

Welcome to MT.

 

[stone_dragone]

Greetingds and welcome to MT!

 

[stickarts]

welcome!

 

[14 Kempo]

Hello from California and welcome to Martial Talk ... enjoy!

 

[fnorfurfoot]

Welcome to the site.

 

[kidswarrior]

Welcome to MT, and good luck in finding the right school and art!

 

[Emptyhand]

Thank you for welcoming me to MT.

 

[jfarnsworth]

More importantly, who teaches the kenpo studio that's close to your area? There are many kenpoists on here that could say whether or not to step in the studio. Having a background in both arts I'd say you might have more fun in the kenpo studio. However, not all kenpo is created the same. It depends upon the instructor and their knowledge of the art.

 

[ArmorOfGod]

Hello & welcome to the group.

AoG

 

[Emptyhand]

JFarnsworth,

The nearest American Kenpo school is approx. 16 miles away. There was one closer but it closed down. Actually Ed Parkers American Kenpo is of interest to me but my work schedule, distance to the dojo and limited adult classes offered by the school make it a difficult decision to commit.