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KempoFlow

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Hi,

I am a fairly new MA student. I began my study in May of this year. My oldest a son (8) began studying shaolin kempo karate (Villari's) last year, my daughter (5) started this spring. I have always been interested in the arts, and I really seriously wanted to start studying once I saw my son in class.

I finally bit the bullet this spring when the school offered a free three month trial to parents of current students. I am really loving my classes, and I wish I could go 3 or 4 nights a week just for me. As it is I am there 4-5 nights between all three of us.

I doubt I will be a prolific poster here due to time constraints, but I have been lurking for a bit, and I find this to be one of the better MA forums I have seen.

I have been hesitant to post since so many people here are very well versed on their art, and thus far I am not. Also I don't know how people here and elsewhere feel about the Villari's system. Originally I did a ton of research and I did not want to send my son to a mcdojo. However this school is very close to my home (I live a bit rural). I totally respect the Master who owns the school. She really lives and breathes her art. She pushes us to be our best, and will not let a student move on to the next belt until they are truly ready. My whole family has had a good experience with her school.

Well this has been much more verbose than I originally intended. :lookie:
 

dubljay

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Its good to have you here. Don't be shy about posting either. Ask questions and voice your opions too. We're all here to learn. I commend you on researching the schools to avoid being scammed. It's easy to be blinded by flash.

Welcome to MT.

Read, post and be merry.

-Josh
 

Kacey

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First, welcome, and happy posting! :wavey:

Second, congrats on making MA a family affair!

Third, post away! New perspectives, questions, and interests are always welcome. So what if someone knows more than you? Opinions and perspectives are also important - and for those of us who are instructors, hearing from newer students helps us become better instructors. So please don't let that stop you.
 

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Welcome to MT. To go along with something Kacey said, Those of us who may not be instructors (yet) are eager to hear from others who may shine a light on something in a different way and really make it stand out for us. Training in the MA's with family is a great thing to do. Enjoy yourself both here and in your training.
 

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Hi,

I am a fairly new MA student. I have been hesitant to post since so many people here are very well versed on their art, and thus far I am not.
Well this has been much more verbose than I originally intended. :lookie:


Welcome! The nice thing about being on MT, you don't need to be well- versed in an art. Feel free to ask any of us questions you may have either with your training or your kid's, and also any experiences you want!

I personally am not familiar with Villari's, so no worries. Besides, we try to keep things worry and flame- free here.

Happy Posting!
 

Drac

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Greetings and Welcome to MT...
 

Drac

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Hi,

I have been hesitant to post since so many people here are very well versed on their art, and thus far I am not. Well this has been much more verbose than I originally intended. :lookie:

dubljay beat me to it about asking questions and voicing your opinions.."Nobody knows everything, but everybody knows something"
 
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KempoFlow

KempoFlow

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bydand, I just saw your sig and that you are from Maine. Small world, so am I. :)
 

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Welcome to the forum! Enjoy! :)

Mike
 

Carol

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Nice to see another New Englander on board!

Welcome! :)
 
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