Skip Cooper
Purple Belt
I would like to introduce myself to the fine people on at MartialTalk.com. I am 31 years old and I have been interested in martial arts for a very long time. I began training many years ago in Aikijujutsu and Shotokan Karate. While training in aikijujutsu I also trained in submission grappling and Muso Jikiden Eishinryu Iaido. After the school closed due to finances, I began training in Hapkido, Kumdo and Guhapdo. In aikijujutsu, I earned the rank of sankyu (brown belt) and in Hapkido, I was given the rank of 3rd Kup equal to that of my aiki rank. I also competed in local grappling tournaments with mixed results.
Unfortunately, I have been unable to train formally for the last several years due to family obligations and my work schedule. Although, I have not been training, I have been reading and leaning more about the different fighting arts of the world. I enjoy both the classical styles as well as the modern combat styles. When I do return to formal training, it will probably be in Muay Thai or any of the Filipino arts.
Unfortunately, I have been unable to train formally for the last several years due to family obligations and my work schedule. Although, I have not been training, I have been reading and leaning more about the different fighting arts of the world. I enjoy both the classical styles as well as the modern combat styles. When I do return to formal training, it will probably be in Muay Thai or any of the Filipino arts.
