Symbiote_X
White Belt
Hi everybody!
I'm a 28 years old french Canadian from Montreal. I have basically no experience in Martials Arts (Only a yellow belt in Tae kwon doe when I was a young boy). I have a good background in sports like basketball, football and physical training.
Unfortunately a few years ago, I had a lower back accident and had half a disk remove from my back. So I had to quit for a while all sort of sports. Since my accident I have only done physical trainning which help me a lot with my back but I'm looking for something that will develop also my flexibility, my balance (physically and mentally),my concentration/focus, discipline, etc.
Enter the martials arts...
For a couple of years, I have been looking for a martial art that would fit my needs (location, style, philosophy (the little I know about it),etc.). I think I found it. [SIZE=-1]Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu at the Budo Montreal Dojo.
It's close from where I live. I loved my first talk on the phone with Stephane Meunier (Sensei of the Dojo, Shidoshi, 9th Dan). Very humble guy and he gaves me some no-bull answer. The Dojo is a member of the Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu association. Yeah I have made a few research to make sure that the dojo is legit.( If anyone of you have met him I would appreciate your feedback).
I have not started my training yet, actually I start tonight a free course as a mukyu just to see if I like the vibe and if it fits my needs. (I'll try to give you my feedback on my first course here as soon as I can)
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I have been lurking on this site for a few days now...
I have learned a lot of things. The most important thing I have learned here (and probably at the dojo tonight also) is that I know nothing at all. It is scary and exciting at the same to have a wide open path open in front of me. But can't wait to try it and live it for real. We will see...
Nice to be here!
John
FYI: My first language is french so I apologize if I make some typos or mistakes that make what I say not understandable.
I'm a 28 years old french Canadian from Montreal. I have basically no experience in Martials Arts (Only a yellow belt in Tae kwon doe when I was a young boy). I have a good background in sports like basketball, football and physical training.
Unfortunately a few years ago, I had a lower back accident and had half a disk remove from my back. So I had to quit for a while all sort of sports. Since my accident I have only done physical trainning which help me a lot with my back but I'm looking for something that will develop also my flexibility, my balance (physically and mentally),my concentration/focus, discipline, etc.
Enter the martials arts...
For a couple of years, I have been looking for a martial art that would fit my needs (location, style, philosophy (the little I know about it),etc.). I think I found it. [SIZE=-1]Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu at the Budo Montreal Dojo.
It's close from where I live. I loved my first talk on the phone with Stephane Meunier (Sensei of the Dojo, Shidoshi, 9th Dan). Very humble guy and he gaves me some no-bull answer. The Dojo is a member of the Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu association. Yeah I have made a few research to make sure that the dojo is legit.( If anyone of you have met him I would appreciate your feedback).
I have not started my training yet, actually I start tonight a free course as a mukyu just to see if I like the vibe and if it fits my needs. (I'll try to give you my feedback on my first course here as soon as I can)
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I have been lurking on this site for a few days now...
I have learned a lot of things. The most important thing I have learned here (and probably at the dojo tonight also) is that I know nothing at all. It is scary and exciting at the same to have a wide open path open in front of me. But can't wait to try it and live it for real. We will see...
Nice to be here!
John
FYI: My first language is french so I apologize if I make some typos or mistakes that make what I say not understandable.
I know that there is no silly questions, only silly answers but I guess that he get those questions all the time. The course itself I found it very efficient and "simple". Some rolls, some work with weapons, some floor work, stretching etc. I was amazed on how many variations of the same basic technics Sensei Meunier could pull off. When can see the 21 years of work behind his movement, footwork and knowledge of Budo Taijutsu for sure! :erg:
