Navarre
Master Black Belt
Hello everyone. Thank you for helping me find a new home.
I am Michael aka Navarre. I have only recently joined, as you can see. I have studied Ko-Sutemi Seiei Kan Karate for 21 years (2nd degree black), Manabi-Masho Jujitsu for 12 years (4th degree black), and Shoo-Jin Martial Arts (an integrated system) for 21 years (4th black).
I have been away from my training for a few years and, at the age of 37, am struggling to regain my former levels of motivation. Martial Arts has shaped my life more than any other force (with due respect to my 3 year old twins!).
I am working hard to recenter myself and surround myself with those who understand how powerful The Art can be in one's life. I am grateful to have found such a place here.
Beyond martial arts I spend my time being a geek. Comic books, sci-fi, D&D; I'm your guy. I'm very philosophical, sometimes a bit too convinced of my own opinion, and so full of sarcastic wit I might POP like a weasel at any moment.
I wasn't originally going to bother posting in the newbie forum. I figured my regular posts would tell you what you needed to know about me. But, hey, it's one more step toward my 5000th post and Grandmaster ranking!
I am Michael aka Navarre. I have only recently joined, as you can see. I have studied Ko-Sutemi Seiei Kan Karate for 21 years (2nd degree black), Manabi-Masho Jujitsu for 12 years (4th degree black), and Shoo-Jin Martial Arts (an integrated system) for 21 years (4th black).
I have been away from my training for a few years and, at the age of 37, am struggling to regain my former levels of motivation. Martial Arts has shaped my life more than any other force (with due respect to my 3 year old twins!).
I am working hard to recenter myself and surround myself with those who understand how powerful The Art can be in one's life. I am grateful to have found such a place here.
Beyond martial arts I spend my time being a geek. Comic books, sci-fi, D&D; I'm your guy. I'm very philosophical, sometimes a bit too convinced of my own opinion, and so full of sarcastic wit I might POP like a weasel at any moment.
I wasn't originally going to bother posting in the newbie forum. I figured my regular posts would tell you what you needed to know about me. But, hey, it's one more step toward my 5000th post and Grandmaster ranking!