Mood: Happy Status: I went back to class today. Nothing heavy still pivoting is a challenge but I got a good stretch and warm up.
HOBBIES
TKD
Muay Thai
Escrima
I write music
Teach and play the guitar/bass
Watch a ton of movies
TKD ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I've been knocked down a lot. The accomplishment that I am the most proud of, is having shared the floor with my son through every step of our training. We have critiqued each other, cheered for each other, and tested for nearly every belt side by side. I have competed in a number of tournaments while we were stationed in Okinawa. There is nothing like sparring against a bunch of Marines half your age. I generally placed in both forms and sparring but the accomplishment is just walking out on the floor and showcasing your skill set.
MUSIC
Blues, Classic Rock, some rockabilly, some older country.
BOOKS
Complete Krav Maga
Muay Thai Unleashed
Kick Boxing for dummies
Martial arts over forty
I am retired USAF and have lived overseas for the last 25 years with the exception of about 18 months that I spent in Nebraska in the mid 80s. I am married to a wonderful woman that I met in Seoul while I was living in Australia. We have one 11 yr old son, James. My world revolves around my family. If you want to know what I do with my spare time, just ask the other two because I'm doing what ever they are doing.
TKD SCHOOL INFORMATION
We started with Master Eric Suan and NSMA in Okinawa. Hands down this was the best all around program that I have seen or been involved with. The Suans training and dedication to their students is only exceeded by what great people they are. Currently they are operating "Force of One School of Martial Arts" in Clovis, New Mexico.
At the present time, my son and I train TKD with Grand Master Kim at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul. He is a 9th Dan who teaches each and every class. He is something of a legend here in Seoul and has been training special forces in hand to hand for the last 30 yrs. It can be a monster workout, you usually don't leave with a dry thread on you. Just wait until he ties rocks to your feet for 200 leg lifts.
We also train Muay Thai with Coach James Ruiz. Coach Ruiz is a deep, deep well of knowledge and patience. He also helps us carry the Muay Thai tools we are learning into the TKD arena. Our kicks are stronger, and we have been able to bring the hands in as additional weapons. Not to mention the sparring strategies. Our Muay Thai definitely compliments our Tae Kwon Do.
Saw you were online and thought I'd drop you a line...How are ya?
Hi Iam good how bout you?Im going to try to go to a bog tournament with my kids to watch this coming weekend.Man it sure is hot!I can't wait until winter.I got a new kitten last week she is so cute! a little grey baby I named her after my other cat I had for 14 yrs ,Nellie! Take care talk sooon have a great day~ KIm
I honestly don't know why they have such a bad reputation. They are just about the sweetest dogs on earth. We currently have a boy (ming) and a girl (mei lei), they are three months apart and are just about joined at the hip. In any case, its wonderful to find another person who loves them as much as us.
Have a wonderful day and keep on kickin Eileen
hookkicker1 wrote:
The hamstring really hurts to tear. Hope you feel better and are up and kicking real soon.
Your chow chow is really cute!!! I am on my 4th and 5th chow and would never own any other breed. They are the sweetest dogs ever no matter what their reputations is.
We are definately in love with ours. What a sweeeeetie. I think that rep is unjust from our experience.
The hamstring really hurts to tear. Hope you feel better and are up and kicking real soon.
Your chow chow is really cute!!! I am on my 4th and 5th chow and would never own any other breed. They are the sweetest dogs ever no matter what their reputations is.
hope you get better fast!!!! cause when i was sparing my knee poped out again and i didn't want to stop cause i thought i had to show everyone i can fight for myself.. but after the fight all the adrenaline went away and i started crying... and my master told me the frog story ... like to take an easy and take your time to go back farther and then you can go farther..lol idk i thought it was funny when he told me the froggy story...lol
ow i hope you get better soon! but its ok you dont have to bring it up cause i know he has better things to do...lol owwwww make sure you dont over do it ...lol
Eileen
