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Twycross · December 6, 2005, 04:10 PM

Q. What martial art do you practice? How long have you studied it?

A. I have studied Kenpo Karate mixed with Thai Kickboxing for about 4.5 years, and discontinued training a few months ago when school and work butted it out of the schedule. I did gain my black belt just before I had to stop.

Q. Why do you personally prefer it to other arts? Why do you feel it is superior?

A. I have limited experience in other arts, but from what I have seen, I like kenpo/kickboxing because
a) It seem to be a down-to-earth practical street art, but that was probably due in large to my the way my instructor (ex-army) taught it.
b) I don't have the body mass to be much good on the ground, so stand-up styles are better suited to me.

Q. Is there another art you would like to study as well in the future? Why?

A. I really like the little taste of Philipino stick fighting I got.

Q. Do you know of any qualified sensi in the Dallas-Fort Worth area?

A. Sorry, but no.

December 6, 2005, 04:10 PM	#13
Twycross Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,187	Q. What martial art do you practice? How long have you studied it? A. I have studied Kenpo Karate mixed with Thai Kickboxing for about 4.5 years, and discontinued training a few months ago when school and work butted it out of the schedule. I did gain my black belt just before I had to stop. Q. Why do you personally prefer it to other arts? Why do you feel it is superior? A. I have limited experience in other arts, but from what I have seen, I like kenpo/kickboxing because a) It seem to be a down-to-earth practical street art, but that was probably due in large to my the way my instructor (ex-army) taught it. b) I don't have the body mass to be much good on the ground, so stand-up styles are better suited to me. Q. Is there another art you would like to study as well in the future? Why? A. I really like the little taste of Philipino stick fighting I got. Q. Do you know of any qualified sensi in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? A. Sorry, but no. __________________ The test of character is not 'hanging in' when you expect light at the end of the tunnel, but performance of duty, and persistence of example when you know no light is coming. - Vice Admiral James Stockdale, USN (ret.)