My Future Career In Martial Arts.

Littledragon

Littledragon

Above The Law
I have been training in Martial Arts for close to 12 years now. I am a 3rd Degree Black Belt In Tae Kwon Do and have trained in, Hapkido, Aikido, Wu-Shu, Kung-Fu,Karate. I have recentlly ben practicing in Boxing, Judo and trained in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu with the legendary Rickson Gracie. I just wanted to inform you of my future Martial Art goals.


After I achieve my 4th Dan Black Belt In Tae Kwon Do I want to focus on Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. I want to move to Los Angeles and go to college there so I can train under Rickson. Then I want to go to Japan and live there and study Aikido and Kyukoshin Karate.

My future carrer hopefully will be, I want to fight in PRIDE and then open a Martial Art school from the money I make. I want to obtain a Blackbelt In Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Aikido and Kyokushin. My dream goal is to make it to the movies but we will see. Just wanted to tell you about my future goals. ;)
 
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Serena

Administrator
This sounds like quite a goal, littledragon! And from the little I know of your experience and expertise, plus knowing the enthusiasm you have, it certainly sounds as though it's an attainable one, as well.

I do hope, though, that your plans include general studies to help prepare for a different career path, should the need arise. A goal such as this, based almost entirely on your physical wellbeing, could easily be interrupted by a single injury. Sorry if this sounds negative, but it is a very real possibility that should not be ignored. I only say this as I care about you and your future.

I do wish you success in achieving your goals, littledragon. I really do have faith in you! :)
 
Littledragon

Littledragon

Above The Law
Serena said:
This sounds like quite a goal, littledragon! And from the little I know of your experience and expertise, plus knowing the enthusiasm you have, it certainly sounds as though it's an attainable one, as well.

I do hope, though, that your plans include general studies to help prepare for a different career path, should the need arise. A goal such as this, based almost entirely on your physical wellbeing, could easily be interrupted by a single injury. Sorry if this sounds negative, but it is a very real possibility that should not be ignored. I only say this as I care about you and your future.

I do wish you success in achieving your goals, littledragon. I really do have faith in you! :)
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Yup I agree, thats why I am going to Colelge. ;)
 
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Gary Gabelhouse

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Balance . . .

Hi Little Dragon,

I admire your enthusiasm and being goal oriented. Seldom do you see goal orientation in today's world. As an old martial artist who still trains and teaches, I always admonish my students to maintain a balance within their lives--have goals and dreams outside of the martial arts. I would forward to you that same advise.

As you probably already know, the martial arts is rife with politics and . . . no other way to say it . . . corruption. This is caused, in my opinion, because many martial artists have very narrow self concepts. They define themselves as ONLY martial artists. Then, the martial arts has to shoulder the burden of a . . . life. So, because the martial arts is their only means to identify themselves, they will simply do anything to make that identity an outwardly powerful and successful one.

So, you find guys and gals buying rank--making themselves phony linneages and martial histories. They do this because they have painted themselves into a self-concept corner.

My teacher is a 9th Dan in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate--one of the true American pioneers. He began his Karate training in Okinawa in 1956. He is 71 years old and still trains and teaches every day. While his martial achievements are incredible (member of the 1964 U.S. Olympic Judo team as heavyweight alternate amongst many Marine and All Services championships), he maintains so many outside interests and pursuits it is crazy. He has been learning to play the trumpet and saxaphone and has started to cultivate bonsai trees. He gardens and at 71, still loves to ride his Goldwing motorcycle cross country. He is an avid student of Jazz and is learning to speak Japanese. He is active in the community, sitting on the boards of many social services organizations for kids. In short, his life is VERY much larger than the martial arts and his self concept is defined by a myriad of interests and skills.

Balance. One achieves when there is balance. Of course, that does not count in watching Steven Seagal movies :) where one can be WAY out of balance and be a fanatic and that's okay :)

Just my ni yen.

Best Regards,
Gary Gabelhouse
 
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Serena

Administrator
Littledragon said:
Yup I agree, thats why I am going to College. ;)
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Good for you, littledragon!! I'm so glad you've already thought ahead to that. You have a lot of common sense, which I know will help you in achieving your goals. Good luck, my friend. :)
 
Storm

Storm

Smile dammit!
Good advice Gary. He will do well i am sure.We know he'll get there don't we Serena?:D
It's important ok to study at college,have something to fall back on.
 
Littledragon

Littledragon

Above The Law
Thanks For Your Input.

Gary Gabelhouse said:
Hi Little Dragon,

I admire your enthusiasm and being goal oriented. Seldom do you see goal orientation in today's world. As an old martial artist who still trains and teaches, I always admonish my students to maintain a balance within their lives--have goals and dreams outside of the martial arts. I would forward to you that same advise.

As you probably already know, the martial arts is rife with politics and . . . no other way to say it . . . corruption. This is caused, in my opinion, because many martial artists have very narrow self concepts. They define themselves as ONLY martial artists. Then, the martial arts has to shoulder the burden of a . . . life. So, because the martial arts is their only means to identify themselves, they will simply do anything to make that identity an outwardly powerful and successful one.

So, you find guys and gals buying rank--making themselves phony linneages and martial histories. They do this because they have painted themselves into a self-concept corner.

My teacher is a 9th Dan in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate--one of the true American pioneers. He began his Karate training in Okinawa in 1956. He is 71 years old and still trains and teaches every day. While his martial achievements are incredible (member of the 1964 U.S. Olympic Judo team as heavyweight alternate amongst many Marine and All Services championships), he maintains so many outside interests and pursuits it is crazy. He has been learning to play the trumpet and saxaphone and has started to cultivate bonsai trees. He gardens and at 71, still loves to ride his Goldwing motorcycle cross country. He is an avid student of Jazz and is learning to speak Japanese. He is active in the community, sitting on the boards of many social services organizations for kids. In short, his life is VERY much larger than the martial arts and his self concept is defined by a myriad of interests and skills.

Balance. One achieves when there is balance. Of course, that does not count in watching Steven Seagal movies :) where one can be WAY out of balance and be a fanatic and that's okay :)

Just my ni yen.

Best Regards,
Gary Gabelhouse
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Great advice Gary thanks. Martial Arts to me will always be my #1 passion.
 
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Serena

Administrator
Storm said:
Good advice Gary. He will do well i am sure.We know he'll get there don't we Serena?:D
It's important ok to study at college,have something to fall back on.
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Well, Storm, we do know how "persistent" he can be, eh? :D
Littledragon ;) :D
 
Jace

Jace

Incarnation complete
Excellent ambition to say the least. My quest is similar.I must train for many years yet though.Barely a novice am I.
 
Littledragon

Littledragon

Above The Law
Jace said:
Excellent ambition to say the least. My quest is similar.I must train for many years yet though.Barely a novice am I.
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Thanks for the compliment and Jace you keep up the hard work and training..
 
Jace

Jace

Incarnation complete
Littledragon said:
Thanks for the compliment and Jace you keep up the hard work and training..
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Good Better Best Little Dragon
May Your Martial Arts Never Rest
Until Your Good Is Better and Your Better Best.
 
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