Martial Arts

Codified practices to defend yourself from physical threat… that is martial arts to me. Weather you are defending yourself with a weapon or your bare hands, when it’s them or me, I plan on it being me, every time.

Tough words, but of course I’m not nearly as great as my teachers below. Still, it fascinates me and I’m back in the dojo after awhile of being gone, over and over again.

When I’m not on top of my game, simply the philosophy behind martial arts, standing up for yourself and protecting yourself and the ones you love is a big deal to me.  So while I’m defintitely not a full time martial artist, the mindset permeates my life.

Links to sites About the Martial Arts I Do

Instructors I’ve Learned Something Under

  • Mr Al Harris
  • Mrs Erin Harris
  • Mr Steve Mackey
  • Mr Tom Whiteman
  • Mrs Melissa Rodrigez
  • Mr Pete Thornton
  • Mr Scott Hallock
  • Mr Steve Stillwell
  • Mr Mike Kleppin

Quick Stats About Me

  • Third Degree Yellow Belt in Bushidokan Karate
  • I started around August of 1998
  • Weapons I’ve Learned Something With: Nunchaku, Katana, Bo, Knife, Short Stick