Proud of Martial Artists

raulf7 · Post by **raulf7** » Mon Feb 18, 2002 9:18 pm

As some of you know I have been training for 28 years (no mean feat) and as I look back I have met some wonder and kind people in the martial arts.

I also think the manner in which people conduct themselves on this forum is something that must be noticed and commented on. I find the people here courteous, respectful and interesting.

Despite vast differences in schools, ages, gender, back grounds, styles and so on, it seems maturity and respect prevails for the most part.

I also happen to be a Christian and I am a Moderator on one of the nets largest Christian Chat Debate rooms and I have to say that martial artists, especially in this forum, put many Christians to shame.

Thankyou people for your adherence to the maxim "Karate begins and ends with courtesy"!!

You have something to be proud of and never overlook it!!

Ted Dinwiddie · Post by **Ted Dinwiddie** » Mon Feb 18, 2002 10:58 pm

"The Way is attained through Practice not Contemplation"

Dojo Kun

2Green · Post by **2Green** » Tue Feb 19, 2002 4:49 am

Respect is what Karate is built upon, according to my very first(Uechi) instructor.
It's always worked for me.
I think if I were ever in a teaching position I would try to pass that on.

[This message has been edited by 2Green (edited February 18, 2002).]

Stryke · Post by **Stryke** » Tue Feb 19, 2002 8:06 am

Raulf7 i must agree , this is truly a forum generaly of openminded and curtious people , Ive had the privelage to agree to disagree on a few things and have learnt from it , Id also like to thank the forum moderaters in this thread for a tough job well done , Its these people that set the tone and attract all you good folk and take care of odd miscreant we get here . Just in case you sometimes feel its a thankless task id like to give you a big thank you

candan · Post by **candan** » Tue Feb 19, 2002 9:42 am

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Stryke:
Id also like to thank the forum moderaters in this thread for a tough job well done , Its these people that set the tone and attract all you good folk and take care of odd miscreant we get here . Just in case you sometimes feel its a thankless task id like to give you a big thank you <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well put. I get up a half hour early for work each day to enable checking the postings, it is always time well spent

Bill Glasheen · Post by **Bill Glasheen** » Wed Feb 20, 2002 5:26 am

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Just in case you sometimes feel its a thankless task...

Those folks who moderate the forums each have their own reasons for doing so. We are compelled, and we derive our benefits through action and contribution. For those that "get it," the return is greater than the cost.

Some days the "thanks" come in more obvious and direct ways. Funny...those are the embarassing days.

- Bill