Posted by: horizon
Why did you choose your style? - 11/30/05 08:09 AM
Hello all,
I've been reading a lot about the different styles in karate on this forum. Lots has been said about the differences between the styles, and people have told which style they do. What I couldn't find is the following (and excuse if there is already a thread excisting on this, I looked for it but couldn't find anything):
What made you choose the style that you do now, or did in the past?
Was it something you did research in before you joined a dojo, or (just as me) pure coincidence, wanting to do karate, walking into the nearest dojo, having absolutely no idea there were different styles?
Maybe you joined a style recommended by friends?
Is there also a reason why you joined a particular dojo:
again, just because it was closest to your house; because you knew people who trained there; or because you didn't know anyone and wanted to meet new people there?
So to be fair I have to give an answer first of course.
As already mentioned, pure coincidence for me. I wanted to do karate; walked into te nearest dojo, joined and enjoyed every minute. It is my first style, so I don't have any comparison with other styles.
Why this particular dojo? Well, again because it was close to were I live. I made some very good friends and is feels like a home to me now.
So share your experiences to feed my curiosity
I've been reading a lot about the different styles in karate on this forum. Lots has been said about the differences between the styles, and people have told which style they do. What I couldn't find is the following (and excuse if there is already a thread excisting on this, I looked for it but couldn't find anything):
What made you choose the style that you do now, or did in the past?
Was it something you did research in before you joined a dojo, or (just as me) pure coincidence, wanting to do karate, walking into the nearest dojo, having absolutely no idea there were different styles?
Maybe you joined a style recommended by friends?
Is there also a reason why you joined a particular dojo:
again, just because it was closest to your house; because you knew people who trained there; or because you didn't know anyone and wanted to meet new people there?
So to be fair I have to give an answer first of course.
As already mentioned, pure coincidence for me. I wanted to do karate; walked into te nearest dojo, joined and enjoyed every minute. It is my first style, so I don't have any comparison with other styles.
Why this particular dojo? Well, again because it was close to were I live. I made some very good friends and is feels like a home to me now.
So share your experiences to feed my curiosity