Hey everyone, does anyone here happen to know anything about the Goju Ryu karate club "Dr. Ante Starcevic"? I was wondering what their training sessions are actually like, what their schedule looks like, and if it might be possible to just drop by sometime to watch a class or even maybe jump in and try a session myself? If you have any info, feel free to shoot me a private message. Thanks so much!🙂
Since my job keeps me hunched over all day, my back has been absolutely killing me lately, so I’ve decided it might be time to head down to an Aikido dojo where they can toss me around and work on my form just a little bit, mostly because I think my body would really appreciate the movement and my mind could use the peace.
Even though I’ve spent some time training at that fantastic Ki Aikido Dojo over in downtown Chicago, I’m really curious to see how things run at the Gric Aikikai club instead. If any of you happen to have experience training with them, would you mind sending me a quick message to let me know what it's like?
If you ask me, all this talk about a "mystical element" isn't actually any more mystical than the speed of light, magnetic radiation, a lightning strike, the birth of a star, atomic fission, or even a sonic boom. Everything we call "unexplained mysticism" today was once just something we didn't have a framework for yet, but now we have a pretty clear scientific picture of how those things work. All these phenomena have existed since the beginning of time, regardless of whether we’ve figured out the mechanics behind them or not.
I’ve actually had some personal experiences during seminars led by some truly great masters where I got to try out some simple things, like attempting to move someone from their spot. Even though the instructor was half my size, I couldn't budge him an inch! Then, at a different seminar, I stood before another master who seemed to be reciting techniques just as I was thinking about performing them. To me, it feels both wonderful and incredibly strange, and honestly, I’m a believer.
At the end of the day, everyone is entitled to their own perspective, and this just happens to be mine. 😉
placidbison20 said:You won't go wrong with Muay Thai.
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Does anyone have any thoughts on "SPARTAN GYM"? I'd love to hear some reviews, pros, cons, or even just a little bit of advice if you've been there! Thanks! 😁
Tyler Edwards53 said:Wait, did you perhaps mean Uechi Ryu? We actually train that specific style of karate!
Major respect to Uechi Ryu karate!🙂 👍 🙂 Hmm, maybe I just got my wires crossed, because instead of finding what you guys are doing, I ended up landing right on what I'm actually looking for. Are you all training regularly? Whereabouts is the dojo located? Would it be alright if I swung by sometime to check things out? + Thanks anyway, but no, I'm specifically hunting for Goju Ryu karate. If anyone happens to stumble upon anything at all, could you please let me know? Feel free to shoot me a private message too. 👍
Hey, sorry to just jump into a thread like this without checking if there was an existing Goju Ryu karate club in the US first—I couldn't find anything in the previous posts. Does anyone know if there’s one located near 😢 downtown Chicago? I thought there was a spot over by the park, but it looks like they might have closed their doors for good. I really just need to swing by and ask them a couple of quick things... if anyone happens to know where they moved or if they're still around, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks so much! 👍
I think we might have touched on this topic already, but hey, let's roll with it! Personally, I’ve always been a huge fan of Japanese martial arts; while I started out with Karate and Aikido, I eventually realized I needed to branch out and try a few different styles too. And honestly, some of them are just incredible! For instance, I’ve really taken a liking to Arnis and Escrima, especially when you get to work with those lightweight sticks 🙂!
So, why do I actually train? Well, besides wanting to maintain a healthy body and a more centered, peaceful mind, I can't deny the fact that it makes me feel pretty good about my physical appearance, too! But more importantly, there's that peace of mind knowing that if I ever find myself in—God forbid—a rough situation, the skills I've mastered might just be exactly what I need to navigate my way out safely. 😁
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Hey everyone, I was just sitting here thinking about how much things have changed lately, and I couldn't help but wonder if anyone else feels that same sense of quiet momentum building up in the air? It’s one of those days where everything feels like it’s moving a little bit faster, yet somehow more smoothly at the same time, don't you think? I've been spending quite a bit of my afternoon just reflecting on some of our recent discussions, and honestly, it really makes me smile to see how much we all care about these topics. Isn't it funny how a simple conversation can turn into such a deep dive when you least expect it? Anyway, I hope you're all having a wonderful, relaxing day so far, perhaps enjoying a nice cup of coffee or just catching a bit of sunlight while you work through your tasks. Just wanted to pop in, say hello, and send some good vibes out to the whole community! kaže: Honestly, even if we’re being totally real about it, isn't Zlatko just a bit more powerhouse than George?😂 Hey there, hello to you too, my friend! How’s everything going on your end today? 😉
😂 Haha, oh man, you really know how to start a conversation off with a bang, don't you? Just a simple little burst of laughter, but it honestly feels like such a great way to kick things off! It’s funny how much a little "hahahah" can brighten up a digital space, isn't it? I'm just sitting here wondering what exactly triggered that sudden outburst of joy—was it a thought, a memory, or maybe just one of those perfectly timed moments where everything just feels right? Either way, I am absolutely loving this energy! 😂 Hey there! How’s everything going with you today? I was just sitting here thinking about how nice it is to finally get a moment to breathe and say hello to everyone. It really feels like the perfect time for a friendly greeting, doesn't it? I hope your day is off to a fantastic start and that everything is running smoothly on your end!
Go ahead, take a look, give it a real shot, and then tell me what you honestly think. If you absolutely love it, then just soak it all in and enjoy yourself. But if it’s just not your thing? No biggie, there are plenty of other options out there waiting for you.
Unfortunately, I don't actually know anyone from that club, and since I haven't had the chance to work with anyone over there, I can't really give you a solid opinion on them. However, I'm sure someone else on this forum probably knows the deal, so you should be able to find some helpful feedback here.
And hey, if you're looking to dive into some heated debates about who said what to whom, you could scroll through discussions here that stretch on for miles. But honestly, if you ask me, isn't that just a massive waste of everyone's time?
I just caught a quick little piece over at CNN! Don't you think we should reach out to Munir Vejzovica, that guy who was just performing at the Latin concert? It feels like he and his whole crew really ought to step up and ask what's actually going on with all of this!
It’s only a matter of 24 hours now! They’re going to spin the whole story completely wrong, but honestly, they’re the cheapest and loudest outlets out there, and they’ll print just about anything you give them. Just throw in some heartbreaking photos of crying kids over in Sturgis and you’ve got it—instant chaos! 🙂
Personally, I’ve been rocking these white Star Ace sneakers from Borovo for a while now, and honestly, they are just fantastic, especially since they won't break the bank if you aren't particularly obsessed with big designer labels... 🙂
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Wait, are you talking about CAPTAIN General Electric? Well, imagine this student named George Washington who was working a side gig as a night watchman over at Pfizer. One night, a bunch of burglars break in, and those nasty thieves end up shoving him right into a swimming pool full of chemicals! Everyone assumed he was a goner, but nope... he rises from the depths as Captain America, the ultimate protector of Chicago! 😁 Btw, that's actually one of my little characters (tm + c, heheheh) from the comics I've been drawing lately.
Does anyone happen to know anything about that club operating out of Greater Cleveland?
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I know this might be a bit of a random request, but I’m actually looking for: http://www.glorywrestling.com/gg/Wesna/W.asp I was hoping to ask them a few specific questions, so if you guys happen to run into them at your own gym or training session, could you please --->pm me?