Inspiration

[Rob Broad]

Who has inspired you the most in your martial arts training?

 

[ppko]

Who has inspired you the most in your martial arts training?

well I have many
Tim Foster (my first instructor)
T.A. Frazer (my current instructor)
George Dillman (the head of our organization)
Dusty Seale (a past instructor)
Wally Jay
Remy Presas
Mom and Dad

PPKO

 

[Rob Broad]

I had Mr. Dillman into my school in May of 2000, and Dusty came with him. He was a real nice guy.

 

[ppko]

I had Mr. Dillman into my school in May of 2000, and Dusty came with him. He was a real nice guy.

I forgot about Leo Fong (founder of Wei Kwan Do)

PPKO

 

[Kenpo Mama]

My Son, an excellent young martial artist working toward his junior black belt (6 years in kenpo). He has tremendous patience and a heart of gold. He shares his knowledge freely with his training partners and is an excellent leader. He is captain of his school's demo team and is always ready to help anyone that requires his assistance.

I am very proud of his ability, but even more proud of his humility. He has taught me much about having a black belt attitude. He is my inspiration.

The Proud Kenpo Mama

Donna :asian:

 

[Mark Lynn]

My karate instructor (Mr. Proctor)
My old pastor at church
GM Remy Presas
GM Ernesto Presas
Dan Inosanto
Sensei Robbins (Isshin ryu instructor)

 

[Flatlander]

Every bully that I have ever met - for giving me a reason.


My instructor - for giving me a goal.


My daughter - for giving me context.

 

[Feisty Mouse]

I would like to second the feeling behind flatlander's response.

Who inspires me in martial arts?

Me.

And all the good instructors I've had, who are excellent martial artists and good people.

 

[terryl965]

artyon: First and formost GOD, then my Father Master Drill Instructor William Robert Stoker SR.,Gin Kim for showing me the way in TKD, Allan Combe for all the beating we gave each other over the years, My wife and three wonderful son's for they have given me the streghth to keep teaching and trying to help in the upbriging of some wonderful childern. Last but not least is a new friend MR. A he is a stand up gentleman with all the humble aspect that in a world of people trying to down play yea he is always there with wisdom...GOD BLESS AMERICA and everybody I mention and did not mention

 

[Ceicei]

People who inspired me with martial arts:

Dale Link who introduced me to Kenpo when I most needed it, Mr. Kirk Phillips who as a green belt was my first tutor making kenpo fun and challenging (and later on became my third instructor), and Mr. Troy Marchant, my current instructor.

And most importantly, my two sons who share the same enthusiasm for American Kenpo.

- Ceicei

 

[Randy Strausbaugh]

Who inspired me most in the martial arts? My Kenpo instructor, Jay T. Will. I always knew that a big guy could be strong, but until I met Jay, I never knew how fast a big guy could be.

 

[Tony]

Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan and my instructor.

 

[OC Kid]

My first instructor (Bill Olson).
My second instructor Mr. Bob White
My good friend and Instructor John (Big T) Turnage
My friend and instructor Mr. Todd McElhenny
My friend Ornan "Chicken" Gabriel

 

[MichiganTKD]

My Instructor, Grandmaster Tae Zee Park. He is the reason I have stayed in Tae Kwon Do for over 20 years. If I hadn't found him and his organization I shudder to think where I'd be. He literally turned my life around. Every time I teach class, I teach the way he taught me (as best I can).

 

[Enson]

Every bully that I have ever met - for giving me a reason.


My instructor - for giving me a goal.


My daughter - for giving me context.

that was good!

my brother who introduced me.
my sensei for showing me.

 

[karatekid1975]

My first instructor. Very talented guy. He pushed me, when I said "I can't." He was so picky about technique. That's the reason I am picky about it today. When my technique is off, I can hear him in my head correcting me LOL.

My dad (bless his soul). He supported me hard core in what ever I did. When it was music, he bought me my first drum kit. In martial arts, he tried to encourage (sp?) me, and go to my tests.

My mom. She also supported me.

And my other instructors I have now. Thanks guys and gals

 

[Chrono]

Well, first is my parents for introducing me in it in the first place, even though I wasn't interested at that time.

Peter Shorall, my first instructor.

Robert Long, my current instructor, and a really cool guy.

Bruce Lee, for his teachings and philosophies.

Jackie Chan and Jet Li, for their highly thrilling entertainment.