Howdy Howdy

[Arcadian]

Long time Lurker who's become a full fledged noob here..

I admit I mostly joined to ask a question here on one of Bullshido's investigations..
But I also admit that, given how long I have enjoyed the information and perspectives shared here at this site...that I should've joined a long time ago.

I am llikely the type of MA mostfolks here dislike or call 'larper.'
I dont train seriously so that I can kick butt or be the toughest guy I know.. I train to keep up my physique, to help me find ways to channel away agressive and negative energy to keep my more positive around my wife and daughters, to basically improve the Me of Me...

Also, I have not tourney fought in a Asian MA in over 28 years.

[Neo Sigma]

I think you'll find that most people here probably won't give you a hard time about that if you're being realistic about why you're training and what you're getting out of it. Not everyone wants to be a fighter. As long as you're not going to sleep at night thinking you're a badass who can kill a man with his amazing ninja skills, you'll get along just fine.

[Styygens]

I think you'll find that most people here probably won't give you a hard time about that if you're being realistic about why you're training and what you're getting out of it. Not everyone wants to be a fighter. As long as you're not going to sleep at night thinking you're a badass who can kill a man with his amazing ninja skills, you'll get along just fine.

^^^^ This.

Welcome to Bullshido. Keep your head. Be realistic. Think about what you want to get across and post smart. You'll be fine, just like Neo Sigma says.

Act all ninjer crazy and bets are off.

[Arcadian]

Heh...
I am far from a badass...
I am a fair Fencer.. but I also know many folks who can hand me my butt... (Back when he was alive and in the limited years I trained with him, I was proud to say that I had scored three touches (total) on Urban Couch while bouting foil.. we bouted dozens of times...)
I am just a guy who likes Martial Arts, is studying Japanese Culture, practices/studies a few styles in a loose eclectic manner for my own physical and self improvement.
I am in short a well versed, worn & traveled 'old guy' novice in most regards.

I do enjoy the site though a great deal and appreciate the work that is put into it..
Thanks for the welcome!!