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GRRRrrrrrr ....... this thread is growing too fast.. and just when i was like'n the odds..HaHaHa....

1. No
2. -
3. -
4. $500 +/- (ammo, range time, etc)
5. $100 +
6. 2 to 3 hours (driving)
7. magazines, internet, word of mouth
8. Tactical Knives, Combat Handguns, Military History, World War 2
9. Production Manager/CAD Engineering
10. 29
11. No
12. Yes

Thanks for the chance!

1) Yes, Yes
2) 7 Years
3) Shin Go Ryu, Kali, Thai Boxing, JKD, PFS, Aikido
4) $1500 or more
5) $40-$150 depending on size, etc.
6) As far as I could affour.
7) Word of mouth, internet
8) rarely, the standard knife and MA ones.
9) Security
10) 33
11) Yes
12) Yes

...from whose bourn, no traveler returns.

1) Yes
2) only about 2 months/2 years
3) Krav Maga and Koga arrest/control
4) $800 +
5) 150 +/-, depending on content and instructors
6) Anywhere west of the Rockies
7) magazine articles/peer conversation
8) Police, Police Marksman, G&W for Law Enforcement, Tactical Edge
9) Police officer
10) 37
11) Yes, MBC Level 1-2
12) Yes, USMC, Police, NRA

Yes
28 years
Karate, TKD, Kali, Jun Fan, JKD, Muay Thai
1500-2000 depending on number of semiars
50-150 Depends on who is giving the training
1500 miles
Internet, Magazines, People
Inside Kung Fu, American Handgunner
N/A
46
Yes
Yes

Ok, here it goes:

1) Yes
2) 18 years
3) Karate, Judo,Aikido,Arnis,Iaido, CSSD-SC
4) 2000 to 3000 dollars
5) 80 to 120 dollars
6) been over 2000 miles to train
7) Internet, trade mags, and word of mouth
8) Black Belt, Blade Tactical Knife, etc.
9) Real Estate Development
10)56
11)Yes
12)Yes


Edited by - anyman on 11/24/2001 8:31:15 PM

1) Do you currently practice the martial arts or have you practiced previously?
The later.
2) If so, how long have you/did you train?
About four years.
3) In what styles or disciplines have you trained?
JuJitsu and western fencing.
4) How much do you spend per year on martial arts and/or tactical training?
$0 at the moment.
5) What do you feel is a fair price for an 8-hour day of hands-on training?
$100
6) How far would you be willing to travel to participate in quality training?
A 800km drive or $200 ticket
7) How do you usually find out about training courses?
Internet
8) What magazines do you read?
Tactical knives, Blade, Car :-)
9) What is your profession?
IT Trainee
10) What is your age?
27
11) Have you ever participated in organized knife training?
Not yet
12) Have you ever participated in organized firearms training?
Yes, in the army. It is illigal to carry a gun in my country if you are a civilian.

Thanks

Please enter me in the contest! Here are my responses...

1. Yes.
2. 12 years (broken).
3. TKD, Shotokan karate, FMA, boxing, combatives.
4. Varies. At least $500.00, sometimes more.
5. Depends on the instructor. Maybe $150.00 to $200.00 for a "big name" with a good curriculum.
6. Depends on the material and instructor. Cross country for a really special class, but generally a couple of states.
7. Magazines and websites.
8. "Tactical Knives" and "Combat Handguns."
9. Getting ready to start grad school.
10. 36.
11. Yes.
12. Yes (military).


Thanks! JF.



Edited by - JF on 11/29/2001 12:55:42 AM

Thanks everybody:

Just a reminder, the drawing will be December 1st. If you haven't posted yet, there's still time...

Stay safe,

mike j

1) No, never.
2) See #1.
3) See #1.
4) $0.
5) $250
6) 30 miles.
7) Internet.
8) none
9) Software Quality Assurance Engineer
10) 31
11) No
12) Yes

1.Yes
2.Since High School 1973 28 yrs.
3.Shorinryu,weapontry
4.$750-$1000
5.$50-$150
6.I have traveled 400 miles to train
7.Friends, internet, or the Department
8.Blade, Tactical Knives,Knife World,Handgunner,Handguns
9.Law Enforcement (Patrol Supervisor)
10.46
11.Yes(Also a Knifemaker's Guild Member)
12.Yes(Pistol and Shotgun instructor.Glock and AR 15 Armorer)

1-Previously, only occasionally now
2-Off and on for about 5 years
3-Karate, Aikido, Other NPSF defense courses

1-Previously, only occasionally now
2-Off and on for about 5 years
3-Karate, Aikido, Other NPSF defense courses
4-Right now, not too much
5-$100-$150, more or less
6-A few hundred miles
7-Employer, word of mouth
8-Combat Handguns, Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement, Ironman, others; but not every issue
9-Law Enforcement
10-26
11-Yes, but not too in depth
12-Yes

Later--Pachucks

1)No Sir
2)N/A
3)N/A
4)Couple of hundred I guess
5)$200-$300
6)Fly two hours each way, or drive half day.
7)BB's, Flyers, Mags, word of mouth
8)Outdoors,Guitar player,Saltwater Flyfishing, others
9)Scientist/Innovator
10)50+
11)No Sir
12)Yes Sir