My name is Joe Swift, and I am a practitioner of Okinawa Karatedo. As most of you may know already, the roots of Okinawan martial arts are believed to be, in large part, Fujian Quanfa.
I have joined this forum, basically to learn more about my “roots” in an effort to better understand my art. I’ll probably be quiet most of the time, but I will also have questions for you all from time to time as well.
It’s a pleasure having you along. I am a Hung Ga Kuen stylist and have practices for many years. I am pretty sure you will have many pleasant times while you’re hear. For the most pretty there are many good hearted people onboard.
Please enjoy yourself
Peace
Je Lei Sifu
The Southern Fist Subdues The Fierce Mountain Tiger
i hope you learn something. but, remember, its never to late to give up karate and start practice kung fu. knowing you have a problem is half the battle.
Glad to see you here. This is a great forum, with info on Ngo Cho Kun, Wing Chun, Pak Mei, Tai Tzu and lots of other styles that likely influenced Okinawan Karate.
As to quitting Karate for Kung-Fu, I don’t really think that’s the answer…I (and Joe) have a lot of time invested in several Okinawan Systems that have a lot of merit, however, the fact that we’re here shows that we have a real desire to both learn more and help research Okinawan Karate’s roots.
