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Originally Posted by GeoffR
Osu Sempai Brad
Firstly congratulations for your recent success with your Shodan grading, competing in the AKKA Nationals and selection in the world championship squad.
We have a student in Hobart who fought against you in the Nationals a few years ago and claims you as a good friend - initials M.R. - know who I'm referring to?
I think I can understand what you're experiencing with the recent Geelong political situation. Personally I have the utmost respect for the Shihan that Sensei Narelle is training with, a very sad situation i.m.o. I just try to focus on training in Sosai's karate and not let this stuff distract me.
BTW - I've been reading this forum for a while but this is my first post.
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Osu GeoffR
yeah i am good mates with Matty,
its strange when the first time you ever meet is when you are trying to beat each other to death out on the mat and from that you gain a bond and friendship for years to come.
Thanks for your congratulations, if someone had told me when i first started training that i would get my shodan AND be selected for the Australian team in the one year i would have called them crazy!
as for the political situation, i try my best to take the same attitude as yourself, but it is somewhat difficult at times to ignore.. like having a tornado in your living room
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