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Hi from Las Vegas New Mexico
Hi all,
I am BM59_Fan (Mike) and wanted to introduce my self.
I, with my lovely wife of 36 years and our four dogs, live in Las Vegas NM since Dec '05 after escaping from Southern California (Ontario/Upland) where I was born and raised. . We have successfully raised three children to adulthood
I have a lot of interests and skills I have learned and acquired over the years. I am an A&P Mechanic, a Navy Veteran and a Combat Veteran, an ex-Aerospace Engineer (retired), a master Machinist, a Gunsmith for over 30 years, and am a Blacksmith/Bladesmith. I am a Hunter, a Fisherman, am an Outdoorsman and an Archer as well as a Boyer and a Fletcher/Arrowsmith. I am usually armed at some level when out in public.
I hold three 4th Degree Black Belts and some lesser rankings. I have been studying Tang Soo Do since before highschool (Class of '71), I currently hold a 4th Degree Black Belt in that. My instructor has been John Santiago my life long friend and mentor. His picture is posted below.
Began study in the Santi Style of Toyama Ryu Batto Jitsu and Itashikata Funzento Kobushi Jujitsu (Lit: Path of the Wrathful Fist) in 1974 when I became a 1st Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do. I hold 4th Degree Black Belts in the Santi Style of the Toyama Ryu and Itashikata Funzento Kobushi Jujitsu. Integral to the Jujitsu style is the study of the Jo is a "walking stick" style commonly used by Shinto Priests - Ranagi Shinto Jojitsu.
The Toyama Ryu Batto Jitsu is basically a study into all things bladed and sharp - Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, and Yari.
I have studied in the Wu style of Tai Chi Chuan. I was privileged to have been able to study Arnis/Escrima under Daniel Inosanto during my enlistment in the USN when I was stationed near his school in San Jose California. I am a archer, a Martial discipline that comes very natural to me.
Politically I am both a Libertarian and a Constitutionalist. I enjoy being and writing as an Early American, Constitutional, and Military Historian on many boards.
I am BM59_Fan (Mike) and wanted to introduce my self.
I, with my lovely wife of 36 years and our four dogs, live in Las Vegas NM since Dec '05 after escaping from Southern California (Ontario/Upland) where I was born and raised. . We have successfully raised three children to adulthood
I have a lot of interests and skills I have learned and acquired over the years. I am an A&P Mechanic, a Navy Veteran and a Combat Veteran, an ex-Aerospace Engineer (retired), a master Machinist, a Gunsmith for over 30 years, and am a Blacksmith/Bladesmith. I am a Hunter, a Fisherman, am an Outdoorsman and an Archer as well as a Boyer and a Fletcher/Arrowsmith. I am usually armed at some level when out in public.
I hold three 4th Degree Black Belts and some lesser rankings. I have been studying Tang Soo Do since before highschool (Class of '71), I currently hold a 4th Degree Black Belt in that. My instructor has been John Santiago my life long friend and mentor. His picture is posted below.
Began study in the Santi Style of Toyama Ryu Batto Jitsu and Itashikata Funzento Kobushi Jujitsu (Lit: Path of the Wrathful Fist) in 1974 when I became a 1st Degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do. I hold 4th Degree Black Belts in the Santi Style of the Toyama Ryu and Itashikata Funzento Kobushi Jujitsu. Integral to the Jujitsu style is the study of the Jo is a "walking stick" style commonly used by Shinto Priests - Ranagi Shinto Jojitsu.
The Toyama Ryu Batto Jitsu is basically a study into all things bladed and sharp - Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, and Yari.
I have studied in the Wu style of Tai Chi Chuan. I was privileged to have been able to study Arnis/Escrima under Daniel Inosanto during my enlistment in the USN when I was stationed near his school in San Jose California. I am a archer, a Martial discipline that comes very natural to me.
Politically I am both a Libertarian and a Constitutionalist. I enjoy being and writing as an Early American, Constitutional, and Military Historian on many boards.
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