@kommienezuspadt just introduced me to Steemit! Art, Karate, and Authentic Connection
My name is Jordan. I heard about Steemit through my buddy @kommienezuspadt. We grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania (think TV's The Office). We both used our various talents to break out and create our own careers. We connect every decade or so to talk about art, life, relationships, comics, business, and growing up in our weird hometown.
After I left PA I moved to Boston, then Portland, OR, before I finally landed in Seattle, WA. The Pacific Northwest feels like home. I love the trees, the rocks, the water, and the overall vibe. In 2011 I opened Fighting Chance Seattle, a martial arts dojo. I taught kickboxing, karate, and self-defense for the next seven years. My dojo was unique for having a student base that was 80% female and a progressive teaching style that was rooted in empowerment, not shame.
Right now I'm in a period of transition. I closed my business to bring my work to a national audience. I teach an old style of karate focused on practical self-defense (not what you'd see at the average suburban strip mall). My teaching practice is trauma-aware and rooted in centuries-old warrior traditions. I'm inspired to help people to reconnect to their shared humanity through martial arts practice. I also write, draw, and make videos -- and I'm looking forward to integrating those aspects of myself into my new business.
I'm looking forward to exploring this new way of sharing my work and connecting with others.
Welcome to Steemit, @rootsofkarate and tnks for sharing your #introduceyourself story. I have enjoyed reading it. I came across this post thanks to feature by @zorank in his entry to Pay It Forward curation contest here. Thanks also to @kommienezuspadt, who has introduced you to our community.
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Welcome to steemit @rootsofkarate 😊 I enjoyed your intro post due to @zorank featuring you in his Pay it Forward Curation contest entry. Feel free to join us with an entry of your own any time 😊
Welcome to steemit @rootsofkarate.
Welcome the new steemians. Have a great day!
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Welcome, @rootsofkarate! I love your introduction so so so much <3 It paints a perfect picture of who you are without overwhelming your audience with too much information (which is what some people do when they are nervous, and which I find totes adorable, too XD)
But, welcome to Steemit! Lars is an amazing guy and I love that he has brought another wonderful talent and soul on board <3 I love, LOVE, L O V E the concept of your dojo so much * ___ * To have 80% female students and to center your teaching around empowerment sounds like absolutely kick ass <3 <3 <3
I wish you well in this transitional period, and I am sure when you are ready to bring your work to a national audience, it will absolutely SKYROCKET !!!!
Okay, I will stop gushing now XD
Welcome again <3 I have followed you now and I look forward to seeing more from you <3 If you have ANY questions, just poke my face and I'll be sure to try and help as best as I can <3 <3 <3
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Sweet! Got friends in Seattle and been meaning to visit one day.
And the martial arts community here is going strong so yeah definitely welcome and I'd love to know more!
Currently a 12+ practitioner of Silat. And 22+ years of fma. And ironically my master instructor said one of his teachers was living in that neighborhood at the time I was that age. Besides something that teacher would totally do.
I'll try anything. Give it a spin and some fun.
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Welcome bro, looking forward to your videos on @dtube . Must be an interesting transition. M<y brother is also into marshall arts but he never had a dojo. I wish you all other best on your steem journey.
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Well, welcome to Steemit! @rootsofkarate I LOVE it here. I'm a visual artist and I've found the community so good and supportive. It's like the anti-Facebook around here to me, as in I feel people more actually engange and not just scroll through hitting thumbs all day. I mean that might happen as well, but you also get some pretty good conversations going.
I'm excited to see what your life story brings to your posts. Where did you live in Boston? (I'm MA /New England most of the time so curious)