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[Michael Janich]

Dear MBC Forumites:



In an effort to refine our approach to MBC and its public promotion, we would like to learn more about you. Following are a few questions that will help us understand the background, training, and interests of the average MBC forumite. By answering these questions, you will be eligible to win a free autographed copy of my videos "Fighting Folders" and the two-tape set "Advanced Fighting Folders" (a $130.00 value). The contest ends 1 December. At that time, a random drawing will be conducted to determine a winner. The winner will be announced on this forum and contacted directly by e-mail to arrange shipping of the prize.



Thanks in advance for your participation and support.



Please answer the following:



1) Do you currently practice the martial arts or have you practiced previously?

2) If so, how long have you/did you train?

3) In what styles or disciplines have you trained?

4) How much do you spend per year on martial arts and/or tactical training?

5) What do you feel is a fair price for an 8-hour day of hands-on training?

6) How far would you be willing to travel to participate in quality training?

7) How do you usually find out about training courses?

8) What magazines do you read?

9) What is your profession?

10) What is your age?

11) Have you ever participated in organized knife training?

12) Have you ever participated in organized firearms training?



Thanks for your responses.



Good luck!!!!





mike j

[argyll]

1) Previously.
2) A few years.
3) Kenpo, and jujitsu.
4) 0
5) $200
6) 1000
7) Internet
8) Occasionaly: Tactical Knives, Combat Handguns.
9) Law related
10) 40's
11) Planning to attend MBC 1/2
12) Yes

Qui non est hodie cras minus aptus erit -- Ovid
(He who is not prepared today will be less so tomorrow)

Edited by - argyll on 11/19/2001 11:29:36 PM

[sks]

1) Both
2) training since 1980
3) Judo, JuJitsu, Thai boxing, Modern Arnis (Bram's Gunting), LEO tactical training
4) $1000-7000 CDN
5) $100-300 USD possibly more depending on content/format/etc.
6) Unlimited (depends on expenses needed, location, duration and content of the training)
7) Friends, Online, Email, Magazines
8) CQC magazine, Tactical Knives, American Handguner, ASLET journal, Muscular Development, McLean's, Newsweek, SOF, Other various Gun/Knife/training/police
9) LEO, Security, DT trainer
10) 31 yrs
11) Yes
12) Yes


Edited by - SKS on 11/19/2001 4:11:38 PM

[hy]

1)Practised previously
2) 10 years
3)Tae Kwon Do
4)RM$800 (About $200 US)
5)USD$150-250
6)Depends on circumstances
7)Acquaintances
8) American Handgunner, Blade, Testosterone, Milo and Dino Files
9) Lawyer
10) 20
11)No
12) No



Edited by - hy on 11/19/2001 7:10:31 AM

Edited by - hy on 11/19/2001 7:12:04 AM

[Seismo]

1) Currently
2) 8 years
3) Tae Kwon Do (7 years), Kuntao/Silat (~1 year)
4) $600
5) It depends
6) Immediate area
7) Internet
8) No martial arts magazines
9) Research scientist
10) 52
11) Yes
12) No

1) both currently and previously.

2) little over 7 years solid in a traditional(japanese)hardstyle karate, just under a year off and on in modern Arnis, and about 3 1/2 years solid in Pekiti Tirsia Kali up to now.

3) see 2)

4) at least $1000(if you meant money-wise)

5) $75-100 depending on the contents of the entire package deal.

6) an hour or so.

7) I usually attend seminars within my system, so word of mouth.

8) tactical knives, design graphics, misc. others.

9) digital illustrator in ad agency

10) 29 next month.

11) If you mean set classes/training sessions, yes.

12) no.

[Dijos]

1. yes
2. about 1 year
3.boxing
4. about $400
5. $150- but it had better be good
6. 2-3 hours, or near my parent's house in FL
7. internet
8.esquire, Blade, Tactical Knives
9. student
10. 27
11. no
12. yes

[cgjones]

1)No
2)N/A
3)N/A
4)$0
5)$200
6)as far as I had to
7)Internet
8)Information Security, PC Magazine, Shutterbug
9)Student
10)23
11)No
12)No

I don't feel my info will help much, but hey, what the heck. I really want to take one of the classes at Spyderco, but I'm a poor college student. If I had the money, distance wouldn't be a problem.

[Formerly Nervous]

I hope this oppertunity is open for newbies here in the forum.. I just bought my first spyderco and thought id check out the site.. so far, im immensly impressed with both..

1) I have practiced previously.

2) Formally, I've trained about 5yrs off and on, accumulative.

3) Ty Kwan Do, Akido, Weng Chun, (sadly there are no Filipino resources here or i would add that to my list)

4)Currently, only a few hundred dollars.

5) This is a tricky question! Depending on the type and/or nature of training and who is conducting the training. For the information only (meaning not counting the time of the trainer) $50-200 with the higher price for more specilised training and for a more reputable trainer.

6) Sadly i cant give a good answer here... Id be willing to travel as far as it takes IF i had the time and money. I do not..so distance poses a greater problem than cost.

7)Any training i find out about these days is usually on line or in a publication

8)Tacticle Knives, Blade, Small Arms Review... and many publications im sure you woulndt care about. URB and DJ TImes for example.

9)I am in health care.

10)29yo

11)Only a few edged weapons survival classes while with the Sherrif's Dept.

12)yes again while working as a dept.

[chambers]

1. Yes
2. Three years, Am still learning as much as I can when I can.
3. Shotokan Karate. I have a smattering of Jujitsu and Aikido.
4. Bout $100-$200 on books. Still new to the scene
5.I have no basis of comparison. Have never been to a class. I'd guess in the $400-$600 range.
6. A state or two. (honestly I'd go anywhere to attend one particular seminar. But overall I think one or two states is fair)
7.So far it's been Tactical Knives magazine, this site and my buddy Ronin.
8. Tactical Knives, Blade, and Maxim.
9. Security Specialist (read as Guard)
10. 25
11. No
12. Yes, yearly qualifications for the state.



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[zatoichi]

1 I am familiar with most styles of martial arts, but no, I do not curently practice on a regular basis.
2 I've practiced/ trained on and off for the last decade or so....
3 Mostly aikido, some kickboxing, kenpo karate, BJJ, Judo, even some collegiate wrestling wih a friend....
4 I haven't spent that much because of lack of time/ inability to do so in proper environment....
5 I will pay $$$$ for a QUALITY 8 hour course anywhere in the states...
6 I'll WALK to Colorado if I have to.....
7 By reading as much as I can about Martial arts & knife training/ fighting....and about reading up on guys like Kelly Worden, James Keating, etc.....
8 I'll read everything from the paladin press catalog to american handgunner to every martial arts book, catalog, website on the face of the earth....
9 I work for a small pharmaceutical wholesaler in San Diego, CA
10 I'm just 24 yrs. old but a huge fan of yours, Mr. Janich.
11 I've never participated in organized knife training....
12 No, I haven't participated in any firearms training, but planning on doing so before my 1st gun purchase.....

[sal]

nice thread Mike.

sal

[Formerly Nervous]

<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> keeping my fingers crossed... ive wanted the videos for a while and was in a fit because it was goign to be a while before i could spare the change for the series.. Im all excited <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
No purpose to this post.. expressing my self so the family dosent think ive gone nuts for jumping up and down in the middle of the floor :D thanks Mike!

[Gallaghe]

1) None
2) N/A
3) N/A
4) tactical training; $2000
5) $75-$125
6) For one day training, 2 hours, for several days training, whatever it takes
7) My instructor or the internet
8) ASLET
9) System analyst
10) 46
11) Yes, from Clyde Caseres
12) LFI (Massad Ayoob)

BTW I enjoy working with &quot;Fighting Folders&quot; video, well done.

Kevin S. Gallagher
gallaghe@teleport.com




Kevin S. Gallagher

[waveman1978]

1. Yes (currently)

2. 10 years (on and off)

3. GoJu Ryu Karate, Jujitsu

4. $600.00-750.00 (average)

5. $200.00

6. immediate area (up to 500 miles)

7. internet

8. Guns &amp; Ammo, American Rifleman, Tactical Knives, Psychology Today

9. college student, p.t. 911 dispatcher,
p.t. teaching assistant (Psychology)

10. 24 years old

11. yes

12. yes

[Michael Janich]

To all who have posted thus far, thank you very much for your input. Your names are formally &quot;in the hat.&quot;

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Stay safe,

mike j

[Sochin]

Please answer the following:

1) Do you currently practice the martial arts or have you practiced previously?

Yes.

2) If so, how long have you/did you train?

I started training in karate 1972.

3) In what styles or disciplines have you trained?

I practice Shori-ji Karate, Bagua Zhang, Modern Arnis, cqc and eclectic knife work.

4) How much do you spend per year on martial arts and/or tactical training?

$6 - 8 hundred or so, depends on the year.

5) What do you feel is a fair price for an 8-hour day of hands-on training?

$60 - 80 per day.

6) How far would you be willing to travel to participate in quality training?

One day's drive.

7) How do you usually find out about training courses?

Internet.

8) What magazines do you read?

Free ones.

9) What is your profession?

Child care professional.

10) What is your age?

54.

11) Have you ever participated in organized knife training?

Oh yes.

12) Have you ever participated in organized firearms training?

Yes, but not since I was in the militia some 38 yrs ago!


<a href=" http://raisingcanes.net">The Fighting Old Man</a>

[seth]

1) yes
2) 12 years
3) Judo, Arnis
4) $1500 to $2000
5) $ 150 to $250 based on quality of instuction
6) Weekend Road Trip-200 miles
7) Personal contacts
8) American Handguuner; Tactical knives
9) Computer Security Adminsitrator
10) 35
11) yes
12) yes

-S

[bladebroker]

Please answer the following:

1) Do you currently practice the martial arts or have you practiced previously?
Not in a really long time
2) If so, how long have you/did you train?
About 2 years
3) In what styles or disciplines have you trained?
Judo as a young boy
4) How much do you spend per year on martial arts and/or tactical training?
About $300 a year
5) What do you feel is a fair price for an 8-hour day of hands-on training?
$100 to $200 depending on instructor
6) How far would you be willing to travel to participate in quality training?
I'd like to keep it under 1000 miles. The Phat lady gets tired of my*****on her back soon after that
7) How do you usually find out about training courses?Internet
8) What magazines do you read?
Blade, Tacital
9) What is your profession?
Management, sales
10) What is your age?40
11) Have you ever participated in organized knife training?Yes
12) Have you ever participated in organized firearms training?No

Thanks for your responses.

[Mancer]

1) Yip
2) 4-5 years
3) Akido
4) 800.00 - 1000.00 Rand
5) 300 - 400 Rand (rand is +- 8 rands to 1 dollar)
6) mmmmm 1500 km's
7) dojo, forums, net
8) bikesa, survival
9) Lan Administrator
10) 21
11) no
12) no

and thats that, cheeeeers Mike

MaNcEr




It's Time To Kick @$$ 'N Chew Bubble Gum

[Formerly Nervous]

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

[V-1]

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!

[Mr.Skin]

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.

[Todd Brubaker]

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&amp;W for Law Enforcement, Tactical Edge
9) Police officer
10) 37
11) Yes, MBC Level 1-2
12) Yes, USMC, Police, NRA

[jut]

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

[anyman]

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

[J D Wijbenga]

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

[JF]

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 &quot;big name&quot; 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. &quot;Tactical Knives&quot; and &quot;Combat Handguns.&quot;
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

[Michael Janich]

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

[khagler]

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

[Mickey]

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)

[Pachucko]

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

[Pachucko]

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 &amp; 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

[panguero]

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