Please say hello to @Gene McKeithan. Gene has been in martial arts for more than 10 years. Gene, please introduce yourself and tell us: - what style(s) of MA you have trained in, - If you have ever competed, and - what got you interested in MA in the first place.

To hareld in the membership of our newest member @Micheal Mejia, I would like to start refering to our collective of members as Magen. Magen is the Hebrew word for Shield or Protector. It is derived from the Hebrew word, which literally translates to "shield" or "protector". It is frequently used in religious and biblical contexts as a name or description for God (e.g., Yahweh Magen, "God is my shield"). It is also the root for Magen David (Shield of David), which refers to the Star of David symbol. I think it is cool that Michael's last name actually kind of rhyms with Magen. How appropriate to launch this new reference to our group. Let me know what you think by participating in this poll.

Do you have only one place to train, or do you train in a group setting and at home.

@Franckthesolution Tactops has joined us. I am a member of his community and recommend checking his community out. FRANCKTHESOLUTION is the name of his community and it focuses on Bodyguard and Executive Protection but it is great for the average person because our families are the most important person to protect and are worthy of us protecting them as if they are paying us to do it in a professional setting. In my opinion ourselves and especially out families are more worthy. Check out his community; it's great!

I know we are small but we are growing. Please say hello to @Paul Griffin. Paul is interested in learning more ways to prepare himself and his family for self-defense. Check out his skool community below to help you with your finance planning to clear the fog, find the leaks, and feel more in control of your money. 👉 Master Your MoneyFlow Paul, please take some time to introduce yourself.