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sandman
18th December 2015, 20:19
Hi,

I'm a new member and new Iaido student. I'm in my late 40's and do not have much martial arts training (besides some judo when I was a boy). I'm also interested in studying Aikido in the future, but for now I plan to concentrate on Iaido.

I live in the Houston area.

Emily Egan
18th December 2015, 22:34
Hi Alex,

Welcome to the forum. Just out of curiosity, who do you train with in Iaido in the Houston area? FYI I'm in the greater Clear Lake area.

sandman
19th December 2015, 00:00
Hi Emily,

Thanks for the welcome! I'm training with Houston San Shin Kai near downtown. The style is MSR, although I have no idea what is the difference between the styles.

pgsmith
21st December 2015, 18:22
Hi Alex,
Last I knew, it was Craig Hocker teaching at the San Shin Kai in Houston. Never met him, but we had conversations on-line and I've heard good things about him from others.
Welcome to e-budo, and happy training!

sandman
21st December 2015, 20:15
Hi Paul,

Yes, HSSK is still run by Hocker Sensei. I like him, he knows his stuff and I feel very welcome at class. Small group, so getting a lot of one-on-one instruction from him.

Thanks for the welcome message!

andy.m
24th December 2015, 17:45
Hello and welcome to the forum.

Cady Goldfield
25th December 2015, 02:28
Welcome!
Craig Hocker is well thought of and well known in the budo circles. You are in good hands!