Other than guitar what do you like?

[mrjones2004x]

Maybe the wrong place for this post but hopefully will get some traction.

Been a member here for some years.
Wondered what other interests people have except guitars/music etc?

Myself, I’m a martial artist. Been training Wing Chun for nearly 4 years.
I’m grade 8 out of 12 in the system we follow and just starting to learn my 3rd form and have been doing basic weapons training for last 6 months. Some long pole and butterfly swords. Quite enjoy wooden dummy technique but it’s really difficult to master.
Love how it’s self offence and not self defence. Attack and block simultaneously.
Originally I learnt the basics 20 years ago with an independent teacher who was insane and thought showing us extremely dangerous techniques was best way.
Restarting 20 plus years later learning how to end a fight immediately, reading your opponent, using their force against them no matter your strength or size.
So interesting as a concept and way of thinking.
Only ever had to use once in life and yes it’s very different in real life to sparing and training but worked quickly and effectively with no injuries except pride.

Anyway enough of me. What other hobbies you guys have you’re passionate about?

Sped up video of first form few years back

 

[-BOOGIEMAN-]

I’ve been into motorcycles since I got my first dirt bike in 3rd grade. Rode/raced them up through high school. Then I got into Harley’s and have been riding them ever since…

 

[fitz]

Before I got into building guitars and speaker cabs, I accumulated most of those tools building clocks and restoring antique clocks.

1909 International Time Recorder (later known as IBM) timecard clock:

1929 International Time Recorder school clock:

Designed and built this wall clock out of wood and the mech from a non-functioning grandmother clock:

And I made this clock from scratch with brass AA coins for dial numbers when I got a year sober (the first time...)

 

[Trumpet Rider]

Beautiful work, Fitz.

 

[mrjones2004x]

I’ve been into motorcycles since I got my first dirt bike in 3rd grade. Rode/raced them up through high school. Then I got into Harley’s and have been riding them ever since…

I expected a few bikers along the way. Love the off road scene too myself.

 

[mrjones2004x]

Before I got into building guitars and speaker cabs, I accumulated most of those tools building clocks and restoring antique clocks.

1909 International Time Recorder (later known as IBM) timecard clock:
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1929 International Time Recorder school clock:
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Designed and built this wall clock out of wood and the mech from a non-functioning grandmother clock:
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And I made this clock from scratch with brass AA coins for dial numbers when I got a year sober (the first time...)
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Honestly one hobby I never expected. Some great work too. I love mechanical watches so can appreciate what these are.

 

[junk notes]

Myself, I’m a martial artist.

awesome! All the great MF members here on the forum are Marshall artists.

 

[LPMarshall hack]

I like pizza

 

[mrjones2004x]

I like pizza

Obviously

 

[PelliX]

DIY, electronics design and repair, programming/IT/network engineering, booze obviously. Women should be somewhere on that list.

Wait, I did this already... https://www.marshallforum.com/threads/belated-introduction.125497/

 

[nickfox]

My favorite thing in the world to do is sing. I wish my guitar playing was as good...

 

[mrjones2004x]

DIY, electronics design and repair, programming/IT/network engineering, booze obviously. Women should be somewhere on that list.

Wait, I did this already... https://www.marshallforum.com/threads/belated-introduction.125497/

So you did. Good read. Hi from England to the Netherlands

 

[mrjones2004x]

My favorite thing in the world to do is sing. I wish my guitar playing was as good...

I’m rubbish at both You’re winning if you can sing good

 

[MarshallDog]

Me well, trumpet, cars, pickups, pumping iron, boats and trying to each healthy with low carbs and sugars and high proteins and greens.

 

[FutureProf88]

As for me.... I like cars (specifically the kind with 3 pedals that go braaaappp), motorcycles, boats, flying, and boomsticks.

 

[Cal Nevari]

Maybe the wrong place for this post but hopefully will get some traction.

Been a member here for some years.
Wondered what other interests people have except guitars/music etc?

Myself, I’m a martial artist. Been training Wing Chun for nearly 4 years.
I’m grade 8 out of 12 in the system we follow and just starting to learn my 3rd form and have been doing basic weapons training for last 6 months. Some long pole and butterfly swords. Quite enjoy wooden dummy technique but it’s really difficult to master.
Love how it’s self offence and not self defence. Attack and block simultaneously.
Originally I learnt the basics 20 years ago with an independent teacher who was insane and thought showing us extremely dangerous techniques was best way.
Restarting 20 plus years later learning how to end a fight immediately, reading your opponent, using their force against them no matter your strength or size.
So interesting as a concept and way of thinking.
Only ever had to use once in life and yes it’s very different in real life to sparing and training but worked quickly and effectively with no injuries except pride.

Anyway enough of me. What other hobbies you guys have you’re passionate about?

Sped up video of first form few years back

Great question! Reading, writing, yoga, hiking, biking, pro football, March Madness, chess. Surprised no one mentioned wanking. Dunno if that will get past the censors. ;^)

 

[TXOldRedRocker]

Golf.

Used to be a scratch golfer, but haven't had the time to maintain that for quite a while. I'm 60 and play once a week now. Shot 76 Sunday with a heat index of 116 on the back nine. I can live with that.

 

[mrjones2004x]

Great question! Reading, writing, yoga, hiking, biking, pro football, March Madness, chess. Surprised no one mentioned wanking. Dunno if that will get past the censors. ;^)

March madness?

 

[Cal Nevari]

March Madness is the term for the annual US college basketball championship tournament held, unsurprisingly, in March. It's truly a wonderful event. Eight teams play for four spots. The winners then join a field of 64 teams, who play a total of 48 games over four days. It's a heck of a lot of fun! The 16 winners then play over the next two weekends to determine the champion. This year, Kansas defeated North Carolina in a thriller. You can fill out brackets on ESPN and other websites. Check it out!

 

[G the wildman]

Maybe the wrong place for this post but hopefully will get some traction.

Been a member here for some years.
Wondered what other interests people have except guitars/music etc?

Myself, I’m a martial artist. Been training Wing Chun for nearly 4 years.
I’m grade 8 out of 12 in the system we follow and just starting to learn my 3rd form and have been doing basic weapons training for last 6 months. Some long pole and butterfly swords. Quite enjoy wooden dummy technique but it’s really difficult to master.
Love how it’s self offence and not self defence. Attack and block simultaneously.
Originally I learnt the basics 20 years ago with an independent teacher who was insane and thought showing us extremely dangerous techniques was best way.
Restarting 20 plus years later learning how to end a fight immediately, reading your opponent, using their force against them no matter your strength or size.
So interesting as a concept and way of thinking.
Only ever had to use once in life and yes it’s very different in real life to sparing and training but worked quickly and effectively with no injuries except pride.

Anyway enough of me. What other hobbies you guys have you’re passionate about?

Sped up video of first form few years back

I once worked with a lethal man. He was a martial artist and liked to use the strength of his opponent’s against them.

He told me an awful story about a guy that was out to get him for whatever stupid reason.

He said he saw the guy running at him in a bar. My friend was leaning on the bar. He said just as he reached me I side stepped took the back of his head and lined his face up with the edge of the bar. . . The fight was over.

Not really my thing I am more for flower power. But I get it it can be useful. My 10 year old grandson is a brown belt. He wants to give up.

Anyway, golf and fishing are my things.

G