I am self trained in the martial arts. I am use a traditional street fighting stance with both fists clenched. I attack the body using Tiger Style Kung Fu. I attack the head and slower style opponents with Praying Mantis Kung Fu. I grab the opponent using Hapkido techniques. I kick using low Muay Thai Kickboxing kicks. I combo using Jeet Kun Do techniques. I mainly attack using palms, backhands, and elbows. I switch stances based upon martial art and sometimes use Jeet Kun Do stance. I believe in the philosophy of Hwarangdo and Jeet Kun Do. What martial art is similar? Hwarango? Jeet Kun Do? Yunwharyu? Something else? Or is my combination style completely original?
What martial arts style is this?
Your style seems a bit original, but I study Ketsugo Jitsu (founded by Grand Master Roberto Kennedy) and we combine ten different arts in our style...so maybe what you are doing has been done....but I am very sure your combination is unique...you should try out a few school near, most offer a free class, or week so give them a shot go and watch classes, talk to students and teachers, maybe you can find out what in your style really works and what doesn't. Hope I could help...and good luck with you art...send me some video some time I am really curious about it.
Reply:More like mixed martial arts, you are focusing on the strengths of each style. Using just one style has its weaknesses and by being an all around fighter makes you more adaptable in any situation.
Reply:umm shouldnt jeet kune do not have a specific stance since its a philosophy on doing what works for you?
i dont think being self trained is a good idea though.
anyways its not a specific style you're using elements from different styles meaning you can call it vale tudo, mma, jeet kune do any art that pretty much says win with whatever you know
Reply:I think your putting too much into it rely on the kiss method taught to me in usmc bootcamp Keep it simple stupid, all those Chinese arts are good for competition and sparring but if you desire to really be able to defend yourself and fight learn some wresteling, Jujitsu/Judo mui thi and you will do much better also scrap the self teaching learn from a pro! If you can not fight on the ground in a streetfight or mma match your F*****!!!!!
Reply:Ok, you have combined techniques from a half dozen existing styles. How does that make it an original style? Mixing orange juice, apple juice, and cranberry juice might make a good drink, but it doesn't make a new fruit.
I believe every martial artist should strive to learn from different styles and use the techniques that are most effective for them while learning how to defend against their own weaknesses. In that you have done a good thing, but mixing techniques from different martial arts isn't an original idea, and that doesn't make it an original style. Overall the philosophy you describe is more like Jeet Kun Do, absorb what is useful.
plants flowers
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Which Martial Art should I choose?
I think I already know which would be best for me but I want to get some advice from those that know better than I do.
I have zero martial arts experience.
I am 25, 6'0, 180 - coming off of ankle and knee surgery. My ankle and knee have totally healed but my muscles have seriously suffered during my healing phase so I've got a while to go to get back to my previous shape.
I want to take martial arts training for real life defense. I could care less about competitions or anything I just want to be able to defend myself and my family better in case of unexpected violence. I have no intention of carrying a weapon or of fighting someone who has a knife a gun unless I absolutely have to in order to save my family or give them a few moments to escape.
This is all speculative as I have not had to deal with any of this in real life. I only want to be as prepared as I can be in case something were to happen and I couldn't run away.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Which Martial Art should I choose?
I teach Karate and Jiu-Jitsu. It seems with a kicking striking punching martial art you would not be as suited for, any martial art can be adapted for any injury as I would for you if I were training you. But if we go for most suited for you, I would have to say Jiu-Jitsu also spelled Ju-Jutsu I spell it the old way since it goes way back to the 60's with my school.
I mean regular Japanese style not Brazilian which seems again it would be very hard on your knees.
You will learn to use your opponent's force against him. It is called the "Gentle Art" because it does not take a lot or force from you to bring down your opponent hard. You will learn leverage holds chokes and breaks from holds and chokes.
If a person were to charge you trying to tackle you, you will learn how to turn out of the way, when and how to direct all that energy straight into a wall or lamppost or on coming traffic what ever you need to survive.
You will also learn break falls and rolls, these may seem like you don't need them but they can mean a difference between survival and not surviving. If I fall properly I do not break my wrist and if I roll I am back up on my feet before the bad guys knew what happened.
Go to the instructor in privet explain your problems so that he may work with you in your self defense training so that you can survive without damaging your knees anymore just in training.
Reply:Your very welcomed and good luck training! Report It
Reply:tae kwon do because its a strong fundamental for arts like muy thai..
Reply:Tai Kwon Do. Less about violence, more about strength, agility and personal well-being.
Reply:judo.
Its the best.
I'm 19 7 is 6'1 %26amp; 220.
I've go to a Judo club every 3 days of the week.
Since 2002.
Trust me.
Judo is the best of all martial arts.
Reply:Judo.
Reply:Look up info on American Kenpo. Its a form of Karate developed for real life self-defense scenarios against one or multiple attackers from multiple angles, and not as a combat sport such as Judo or Tae Kwon Do. It was originally created by Ed Parker, who derived it from Chinese Kung-Fu and other Martial Arts he studied in Hawaii. Kenpo not only teaches you how to react to "Ideal" scenarios, but also teaches you how to react to all the "What-ifs" (What if He punches left vs. right handed, or grabs my right shoulder with his left vs. left shoulder with his left, etc) As for your previous injury, My Kenpo instructor had one leg amputated BEFORE he learned the art. He wears a prosthetic leg and you wouldn't know it.
Reply:Kajukenbo - look it up on the web.
Reply:Non sport focus.
Try any combative designed for miliatry...
Eg, Krav Maga (my personal fav)
For something with a bit of flair and traditionalism but still really practical go Wing Chun.
Reply:I advise Aikido. Its an art that uses the power/strength of the enemy to produce self-defense. You will also learn how to handle weapons. Using the Ki energy as the main source of defense you will be able to resist any pain just like pain killers so my friend this is the best art for SELF DEFENSE
Reply:Try Rex Kwon Do, you can see it on Napoleon Dynamite LOL
Reply:There are many traditional styles of Karate, and Kung fu that are not focused on competition, but still manage to train you for situations where you "couldn't run away."
Reply:TaekwonDo
Reply:Coming off you recent injuries, you might want to consider a basic 6 week self-defense course. They generally include a little taste of several styles so you would be in a better position to choose at that point.
Every style I can think of is going to put some pressure on that knee and ankle, so it will have to be modified somewhat depending on the severity of your condition. Judo, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do would all offer good self defense skills, and they are probably the most available styles.
Good luck.
I have zero martial arts experience.
I am 25, 6'0, 180 - coming off of ankle and knee surgery. My ankle and knee have totally healed but my muscles have seriously suffered during my healing phase so I've got a while to go to get back to my previous shape.
I want to take martial arts training for real life defense. I could care less about competitions or anything I just want to be able to defend myself and my family better in case of unexpected violence. I have no intention of carrying a weapon or of fighting someone who has a knife a gun unless I absolutely have to in order to save my family or give them a few moments to escape.
This is all speculative as I have not had to deal with any of this in real life. I only want to be as prepared as I can be in case something were to happen and I couldn't run away.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Which Martial Art should I choose?
I teach Karate and Jiu-Jitsu. It seems with a kicking striking punching martial art you would not be as suited for, any martial art can be adapted for any injury as I would for you if I were training you. But if we go for most suited for you, I would have to say Jiu-Jitsu also spelled Ju-Jutsu I spell it the old way since it goes way back to the 60's with my school.
I mean regular Japanese style not Brazilian which seems again it would be very hard on your knees.
You will learn to use your opponent's force against him. It is called the "Gentle Art" because it does not take a lot or force from you to bring down your opponent hard. You will learn leverage holds chokes and breaks from holds and chokes.
If a person were to charge you trying to tackle you, you will learn how to turn out of the way, when and how to direct all that energy straight into a wall or lamppost or on coming traffic what ever you need to survive.
You will also learn break falls and rolls, these may seem like you don't need them but they can mean a difference between survival and not surviving. If I fall properly I do not break my wrist and if I roll I am back up on my feet before the bad guys knew what happened.
Go to the instructor in privet explain your problems so that he may work with you in your self defense training so that you can survive without damaging your knees anymore just in training.
Reply:Your very welcomed and good luck training! Report It
Reply:tae kwon do because its a strong fundamental for arts like muy thai..
Reply:Tai Kwon Do. Less about violence, more about strength, agility and personal well-being.
Reply:judo.
Its the best.
I'm 19 7 is 6'1 %26amp; 220.
I've go to a Judo club every 3 days of the week.
Since 2002.
Trust me.
Judo is the best of all martial arts.
Reply:Judo.
Reply:Look up info on American Kenpo. Its a form of Karate developed for real life self-defense scenarios against one or multiple attackers from multiple angles, and not as a combat sport such as Judo or Tae Kwon Do. It was originally created by Ed Parker, who derived it from Chinese Kung-Fu and other Martial Arts he studied in Hawaii. Kenpo not only teaches you how to react to "Ideal" scenarios, but also teaches you how to react to all the "What-ifs" (What if He punches left vs. right handed, or grabs my right shoulder with his left vs. left shoulder with his left, etc) As for your previous injury, My Kenpo instructor had one leg amputated BEFORE he learned the art. He wears a prosthetic leg and you wouldn't know it.
Reply:Kajukenbo - look it up on the web.
Reply:Non sport focus.
Try any combative designed for miliatry...
Eg, Krav Maga (my personal fav)
For something with a bit of flair and traditionalism but still really practical go Wing Chun.
Reply:I advise Aikido. Its an art that uses the power/strength of the enemy to produce self-defense. You will also learn how to handle weapons. Using the Ki energy as the main source of defense you will be able to resist any pain just like pain killers so my friend this is the best art for SELF DEFENSE
Reply:Try Rex Kwon Do, you can see it on Napoleon Dynamite LOL
Reply:There are many traditional styles of Karate, and Kung fu that are not focused on competition, but still manage to train you for situations where you "couldn't run away."
Reply:TaekwonDo
Reply:Coming off you recent injuries, you might want to consider a basic 6 week self-defense course. They generally include a little taste of several styles so you would be in a better position to choose at that point.
Every style I can think of is going to put some pressure on that knee and ankle, so it will have to be modified somewhat depending on the severity of your condition. Judo, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do would all offer good self defense skills, and they are probably the most available styles.
Good luck.
How do i train for mixed martial arts and strength train?
i'm in kickboxing now and need to know how much running i should do and when to do it
How do i train for mixed martial arts and strength train?
Depending on what kind of shape you are in now. Start off by running a couple miles either outside or on a treadmill. A good time would be under 15 minutes but don't push yourself if it is too much at first. After a few days it will get easier. Do this every day before you start your training. It will prepare your body for the workout ahead. Make sure you are stretched well before you start running and again after you finish. Weight training is good for strength but as a fighter bulk doesn't equal more power and will definatly hurt your flexability, agillity and quickness. So stick to strength training excercises. Stay away from blasting with the heavy weights. Ya guys like Matt Hughs and GSP look like they lift weights all day but they don't. They all weigh 20 - 30 lbs heavier if they are not training. So they cut the weight to get into a lighter devision. Look at BJ Penn barely a visible muscle but he's strong and a great fighter. It's all about endurance training. That's why before every work out run at least 2 miles and then once you are getting closer to being ready to fight run 2 miles after training too. Swimming 2 miles will do what running 10 miles will do for your heart. So do that once a week. But regardless of what your are training on that day always run before and maybe after except for swimming days. Or you can always go to some of the fighters web pages and see what how they train.
Reply:Just don't squat and then run stairs. you will f@ck your knees. Get a good coach is the best bet.
Reply:Running builds endurance and leg strength. It also help control breathing and tones upper arms and chest endurance. All that is needed for the ring. But it is a very good ideal to change off day by day. Run one day and then strength train on the arms, back or chest. You have to allow the muscles that you work on today to rebuild tomorrow. Good luck with your training. Only through time, training can you achieve your goals. Whatever you do, do not use ankle weights. They will destroy your knee's. Ankle weights are the worst thing and I never allow any of my students to use them.
6 Dan TKD (Instructor).
Reply:I HEARD THAT TAKING BALLET CLASSES HELP
Reply:Sprints! Years ago professional fighters jogged miles a day. Now we know that Sprinting is better for MMA.
Sprint 100 yards then jog 20. Repeat this cycle for one mile. Then if you want to keep going, go as long as you would like.
Put everything into the first mile.
If you need to lose weight, jogging for miles is a better way to go. However, if you are looking at conditioning for the ring, sprints are the way to go.
Run every other day. If you want to you can supplement the sprints with uphill sprints and walk down or bleachers.
If you are wanting to enter the cage, you may want to train in a grappling art as well. Trust me, I've been there.
How do i train for mixed martial arts and strength train?
Depending on what kind of shape you are in now. Start off by running a couple miles either outside or on a treadmill. A good time would be under 15 minutes but don't push yourself if it is too much at first. After a few days it will get easier. Do this every day before you start your training. It will prepare your body for the workout ahead. Make sure you are stretched well before you start running and again after you finish. Weight training is good for strength but as a fighter bulk doesn't equal more power and will definatly hurt your flexability, agillity and quickness. So stick to strength training excercises. Stay away from blasting with the heavy weights. Ya guys like Matt Hughs and GSP look like they lift weights all day but they don't. They all weigh 20 - 30 lbs heavier if they are not training. So they cut the weight to get into a lighter devision. Look at BJ Penn barely a visible muscle but he's strong and a great fighter. It's all about endurance training. That's why before every work out run at least 2 miles and then once you are getting closer to being ready to fight run 2 miles after training too. Swimming 2 miles will do what running 10 miles will do for your heart. So do that once a week. But regardless of what your are training on that day always run before and maybe after except for swimming days. Or you can always go to some of the fighters web pages and see what how they train.
Reply:Just don't squat and then run stairs. you will f@ck your knees. Get a good coach is the best bet.
Reply:Running builds endurance and leg strength. It also help control breathing and tones upper arms and chest endurance. All that is needed for the ring. But it is a very good ideal to change off day by day. Run one day and then strength train on the arms, back or chest. You have to allow the muscles that you work on today to rebuild tomorrow. Good luck with your training. Only through time, training can you achieve your goals. Whatever you do, do not use ankle weights. They will destroy your knee's. Ankle weights are the worst thing and I never allow any of my students to use them.
6 Dan TKD (Instructor).
Reply:I HEARD THAT TAKING BALLET CLASSES HELP
Reply:Sprints! Years ago professional fighters jogged miles a day. Now we know that Sprinting is better for MMA.
Sprint 100 yards then jog 20. Repeat this cycle for one mile. Then if you want to keep going, go as long as you would like.
Put everything into the first mile.
If you need to lose weight, jogging for miles is a better way to go. However, if you are looking at conditioning for the ring, sprints are the way to go.
Run every other day. If you want to you can supplement the sprints with uphill sprints and walk down or bleachers.
If you are wanting to enter the cage, you may want to train in a grappling art as well. Trust me, I've been there.
How many hours per day do any of you train in the martial arts?
(My son wanted me to ask this one.) I average about two hours a day, especially now that it is summer time (benefits of being a school teacher!). I used to get more training time in, but you know how life happens.
My son also says I am supposed to ask if anyone is in the Puget Sound area looking to train in some pretty effective combative arts to get a hold of me (pun intended!). I train in American Wing-Chun Silat (it's what I have my black belt in), Tracy's Kenpo, and Arnis.
How many hours per day do any of you train in the martial arts?
I teach two hours a day, two days a week and train about 10 hours a week. I would like it to be more.
Reply:I teach Jeet Kune Do, so im at the school most of the day.
In personal training i average 4 to 5 hours on weekend 8 to 9
but no im not close to you
Reply:I just started about 5 months ago in Muy Thai. I train about 2 hrs a day/3 days a week. I'm still in school, working, and married, so it's kind of hard to fit it all in. I might have to stop this coming fall, but hopefully I'll be able to get my first amatuer fight in in November. I train with Jurge Gurgel if you've heard of him.
My son also says I am supposed to ask if anyone is in the Puget Sound area looking to train in some pretty effective combative arts to get a hold of me (pun intended!). I train in American Wing-Chun Silat (it's what I have my black belt in), Tracy's Kenpo, and Arnis.
How many hours per day do any of you train in the martial arts?
I teach two hours a day, two days a week and train about 10 hours a week. I would like it to be more.
Reply:I teach Jeet Kune Do, so im at the school most of the day.
In personal training i average 4 to 5 hours on weekend 8 to 9
but no im not close to you
Reply:I just started about 5 months ago in Muy Thai. I train about 2 hrs a day/3 days a week. I'm still in school, working, and married, so it's kind of hard to fit it all in. I might have to stop this coming fall, but hopefully I'll be able to get my first amatuer fight in in November. I train with Jurge Gurgel if you've heard of him.
Boxing or Martial Arts?
I currently wrestle. In an amatueur level. with friends. I mean like the grappling Greek wrestling... not the WWE.
I want to start either a form of Martial Arts or proper Boxing Training. I also box currently... but only for fitness means. I have no idea about technique.
So which would you choose? Martial arts or Boxing? I suppose I could be adequete at Karate or Taek-won-do. I know I have a boxers physique... but i don't want to limit myself to one style.
Is there a style of fighting which combines the essentials of both sports? I'd love to know one... to combine both passions.
Also... I'm 14. As I've been boxing for a while... I know I'm decent... and can be fairly formidable in later years. But As most kids start martial arts at -10 years I've been wondering if I should dedicate myself to it... because I can't stand to fail. So do you think I'm too old to start or not.
PS:I'll still do it even if I'm too old. I just won't dedicate myself to it and will stick to boxing
Boxing or Martial Arts?
I'd say MMA would be the way to go. Wrestling, Boxing, and Martial arts all rolled into one. Sounds like it'd hit all your interests in one sport.
Reply:to begin with you're way too young to not involve yourself in a well rounded training reg.----- do not just settle for less of one and more of another---boxing just as martial arts are to be respected in there on right---i concentrated on tae kwon do---and boxing when i was younger---grabbiling, mma, an boxing, will get you well rounded--ju jitsu--is another factor---this is probably the strongest one of the four you can concentrate on---what ever you do don't settle for less --always stride for more---knowledge is strength..
I want to start either a form of Martial Arts or proper Boxing Training. I also box currently... but only for fitness means. I have no idea about technique.
So which would you choose? Martial arts or Boxing? I suppose I could be adequete at Karate or Taek-won-do. I know I have a boxers physique... but i don't want to limit myself to one style.
Is there a style of fighting which combines the essentials of both sports? I'd love to know one... to combine both passions.
Also... I'm 14. As I've been boxing for a while... I know I'm decent... and can be fairly formidable in later years. But As most kids start martial arts at -10 years I've been wondering if I should dedicate myself to it... because I can't stand to fail. So do you think I'm too old to start or not.
PS:I'll still do it even if I'm too old. I just won't dedicate myself to it and will stick to boxing
Boxing or Martial Arts?
I'd say MMA would be the way to go. Wrestling, Boxing, and Martial arts all rolled into one. Sounds like it'd hit all your interests in one sport.
Reply:to begin with you're way too young to not involve yourself in a well rounded training reg.----- do not just settle for less of one and more of another---boxing just as martial arts are to be respected in there on right---i concentrated on tae kwon do---and boxing when i was younger---grabbiling, mma, an boxing, will get you well rounded--ju jitsu--is another factor---this is probably the strongest one of the four you can concentrate on---what ever you do don't settle for less --always stride for more---knowledge is strength..
Was Taiwanese actress Pace Wu Pei-Ci trained in martial arts?
She played Mai Ling in "Into The Sun".Thanks.
Was Taiwanese actress Pace Wu Pei-Ci trained in martial arts?
Not really sure about the martial arts thing. Can't really tell, if Keanu Reeves could do matrix anyone can do martial arts with a crash course. But I think shes really elegant and here's some info about her.
Name: Pace Wu Pei Ci
Cantonese Name: Ng Pui Tze
Birthdate: October 4, 1978
Birthplace: Taiwan
Occupation: Singer/Actress
she has an album entitled, 'ALL MY PACE'
Filmography:
Ji jern mo lai (2006)
... aka Undercover Hidden Dragon (Hong Kong: English title)
Duk ga si oi (2006) .... Josephine
Mura no shashinshuu (2005) .... Rin
Into the Sun (2005) .... Mai Ling
Sui jeuk fun ji (2001) .... Audrey
... aka United We Stand and Swim (International: English title)
Oi yue shing (2000)
... aka A War Named Desire (International: English title)
About Into the Sun... did you know....Some of the songs on the soundtrack are written and performed by Steven Seagal.
Reply:No.
1. I can understand mandarin
2. I searched google again and again
3. I can't find that she is trained in martial arts.
So, no, she wasn't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
flowers sympathy
Was Taiwanese actress Pace Wu Pei-Ci trained in martial arts?
Not really sure about the martial arts thing. Can't really tell, if Keanu Reeves could do matrix anyone can do martial arts with a crash course. But I think shes really elegant and here's some info about her.
Name: Pace Wu Pei Ci
Cantonese Name: Ng Pui Tze
Birthdate: October 4, 1978
Birthplace: Taiwan
Occupation: Singer/Actress
she has an album entitled, 'ALL MY PACE'
Filmography:
Ji jern mo lai (2006)
... aka Undercover Hidden Dragon (Hong Kong: English title)
Duk ga si oi (2006) .... Josephine
Mura no shashinshuu (2005) .... Rin
Into the Sun (2005) .... Mai Ling
Sui jeuk fun ji (2001) .... Audrey
... aka United We Stand and Swim (International: English title)
Oi yue shing (2000)
... aka A War Named Desire (International: English title)
About Into the Sun... did you know....Some of the songs on the soundtrack are written and performed by Steven Seagal.
Reply:No.
1. I can understand mandarin
2. I searched google again and again
3. I can't find that she is trained in martial arts.
So, no, she wasn't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
flowers sympathy
How long and how often should I train for martial arts?
This reminds me of a saying a college prof used to have.
Student: Prof, how long should this paper be?
Prof: Like a woman's skirt. Long enough to cover the important parts, short enough to be interesting.
Your training should be the same.
Ten hours a week is perfect for some people, too long for others, and much too short for others. Yes, too much of a good thing CAN be a bad thing.
In short, only you can really figure this out.
How long and how often should I train for martial arts?
Everyday.
Reply:As much and as often as possible...and for as long as possible....in as many martial arts as possible and with many teachers...avoid cults and keep an open mind....don't forget the philosophical aspects as well as the "practical" harm-inflicting aspects.
Reply:Dr. Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, said one should practice Judo every day.
Usually you should practice at least 3 to 4 times a week.
Reply:every day.
Reply:a long time, everyday
Reply:As long as your body allows, to reach a new plateu
Reply:Dr. Kano's theory was "maximum efficiency with minimum effort" ... he was in his late 70's when he died, still practicing martial arts to the end! It's a life long committment if you are truly a martial artist.
Reply:as often as possible.
However, practicing a martial art with your mind will yield more results than just repetitive physical practice. A martial art is suppossed to improve the coordination between your mind and body. As such, you gotta use your head while training to train smarter, so you don't have to train as hard.
Reply:at least 2 hours a day for 3 times a week but when your in better shape ever day. but if you cant train ever day you need to make sure you stretch ever day and go to class 2 or 3 times a week and exercise 3 days a week. and read books on it and study it ever day will help your mind
Reply:This is the question everyone I believe asks in the beginning. After many years of training its how long do I have to work so I can go train. It gets in your blood. You train everyday without thinking about it...it becomes breathing....It's a part of your life.
Sometimes you can catch these people bowing in at a grocery store or restaurant. Habits become hard to kill.
Yours in the art.
Sensei Strickler
Student: Prof, how long should this paper be?
Prof: Like a woman's skirt. Long enough to cover the important parts, short enough to be interesting.
Your training should be the same.
Ten hours a week is perfect for some people, too long for others, and much too short for others. Yes, too much of a good thing CAN be a bad thing.
In short, only you can really figure this out.
How long and how often should I train for martial arts?
Everyday.
Reply:As much and as often as possible...and for as long as possible....in as many martial arts as possible and with many teachers...avoid cults and keep an open mind....don't forget the philosophical aspects as well as the "practical" harm-inflicting aspects.
Reply:Dr. Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, said one should practice Judo every day.
Usually you should practice at least 3 to 4 times a week.
Reply:every day.
Reply:a long time, everyday
Reply:As long as your body allows, to reach a new plateu
Reply:Dr. Kano's theory was "maximum efficiency with minimum effort" ... he was in his late 70's when he died, still practicing martial arts to the end! It's a life long committment if you are truly a martial artist.
Reply:as often as possible.
However, practicing a martial art with your mind will yield more results than just repetitive physical practice. A martial art is suppossed to improve the coordination between your mind and body. As such, you gotta use your head while training to train smarter, so you don't have to train as hard.
Reply:at least 2 hours a day for 3 times a week but when your in better shape ever day. but if you cant train ever day you need to make sure you stretch ever day and go to class 2 or 3 times a week and exercise 3 days a week. and read books on it and study it ever day will help your mind
Reply:This is the question everyone I believe asks in the beginning. After many years of training its how long do I have to work so I can go train. It gets in your blood. You train everyday without thinking about it...it becomes breathing....It's a part of your life.
Sometimes you can catch these people bowing in at a grocery store or restaurant. Habits become hard to kill.
Yours in the art.
Sensei Strickler
Athletic shoes for gym class and training for martial art tournaments HELP!!!?
i need a nice pair of shoes for running on concreate and wood or other surfaaces that have a reasonable price. also i have a wide foot
Athletic shoes for gym class and training for martial art tournaments HELP!!!?
I have wide feet and i found that new balance have some of the most comfortable shoes and they don't cost alot
Reply:well the nike airmax is good
Reply:well 4 martial arts i would try 2 get wrestling or boxing shoes 4 running i would go 2 big 5 or any sports store and get some running shoes... just don't try 2 worry that much about the looks try 2 find something that feels good on ur knees and ankles.
Reply:i like new blance
or asics for shoes
Athletic shoes for gym class and training for martial art tournaments HELP!!!?
I have wide feet and i found that new balance have some of the most comfortable shoes and they don't cost alot
Reply:well the nike airmax is good
Reply:well 4 martial arts i would try 2 get wrestling or boxing shoes 4 running i would go 2 big 5 or any sports store and get some running shoes... just don't try 2 worry that much about the looks try 2 find something that feels good on ur knees and ankles.
Reply:i like new blance
or asics for shoes
Can a woman, trained in martial arts, defeat a man?
thanx for yuor answer in advance
Can a woman, trained in martial arts, defeat a man?
*sigh* does anybody feel like this question has been asked before?
OK. Yes, it is possible for a woman to defeat a man, trained or untrained.
No, she doesn't have to have years and years of training. (usually a few weeks of self-defense training will suffice.)
But she does have to know better than to rely on her strength and size to carry the day. And she must know how to use other elements to her advantage-- ie., environment, speed, vulnerable points, timing, etc.
In sportsfighting, she probably won't be able to defeat many men, because most rules of sportsfighting force you to rely on your strength and size. (Don't fool yourself... why do you think the UFC has weight divisions?)
In combat (a life-or-death situation) YES, it's possible.
Take the military, for instance. Or law enforcement. They can't use techniques that rely on strength and size; there's always the possibility that a soldier or a policeman will have to take out/restrain someone bigger and stronger than himself. So they adapt techniques that allow a person to take down any opponent, regardless of gender, size, or strength.
Same thing goes for self-defense situations, especially because they are geared toward smaller and weaker opponents. Also don't forget that the majority of martial arts (wing chun, for instance) were developed to allow smaller opponents to overcome bigger opponents.
Reply:yeah of course
dont underestimate them
its about technique and movements, force
of course we can
especially if the man himself has no experiance in martial arts
Reply:yes. i am a instructor in self defense any I am a women and I have kicked some mens butt a few times.
Reply:Absoluetly! A well trained woman againt a big strong untrained guy? The guy has no chance.
Reply:Of course not. Woman are inferior to men in strength, speed, endurance, etc. Regardless of how much training they've had.
I'm just kidding, I don't want any feminists rioting in front of my house. A woman can definitely defeat a man who is less skilled than her in combat.
Reply:why not?
Reply:A skilled woman can defeat an unskilled man but if both are skilled the man will win for sure. And when I say skilled I mean years practicing Martial Arts not weeks or months...
Reply:i agree with gannoway
Reply:Yes they can, I always get beat up by Oprah and her fans.
Reply:Yeah
Reply:Only if she is more competent in her martial art than the man is in whatever method he is using (provided they are both unarmed or are using the same class of weapon.)
AND
If she has self-confidence!
If they are equally matched it could go either way.
.
Reply:i lost my state title to a girl, only because we were dating and well....
Reply:yep,and cynthia rothrock is a good example who was taught by chuck norris
Reply:No, probably not.
What if the man she's fighting is also a martial artist (or he's big as f**k)?
No, ladies, it's probably best to run. But then again, most men can't fight either, so maybe.
Can a woman, trained in martial arts, defeat a man?
*sigh* does anybody feel like this question has been asked before?
OK. Yes, it is possible for a woman to defeat a man, trained or untrained.
No, she doesn't have to have years and years of training. (usually a few weeks of self-defense training will suffice.)
But she does have to know better than to rely on her strength and size to carry the day. And she must know how to use other elements to her advantage-- ie., environment, speed, vulnerable points, timing, etc.
In sportsfighting, she probably won't be able to defeat many men, because most rules of sportsfighting force you to rely on your strength and size. (Don't fool yourself... why do you think the UFC has weight divisions?)
In combat (a life-or-death situation) YES, it's possible.
Take the military, for instance. Or law enforcement. They can't use techniques that rely on strength and size; there's always the possibility that a soldier or a policeman will have to take out/restrain someone bigger and stronger than himself. So they adapt techniques that allow a person to take down any opponent, regardless of gender, size, or strength.
Same thing goes for self-defense situations, especially because they are geared toward smaller and weaker opponents. Also don't forget that the majority of martial arts (wing chun, for instance) were developed to allow smaller opponents to overcome bigger opponents.
Reply:yeah of course
dont underestimate them
its about technique and movements, force
of course we can
especially if the man himself has no experiance in martial arts
Reply:yes. i am a instructor in self defense any I am a women and I have kicked some mens butt a few times.
Reply:Absoluetly! A well trained woman againt a big strong untrained guy? The guy has no chance.
Reply:Of course not. Woman are inferior to men in strength, speed, endurance, etc. Regardless of how much training they've had.
I'm just kidding, I don't want any feminists rioting in front of my house. A woman can definitely defeat a man who is less skilled than her in combat.
Reply:why not?
Reply:A skilled woman can defeat an unskilled man but if both are skilled the man will win for sure. And when I say skilled I mean years practicing Martial Arts not weeks or months...
Reply:i agree with gannoway
Reply:Yes they can, I always get beat up by Oprah and her fans.
Reply:Yeah
Reply:Only if she is more competent in her martial art than the man is in whatever method he is using (provided they are both unarmed or are using the same class of weapon.)
AND
If she has self-confidence!
If they are equally matched it could go either way.
.
Reply:i lost my state title to a girl, only because we were dating and well....
Reply:yep,and cynthia rothrock is a good example who was taught by chuck norris
Reply:No, probably not.
What if the man she's fighting is also a martial artist (or he's big as f**k)?
No, ladies, it's probably best to run. But then again, most men can't fight either, so maybe.
Learning martial arts online or from a book... I want to know...?
Where does the belief that someone can learn martial arts online stem from?
Logic disproves this hypothesis.
If anyone has successfully learned from an online or strictly written source with no real life instructor, I would be most interested. If you have successfully learned online, what is your experience when you fight a traditionally trained martial artist?
Learning martial arts online or from a book... I want to know...?
I think you can only learn so much online about martial arts because you need someone to look at your form and correct things you are doing wrong. Its like If I told you how to do an axle in figur skating, eventually you could land one from learning online however your form and your landing would be, medicore at best. ( If I told you to bend your leg with the landing to soften the impact ( its figure skating not hammering a nail) So I believe one could learn the principales but I believe that the true mastery ( including self mastery) in martial arts must be taught by someone qualified.
Reply:You can do anything online now a days even martial arts.
Reply:they get thier *** kicked?i'm not going to answer your question i was just going to say g'day.you been eating them cookies again mate?be careful with them chrystal balls?hahaahalol.
looks like you got a fan mate.lucky she doesn't know what you really look like 'ay?lol.
EDIT.anyone who thinks they can learn from dvd or the net is only fooling themselves no-one else.it's strictly reference material,you don't have to be Einstein to work that out.
Reply:I learn some of my m.a. from DVDs and have had success, but as people have said you need an instructor type person with you. I do, it is my dad who was taught m.a. by my grandfather, I spar with him and he gives pointers on combat. I also have friends who spar with me and they give me help too.
Reply:Can't be done.
Reply:Trying to learn martial arts online or from a book is like trying to find love by reading romance novels. Yes, you'll get an idea of it but in real practice it falls far short. There are people who are self starters, they can push themselves to great lengths and only need someone to point them in the right direction to learn things. They will do better then most with video or book lessons, but there are still small things they will miss. It's the details in the stance, the move, the strike that will make a huge difference. Without someone watching you and telling you where to improve you will think you are doing the move just fine but you are not.
I would only use books and videos to add to an existing martial arts base from real in the dojo training.
Reply:What if you already knew some form of martial art, but you wished to study a similar, but different one? Do you not think it is possible to be able to understand the text based on your previous training? There are a couple of arts that I have studied only academically because a suitable instructor could not be found. I have to admit that I have not had to fight a traditionally trained martial artist using strictly these skills, so I cannot validate the quality of my training.
I do agree that someone who has absolutely no training would have a hard time learning just from a book or video, but everyone has a fighters chance in a fight.
Reply:You are right. While it is possible to learn SOME MA on line or from books, there in absolutely NO substitute for a good instructor.
Reply:easily, many systems have techniques that can be taught on line.
The art itself is not what is handed down, but rather the defensive combinations.
In any combat system you have simple combat actions, leverages and such that are simple but effective principles relating to the infliction of the stimulus of pain. Self defense is exacty that, the abilty to inflict the stimulus of pain to an opponent to force the needed reaction that you are after. That can be taught very well on line. Again not the art, but the defensive actions.
Reply:I started out with a friend and we trained in his basement using books and instructional videos. That was good for a start. But then I started formal training at a school with group and private lessons. After 6 months we both entered a grappling tournament, he lost both of his openers and I took my division(he never had formal grappling training like I had). It can help, but its the details someone else has to point out that get you to the next level.
Reply:You can learn online but can you learn correctly. No you can't if you are not doing a technique correctly who will corret it the computer the book? No one will. only a qualified instructior can do that
Reply:My belief is that people WANT to believe this is true. Just like people WANT to believe that they only have to train for a short time to be a martial arts teacher. People always seem to want the quick and easy path.
Also,people will believe anything if it is print somewhere. People seem to buy anything. We are a society of consumers, if it is for sale someone will buy it sooner or later.
Reply:Personally, I think this belief comes from our dependence on computers. We have become so dependent on computers that we can do almost anything from our home. Shop, pay bills, buy a car, work and more all from the comfort of our home. I think the mindset of people has changed from hard work and sacrifice to lets stay at home and do it. If it can't be done at home, then why do it at all. Lets face it, people are getting more lazy every day.
With that factor we also have the issue of how it is easier for people to be mean than supportive. There is still the group mentality around. The "lets be the same and not an individual" thought. Almost daily I see people on the sidewalk making funny faces at our students training. It might be wrong, but I tried to invite some of these people in for a personal demonstration. As of yet, no one has decided to join me. It really is a shame that our society has come to this.
If a computer trained person goes up against an actual student from a dojang, the student would win. There is no substitute for experience. You can't get that from trying to teach yourself.
You won't have the benefit of other people watching and having their input to learn and grow. Only in sparring with other people would you gain the experience of watching body language for an attack or for defense. Working with partners gives every one the opportunity to fix their own technique also.
Reply:I agree with you on this, I think it's just because they don't want to have to pay for learning something. Even Royce Gracie states in his Brazilian Jujitsu self defense techniques book that there is no substitute for an instructor.
it's just like going to public or private school or even college, You have to pay for it, teaching is a service not something that's just given, of course the teacher or instructor should have a love of teaching, but they should also be given something more for their time. and paying them to provide the service of teaching is just the best way to learn Martial Arts.
people want to find the shortest and cheapest way, which just tells me that they're gonna wind in the hospital or worse, but hey if they wanna take their life in their own hands in that manner, well that's their business, but I prefer to have a better understanding of what I'm doing rather than trying to wing it.
but the problem is that there's just NO substitution for a trained certified Martial arts instructor to show someone the proper way to study Martial Arts
Books, and videos are only good as reference material to those who already study Martial Arts in a class setting for inspiration or fresh ideas or perspectives to train with.
Reply:I believe it should be used to support traditional training rather than in lieu of it. I have read many martial arts books and while they do have some useful info I'm not delusional enough to think they take can place of actual instruction.
Reply:The belief probably comes from authors who want royalties and publishers who want sales profits.
IMO: You can not learn the fundamentals, but you can use a book to review after you have learned the fundamentals.
If the book is well written, you might also be able to learn a new form within your own discipline after you already know the mechanics (how to do ALL of the basic moves properly,) the principles and the philosophy of your martial art discipline.
In order to do this the book would have to be VERY well written and illustrated.
Books can also be used to learn the history and philosophy of your chosen discipline. Although this will not teach you the HOW, it may give some insight into the WHO, WHEN, WHY and WHERE of your martial art.
IMO: this insight is just as necessary as the mechanics if one is to learn the "ART" part of any martial art.
This is what differentiates learning a martial art from learning how to fight!
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: I am currently learning a very rare Tai Chi form from DVD. The DVD shows and explains the form step by step as well as showing the whole form at the beginning and at the end of the DVD. My instructor came across the form when it was demonstrated at a Martial Arts Expo held in Singapore in 1986 by a Master from the remotes of China. The person teaching it is a 4th Degree Senior London Instructor in the WTBA and is head of the College of Chinese Medicine in London.
Reply:Although I think its possible to learn history, meaning behind some of the styles rituals if there are any, terminology and some mental/philosophical principles from the web or a book, you can't really learn technique without actually doing it and getting feedback from a qualified in instructor.
Its a physical activity and at a point, your mind sort of becomes an observer to what your body is doing - that takes physical activity that can't be archived through purely mental exercises.
Can you learn to drive from watching movies?
Can you learn to ride a horse from watching the Kentucky derby?
Can you learn to shoot a gun from watching hunting shows?
Can you learn guitar by watching people solo?
Can you know what Emiril's food tastes like by looking at it?
In all cases, you can get a slim idea, but its never going to be as effective as actually DOING it as far as training. Another poster pointed out what I think is the best reason - we live in an instant gratification/easy road world. Martial arts are anything but instantly gratifying and easy - but we WANT it to be so so badly that we delude ourselves.
Reply:it is only good for the philosophy behind the technique.
books and DVD's are only for reference. I have books, and DVD's, and for me I did learn from them. not how to win, but different peoples ideas behind their winning. I have learned some interesting things from them, but these things would have been useless if I didnt already know what I was doing.
a novice will still be a novice.
but if read or watched by someone with experience, the themes MAY be useful.
that is the difference. the book and DVD revolution has meant that strangers that will never meet can swap idea's. like never before we can share the source of our strengths.
so beginners need to wait until they are already efficient enough to understand new concepts, or the books will be nothing but danger.
Reply:Do you believe that there is no learning online? Do you not think there is some form of transmission other than words, pictures and emfs?
No it won't make anybody into a master, but it might make them understand enough to try. I know I am inspired by the moves I have seen online. Isn't inspiration why we do this?
I think in many cases it certainly elevates the conversation, dear friend.
Blessings to you.
Reply:It is NOT possible to learn martial arts on line or from a book without a frim background IN the martial arts. As an example, acocording to one of my Kung Fu instructors, it was not unusual for one of the masters, at need, to go itno the library of the Shaolin Temple and learn a new form from the scrolls they had there in times of need. HOWEVER, this was done by someone that had a very firm grounding in the style and knew the mechanics, the philosophies and was able to understand exactly what they were reading. For the average person, they don't have the time or experience in training to be able to assimilate or put to use what they have read. You can learn the movements sure...but NOT how to use them properly, or well.
Reply:whell really you cant learn anything from online,inless your doing it perfectly and if you know it's "your" style as for me i do jujitsu but i'd rather do somethign like aikido
Reply:I would have to say , someone w/no experience.
Logic disproves this hypothesis.
If anyone has successfully learned from an online or strictly written source with no real life instructor, I would be most interested. If you have successfully learned online, what is your experience when you fight a traditionally trained martial artist?
Learning martial arts online or from a book... I want to know...?
I think you can only learn so much online about martial arts because you need someone to look at your form and correct things you are doing wrong. Its like If I told you how to do an axle in figur skating, eventually you could land one from learning online however your form and your landing would be, medicore at best. ( If I told you to bend your leg with the landing to soften the impact ( its figure skating not hammering a nail) So I believe one could learn the principales but I believe that the true mastery ( including self mastery) in martial arts must be taught by someone qualified.
Reply:You can do anything online now a days even martial arts.
Reply:they get thier *** kicked?i'm not going to answer your question i was just going to say g'day.you been eating them cookies again mate?be careful with them chrystal balls?hahaahalol.
looks like you got a fan mate.lucky she doesn't know what you really look like 'ay?lol.
EDIT.anyone who thinks they can learn from dvd or the net is only fooling themselves no-one else.it's strictly reference material,you don't have to be Einstein to work that out.
Reply:I learn some of my m.a. from DVDs and have had success, but as people have said you need an instructor type person with you. I do, it is my dad who was taught m.a. by my grandfather, I spar with him and he gives pointers on combat. I also have friends who spar with me and they give me help too.
Reply:Can't be done.
Reply:Trying to learn martial arts online or from a book is like trying to find love by reading romance novels. Yes, you'll get an idea of it but in real practice it falls far short. There are people who are self starters, they can push themselves to great lengths and only need someone to point them in the right direction to learn things. They will do better then most with video or book lessons, but there are still small things they will miss. It's the details in the stance, the move, the strike that will make a huge difference. Without someone watching you and telling you where to improve you will think you are doing the move just fine but you are not.
I would only use books and videos to add to an existing martial arts base from real in the dojo training.
Reply:What if you already knew some form of martial art, but you wished to study a similar, but different one? Do you not think it is possible to be able to understand the text based on your previous training? There are a couple of arts that I have studied only academically because a suitable instructor could not be found. I have to admit that I have not had to fight a traditionally trained martial artist using strictly these skills, so I cannot validate the quality of my training.
I do agree that someone who has absolutely no training would have a hard time learning just from a book or video, but everyone has a fighters chance in a fight.
Reply:You are right. While it is possible to learn SOME MA on line or from books, there in absolutely NO substitute for a good instructor.
Reply:easily, many systems have techniques that can be taught on line.
The art itself is not what is handed down, but rather the defensive combinations.
In any combat system you have simple combat actions, leverages and such that are simple but effective principles relating to the infliction of the stimulus of pain. Self defense is exacty that, the abilty to inflict the stimulus of pain to an opponent to force the needed reaction that you are after. That can be taught very well on line. Again not the art, but the defensive actions.
Reply:I started out with a friend and we trained in his basement using books and instructional videos. That was good for a start. But then I started formal training at a school with group and private lessons. After 6 months we both entered a grappling tournament, he lost both of his openers and I took my division(he never had formal grappling training like I had). It can help, but its the details someone else has to point out that get you to the next level.
Reply:You can learn online but can you learn correctly. No you can't if you are not doing a technique correctly who will corret it the computer the book? No one will. only a qualified instructior can do that
Reply:My belief is that people WANT to believe this is true. Just like people WANT to believe that they only have to train for a short time to be a martial arts teacher. People always seem to want the quick and easy path.
Also,people will believe anything if it is print somewhere. People seem to buy anything. We are a society of consumers, if it is for sale someone will buy it sooner or later.
Reply:Personally, I think this belief comes from our dependence on computers. We have become so dependent on computers that we can do almost anything from our home. Shop, pay bills, buy a car, work and more all from the comfort of our home. I think the mindset of people has changed from hard work and sacrifice to lets stay at home and do it. If it can't be done at home, then why do it at all. Lets face it, people are getting more lazy every day.
With that factor we also have the issue of how it is easier for people to be mean than supportive. There is still the group mentality around. The "lets be the same and not an individual" thought. Almost daily I see people on the sidewalk making funny faces at our students training. It might be wrong, but I tried to invite some of these people in for a personal demonstration. As of yet, no one has decided to join me. It really is a shame that our society has come to this.
If a computer trained person goes up against an actual student from a dojang, the student would win. There is no substitute for experience. You can't get that from trying to teach yourself.
You won't have the benefit of other people watching and having their input to learn and grow. Only in sparring with other people would you gain the experience of watching body language for an attack or for defense. Working with partners gives every one the opportunity to fix their own technique also.
Reply:I agree with you on this, I think it's just because they don't want to have to pay for learning something. Even Royce Gracie states in his Brazilian Jujitsu self defense techniques book that there is no substitute for an instructor.
it's just like going to public or private school or even college, You have to pay for it, teaching is a service not something that's just given, of course the teacher or instructor should have a love of teaching, but they should also be given something more for their time. and paying them to provide the service of teaching is just the best way to learn Martial Arts.
people want to find the shortest and cheapest way, which just tells me that they're gonna wind in the hospital or worse, but hey if they wanna take their life in their own hands in that manner, well that's their business, but I prefer to have a better understanding of what I'm doing rather than trying to wing it.
but the problem is that there's just NO substitution for a trained certified Martial arts instructor to show someone the proper way to study Martial Arts
Books, and videos are only good as reference material to those who already study Martial Arts in a class setting for inspiration or fresh ideas or perspectives to train with.
Reply:I believe it should be used to support traditional training rather than in lieu of it. I have read many martial arts books and while they do have some useful info I'm not delusional enough to think they take can place of actual instruction.
Reply:The belief probably comes from authors who want royalties and publishers who want sales profits.
IMO: You can not learn the fundamentals, but you can use a book to review after you have learned the fundamentals.
If the book is well written, you might also be able to learn a new form within your own discipline after you already know the mechanics (how to do ALL of the basic moves properly,) the principles and the philosophy of your martial art discipline.
In order to do this the book would have to be VERY well written and illustrated.
Books can also be used to learn the history and philosophy of your chosen discipline. Although this will not teach you the HOW, it may give some insight into the WHO, WHEN, WHY and WHERE of your martial art.
IMO: this insight is just as necessary as the mechanics if one is to learn the "ART" part of any martial art.
This is what differentiates learning a martial art from learning how to fight!
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: I am currently learning a very rare Tai Chi form from DVD. The DVD shows and explains the form step by step as well as showing the whole form at the beginning and at the end of the DVD. My instructor came across the form when it was demonstrated at a Martial Arts Expo held in Singapore in 1986 by a Master from the remotes of China. The person teaching it is a 4th Degree Senior London Instructor in the WTBA and is head of the College of Chinese Medicine in London.
Reply:Although I think its possible to learn history, meaning behind some of the styles rituals if there are any, terminology and some mental/philosophical principles from the web or a book, you can't really learn technique without actually doing it and getting feedback from a qualified in instructor.
Its a physical activity and at a point, your mind sort of becomes an observer to what your body is doing - that takes physical activity that can't be archived through purely mental exercises.
Can you learn to drive from watching movies?
Can you learn to ride a horse from watching the Kentucky derby?
Can you learn to shoot a gun from watching hunting shows?
Can you learn guitar by watching people solo?
Can you know what Emiril's food tastes like by looking at it?
In all cases, you can get a slim idea, but its never going to be as effective as actually DOING it as far as training. Another poster pointed out what I think is the best reason - we live in an instant gratification/easy road world. Martial arts are anything but instantly gratifying and easy - but we WANT it to be so so badly that we delude ourselves.
Reply:it is only good for the philosophy behind the technique.
books and DVD's are only for reference. I have books, and DVD's, and for me I did learn from them. not how to win, but different peoples ideas behind their winning. I have learned some interesting things from them, but these things would have been useless if I didnt already know what I was doing.
a novice will still be a novice.
but if read or watched by someone with experience, the themes MAY be useful.
that is the difference. the book and DVD revolution has meant that strangers that will never meet can swap idea's. like never before we can share the source of our strengths.
so beginners need to wait until they are already efficient enough to understand new concepts, or the books will be nothing but danger.
Reply:Do you believe that there is no learning online? Do you not think there is some form of transmission other than words, pictures and emfs?
No it won't make anybody into a master, but it might make them understand enough to try. I know I am inspired by the moves I have seen online. Isn't inspiration why we do this?
I think in many cases it certainly elevates the conversation, dear friend.
Blessings to you.
Reply:It is NOT possible to learn martial arts on line or from a book without a frim background IN the martial arts. As an example, acocording to one of my Kung Fu instructors, it was not unusual for one of the masters, at need, to go itno the library of the Shaolin Temple and learn a new form from the scrolls they had there in times of need. HOWEVER, this was done by someone that had a very firm grounding in the style and knew the mechanics, the philosophies and was able to understand exactly what they were reading. For the average person, they don't have the time or experience in training to be able to assimilate or put to use what they have read. You can learn the movements sure...but NOT how to use them properly, or well.
Reply:whell really you cant learn anything from online,inless your doing it perfectly and if you know it's "your" style as for me i do jujitsu but i'd rather do somethign like aikido
Reply:I would have to say , someone w/no experience.
Can a woman, trained in martial arts, defeat a man?
do you know about real situacions?
thanks for answer
Can a woman, trained in martial arts, defeat a man?
Yes, but they must train really hard in realistic, self-defense, meaning that they have to do serious sparring against resistant partners, combined that with training, and a woman can potentially defeat a man.
Reply:NEVER
Reply:Yes. If they are trained properlley and they have enough focus and will to win they can defeat anything.
Reply:The average man defeats 99% of women in a fight, if they are really fighting. Unless the woman has SERIOUSLY trained for years, Technique, Strength, etc. It will make little difference. Most Martial Arts schools/Self Defense for women schools just give false confidence.
My ex wife had been taking kickboxing Aerobics for 6 months, and all of a sudden she thought she was bad ***. Case in point.
Reply:Short answer: Yes.
Longer answer: She will not win by fighting like a man, and she will not win if she relies on her strength and size. That being said... While size and strength are very important factors, they aren't the ONLY factors. Other factors such as speed, timing, weapons, environment, etc., come into play. If the woman recognizes how to use these other elements to her advantage, she has a far better chance.
Also, everyone (the woman included) has five main weak points that just cannot be protected by muscle mass. These areas, if struck hard, will hurt, no matter how tough you think you are. These are the eyes/nose, the throat, the solar plexus, the groin, and the knees.
Take the military, for instance. Obviously they cannot use tactics that rely on strength and size. There is always the chance that a soldier will have to take out someone bigger and stronger. So the military has to use tactics that *will* work, regardless of your gender, size, or strength.
And let's not forget that the majority of traditional martial arts were formed for smaller opponents to overcome bigger opponents, such as wing chun.
So yes, it's possible. But it's not as hard as the other users made it sound.
Reply:Depends.
If she's better trained, more experienced, more level-headed.
Sure. Hell, a little 10 year old could kick your butt if he was well enough trained.
Reply:Don't believe in all these macho headed guys. Martial arts teaches how to over come a stronger person. If you do know martial arts it is easy to beat someone who relies on brute strength and uses their fist as a club.
NOTE: The "self defence" arobic classes DO NOT TEACH YOU TO DEFEND YOURSELF AND GIVE ONLY FALSE CONFIDENCE
Reply:If she is well trained, of course. I know several women in my dojo who could take down most men.
One of them is a godan, amateur boxer, and a cop. Any of those three is pretty good, but the combination is deadly.
Reply:I teach my female students to attack forget the defend against this or that after it's happened .Dont let it happen.In just about every male /female situation there is some indication an attack is likely to occur .Attack before he does take him by surprise .
Other than dealing with sneak or ambush attacks this is a womans best advantage SURPRISE.
Reply:hell ya I'm a 13 teen yr old female black belt that can kick ur a**
Reply:When equally weighted I have beat men in sparring competitions. However, in a real life situation of defence a woman squaring off against a man does not have much of a chance. The one thing that she has going for her is that if you are well trained in martial arts, hopefully your reaction time would be improved. An attacker expects panic from someone they attack. A well trained martial artist female has a good chance at getting away because she will have fine tooned not only her reaction time, but also her type of attack (knowing where to strike and what strikes to you use).
Reply:The element of surprise might help a female defeat a male.
Ex.: I worked at a bar where a guy and a girl got into a verbal spat. Girl tells guy to back off, guy laughs and reaches into his pocket to get something(don't know what?)as he does this the girl immediately knees the guy in the groin, as he reacts she slaps him a couple times then takes a beer bottle and whacks him over the head. End-o-story! And a true one too! I'm sure it's on file with Santa Monica(Ca.)Police.
thanks for answer
Can a woman, trained in martial arts, defeat a man?
Yes, but they must train really hard in realistic, self-defense, meaning that they have to do serious sparring against resistant partners, combined that with training, and a woman can potentially defeat a man.
Reply:NEVER
Reply:Yes. If they are trained properlley and they have enough focus and will to win they can defeat anything.
Reply:The average man defeats 99% of women in a fight, if they are really fighting. Unless the woman has SERIOUSLY trained for years, Technique, Strength, etc. It will make little difference. Most Martial Arts schools/Self Defense for women schools just give false confidence.
My ex wife had been taking kickboxing Aerobics for 6 months, and all of a sudden she thought she was bad ***. Case in point.
Reply:Short answer: Yes.
Longer answer: She will not win by fighting like a man, and she will not win if she relies on her strength and size. That being said... While size and strength are very important factors, they aren't the ONLY factors. Other factors such as speed, timing, weapons, environment, etc., come into play. If the woman recognizes how to use these other elements to her advantage, she has a far better chance.
Also, everyone (the woman included) has five main weak points that just cannot be protected by muscle mass. These areas, if struck hard, will hurt, no matter how tough you think you are. These are the eyes/nose, the throat, the solar plexus, the groin, and the knees.
Take the military, for instance. Obviously they cannot use tactics that rely on strength and size. There is always the chance that a soldier will have to take out someone bigger and stronger. So the military has to use tactics that *will* work, regardless of your gender, size, or strength.
And let's not forget that the majority of traditional martial arts were formed for smaller opponents to overcome bigger opponents, such as wing chun.
So yes, it's possible. But it's not as hard as the other users made it sound.
Reply:Depends.
If she's better trained, more experienced, more level-headed.
Sure. Hell, a little 10 year old could kick your butt if he was well enough trained.
Reply:Don't believe in all these macho headed guys. Martial arts teaches how to over come a stronger person. If you do know martial arts it is easy to beat someone who relies on brute strength and uses their fist as a club.
NOTE: The "self defence" arobic classes DO NOT TEACH YOU TO DEFEND YOURSELF AND GIVE ONLY FALSE CONFIDENCE
Reply:If she is well trained, of course. I know several women in my dojo who could take down most men.
One of them is a godan, amateur boxer, and a cop. Any of those three is pretty good, but the combination is deadly.
Reply:I teach my female students to attack forget the defend against this or that after it's happened .Dont let it happen.In just about every male /female situation there is some indication an attack is likely to occur .Attack before he does take him by surprise .
Other than dealing with sneak or ambush attacks this is a womans best advantage SURPRISE.
Reply:hell ya I'm a 13 teen yr old female black belt that can kick ur a**
Reply:When equally weighted I have beat men in sparring competitions. However, in a real life situation of defence a woman squaring off against a man does not have much of a chance. The one thing that she has going for her is that if you are well trained in martial arts, hopefully your reaction time would be improved. An attacker expects panic from someone they attack. A well trained martial artist female has a good chance at getting away because she will have fine tooned not only her reaction time, but also her type of attack (knowing where to strike and what strikes to you use).
Reply:The element of surprise might help a female defeat a male.
Ex.: I worked at a bar where a guy and a girl got into a verbal spat. Girl tells guy to back off, guy laughs and reaches into his pocket to get something(don't know what?)as he does this the girl immediately knees the guy in the groin, as he reacts she slaps him a couple times then takes a beer bottle and whacks him over the head. End-o-story! And a true one too! I'm sure it's on file with Santa Monica(Ca.)Police.
What should I know about Chinese martial arts to pick it up?
My girlfriend's dad offered to give me free of charge, specialized training in Chinese martial arts ('I want my daughter to be protected'). However he did add that his method of training is traditional and 'I will not be going easy on you'. I'm keen to take his offer, but are there any basics I need to know about martial arts so I won't be too sorely humiliated?
What should I know about Chinese martial arts to pick it up?
Lol, there's no way you can prepare for a traditional Kung Fu training. And expect to be humiliated. Unlike the modern(read: western) way of training today, traditional chinese training means the methods used will be the old fashioned ways. There will be no short cuts and his word will be law. And sometimes, the old ways includes corporal and physical punishment, endless endurance training and some verbal abuse from your Sifu. The point of this method is to break your spirit down, then rebuild it from scratch again, thereby eliminating any bad habits you might have developed in the past and starting from a clean slate and instill discipline. This usually takes time and a lot of patience and commitment to learn on your part. But if you pass this training, hopefully you'll become a strong willed individual who won't get easily intimidated or discouraged at the first sign of trouble.
Reply:I have taken chinese martial arts from 2 different masters from china.Both were patient kind helpful and very traditional in the teaching of each step .
Teachers who brutalize their students are usuall inadequate losers who only desire power and abject obediance from those gullible enough to think this is the true way.
What should I know about Chinese martial arts to pick it up?
Lol, there's no way you can prepare for a traditional Kung Fu training. And expect to be humiliated. Unlike the modern(read: western) way of training today, traditional chinese training means the methods used will be the old fashioned ways. There will be no short cuts and his word will be law. And sometimes, the old ways includes corporal and physical punishment, endless endurance training and some verbal abuse from your Sifu. The point of this method is to break your spirit down, then rebuild it from scratch again, thereby eliminating any bad habits you might have developed in the past and starting from a clean slate and instill discipline. This usually takes time and a lot of patience and commitment to learn on your part. But if you pass this training, hopefully you'll become a strong willed individual who won't get easily intimidated or discouraged at the first sign of trouble.
Reply:I have taken chinese martial arts from 2 different masters from china.Both were patient kind helpful and very traditional in the teaching of each step .
Teachers who brutalize their students are usuall inadequate losers who only desire power and abject obediance from those gullible enough to think this is the true way.
Have you trained in Martial arts in South Australia?
If so where and what style?
also is that school still around? what did you think about it?
Have you trained in Martial arts in South Australia?
no, but i belive it would be an interesting and exciting experience.
also is that school still around? what did you think about it?
Have you trained in Martial arts in South Australia?
no, but i belive it would be an interesting and exciting experience.
What style of martial arts do you train in?
A while ago I trained in Gojuryu karate for a couple of years. But I quit that becuase it sucked. I was an Orange belt or 7th Kyu rank.
I took Shorin Ryu for the past 2 years and have a blue belt (5th kyu). That's mostly just kata and forms training but we use weapons like the bo and sai now. I also take these Self defence and fitness classes at my gym where the instructor teaches a mix of different styles like hapkido, jujitsu, free style karate, and alot of grappling.
What style of martial arts do you train in?
Right now I train in jujitsu, kickboxing, and MMA. I did tae kwon do in college, but found it wasn't a great fit for me. I really enjoy the full-contact sparring instead of point sparring.
Reply:my son and my husband take tae kwon do
they love it!
Reply:i took taekwondo for 2 years starting at 6 yrs old and now im currently studying choy li fut kung fu which i love more than taekwondo.
Reply:I am a student of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
I've tried TKD and Kenpo but found that WC fits my needs best.
Reply:San Soo for life. I had a Big brother that taught me better- believe in what is fact and not what is fiction. I dabble as all should, today we are lucky to have such skilled folks ready and willing to share.
What works, works!
Reply:Probably limited to whats available. I took kung fu style and some tai chi.. but if you are young and flexible i recommend wu-shu. Dr. Ing brought it here and John Dufraysne who was the nr 2 in weapons style some years back was my close friend. Its an amazing form. heres a link to you tube but all you have to do is put in wushu and watch them all. John went to beijing every year to study and help teach with this group. I think you will enjoy it.. ps i love the spear form.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCtCMc7JU...
Reply:Tang Soo Do as an art and Freestyle Wrestling as a school sport.
Reply:I started Jujitsu at the age of 9 but stopped after a year cause of feet injury (well it wasnt so dramatic but I was afraid that I would give good kicks).
Started again after around 7 years with the same master in Greece for a couple of years. After that I stopped for exams for a year and then I did for another year and went to a panellenic championship where I got to be with all the master athletes cause in my division there werent any others... and I lost :P
I left Greece to study in UK and I ve been training Capoeira for a year in Cardiff.
Now I wanted to start Wing Chun along with capoeira, cause Capoeira is non-contact and I wanted some more sparring but there arent any masters near here so I decided to take up Tae Kwon Do next year as it has more sparring and that way I can improve my kicks as well.
What I decided to do after these years of martial arts is to train under different arts after getting a solid foundation in Jujitsu and my master and fix my acrobatics(which still suck) my kicks and my sparring in order to be good in everything.
The funny thing is that I had never watched a Bruce Lee film till recently and as he decided the art of no art, I said the art of all arts and here I am :o)
Reply:Ive been doing Tae Kwon Do for the last 10 or so years, it really depends on the instructor if you would last in a fight or not, some are out for money
Reply:i have a black sash in lung shou pai kung fu, i did a little military kickboxing, karate, tkd, and am now practicing jujjutsu
Reply:Tae Kwon Do and am currently a black belt
Reply:I train in TKD.
Reply:Shito-ryu karatedo and Hakko-ryu jujutsu. I refuse to wear that dam skirt.
Kobudo is also taught at the place I go to but bleh
Reply:Hey there I train in Muay Thai. (Thai boxing / Kickboxing)
An easy way to describe it is that its like kickboxing but you use these as your weapons:
- kicks
- knees
- punches
- elbows
We also do grappling so that is similar to BJJ.
I love it and have just started to compete. It seriously is a test against yourself. Each week you feel yourself getting stronger and fitter.
Reply:boxing at a registered boxingsa club
freestyle karate called kin bushi ryu at the local dojo
i only train in karate once a week i mostly train in boxing i do boxing a couple of times a week at the club and sometimes at home
Reply:I am in HTF TAEKWONDO the past month. And I love it. I am getting ready for my belt test september 8th.
Reply:Almost 30 years in Isshin-Ryu Karate and 11 years in Tamiya Ryu Iaijitsu. Dabbled a bit in Shorin-Ryu, Escrima-Kali and Goju-Ryu.
Reply:I take shotokan.
flowers get well
I took Shorin Ryu for the past 2 years and have a blue belt (5th kyu). That's mostly just kata and forms training but we use weapons like the bo and sai now. I also take these Self defence and fitness classes at my gym where the instructor teaches a mix of different styles like hapkido, jujitsu, free style karate, and alot of grappling.
What style of martial arts do you train in?
Right now I train in jujitsu, kickboxing, and MMA. I did tae kwon do in college, but found it wasn't a great fit for me. I really enjoy the full-contact sparring instead of point sparring.
Reply:my son and my husband take tae kwon do
they love it!
Reply:i took taekwondo for 2 years starting at 6 yrs old and now im currently studying choy li fut kung fu which i love more than taekwondo.
Reply:I am a student of Wing Chun Kung Fu.
I've tried TKD and Kenpo but found that WC fits my needs best.
Reply:San Soo for life. I had a Big brother that taught me better- believe in what is fact and not what is fiction. I dabble as all should, today we are lucky to have such skilled folks ready and willing to share.
What works, works!
Reply:Probably limited to whats available. I took kung fu style and some tai chi.. but if you are young and flexible i recommend wu-shu. Dr. Ing brought it here and John Dufraysne who was the nr 2 in weapons style some years back was my close friend. Its an amazing form. heres a link to you tube but all you have to do is put in wushu and watch them all. John went to beijing every year to study and help teach with this group. I think you will enjoy it.. ps i love the spear form.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCtCMc7JU...
Reply:Tang Soo Do as an art and Freestyle Wrestling as a school sport.
Reply:I started Jujitsu at the age of 9 but stopped after a year cause of feet injury (well it wasnt so dramatic but I was afraid that I would give good kicks).
Started again after around 7 years with the same master in Greece for a couple of years. After that I stopped for exams for a year and then I did for another year and went to a panellenic championship where I got to be with all the master athletes cause in my division there werent any others... and I lost :P
I left Greece to study in UK and I ve been training Capoeira for a year in Cardiff.
Now I wanted to start Wing Chun along with capoeira, cause Capoeira is non-contact and I wanted some more sparring but there arent any masters near here so I decided to take up Tae Kwon Do next year as it has more sparring and that way I can improve my kicks as well.
What I decided to do after these years of martial arts is to train under different arts after getting a solid foundation in Jujitsu and my master and fix my acrobatics(which still suck) my kicks and my sparring in order to be good in everything.
The funny thing is that I had never watched a Bruce Lee film till recently and as he decided the art of no art, I said the art of all arts and here I am :o)
Reply:Ive been doing Tae Kwon Do for the last 10 or so years, it really depends on the instructor if you would last in a fight or not, some are out for money
Reply:i have a black sash in lung shou pai kung fu, i did a little military kickboxing, karate, tkd, and am now practicing jujjutsu
Reply:Tae Kwon Do and am currently a black belt
Reply:I train in TKD.
Reply:Shito-ryu karatedo and Hakko-ryu jujutsu. I refuse to wear that dam skirt.
Kobudo is also taught at the place I go to but bleh
Reply:Hey there I train in Muay Thai. (Thai boxing / Kickboxing)
An easy way to describe it is that its like kickboxing but you use these as your weapons:
- kicks
- knees
- punches
- elbows
We also do grappling so that is similar to BJJ.
I love it and have just started to compete. It seriously is a test against yourself. Each week you feel yourself getting stronger and fitter.
Reply:boxing at a registered boxingsa club
freestyle karate called kin bushi ryu at the local dojo
i only train in karate once a week i mostly train in boxing i do boxing a couple of times a week at the club and sometimes at home
Reply:I am in HTF TAEKWONDO the past month. And I love it. I am getting ready for my belt test september 8th.
Reply:Almost 30 years in Isshin-Ryu Karate and 11 years in Tamiya Ryu Iaijitsu. Dabbled a bit in Shorin-Ryu, Escrima-Kali and Goju-Ryu.
Reply:I take shotokan.
flowers get well
Martial Arts....Street Defense....What is best?
What martial art or "fight training" is best? I want to learn something practical, not something like kempo. I am not looking for a fight, but I would like to be trained how to practically defend myself against multiple attackers. I know if someone has a gun I am more or less up the creek, but short of that I would like to feel comfortable walking down the street knowing I could defend myself if needed.
Martial Arts....Street Defense....What is best?
Wing chun, it is the best for realistic, direct street fighting. With wing chun you punch straight to their heads to knock them out by shocking the brain, you go straight in and your arms are up while attacking to protect your own face.
A semi-instructor got into a fight with 2 guys one night and knocked them both down using wing chun in this way.
Fights are fast, and it comes down to the element of shock surprise and who goes the craziest. If it gets past the first few blows (if your hits don't knock them down injure them enough) it always turns into a wrestling match (just watch UFC), so wrestling/grappling is good to learn as well.
Also wing chun is what bruce lee mastered before he created jeet kune do, and a lot of his style is based off of what he learned practicing wing chun. In fact you may be better off trying jeet kune do if you can find a trainer near you.
Reply:kungfu
Reply:Yawyan martial arts.. its a mix martial art, teakwondo, kick boxing, judo and arnis.. its a good self defense. its like street fighting. thats how they come up with the name "yawyan" sounds chinese but it came from the word saYAW ng kamataYAN which means "dance of death"
Reply:Grappling is the best for real fight situations, watch the street fighter movies, google Joslin studios jeff is the champ in mma in his weight category
Reply:Once again, look for what is available to you and go train. If the Dojo you attend is reputable then you will learn all you need.
No one art is better than any other.
Reply:I've said it before and I'll say it again, the best self defense against multiple attackers is the Hundred meter dash. Only a drunken 1diot or a junkie high on drugs would think he can take on a dozen guys and come out without a scratch. Believe me, you will feel more comfortable walking down the streets, when you know you can outrun any tough guy you meet in the streets : P
Reply:Bets advice is to run away. I know that is not always possible. No one style is the best, it comes down to what fits you, and what is available in your area, and how good the instructor is at the school. Watch out for McDojo's. They are easy to spot. If you are promised a belt in a certian time, avoid these. I have trained Issin-Ryu karate for 18 years under an excellent instructor. Isshin-ryu is an excellent style for me, and we train very realisticly. It might not be right for you. You will have to investigate. Disregard the person who told you grappling. You stated you are concerned about multiple opponents. Hard to defend yourself when you are on the ground with one guy and his buddies are kicking you in the head. grappling has it's place, just not on the street.
Reply:Kajukenbo.
Reply:Look into Krav Maga. It is for street defense w/ weapons. You learn what to do against a knife, multiple attackers and a gun. Depending on what you can find in your area.... anything is better than nothing.
Reply:Sounds like your in a hurry to get started %26amp; feel the need to walk out of your first lesson feeling confident in being able to defend yourself. Krav Maga meets these requirments but if there are no schools near you there are other systems that'll work.
Kapap-Lotar
Combat Hapkido
Jeet Kune Do
Executive Progressive Fight System
Silat (some styles)
Escrima/Kali
Muay Thai
I recommend you do not do a system that has katas or hyungs.
Reply:http://www.squidoo.com/martialarts101
try aikido for example
Reply:silat.....---%26gt;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afG0ZIokr...
Reply:Ask the studios in your area if they go over street defense because I've done some different styles and they all have different street defense.
Also, the style Aikido has techniques that work with the persons weight and force so that can be good if someone comes at you.
There are also styles specifically made for street fighting, here's a link that can lead you to different styles, some of them might be just for street fighting.
http://www.blackbeltmag.com/styles
most martial arts are tailored for self defense so it really comes down to your call
good luck!
Reply:Try akido it has alot of short takedowns and a quick moves that can subdue ur opponent remember these are only used for defense not for the purpose of beating someone up
Martial Arts....Street Defense....What is best?
Wing chun, it is the best for realistic, direct street fighting. With wing chun you punch straight to their heads to knock them out by shocking the brain, you go straight in and your arms are up while attacking to protect your own face.
A semi-instructor got into a fight with 2 guys one night and knocked them both down using wing chun in this way.
Fights are fast, and it comes down to the element of shock surprise and who goes the craziest. If it gets past the first few blows (if your hits don't knock them down injure them enough) it always turns into a wrestling match (just watch UFC), so wrestling/grappling is good to learn as well.
Also wing chun is what bruce lee mastered before he created jeet kune do, and a lot of his style is based off of what he learned practicing wing chun. In fact you may be better off trying jeet kune do if you can find a trainer near you.
Reply:kungfu
Reply:Yawyan martial arts.. its a mix martial art, teakwondo, kick boxing, judo and arnis.. its a good self defense. its like street fighting. thats how they come up with the name "yawyan" sounds chinese but it came from the word saYAW ng kamataYAN which means "dance of death"
Reply:Grappling is the best for real fight situations, watch the street fighter movies, google Joslin studios jeff is the champ in mma in his weight category
Reply:Once again, look for what is available to you and go train. If the Dojo you attend is reputable then you will learn all you need.
No one art is better than any other.
Reply:I've said it before and I'll say it again, the best self defense against multiple attackers is the Hundred meter dash. Only a drunken 1diot or a junkie high on drugs would think he can take on a dozen guys and come out without a scratch. Believe me, you will feel more comfortable walking down the streets, when you know you can outrun any tough guy you meet in the streets : P
Reply:Bets advice is to run away. I know that is not always possible. No one style is the best, it comes down to what fits you, and what is available in your area, and how good the instructor is at the school. Watch out for McDojo's. They are easy to spot. If you are promised a belt in a certian time, avoid these. I have trained Issin-Ryu karate for 18 years under an excellent instructor. Isshin-ryu is an excellent style for me, and we train very realisticly. It might not be right for you. You will have to investigate. Disregard the person who told you grappling. You stated you are concerned about multiple opponents. Hard to defend yourself when you are on the ground with one guy and his buddies are kicking you in the head. grappling has it's place, just not on the street.
Reply:Kajukenbo.
Reply:Look into Krav Maga. It is for street defense w/ weapons. You learn what to do against a knife, multiple attackers and a gun. Depending on what you can find in your area.... anything is better than nothing.
Reply:Sounds like your in a hurry to get started %26amp; feel the need to walk out of your first lesson feeling confident in being able to defend yourself. Krav Maga meets these requirments but if there are no schools near you there are other systems that'll work.
Kapap-Lotar
Combat Hapkido
Jeet Kune Do
Executive Progressive Fight System
Silat (some styles)
Escrima/Kali
Muay Thai
I recommend you do not do a system that has katas or hyungs.
Reply:http://www.squidoo.com/martialarts101
try aikido for example
Reply:silat.....---%26gt;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afG0ZIokr...
Reply:Ask the studios in your area if they go over street defense because I've done some different styles and they all have different street defense.
Also, the style Aikido has techniques that work with the persons weight and force so that can be good if someone comes at you.
There are also styles specifically made for street fighting, here's a link that can lead you to different styles, some of them might be just for street fighting.
http://www.blackbeltmag.com/styles
most martial arts are tailored for self defense so it really comes down to your call
good luck!
Reply:Try akido it has alot of short takedowns and a quick moves that can subdue ur opponent remember these are only used for defense not for the purpose of beating someone up
If I trained in martial arts how long would it take until I defy gravity and levitate to do my kicks?
You know like crouching tiger ...?every martial art movie they float and I want to too!
Please help
If I trained in martial arts how long would it take until I defy gravity and levitate to do my kicks?
First you must become a TRUE Ninja. To be a Ninja, you must first complete a "Ninternship" under a true Ninja consisting of no less than a full MONTH of training in the mysterious art of Tai Bo. During week one, you will learn how to jumpflip backwards into trees, run along walls, and clean your Gi by simply punching all dirt and odor from it.
Week 2 consists of walking through walls (preferrably without getting stuck- you do NOT want your book club to come over and see your rear end sticking partially out of your front room wall), turning Ninvisible, dividing by zero, touching MC Hammer, and ALWAYS knowing the exact location of Carmen San Diego.
Week 3 involves punching so fast that people actually get hit yesterday. These punches actually alter DNA so that years after you hit someone, their children will clutch their heads and say "HEY!! WHAT WAS THAT!!??""
Week 4 you work on Brokeback Mountain. No not the movie about gay cowboys, but the pile of dead pirates in your backyard. You find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop, and how to smell fear.
Graduation occurs when you can jumpstart cars but putting cables on your nipples, and take a shower by riding a 9 foot tall Grizzly Bear through a car wash. Extra credit involves stretching a daimond until it becomes coal again.
Those lucky enough to survive the Ninternship in a month that has 5 weeks will get the added benefits of learning the last digit of Pi, how to Ninjasize your meals at Burger King, and how to destroy viruses while being on the Ninjascopic level yourself.
Hope this helps...
(MUCH props to Ask a Ninja)
Sensei Cox
Reply:I'm not even going to answer this question seriously
Reply:3.7 months, but only if you work at it every day
Reply:Well......I would say about 25 minutes or so. It will really depend on how long it takes for you to find your "MOJO" and find an affordable special effects coordinator!! Good luck with that. Remember, 911 is open 24/7 just for you!
Reply:hehe
first you have to shave your head and beard so it won't weigh you down, but keep that crazy look in your eyes.
Next, use ropes and pullies to swing you around.
Reply:You should go on an ultra low-calorie diet, to enable you to train for the next 92-94 years.
Reply:it would happen now if you did a matrix movie
Reply:6 gazillion years.
Reply:As soon as you believe you can, and the rest of these guys do to. 100 monkey effect
I wonder what Bushido will say about this one
XD
Reply:It would depend on how long it took you to become talented enough to become a kung fu movie action hero. I seriously hope you are joking though. By the way , nice beard it reminds me of Grizzly Adams.
Reply:mate with a head like that you already defy all the laws of physics, gravity,biology and science.lmfao.
EDIT.you can stop wondering now.hahaha.
Reply:you will able to do it, when you dont have willing, needs for 9 holes of the body anymore, when you experience and understand "zero"
Reply:6 months of MA training. And then go to the moon and do your kicks. No alien waiting there will stand a chance against you.
Reply:You need to seek a true martial arts master like Li Mu Bai or Wong Fei Hung, but these two aren't here anymore. So now, you must find an old hermit in the mountains of China or a small farming village with a martial arts master that stays there in China.
It takes you about 200 years of training, so you must be ready.
Reply:Wow, yet another person that has lost touch with reality due to too much anime and cartoons.
Reply:With the proper cable equipment like the one the use for those movies, you can fly in a matter of minutes! if you have enough money or are computer savy, with CGI effects you can do it in a couple of months, maybe weeks.
Reply:Well, the first thing you need to do is climb to the top of Mt. Kikalakakawa. There you will find a great sorcerer and he will bestow the gift of flight upon you.
What a silly question.
Reply:depends.
The sooner you introduce LSD and crystal meth into your training the sooner you will gain this ability.
Reply:First you have to watch a lot of Matrix movies, then you have to do squats and leg curls while smoking the pot. Then you have to imagine that if you do not stay up in the air you will land on John Cena's lap!
Reply:Around 3 years of heavy practicing. You also have to think of light things like feathers, clouds, paper. Roll your eyes back into your head and stay on your tip toes.
Reply:I tell ya what. Come on down and for a couple of Benjamin$$, I can have you defying gravity and levitating. I'm a master of the
"flying" harness and indoor "crane" technique. My studio is in Burbank, CA. Hit me up "grasshoppah".
Please help
If I trained in martial arts how long would it take until I defy gravity and levitate to do my kicks?
First you must become a TRUE Ninja. To be a Ninja, you must first complete a "Ninternship" under a true Ninja consisting of no less than a full MONTH of training in the mysterious art of Tai Bo. During week one, you will learn how to jumpflip backwards into trees, run along walls, and clean your Gi by simply punching all dirt and odor from it.
Week 2 consists of walking through walls (preferrably without getting stuck- you do NOT want your book club to come over and see your rear end sticking partially out of your front room wall), turning Ninvisible, dividing by zero, touching MC Hammer, and ALWAYS knowing the exact location of Carmen San Diego.
Week 3 involves punching so fast that people actually get hit yesterday. These punches actually alter DNA so that years after you hit someone, their children will clutch their heads and say "HEY!! WHAT WAS THAT!!??""
Week 4 you work on Brokeback Mountain. No not the movie about gay cowboys, but the pile of dead pirates in your backyard. You find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop, and how to smell fear.
Graduation occurs when you can jumpstart cars but putting cables on your nipples, and take a shower by riding a 9 foot tall Grizzly Bear through a car wash. Extra credit involves stretching a daimond until it becomes coal again.
Those lucky enough to survive the Ninternship in a month that has 5 weeks will get the added benefits of learning the last digit of Pi, how to Ninjasize your meals at Burger King, and how to destroy viruses while being on the Ninjascopic level yourself.
Hope this helps...
(MUCH props to Ask a Ninja)
Sensei Cox
Reply:I'm not even going to answer this question seriously
Reply:3.7 months, but only if you work at it every day
Reply:Well......I would say about 25 minutes or so. It will really depend on how long it takes for you to find your "MOJO" and find an affordable special effects coordinator!! Good luck with that. Remember, 911 is open 24/7 just for you!
Reply:hehe
first you have to shave your head and beard so it won't weigh you down, but keep that crazy look in your eyes.
Next, use ropes and pullies to swing you around.
Reply:You should go on an ultra low-calorie diet, to enable you to train for the next 92-94 years.
Reply:it would happen now if you did a matrix movie
Reply:6 gazillion years.
Reply:As soon as you believe you can, and the rest of these guys do to. 100 monkey effect
I wonder what Bushido will say about this one
XD
Reply:It would depend on how long it took you to become talented enough to become a kung fu movie action hero. I seriously hope you are joking though. By the way , nice beard it reminds me of Grizzly Adams.
Reply:mate with a head like that you already defy all the laws of physics, gravity,biology and science.lmfao.
EDIT.you can stop wondering now.hahaha.
Reply:you will able to do it, when you dont have willing, needs for 9 holes of the body anymore, when you experience and understand "zero"
Reply:6 months of MA training. And then go to the moon and do your kicks. No alien waiting there will stand a chance against you.
Reply:You need to seek a true martial arts master like Li Mu Bai or Wong Fei Hung, but these two aren't here anymore. So now, you must find an old hermit in the mountains of China or a small farming village with a martial arts master that stays there in China.
It takes you about 200 years of training, so you must be ready.
Reply:Wow, yet another person that has lost touch with reality due to too much anime and cartoons.
Reply:With the proper cable equipment like the one the use for those movies, you can fly in a matter of minutes! if you have enough money or are computer savy, with CGI effects you can do it in a couple of months, maybe weeks.
Reply:Well, the first thing you need to do is climb to the top of Mt. Kikalakakawa. There you will find a great sorcerer and he will bestow the gift of flight upon you.
What a silly question.
Reply:depends.
The sooner you introduce LSD and crystal meth into your training the sooner you will gain this ability.
Reply:First you have to watch a lot of Matrix movies, then you have to do squats and leg curls while smoking the pot. Then you have to imagine that if you do not stay up in the air you will land on John Cena's lap!
Reply:Around 3 years of heavy practicing. You also have to think of light things like feathers, clouds, paper. Roll your eyes back into your head and stay on your tip toes.
Reply:I tell ya what. Come on down and for a couple of Benjamin$$, I can have you defying gravity and levitating. I'm a master of the
"flying" harness and indoor "crane" technique. My studio is in Burbank, CA. Hit me up "grasshoppah".
To All Martial Artist and Those Interested In Martial Arts,have you heard this before?
An old Martial Arts Master is training his young student on a hill in the countryside.The Master pauses, holds up a piece of glass, and ask the student to look thru it and asks "what do you see?"
The student replies "I see the sky,the trees,the grass,the birds,
the stream,children playing,...I see everything"
The Master then held up a mirror and asked "what do you see now".The student replied "I see only myself".
At this the Master said "see what a difference a little bit of silver makes"
Please comment below.
To All Martial Artist and Those Interested In Martial Arts,have you heard this before?
I believe that the silver is referring to money, and that it's presence can make us so selfish that we see only ourselves and we may fail to consider anything else around us.
Reply:Be like water my friend.
Reply:Wealth can distort your perception of the world, any make you poorer. Clearly one who sees everything is richer than one who sees only himself.
Interesting how most martial arts studios have huge mirrors in them.
Reply:wealth and materialism is dangerous, don't let it consume you and control you
Reply:I refer to the silver as jail......because u can only see urself.............ONLY..............
freedom of sight........
ur shadow being locked in that piece of silver.......
But the glass is clear.............and can see everything through it...........
I've never heard of this before but I'd like 2 know more
Reply:How is that gonna help you when you're getting your face kick in?
Reply:yes i hav and i say that wealth is not everything a poor man and a rich man meet the rich rich man says to the poor man," fight me." so they do and the poor man wins
it doesnt matter how wealthy u r u will not always win
Reply:Ide break the mirror one should not let material things get in the way of spiritual enlightenment.
The student replies "I see the sky,the trees,the grass,the birds,
the stream,children playing,...I see everything"
The Master then held up a mirror and asked "what do you see now".The student replied "I see only myself".
At this the Master said "see what a difference a little bit of silver makes"
Please comment below.
To All Martial Artist and Those Interested In Martial Arts,have you heard this before?
I believe that the silver is referring to money, and that it's presence can make us so selfish that we see only ourselves and we may fail to consider anything else around us.
Reply:Be like water my friend.
Reply:Wealth can distort your perception of the world, any make you poorer. Clearly one who sees everything is richer than one who sees only himself.
Interesting how most martial arts studios have huge mirrors in them.
Reply:wealth and materialism is dangerous, don't let it consume you and control you
Reply:I refer to the silver as jail......because u can only see urself.............ONLY..............
freedom of sight........
ur shadow being locked in that piece of silver.......
But the glass is clear.............and can see everything through it...........
I've never heard of this before but I'd like 2 know more
Reply:How is that gonna help you when you're getting your face kick in?
Reply:yes i hav and i say that wealth is not everything a poor man and a rich man meet the rich rich man says to the poor man," fight me." so they do and the poor man wins
it doesnt matter how wealthy u r u will not always win
Reply:Ide break the mirror one should not let material things get in the way of spiritual enlightenment.
Another "what martial arts should I train" q,a bit more complicated thou.. ^^?
I turned 17 not long ago. I'm almost 6.3 ft tall and will weight ~200lbs when I'll turn 18... at least I hope so..
First of all... I'm concerned it will be a bit too late for me to start at the age of 18...
Secondly, I weight ~250 lbs and I practically sit the whole day... I have terrible back pain sometimes and don't feel healthy at all. I plan to lose more than 50lbs in 1 year and at the same time gain some muscles. I guess I've got some power for my age though...
Finally, after all I've said, I have no ideas of martial arts, yet I wish to achieve something.. I want something effective against single %26amp; multiple enemies, stylish, but rather deadly...
The questions are:
1. Am I not too old to start at the age of 18 and isn't my health condition too bad?
2. What martial arts would suit me better, hmm?
Another "what martial arts should I train" q,a bit more complicated thou.. ^^?
You are never TOO anything to take up any martial art, and certainly at your age, there is much time in front of you to excel at whichever discipline you choose.
Your current physical condition is another matter that will take some care. If you have chronic back pain and have been leading a sedentary lifestyle up to now, you should have a full physical from your doctor and tell them of your intention to take up weight training and martial arts. This will ensure that there is no endemic or systemic problem causing the pain before you embark on more physical activity that your body or heart is used to.
If you get the all clear from your doctor, the next step will be to find an instructor and school that you feel comfortalbe in and that welcomes you. Many people who come to the martial arts are overweight, inflexible, lack balance, or a host of other temporary maladies. None of these are show stoppers, and any good instructor and school will work with you at your own pace to increase your fitness, flexibility, balance, stamina, strenght and so on.
As far as which martial art to choose, this is the wrong question. As a novice, the discipline really does not matter and no-one on this forum can tell you what will suit your temprament or personality best. Everyone is drawn to different disciplines or instructors or schools for a diverse number of reasons. You must make your own decision. The most important thing however, is to find an instructor you like and a school with students you will look forward to training with every week.
Check out all of the schools in your area. Talk with the instructor/s. Observe a few classes that you would participate in. Talk with the students. Your decision will probably become pretty clear.
Good luck
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:I don't think you are ever too old to start learning almost anything.
Given your physical condition I would suggest starting with something to improve your balance and flexibility, like yoga or Tai Chi, while doing ordinary aerobics to lose the weight. Most actual martial arts might stress your joints/back too much as you are today.
Reply:Suggestions:
For striking: muay thai, boxing, sanshou, kyokushin karate.
For grappling: judo, brazilian jiujitsu, wrestling, catch wrestling.
For a mix of grappling and striking: combat sambo, shidokan karate, kajukembo.
For self-defense: krav maga
Reply:You are certainly not too old to start a martial art; however it does sound to me like you have a weight problem... and a change in lifestyle and eating habits is going to do more to fix that than exercise ever will.
You tell me that you don't feel healthy and that you have "terrible back pain". Your weight plus those two indicators are "red flags" about your health.
Run, do not walk, to your nearest registered Chiropractor and have your spine and neck x-rayed and assessed. It sounds to me like you are likely to need a course of treatments to get your back fixed. (I am undergoing a course of Chiropractic treatment myself right now, and it's going to take me months of visits to fix a long term problem I had been unaware of until it got real bad.)
Once you know your back is being taken care of, you can do something about your eating and your diet. (I can give you some pointers if you like, just contact me thru Yahoo! Answers.)
Once you get those things under control, you can think about getting into a martial art - for defense and fitness. But do have a serious think about _why_ you feel the need.
Martial Arts is not really about being a tough guy or kicking butt. If you do go down that route, expect to spend years, even decades, improving your skills. It's not a quick fix for anything.
Reply:At the age of 31 I began doing Tae Kwon Do. At the time my son was 7, and we started out together. Now at 36 I am a 1st degree black belt, still taking classes having a lot of fun. Planning a training trip to Korea next year.
For all I know, it is never to late - and the health benefits are out of this world. Good for back pain - overall good for your health!
Pilsung! (You can do it!)
Reply:You are never too old, unless your goal is Olympic competition. But as far as training goes, you can start at any age given you're healthy. In fact, you're at a perfect age; you're just mature enough, and in the full bloom of youth. Plus, next year you'll be 19, with or without. You might as well start now.
Second, asking a bunch of strangers on the Internet which art you should take doesn't make much sense. You're the only one who can ultimately make that decision. I would suggest you write down a list of your goals in the martial arts, everything you want to achieve. (Self-defense, confidence, more flexibility, meeting new friends, etc...) whatever your goals are. And these are your goals, so no sense in copying down somebody else's list. Once you know why you want to do this, you have a better chance of selecting one.
Then make a list of maybe three, four arts that interest you. Go visit their schools, read a bit about them, go see videos on Youtube. Once you find a school in your area that teaches something that speaks to you, go for it. No point in over-thinking it. I find it's better to trust your instincts for that kind of thing.
As far as not being in good enough shape, don't worry about that. At your age, it's not dangerous and it'll get you back in shape. The only way to get in shape is to exercise, so you've got to start somewhere.
Reply:martial arts will help anyone. as long as you find a good school with the right attitude your health shouldnt matter unless its really bad you may have to discuss that with your instructor and maybe sit out for some exercises or do private lessons. your never too old to start we have a few students in our school who are in their 50s. any martial art will help you. the inly one i advise not to do is TKD because it sounds like you will have trouble doing many of their high crazy kicks. i do kenpo,sombo, and goshin jitsu. they are all great and i love them. GL with your training!!
Reply:Frank the Tank has the correct answer.
Ladies' necklace
First of all... I'm concerned it will be a bit too late for me to start at the age of 18...
Secondly, I weight ~250 lbs and I practically sit the whole day... I have terrible back pain sometimes and don't feel healthy at all. I plan to lose more than 50lbs in 1 year and at the same time gain some muscles. I guess I've got some power for my age though...
Finally, after all I've said, I have no ideas of martial arts, yet I wish to achieve something.. I want something effective against single %26amp; multiple enemies, stylish, but rather deadly...
The questions are:
1. Am I not too old to start at the age of 18 and isn't my health condition too bad?
2. What martial arts would suit me better, hmm?
Another "what martial arts should I train" q,a bit more complicated thou.. ^^?
You are never TOO anything to take up any martial art, and certainly at your age, there is much time in front of you to excel at whichever discipline you choose.
Your current physical condition is another matter that will take some care. If you have chronic back pain and have been leading a sedentary lifestyle up to now, you should have a full physical from your doctor and tell them of your intention to take up weight training and martial arts. This will ensure that there is no endemic or systemic problem causing the pain before you embark on more physical activity that your body or heart is used to.
If you get the all clear from your doctor, the next step will be to find an instructor and school that you feel comfortalbe in and that welcomes you. Many people who come to the martial arts are overweight, inflexible, lack balance, or a host of other temporary maladies. None of these are show stoppers, and any good instructor and school will work with you at your own pace to increase your fitness, flexibility, balance, stamina, strenght and so on.
As far as which martial art to choose, this is the wrong question. As a novice, the discipline really does not matter and no-one on this forum can tell you what will suit your temprament or personality best. Everyone is drawn to different disciplines or instructors or schools for a diverse number of reasons. You must make your own decision. The most important thing however, is to find an instructor you like and a school with students you will look forward to training with every week.
Check out all of the schools in your area. Talk with the instructor/s. Observe a few classes that you would participate in. Talk with the students. Your decision will probably become pretty clear.
Good luck
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:I don't think you are ever too old to start learning almost anything.
Given your physical condition I would suggest starting with something to improve your balance and flexibility, like yoga or Tai Chi, while doing ordinary aerobics to lose the weight. Most actual martial arts might stress your joints/back too much as you are today.
Reply:Suggestions:
For striking: muay thai, boxing, sanshou, kyokushin karate.
For grappling: judo, brazilian jiujitsu, wrestling, catch wrestling.
For a mix of grappling and striking: combat sambo, shidokan karate, kajukembo.
For self-defense: krav maga
Reply:You are certainly not too old to start a martial art; however it does sound to me like you have a weight problem... and a change in lifestyle and eating habits is going to do more to fix that than exercise ever will.
You tell me that you don't feel healthy and that you have "terrible back pain". Your weight plus those two indicators are "red flags" about your health.
Run, do not walk, to your nearest registered Chiropractor and have your spine and neck x-rayed and assessed. It sounds to me like you are likely to need a course of treatments to get your back fixed. (I am undergoing a course of Chiropractic treatment myself right now, and it's going to take me months of visits to fix a long term problem I had been unaware of until it got real bad.)
Once you know your back is being taken care of, you can do something about your eating and your diet. (I can give you some pointers if you like, just contact me thru Yahoo! Answers.)
Once you get those things under control, you can think about getting into a martial art - for defense and fitness. But do have a serious think about _why_ you feel the need.
Martial Arts is not really about being a tough guy or kicking butt. If you do go down that route, expect to spend years, even decades, improving your skills. It's not a quick fix for anything.
Reply:At the age of 31 I began doing Tae Kwon Do. At the time my son was 7, and we started out together. Now at 36 I am a 1st degree black belt, still taking classes having a lot of fun. Planning a training trip to Korea next year.
For all I know, it is never to late - and the health benefits are out of this world. Good for back pain - overall good for your health!
Pilsung! (You can do it!)
Reply:You are never too old, unless your goal is Olympic competition. But as far as training goes, you can start at any age given you're healthy. In fact, you're at a perfect age; you're just mature enough, and in the full bloom of youth. Plus, next year you'll be 19, with or without. You might as well start now.
Second, asking a bunch of strangers on the Internet which art you should take doesn't make much sense. You're the only one who can ultimately make that decision. I would suggest you write down a list of your goals in the martial arts, everything you want to achieve. (Self-defense, confidence, more flexibility, meeting new friends, etc...) whatever your goals are. And these are your goals, so no sense in copying down somebody else's list. Once you know why you want to do this, you have a better chance of selecting one.
Then make a list of maybe three, four arts that interest you. Go visit their schools, read a bit about them, go see videos on Youtube. Once you find a school in your area that teaches something that speaks to you, go for it. No point in over-thinking it. I find it's better to trust your instincts for that kind of thing.
As far as not being in good enough shape, don't worry about that. At your age, it's not dangerous and it'll get you back in shape. The only way to get in shape is to exercise, so you've got to start somewhere.
Reply:martial arts will help anyone. as long as you find a good school with the right attitude your health shouldnt matter unless its really bad you may have to discuss that with your instructor and maybe sit out for some exercises or do private lessons. your never too old to start we have a few students in our school who are in their 50s. any martial art will help you. the inly one i advise not to do is TKD because it sounds like you will have trouble doing many of their high crazy kicks. i do kenpo,sombo, and goshin jitsu. they are all great and i love them. GL with your training!!
Reply:Frank the Tank has the correct answer.
Ladies' necklace
Should I join the Air Force or train? Can I train in Mixed martial arts and get a degree in Engineering?
I've been to a technical college, but that wasn't challenging in terms of math and science. I wanted to do Engineering, but I don't think I would have enough money for it and enough time for MMA. I am good at martial arts. I've been doing it since I was little. I'm also good at math and science. I guess I'm asking if I should train to become a good fighter, or join the Air Force so I can become an Engineer. If I joined could I train to become a good fighter. I love martial arts, but I don't want to go without an education.
Should I join the Air Force or train? Can I train in Mixed martial arts and get a degree in Engineering?
If you get your education now and train in your spare time, you'll always have the education already paid for and can fall back on it if MMA doesn't work out for whatever reason.
If you do MMA now and it doesn't work out and you have to go back to school to get a decent job...how will you work full time to pay for school and have time for school?
Don't get me wrong, it can be done either way you go, people do it all the time. You just have to decide what your priorities are and what will set you up best for your future.
Being an adult sucks sometimes.
Reply:You might want to talk the the AirForce about ROTC. I know at Purdue University there was a ROTC program. That way you would be in the Air Force and in college at the same time.
Reply:You understand that the military is not a college fund. You can continue your training in martial arts while in the service and get your education along with serving your nation. The needs of the mission come first and foremost. keep this in mind.
Reply:you can do both..
You also can join the Reserve in Civil Engineering. You will get the training you need, and other educational benefits. You will also have plenty of time to pursue your other passions.
Good luck to you!
Should I join the Air Force or train? Can I train in Mixed martial arts and get a degree in Engineering?
If you get your education now and train in your spare time, you'll always have the education already paid for and can fall back on it if MMA doesn't work out for whatever reason.
If you do MMA now and it doesn't work out and you have to go back to school to get a decent job...how will you work full time to pay for school and have time for school?
Don't get me wrong, it can be done either way you go, people do it all the time. You just have to decide what your priorities are and what will set you up best for your future.
Being an adult sucks sometimes.
Reply:You might want to talk the the AirForce about ROTC. I know at Purdue University there was a ROTC program. That way you would be in the Air Force and in college at the same time.
Reply:You understand that the military is not a college fund. You can continue your training in martial arts while in the service and get your education along with serving your nation. The needs of the mission come first and foremost. keep this in mind.
Reply:you can do both..
You also can join the Reserve in Civil Engineering. You will get the training you need, and other educational benefits. You will also have plenty of time to pursue your other passions.
Good luck to you!
I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local place, how do I tell my parents?
I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local brazilian jiu-jitsu place. Luckily, its only about 3 blocks away. How do I tell my parents I want to take something that involves fighting? It's not a money issue it's just that I don't want my parents to think I'm some type of crazy obsessed kid with fighting. I mean I've always liked fighting throughout my life even when I was a little kid and they know that. They laugh because my grandpa loves doing that stuff too but how do I tell them? My parents are usually pretty relaxed about things but I want a non-awkward way to tell them. Thank you for any suggestions!
I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local place, how do I tell my parents?
Tell them it will teach u responsibility, control over your emotions, poise, how to give respect etc. Every one should know how to defend themselves!
Reply:Just tell them you're taking "martial art classes" in a safe supervised environment, to improve your mental discipline, physical health, overall well-being, etc. If they ask what kind of martial art you can honestly say "it's generic, like a mix between judo and [whatever martial art they might be ok with]"
I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local place, how do I tell my parents?
Tell them it will teach u responsibility, control over your emotions, poise, how to give respect etc. Every one should know how to defend themselves!
Reply:Just tell them you're taking "martial art classes" in a safe supervised environment, to improve your mental discipline, physical health, overall well-being, etc. If they ask what kind of martial art you can honestly say "it's generic, like a mix between judo and [whatever martial art they might be ok with]"
Is there a form of martial arts that incorporates the penis in to it's training and or fighting disciplines?
(^_^)
Is there a form of martial arts that incorporates the penis in to it's training and or fighting disciplines?
LOL:))) no, really my husband and me both had a good laugh...
thanks!
P.s. just how do u visualize the process itself?
Reply:Yeah I believe they all could if you're brave enough!
Reply:Contact wrestling between a male and a female.
That count?
Reply:Yeah, I hit my wife in the face with my penis while we wrestle on the bed. Also I like to slap her butt while I pin her with my penis. I guess you could call it "Bed Pin Do."
Reply:that would have to be some type of african native martial art.
beat the monkey with it until it passes out
Reply:hahahahaha
thats rich!
Reply:grow up
art
Is there a form of martial arts that incorporates the penis in to it's training and or fighting disciplines?
LOL:))) no, really my husband and me both had a good laugh...
thanks!
P.s. just how do u visualize the process itself?
Reply:Yeah I believe they all could if you're brave enough!
Reply:Contact wrestling between a male and a female.
That count?
Reply:Yeah, I hit my wife in the face with my penis while we wrestle on the bed. Also I like to slap her butt while I pin her with my penis. I guess you could call it "Bed Pin Do."
Reply:that would have to be some type of african native martial art.
beat the monkey with it until it passes out
Reply:hahahahaha
thats rich!
Reply:grow up
art
I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local place, how do I tell my parents?
I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local place, how do I tell my parent I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local brazilian jiu-jitsu place. Luckily, its only about 3 blocks away. How do I tell my parents I want to take something that involves fighting? It's not a money issue it's just that I don't want my parents to think I'm some type of crazy obsessed kid with fighting. I mean I've always liked fighting throughout my life even when I was a little kid and they know that. They laugh because my grandpa loves doing that stuff too but how do I tell them? My parents are usually pretty relaxed about things but I want a non-awkward way to tell them. Thank you for any suggestions!
I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local place, how do I tell my parents?
just tell them you want to train to get a little fitter and learn some self defense in case something comes up. also tell them that it will teach you self defense and respect.
Reply:just straight out ask them... or be like watching a fighting movie with your parents and tell them it would be really cool to fight like that....
Reply:Try through your grandpa. Ask him to try convince your parents or for advice.
Also you can say you would like to wrestle but the school either doesn't have wrestling team or wrestling team is full. brazilian jiu jitsu is very similar to wrestling. So if you say you want to do it as alternative to wrestling, your parents will feel like you simply want to play sport. That will be way to start.
Reply:Hey buddy heres how to get involved into NHB, first of all you can't just jump into it and say yeah im a NHB fighter, start with the basics, either by wrestling for your highschool team, or start classes with the BJJ school near you, this gives you a branch to work from, get your bjj really good and compete alot, i wouldnt recommend doing an NHB event till at least a really high blue or purple belt, after training for a while you have something to bring to the table at the BJJ/ NHB school, versus if your a newbie and your just walk into the nhb school and expect to get respect off the bat, respect is earned though really hard work and if you have no experince its gonna be alot harder for your to get it= your level of BJJ is going to push the other guys and while you can be working on your boxing or thai boxing, but first and formost learn to fight on the ground its a must. I had the same problem my mom wasn't to pumped about me coming home with a few cuts and bruises, but if its something you beleive in and truly are passionate about i don't see it being a problem, plus break it to them that you are there to learn BJJ a martial art, it sits softer with parents that way
Reply:When you say your parents are relaxed do you mean they are very "anti-violence" and you already think they are going to object? As a parent, whatever you say, DON'T WHINE and make a logical, well-thought out case to present to them. Does this school enforce self-discipline, control, respect? If money is no issue, that's great. Can you get to the school on your own so that their time to take you and bring you back will also not be an issue or can you work that out with them. Call the school and ask them questions. Let them know your parents might be hesitant and listen to what they say. Make and appointment with the school and visit it with your parents. They might be pleasantly surprised.
Reply:Hey dad,ive started martial arts can you tell mum see ya.as your going out the door. daughter/dad you got it in the bag.
assuming your a girl.if not opposite son/mother.
Reply:If you are a minor no respectable school is going to let you train without parents permission. So go ask them don't just walk out the door and tell them like some people are saying. that is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Reply:dude, you gotta take the angle of:
It'll help me control situtations, and promote the regression of rage.
Mom it's not like bar fighting....its more like a chess game......fighting smarter, not harder.
Push the education side of mma.
Compare it to military school
tell them "I promise not to break anyones heel with my nose"
Don't show her any Bas Rutten videos!!!
Lie to them and tell them your taking gymnastics.
Reply:Well, it's not a big deal really. Actually, at first I never wanted to take Taekwondo, but Mom made me. I decided to just deal with it and now I love it.
Also, it's not just about fighting, it's self defense. No one beats each other up there, except in sparring, and in sparring they use pads and body equipment. Just log onto a website and read about it, then tell your mother or father the information on it. There should be a number to the place that you're wanting to go to. Ask your mom or dad to call them up and ask whatever questions they have. Master Seo's place is right down the road from my house, too. It's awesome, isn't it? =)
I want to train in Mixed Martial Arts at a local place, how do I tell my parents?
just tell them you want to train to get a little fitter and learn some self defense in case something comes up. also tell them that it will teach you self defense and respect.
Reply:just straight out ask them... or be like watching a fighting movie with your parents and tell them it would be really cool to fight like that....
Reply:Try through your grandpa. Ask him to try convince your parents or for advice.
Also you can say you would like to wrestle but the school either doesn't have wrestling team or wrestling team is full. brazilian jiu jitsu is very similar to wrestling. So if you say you want to do it as alternative to wrestling, your parents will feel like you simply want to play sport. That will be way to start.
Reply:Hey buddy heres how to get involved into NHB, first of all you can't just jump into it and say yeah im a NHB fighter, start with the basics, either by wrestling for your highschool team, or start classes with the BJJ school near you, this gives you a branch to work from, get your bjj really good and compete alot, i wouldnt recommend doing an NHB event till at least a really high blue or purple belt, after training for a while you have something to bring to the table at the BJJ/ NHB school, versus if your a newbie and your just walk into the nhb school and expect to get respect off the bat, respect is earned though really hard work and if you have no experince its gonna be alot harder for your to get it= your level of BJJ is going to push the other guys and while you can be working on your boxing or thai boxing, but first and formost learn to fight on the ground its a must. I had the same problem my mom wasn't to pumped about me coming home with a few cuts and bruises, but if its something you beleive in and truly are passionate about i don't see it being a problem, plus break it to them that you are there to learn BJJ a martial art, it sits softer with parents that way
Reply:When you say your parents are relaxed do you mean they are very "anti-violence" and you already think they are going to object? As a parent, whatever you say, DON'T WHINE and make a logical, well-thought out case to present to them. Does this school enforce self-discipline, control, respect? If money is no issue, that's great. Can you get to the school on your own so that their time to take you and bring you back will also not be an issue or can you work that out with them. Call the school and ask them questions. Let them know your parents might be hesitant and listen to what they say. Make and appointment with the school and visit it with your parents. They might be pleasantly surprised.
Reply:Hey dad,ive started martial arts can you tell mum see ya.as your going out the door. daughter/dad you got it in the bag.
assuming your a girl.if not opposite son/mother.
Reply:If you are a minor no respectable school is going to let you train without parents permission. So go ask them don't just walk out the door and tell them like some people are saying. that is a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Reply:dude, you gotta take the angle of:
It'll help me control situtations, and promote the regression of rage.
Mom it's not like bar fighting....its more like a chess game......fighting smarter, not harder.
Push the education side of mma.
Compare it to military school
tell them "I promise not to break anyones heel with my nose"
Don't show her any Bas Rutten videos!!!
Lie to them and tell them your taking gymnastics.
Reply:Well, it's not a big deal really. Actually, at first I never wanted to take Taekwondo, but Mom made me. I decided to just deal with it and now I love it.
Also, it's not just about fighting, it's self defense. No one beats each other up there, except in sparring, and in sparring they use pads and body equipment. Just log onto a website and read about it, then tell your mother or father the information on it. There should be a number to the place that you're wanting to go to. Ask your mom or dad to call them up and ask whatever questions they have. Master Seo's place is right down the road from my house, too. It's awesome, isn't it? =)
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I need fitness training program for martial art and i need information or sit about martial art called HOI JEO
Buy these books:
Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body
The Fighter's Body by Loren Christensen.
Ultimate Flexibility for the Martial Arts by Sang Kim
Stretching Scientifically by Thomas Kurz
Combat Condtioning by Matt Furey
Take a look at this website:
www.michiganmartialarts.com Hoi Jeon Moo Sool is taught here.
I got this from wikipedia:
Hoi Jeon Moo Sool
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hoi Jeon Moo Sool is a Korean martial art developed by Grandmaster Myung Jae Ok, which uses circular motions in order to use the opponent's power against him. Indeed Moo Sool means martial art, and Hoi Jeon means revolving.
The specialize of Hoi Jeon Moo Sool is comprised of five things:
KYEOK KI
TU KI
MU KI
HWAL KI
NAE KI
KYEOK KI is the attacking techniques which it contains Attacking hand techniques, Blocking hand techniques and Kicking techniques.
TU KI is the self-defence techniques which it contains Throwing techniques, Chocking techniques and Locking techniques.
MU KI is the weapons techniques which it contains Jang Kum (Long Sword), Jung Kum (Middle Sword), Dan Kum (Short Sword), Jang Bong (Long Staff), Jung Bong (Middle Staff), Dan Bong (Short Staff), Bu Chae (Fan), Pyo Chang (Sharp Nails), Ji Pang Ei (Cane), Tee (Belt), Ssang Jeol Bong (Two short sticks connected with chain).
HWAL KI is the technique of reviving, which is teaching you all the Pressure points of the body, Physiotherapy, Muscle system, Bone structure, Fixing the spin and Acupuncture.
NAE KI is where you learn how to develop your inner strength (KI), Breathing techniques, Mind control and develop (KI) with a certain forms.
All these techniques following steps way of Hoi Jeon Moo Sool (BO BEOB), which make your movements smoother with any technique. BO BEOB contains, TAE GEUK BO BEOB (Directions steps) And HOIJEON BO BEOB (Revolving steps).
HOI JEON MOO SOOL LOGO
Our logo consists of three main colors, red, blue, and white. These three colors are symbols of three phenomenons. The red color resembles the sky, the blue color resembles the earth, and the white color, which separates the red and the blue colors, resembles human being. These phenomenons accumulate to make a spiritual power (ki), which is written in Chinese words at the middle of the logo.
THE MEANING OF HOI JEON MOO SOOL: Hoi Jeon Moo Sool means "the revolving martial art." where (Hoi Jeon) means to revolve and (Moo Sool) means martial art. Most of the people think that fighting is synonymous with muscles. However, Hoi Jeon Moo Sool came to break this rule. This "revolving art" uses the opponent's power against him/her.
HISTORY OF HOI JEON MOO SOOL: Korea was founded over four thousand years ago by Dan Goon. Most of the people were farmers at the time, and many had problems with wild animals and foreigners who robbed them and stole their food and belongings. Somehow the people had to learn how to defend themselves and their country. They developed a Martial Art using mainly hand techniques called Soo Bahk Do, and a Martial Art that used mainly foot techniques call Tae Kyun. Another art developed at the time that used farming tools as weapons was called Moo Yei Do. The people of Korea have always had many styles of dancing, games and other customs of a highly developed society. Many of their dances and games used circular motions (Won).
ORIGINS OF HOI JEON MOO SOOL: HOI JEON MOO SOOL is a very old style that uses hand, foot and weapons techniques. The techniques that comprise HOI JEON MOO SOOL were developed from the ancient Martial Art of DOL GAE SOOL.DOL GAE SOOL was founded by King Tae Jo during the Koryo Dynasty of Korea (994-1392 A.D.). King Tae Jo, inspired by the force of circular motions and movements found in nature, developed the art so that the people of his kingdom could defend themselves during the turbulent times of war in the region. The techniques used to develop DOL GAE SOOL and HOI JEON MOO SOOL date back as far as 5,000 years.
PHILOSOPHY OF HOI JEON MOO SOOL: The reason to study any Martial Art is to train the mind and body. When you study a true Martial Art, you will be able to recognize a bad situation and refuse to be a part of it. You will develop a true and confident mind and body through training, which enables them to function as one. Ability doesn't come easy. Ability comes from training hard with a lot of sweat. Train hard and practice your techniques every day, this in turn will help the mind and body to function as one. Every day should be a new challenge and you should try to learn something new. This philosophy will enable you to free yourself from fear of unknown events and dangerous people.
Here's an exercise program:
You can do this pretty easily everyday without a gym and it will begin to work wonders:
Hindu Squats
Hindu Push-Ups
Back Bridge
Try to do 25-50 hindu squats with the goal of 500 eventually.
Try for 25 straight Hindu Push Ups with the goal of 100-200 eventually.
Go for a 30 second Back Bridge with the goal of reaching 3 minutes.
For a detailed explaination of these exercises go to www.bodybuilding.com and do a search. Or purchase the book Combat Conditioning at www.mattfurey.com .
Also for some good cardio buy a jump rope and use if for 10-30 minutes everyday. Skipping rope burns more calories than jogging on a treadmill or an using a exercise bike.
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I need fitness training program for martial art and i need information or sit about martial art called HOI JEO
Buy these books:
Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body
The Fighter's Body by Loren Christensen.
Ultimate Flexibility for the Martial Arts by Sang Kim
Stretching Scientifically by Thomas Kurz
Combat Condtioning by Matt Furey
Take a look at this website:
www.michiganmartialarts.com Hoi Jeon Moo Sool is taught here.
I got this from wikipedia:
Hoi Jeon Moo Sool
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hoi Jeon Moo Sool is a Korean martial art developed by Grandmaster Myung Jae Ok, which uses circular motions in order to use the opponent's power against him. Indeed Moo Sool means martial art, and Hoi Jeon means revolving.
The specialize of Hoi Jeon Moo Sool is comprised of five things:
KYEOK KI
TU KI
MU KI
HWAL KI
NAE KI
KYEOK KI is the attacking techniques which it contains Attacking hand techniques, Blocking hand techniques and Kicking techniques.
TU KI is the self-defence techniques which it contains Throwing techniques, Chocking techniques and Locking techniques.
MU KI is the weapons techniques which it contains Jang Kum (Long Sword), Jung Kum (Middle Sword), Dan Kum (Short Sword), Jang Bong (Long Staff), Jung Bong (Middle Staff), Dan Bong (Short Staff), Bu Chae (Fan), Pyo Chang (Sharp Nails), Ji Pang Ei (Cane), Tee (Belt), Ssang Jeol Bong (Two short sticks connected with chain).
HWAL KI is the technique of reviving, which is teaching you all the Pressure points of the body, Physiotherapy, Muscle system, Bone structure, Fixing the spin and Acupuncture.
NAE KI is where you learn how to develop your inner strength (KI), Breathing techniques, Mind control and develop (KI) with a certain forms.
All these techniques following steps way of Hoi Jeon Moo Sool (BO BEOB), which make your movements smoother with any technique. BO BEOB contains, TAE GEUK BO BEOB (Directions steps) And HOIJEON BO BEOB (Revolving steps).
HOI JEON MOO SOOL LOGO
Our logo consists of three main colors, red, blue, and white. These three colors are symbols of three phenomenons. The red color resembles the sky, the blue color resembles the earth, and the white color, which separates the red and the blue colors, resembles human being. These phenomenons accumulate to make a spiritual power (ki), which is written in Chinese words at the middle of the logo.
THE MEANING OF HOI JEON MOO SOOL: Hoi Jeon Moo Sool means "the revolving martial art." where (Hoi Jeon) means to revolve and (Moo Sool) means martial art. Most of the people think that fighting is synonymous with muscles. However, Hoi Jeon Moo Sool came to break this rule. This "revolving art" uses the opponent's power against him/her.
HISTORY OF HOI JEON MOO SOOL: Korea was founded over four thousand years ago by Dan Goon. Most of the people were farmers at the time, and many had problems with wild animals and foreigners who robbed them and stole their food and belongings. Somehow the people had to learn how to defend themselves and their country. They developed a Martial Art using mainly hand techniques called Soo Bahk Do, and a Martial Art that used mainly foot techniques call Tae Kyun. Another art developed at the time that used farming tools as weapons was called Moo Yei Do. The people of Korea have always had many styles of dancing, games and other customs of a highly developed society. Many of their dances and games used circular motions (Won).
ORIGINS OF HOI JEON MOO SOOL: HOI JEON MOO SOOL is a very old style that uses hand, foot and weapons techniques. The techniques that comprise HOI JEON MOO SOOL were developed from the ancient Martial Art of DOL GAE SOOL.DOL GAE SOOL was founded by King Tae Jo during the Koryo Dynasty of Korea (994-1392 A.D.). King Tae Jo, inspired by the force of circular motions and movements found in nature, developed the art so that the people of his kingdom could defend themselves during the turbulent times of war in the region. The techniques used to develop DOL GAE SOOL and HOI JEON MOO SOOL date back as far as 5,000 years.
PHILOSOPHY OF HOI JEON MOO SOOL: The reason to study any Martial Art is to train the mind and body. When you study a true Martial Art, you will be able to recognize a bad situation and refuse to be a part of it. You will develop a true and confident mind and body through training, which enables them to function as one. Ability doesn't come easy. Ability comes from training hard with a lot of sweat. Train hard and practice your techniques every day, this in turn will help the mind and body to function as one. Every day should be a new challenge and you should try to learn something new. This philosophy will enable you to free yourself from fear of unknown events and dangerous people.
Here's an exercise program:
You can do this pretty easily everyday without a gym and it will begin to work wonders:
Hindu Squats
Hindu Push-Ups
Back Bridge
Try to do 25-50 hindu squats with the goal of 500 eventually.
Try for 25 straight Hindu Push Ups with the goal of 100-200 eventually.
Go for a 30 second Back Bridge with the goal of reaching 3 minutes.
For a detailed explaination of these exercises go to www.bodybuilding.com and do a search. Or purchase the book Combat Conditioning at www.mattfurey.com .
Also for some good cardio buy a jump rope and use if for 10-30 minutes everyday. Skipping rope burns more calories than jogging on a treadmill or an using a exercise bike.
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I am studying martial arts and i wonder what place has the best training ,schools, masters. china ,korea,japan
It depends on what type of martial arts your looking to learn... don't count out the US, Brazil, or Europe all have very good martial arts schools.
I am studying martial arts and i wonder what place has the best training ,schools, masters. china ,korea,japan
If you live in the US, it has plenty of good martial artists.
Reply:It depends on what type of martial arts... but for tae kwon doe, definately Korea
Reply:That is an interesting question. Honestly, due to migrations of some of even the greatest martial art families, you can’t look to a certain country for your answer. Even the great Nimori family can be found in, I believe, Utah or around that area with its system seen not only in Japan but Hawaii, California, and Texas. Although, you can look to certain nationalities. I have another question in return to that one: what do you consider the best training? Are you looking for martially effective? Effective at clearing your mind or bringing inner peace? Or are looking for something to win tournaments with? Martial Art = The art of war. What makes up a martial art: Percussion (striking), Projection (throwing), Immobilization (joint locks), and Armament (weaponry). Here are some examples of different systems:
Karate: Okinawan. Covers Percussion. Civil Art. Kara- meaning open or empty depending on translation. -te originally meant Chinese Hand but they later changed it to just hand after the Chinese were driven out. Derived from White Crane Kung Fu. Believes in hardening the body against strikes and striking hard is the key.
Kung Fu: External Chinese. Most cover percussion, projection, and armament, with a few covering immobilization as well. Usually either martial or civil art. There are SO many systems within the term kung fu that it is hard to describe this system effectively. To say the least the best Kung Fu I have seen was in Dallas, and was translated to the Water-Fire Kung Fu.
Aikido / Aiki-jujutsu: Japanese. Covers immobilization with slight touch on projection. Civil Art. Was originally derived from Nihongo Jujutsu or Japanese Jujutsu (honestly I hate that I have to specify WHICH jujutsu compared to Brazilian or American… as if you would get an French taco or Russian sushi). Aikido has sadly become one of the snobbiest “styles” out there and they insist that what they do would work in real combat, although only about 10% of EVERYONE who is involved with that system knows what they’re doing. Though I will admit those that do, can do some beautiful Aiki.
Judo: Japanese. Covers projection. Sport Art. Another derivative of Nihongo Jujutsu. A sport derived from the throwing system used in Japan’s combat. As with all sports, there are certain things that they threw out as “illegal moves” due to their effectiveness therefore making the “style” weaker.
Brazilian: Japanese origin. Covers a portion of Immobilization and Projection. Martial Sport. This “style” was made famous by the Gracie family after they were originally taught by a Japanese man who refused to show them any more than the grappling section of Jujutsu. So they concentrated on the art of ground fighting. Most people that do Brazilian are extremely competitive and aggressive in nature.
Taekwondo: Korean. Percussion. Sport Art. This is a primarily kicking “style” and is considered one of the most famous “styles” in use. Another system that is sport / competition based they rely heavily on flexible and fast legs. Originally a derivative from a certain school of Karate which name eludes me at this moment.
Krav Maga: Israeli. Um… Percussion? Military wannabe. I REALLY don’t suggest this system unless you’re looking for a Billy Blanks on steroids kinda feel. This system was built to teach the foot soldiers of Israel a quick, brutal and less than effective hand-to-hand fighting method in a matter of a week, so seriously, don’t bother.
Those Russian arts: Mainly knife junkies who think they know what they’re doing. More flashy than anything else, don’t fall for the hype.
Pilipino: Mostly Stick and knife, and they are not for the faint of heart, although not much art to the system, it seems those whom you can find who actually know what they’re doing are pretty good with a knife and stick but that’s it.
MMA: Mixed martial arts. Probably the worst thing that has ever happened to martial arts besides Krav maga. The concept of mixing martial arts is taking a system that is inferior and mixing it with another inferior system to hopefully make up for the gaps left by the other one. For example: Karate doesn’t have Immobilization, so lets throw in Aikido and Brazilian, and those don’t have projection so lets throw in Judo, and all of those don’t have armament so lets throw in Pilipino.
There are zillions of others that I’ve missed because in order to catch them all, I’d have to write a book, which is stupid, but here’s the names of a few so you can look them up: Savate, Kenpo, san shou, shuai-chiao, greco roman, freestyle, collegiate, praying mantis [tong long jut sow], semelia, dumog, chih tu hsi, xiyumu, pancrase/pankration, shootfighting, vale tudo, catch wrestling, sambo, naban, chiao ti, jiaoli, asura, dharanipata, pai chang, mall-krida, buno, nara, yuddah, and ssireum.
My honest and admittedly biased opinion is for an old fashioned Nihongo Jujutsu system. Here’s why… “no style has style” that term existed in Japan a good 400 years before Bruce Lee was born so don’t think that he came up with it. But honestly everything that is true martial arts including all 4 areas of combat as well all 4 ranges of combat existed there. True, its gonna be hard as hell to find, but it’s worth it. I honestly can’t find any merit in ever going to another system ever because it would be a waste of my time. Not only that, but its main American branch is right here in Texas. Let’s face it… I’ve been spoiled.
But when it comes to you, you gotta find what fits your taste best and unless you plan on devoting your life to doing nothing but martial arts, don’t move to some place JUST for the system.
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I am studying martial arts and i wonder what place has the best training ,schools, masters. china ,korea,japan
If you live in the US, it has plenty of good martial artists.
Reply:It depends on what type of martial arts... but for tae kwon doe, definately Korea
Reply:That is an interesting question. Honestly, due to migrations of some of even the greatest martial art families, you can’t look to a certain country for your answer. Even the great Nimori family can be found in, I believe, Utah or around that area with its system seen not only in Japan but Hawaii, California, and Texas. Although, you can look to certain nationalities. I have another question in return to that one: what do you consider the best training? Are you looking for martially effective? Effective at clearing your mind or bringing inner peace? Or are looking for something to win tournaments with? Martial Art = The art of war. What makes up a martial art: Percussion (striking), Projection (throwing), Immobilization (joint locks), and Armament (weaponry). Here are some examples of different systems:
Karate: Okinawan. Covers Percussion. Civil Art. Kara- meaning open or empty depending on translation. -te originally meant Chinese Hand but they later changed it to just hand after the Chinese were driven out. Derived from White Crane Kung Fu. Believes in hardening the body against strikes and striking hard is the key.
Kung Fu: External Chinese. Most cover percussion, projection, and armament, with a few covering immobilization as well. Usually either martial or civil art. There are SO many systems within the term kung fu that it is hard to describe this system effectively. To say the least the best Kung Fu I have seen was in Dallas, and was translated to the Water-Fire Kung Fu.
Aikido / Aiki-jujutsu: Japanese. Covers immobilization with slight touch on projection. Civil Art. Was originally derived from Nihongo Jujutsu or Japanese Jujutsu (honestly I hate that I have to specify WHICH jujutsu compared to Brazilian or American… as if you would get an French taco or Russian sushi). Aikido has sadly become one of the snobbiest “styles” out there and they insist that what they do would work in real combat, although only about 10% of EVERYONE who is involved with that system knows what they’re doing. Though I will admit those that do, can do some beautiful Aiki.
Judo: Japanese. Covers projection. Sport Art. Another derivative of Nihongo Jujutsu. A sport derived from the throwing system used in Japan’s combat. As with all sports, there are certain things that they threw out as “illegal moves” due to their effectiveness therefore making the “style” weaker.
Brazilian: Japanese origin. Covers a portion of Immobilization and Projection. Martial Sport. This “style” was made famous by the Gracie family after they were originally taught by a Japanese man who refused to show them any more than the grappling section of Jujutsu. So they concentrated on the art of ground fighting. Most people that do Brazilian are extremely competitive and aggressive in nature.
Taekwondo: Korean. Percussion. Sport Art. This is a primarily kicking “style” and is considered one of the most famous “styles” in use. Another system that is sport / competition based they rely heavily on flexible and fast legs. Originally a derivative from a certain school of Karate which name eludes me at this moment.
Krav Maga: Israeli. Um… Percussion? Military wannabe. I REALLY don’t suggest this system unless you’re looking for a Billy Blanks on steroids kinda feel. This system was built to teach the foot soldiers of Israel a quick, brutal and less than effective hand-to-hand fighting method in a matter of a week, so seriously, don’t bother.
Those Russian arts: Mainly knife junkies who think they know what they’re doing. More flashy than anything else, don’t fall for the hype.
Pilipino: Mostly Stick and knife, and they are not for the faint of heart, although not much art to the system, it seems those whom you can find who actually know what they’re doing are pretty good with a knife and stick but that’s it.
MMA: Mixed martial arts. Probably the worst thing that has ever happened to martial arts besides Krav maga. The concept of mixing martial arts is taking a system that is inferior and mixing it with another inferior system to hopefully make up for the gaps left by the other one. For example: Karate doesn’t have Immobilization, so lets throw in Aikido and Brazilian, and those don’t have projection so lets throw in Judo, and all of those don’t have armament so lets throw in Pilipino.
There are zillions of others that I’ve missed because in order to catch them all, I’d have to write a book, which is stupid, but here’s the names of a few so you can look them up: Savate, Kenpo, san shou, shuai-chiao, greco roman, freestyle, collegiate, praying mantis [tong long jut sow], semelia, dumog, chih tu hsi, xiyumu, pancrase/pankration, shootfighting, vale tudo, catch wrestling, sambo, naban, chiao ti, jiaoli, asura, dharanipata, pai chang, mall-krida, buno, nara, yuddah, and ssireum.
My honest and admittedly biased opinion is for an old fashioned Nihongo Jujutsu system. Here’s why… “no style has style” that term existed in Japan a good 400 years before Bruce Lee was born so don’t think that he came up with it. But honestly everything that is true martial arts including all 4 areas of combat as well all 4 ranges of combat existed there. True, its gonna be hard as hell to find, but it’s worth it. I honestly can’t find any merit in ever going to another system ever because it would be a waste of my time. Not only that, but its main American branch is right here in Texas. Let’s face it… I’ve been spoiled.
But when it comes to you, you gotta find what fits your taste best and unless you plan on devoting your life to doing nothing but martial arts, don’t move to some place JUST for the system.
plants flowers
How could a guy go about finding and dating a woman who teaches martial arts?
Other than the training hall itself, where could a guy go to meet women who train/teach martial arts?
How could a guy go about finding and dating a woman who teaches martial arts?
♪Why would you want that. You know just because you may have an obsession with a woman who does such as a thing, does not mean that she is the right one for you. Not criticizing you women do it all the time, wanting army men or whatever. There is someone out there and they are not necessarily teaching martial arts.
♪Sorry, I guess I was not the best help.
How could a guy go about finding and dating a woman who teaches martial arts?
♪Why would you want that. You know just because you may have an obsession with a woman who does such as a thing, does not mean that she is the right one for you. Not criticizing you women do it all the time, wanting army men or whatever. There is someone out there and they are not necessarily teaching martial arts.
♪Sorry, I guess I was not the best help.
How do i find a good place to practice martial arts?
I have just started looking into training in martial arts. i have started Ju Jutsu at a fantastic dojo, and the sensei there is great. however i want to learn kung fu also...
I have been to a few places to enquire, and only seem to meet cowboys who want my money and want to put down every other local instructor, while providing facilities that are just archaeic.
Is there any way of finding out if an instructor meets certain criteria and is genuine? One guy i met had received 5 10th dans in different unheard of martial arts. on investingating this guy had received all of his dan gradings from an american guy who has been widely discredited as a fraud in the USA!!! bearing in mind 10th dans are very hard to come by, this guy was claiming 10 of em.
So how do i know i am getting what i pay for? or that the place i am training and meets minimum service standards?
How do i find a good place to practice martial arts?
Normally I would have told you to choose another martial art, because most of the kung fu schools are really McDojos, and the teacher sucks. I would have told you to choose another martial art such as brazilian jiu jitsu, muay thai/kickboxing, kyokushin karate and some other arts, because most of the time with these arts you really get what you pay for.
But if you wanna practice kung fu, try maybe to find a school that teaches also San Shou/Da (chinese kickboxing), because most of the time when the school has also a competiting purpose, they won't teach you bullshit or else they would lose all of their match.
By the way, most of the time when a teacher has high degrees/dans in a lot of martial arts (even more when they are sorta unknown) it really calls out for a fraud.
But if you're the kind of "martial artist" who's lazy and who just wanna practice once a week and get their black belt/sash/whatever as fast as possible, having a teacher who teaches bullshit or not won't change anything. Therefore I'd suggest you to choose ballet dancing as it's an incredibly good base for future "martial" arts you'll probably practice.
Reply:In the bedroom. Oh I thought you said marital arts.
Reply:keep visiting schools most will give a few free lessons.
Reply:One of the best ways is to ask the people who actually attend martial arts schools what they think of the school and instructor, and you have to observe and participate in a free class before you join (if a school won't let you observe a class or doesn't offer a free class, they are probably a shady outfit). Ask the instructor for references and if they are associated with any national or international associations for their style. Avoid so-called "american" styles as many of these are just there to dupe you out of your money. Research the style, the school, and their associations on the internet. Most of all find a style that you like and are willing to stick with.
Reply:it's good that you're doing your homework..
the problem with chinese martial arts in america is that there isn't any nationally syndicated group or directory.. my sifu has begun efforts to create a directory of acredited chinese martial arts instructors for the southwest region of the US. He has many affilates throughout the southwest and the country. If you email him your location and what you are interested in finding out, i know he'd be more than happy to help you find an authentic chinese martial arts instructor: dug@lotusdragon.com
and to just give you an idea of his authenticity here is a graph of his lineage: http://www.lotusdragon.com/L2/LINEAGE.HT...
hope this helps!
~*good luck*~
Reply:I do Kempo at United Studios of Self Defense. We learn Karate, Jujitsu, and KungFu. There are over 170 schools in 14 states, go to www.ussd.com to see if there is one in your area. They all give you a 2 week free trail to see if you like it. All the instructors are highly trained and will treat you with respect.
Sokaku is the type of person that bashes all other styles, I would love to show him what my KungFu could do against his kick boxing. No one style is for everyone, it is important that you find the style that is right for you and respect all others, after all a true martial artist is humble.
Reply:It sounds like you're at least happy with the school you belong to now. I can understand wanting to learn other styles, as I, myself, also study two different styles at the same time. You have already started on the right path for discovering what school will be the best for you, by researching and visiting. Observe the advanced classes and see what you think. Check out their kids' classes and see what you think of their teaching style. Is discipline maintained? Is there respect between the teachers and students? Don't be discouraged if this searching takes some time. You will find the right school, the right teacher, and the right school if you look hard enough.
- Tig
Reply:Skokau is very correct about everything! He say exactly what I would have say.
Usually Kung Fu school are the first one you should take off your list of schools to check out. Most kung fu are totally out of date and heavily watered down that it's basically pretty much useless beside for show and excrises. However San Shou/Da is very modern type of kung fu but still incredible difficult to find the gym around USA.
If you are really serious about getting your moneys worth, look for school that are very into full contact competitioning such as boxing, wrestling, kick boxing, and other things. They will teach you what you're looking for.
If you're looking for some style that will turn you into next jet Li, then you may should take dancing class because in real full contact fight or competition it won't look anything like what you see in those kung fu movies. I know many kung fu students out there claim that they don't fight because they don't want all fames. However I know many of students who are poor but yet claim to be so deadly, if that's true then why didn't they go and fight for some cash? There's alway at least small percent of people who will turn against their own code or teaching. So far there have been no one who was able to proof effective of any style that don't really competition.
AS for what Tim say, that really made me laugh to tears. USSD is biggest laughingstock among martial arts community. I have seen those people and talk to them and they are one saddest people I ever seen. They rarely know what style they studies, never spar, thinking hollywood movies are something they can take serious enough to learn from, too many 4 or 5 years old black belt who cannot even throw a proper punches, and other bullsh!t. Most of all, none of them compete at all, so they know absolutely nothing!
I have been to a few places to enquire, and only seem to meet cowboys who want my money and want to put down every other local instructor, while providing facilities that are just archaeic.
Is there any way of finding out if an instructor meets certain criteria and is genuine? One guy i met had received 5 10th dans in different unheard of martial arts. on investingating this guy had received all of his dan gradings from an american guy who has been widely discredited as a fraud in the USA!!! bearing in mind 10th dans are very hard to come by, this guy was claiming 10 of em.
So how do i know i am getting what i pay for? or that the place i am training and meets minimum service standards?
How do i find a good place to practice martial arts?
Normally I would have told you to choose another martial art, because most of the kung fu schools are really McDojos, and the teacher sucks. I would have told you to choose another martial art such as brazilian jiu jitsu, muay thai/kickboxing, kyokushin karate and some other arts, because most of the time with these arts you really get what you pay for.
But if you wanna practice kung fu, try maybe to find a school that teaches also San Shou/Da (chinese kickboxing), because most of the time when the school has also a competiting purpose, they won't teach you bullshit or else they would lose all of their match.
By the way, most of the time when a teacher has high degrees/dans in a lot of martial arts (even more when they are sorta unknown) it really calls out for a fraud.
But if you're the kind of "martial artist" who's lazy and who just wanna practice once a week and get their black belt/sash/whatever as fast as possible, having a teacher who teaches bullshit or not won't change anything. Therefore I'd suggest you to choose ballet dancing as it's an incredibly good base for future "martial" arts you'll probably practice.
Reply:In the bedroom. Oh I thought you said marital arts.
Reply:keep visiting schools most will give a few free lessons.
Reply:One of the best ways is to ask the people who actually attend martial arts schools what they think of the school and instructor, and you have to observe and participate in a free class before you join (if a school won't let you observe a class or doesn't offer a free class, they are probably a shady outfit). Ask the instructor for references and if they are associated with any national or international associations for their style. Avoid so-called "american" styles as many of these are just there to dupe you out of your money. Research the style, the school, and their associations on the internet. Most of all find a style that you like and are willing to stick with.
Reply:it's good that you're doing your homework..
the problem with chinese martial arts in america is that there isn't any nationally syndicated group or directory.. my sifu has begun efforts to create a directory of acredited chinese martial arts instructors for the southwest region of the US. He has many affilates throughout the southwest and the country. If you email him your location and what you are interested in finding out, i know he'd be more than happy to help you find an authentic chinese martial arts instructor: dug@lotusdragon.com
and to just give you an idea of his authenticity here is a graph of his lineage: http://www.lotusdragon.com/L2/LINEAGE.HT...
hope this helps!
~*good luck*~
Reply:I do Kempo at United Studios of Self Defense. We learn Karate, Jujitsu, and KungFu. There are over 170 schools in 14 states, go to www.ussd.com to see if there is one in your area. They all give you a 2 week free trail to see if you like it. All the instructors are highly trained and will treat you with respect.
Sokaku is the type of person that bashes all other styles, I would love to show him what my KungFu could do against his kick boxing. No one style is for everyone, it is important that you find the style that is right for you and respect all others, after all a true martial artist is humble.
Reply:It sounds like you're at least happy with the school you belong to now. I can understand wanting to learn other styles, as I, myself, also study two different styles at the same time. You have already started on the right path for discovering what school will be the best for you, by researching and visiting. Observe the advanced classes and see what you think. Check out their kids' classes and see what you think of their teaching style. Is discipline maintained? Is there respect between the teachers and students? Don't be discouraged if this searching takes some time. You will find the right school, the right teacher, and the right school if you look hard enough.
- Tig
Reply:Skokau is very correct about everything! He say exactly what I would have say.
Usually Kung Fu school are the first one you should take off your list of schools to check out. Most kung fu are totally out of date and heavily watered down that it's basically pretty much useless beside for show and excrises. However San Shou/Da is very modern type of kung fu but still incredible difficult to find the gym around USA.
If you are really serious about getting your moneys worth, look for school that are very into full contact competitioning such as boxing, wrestling, kick boxing, and other things. They will teach you what you're looking for.
If you're looking for some style that will turn you into next jet Li, then you may should take dancing class because in real full contact fight or competition it won't look anything like what you see in those kung fu movies. I know many kung fu students out there claim that they don't fight because they don't want all fames. However I know many of students who are poor but yet claim to be so deadly, if that's true then why didn't they go and fight for some cash? There's alway at least small percent of people who will turn against their own code or teaching. So far there have been no one who was able to proof effective of any style that don't really competition.
AS for what Tim say, that really made me laugh to tears. USSD is biggest laughingstock among martial arts community. I have seen those people and talk to them and they are one saddest people I ever seen. They rarely know what style they studies, never spar, thinking hollywood movies are something they can take serious enough to learn from, too many 4 or 5 years old black belt who cannot even throw a proper punches, and other bullsh!t. Most of all, none of them compete at all, so they know absolutely nothing!
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