My personal answer yes and no.
Yes if you do the tapes with a real Kung Fu or Karate Sensei. I have been training since 1984 in various styles. My present rank is black sash 4th degree in Praying Mantis. I can learn other styles via video yet cannot certify someone outside of my style.
The NO part no one should try to learn Karate via video without Dojo/Dojang experience, bring the tapes to a real instructor. I hope this helps anyone
Can you get a black belt via video?
You can get a black belt via video, but you cannot become one, no.
Reply:So I should stop using the crane technique?? And wax on wax off is a joke?? I'm confused now.....
Reply:Isn't that pretty much like asking if you can get the clap by watching Debbie does Dallas?
Reply:Answering your own question
.
(okay apparently were on diffrent pages...I thought you ment sending in your tape for advancement, my bad )
Many well respected divisions offer people the chance to rank up over video. You go to the certification site and read the set you must do. Performing the set while you video tape it and mail it in.
The downside is there is a limit to how many entries you may send in for each rank. Not to mention they are unforgiving as far as mistakes go.
Reply:Martial Arts instructors spend much of their time identifying and correcting the faults they see in their students. If you "learn" Martial Arts from a video there is obviously no one with experience who can watch you and correct the things you are doing wrong, so they become bad habits that are nearly impossible to correct. Worse yet, you think you are doing a form correctly and teach your way to someone else.
Bad, bad, bad!
It reminds me of the story of the woman whose daughter was watching her prepare to cook a ham. Before she placed it in the pot she cut both ends off and threw the ends away, just putting the middle part into the pan. This seems like a wasteful thing to her daughter, so her daughter asks her why she did that? The mother tells her that was the way her mother always did it and she learned the technique from her. So the little girl gets on the phone and talks to her grandmother, asking why she cut the ends off the ham before cooking it? The grandmother replies, "Well we were very poor and I had to cut the ends off to get the ham to fit into the pot. We couldn't afford to get a bigger pot."
The moral of the story: You have to know why you are doing what you are doing or you can end up doing some crazy stuff that makes no sense at all.
%26lt;edit%26gt; To answer your question: Maybe you can get a black belt from a video school, but the real question is would it be valid?
Reply:Rank means nothing.
Training means everything.
You are what you train to be.
I personally feel that if you do not practice application you are in big trouble if you ever need to defend yourself.
Reply:my answer would be NO NO NO! and i have some personal expiriance to back up this. i train in a dojang. and whenever i would be learning a new form, i would go on youtube and try and copy peoples forms, i would practice and practice, then go to the Dojang and ask someone of higher rank to show me the form, i would find out that i was DOING IT WRONG like some things need to be in dif stances ect.
the point is, yes you can use videos as tools to help you learn, but you should have solid knolwlege of the art first. you need an instructor who can correct your mistakes, even more so, no video can certify you, and no video can make you do 20 push ups for every little tiny insigificant mistake ^______^ (a mistake a video would not be able to tell you existed)
in addition! if you actualy studied a form of martial art, i bet youd find that your stances were not right most of the time, theres always something you can improve on. my instrictor would tell us to FREEZE and go around the room and push us lol yes push us, if anyone fell down than their stance was not strong enough
Reply:My answer would be no.
I look at video/DVD's the same way I look at books, as reference. They can be used to help with formal instruction but not substitution for it.
Reply:not if you want a real black belt
Reply:1) Yes you can get a black belt by video. You can also get 1 mail order.
2) Those belts are worthless.
Reply:yes you can, and it's quality is as good as you were when you first began. if you are an experienced Karate / ju jitsu or what have you- person with a round knowledge then yes you can grow inother skills easily. no if you have no existing skills as you have no base of understanding.
we all learn new moves each day from books, videos and associates. ranking is only in the eyes of the ranker, some black belts are far superior to others. difference of John Doe being their teacher or Randy Couture. trust me if Randy could teach me online or by video or say john doe in a class, well I choose Randy Couture online because I am sure of the quality of the lessons. now it's up to my work on application.
Reply:Heck, just skip the videos, order one from Amazon.com! It's easy to get a blackbelt.
wall flower
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Anyone have an opinion on what martial art style is best for street fighting and self defense?
I have been doing research on what would be the best martial arts to learn, strictly for the street and for self defense. I have no interest in tournaments or the sport, just the right style to learn as fast as possible. There are many arguments out there on what is the best style, but my opinion would be the best style that works for your body type, age, health, etc., and what would leave you standing and alive in a real confrontation. Perhaps you have more upper body strength or more powerful legs, or even both.
I have narrowed it down to kung fu san soo, Krav Maga, possibly some form of kick boxing and maybe Hapkido. Of course the skill of the instructor would have a lot to do with personal development.
And of course with all the styles, there are different skill levels and techniques that work better than others. I am very interested in hearing from some of you that have experience and advice. Thanks for your input.
Anyone have an opinion on what martial art style is best for street fighting and self defense?
It seems like you've done a little bit of research, which is very important when seeking a martial arts style. Unfortunately, it's difficult to learn something "as fast as possible" and do it well. Becoming an accomplished martial artist takes a lot of time and practice.
Many different styles have pros %26amp; cons, and really no style is "the best." But there are styles that cater primarily to self-defense vs. the "do" or "Way," which, in my opinion, is also important in martial arts training. The power of internal energy is undefinable. But I digress.
First and foremost, find out what is in you area. Visit the schools and ask to watch a class. There is no point in picking a school one hour away if you can't make it to class. If you are serious about training you better get your butt to class several days a week.
Of the four styles you listed, I'm most familiar with hapkido, which is definitely a good place to start. Joint locks are a great way to subdue an opponent, and if necessary, inflict serious pain. Also, you may want to learn how to use pressure points, which also cause a lot of pain.
But it doesn't matter how well you can put someone else into an arm bar if you can't take a hit. Also, fights often end up on the ground, and you may want to learn how to protect yourself in that type of situation as well.
The best answer is this: Find out what's in your area. Meet with the instructor. Ask a lot of questions.
Good Luck!
Reply:If you have no physical disabilities the Ka-Chang is the only thing you need to know or possibly the Ka-leenk
Ka-Chang with a little practice can stop any one from a 100 yards to a few inches Where as th Ka-leenk on targets at distance
Ka-chang is the sound a 45 auto makes when loaded
Ka-leenk is the sound a droped pin from a granade make
Either sound makes the strongest trimble.
I know both have served me well since Nam.
Reply:My personal experiences have helped me to find styles that work for me . I use a mixture of CHA-3 kenpo ,kajukenbo ,and chinese boxing . They cover all the ranges and teach excellent techniques . Of these three I think CHA-3 kenpo is probably the most straight forward street fighting , kajukenbo being a very close second . I am somewhat biased though . The styles you have listed are also very effective .
Reply:Long distance running is the most likely to leave you standing and alive in a real confrontation. In the real world you are almost out numbered because bad guys run in gangs, and often have weapons.
Reply:hmmm hapkido would be pretty good with the joint locking and stuff but it takes pretty much a long time to master that stuff
id suggest muaythai or kung fu
Reply:For striking..Muay Thai. It's proven and you actually spar at every single lesson.
Sparring is essential to learning your art and self defense. You don't learn this by fighting the air.
And you should learn some grappling too. If you don't know how to fight on the ground, you don't know how to fight.
Reply:Take Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and kick boxing and you should be able to stomp some people pretty good. Also do some long distance running to improve your cardio, if you get tired before the other guy chances are you'll lose no matter what you learn.
Reply:There are no best arts, only best artists. Do not look for a good style, look for a good school.
The frequency and quality of your training will outweigh your style.
Any true martial art will be completely applicable in the street.
The danger of looking for a style is that in your town the only school that teaches it could be crappy, to join an inferior school would be an injustice to yourself.
Reply:Judo or ju-jitsu, kung fu is excellant, because you learn nerve strikes, kicks, punches, counters, no blocks, because blocks are useless, and a waste of time
judo and ju-jitsu, joint locks and joint manipulation, you learn how to take a fall, throws, and chokes.
Reply:Go to smartpages.com and see what type of training is offered in your area. I would go with Hapkido. It's a complete martial art. Kung Fu is great but it takes along time to become proficient at it. Understand that it will take you a few years to become a proficient warrior no matter what you study. No quick fixes.
Make sure the school offers a lot of sparring.
Reply:To win a street fight means you survived. Whoever said jogging or distance running, that is funny and not to far off. I would only add climbing and such to get over fences quickly.
As far as gun-fu, gun fu has to be trained. Many folks fail as they do not train with the gun, getting the gun out, aiming, etc.
As far as finding a martial art. Find what is a available in your area. A mixed martial art school will probably give you a better chance. I personally like American Kenpo Karate but I digress.
Boxing, kick boxing, BJJ, etc are all good to try depending upon the teacher. Krav Maga is fine if the instructor is good and you train.
Best of luck.
Reply:Of course I do not need to spend my time telling you that it is always hard to take one several guys, or that someone might get in lucky punch and "lights out", so I will cut straight to it.
I am 25, and have recently taken up Kung Fu and Kickboxing. If you are wanting something for self defense and you do not want to spend a lot of time learning forms and history I would recommend some form of kickboxing.
It is important to stay away of an aerobic kickboxing class as they pop up on every street corner, but to get in a real "full contact" class in "traditional" kickboxing or Muay Thai.
These arts are really good for standing your ground and beating someone into submission, but if your fight goes to the ground you should look for Jui Jitsui or something similar to that.
Reply:I agree with the guy with the running answer and the other guy who stated it was irrelevant what style. Self defense and street fighting is about survival and doing whatever it takes to beat the other person(s). It is a mindset and physical capability to engage in pure violence. If you can do that with a martial arts style, then okay, but the main idea is that you have a meat-eater outlook.
Nevertheless, the best self-defense is the one that avoids the necessity of having to engage in physical violence. So start running!
Reply:san soo is realy good against mulitple opponents don't do kick boxing 4 street fights 4 striking (kicking pucnhing ... standing up fighting) muay thai if u plan 2 wrestle in a street fight i don't prefer 2 do it because then u have 2 worry about being stomped by the opponents freinds then i would go with bjj (brazilian jiu jistiu)
Reply:wing chun kung fu
Reply:muay thai , krav maga , jujitsu , karate
Reply:ITF style TaeKwonDo with some training in boxing is very good.
I have narrowed it down to kung fu san soo, Krav Maga, possibly some form of kick boxing and maybe Hapkido. Of course the skill of the instructor would have a lot to do with personal development.
And of course with all the styles, there are different skill levels and techniques that work better than others. I am very interested in hearing from some of you that have experience and advice. Thanks for your input.
Anyone have an opinion on what martial art style is best for street fighting and self defense?
It seems like you've done a little bit of research, which is very important when seeking a martial arts style. Unfortunately, it's difficult to learn something "as fast as possible" and do it well. Becoming an accomplished martial artist takes a lot of time and practice.
Many different styles have pros %26amp; cons, and really no style is "the best." But there are styles that cater primarily to self-defense vs. the "do" or "Way," which, in my opinion, is also important in martial arts training. The power of internal energy is undefinable. But I digress.
First and foremost, find out what is in you area. Visit the schools and ask to watch a class. There is no point in picking a school one hour away if you can't make it to class. If you are serious about training you better get your butt to class several days a week.
Of the four styles you listed, I'm most familiar with hapkido, which is definitely a good place to start. Joint locks are a great way to subdue an opponent, and if necessary, inflict serious pain. Also, you may want to learn how to use pressure points, which also cause a lot of pain.
But it doesn't matter how well you can put someone else into an arm bar if you can't take a hit. Also, fights often end up on the ground, and you may want to learn how to protect yourself in that type of situation as well.
The best answer is this: Find out what's in your area. Meet with the instructor. Ask a lot of questions.
Good Luck!
Reply:If you have no physical disabilities the Ka-Chang is the only thing you need to know or possibly the Ka-leenk
Ka-Chang with a little practice can stop any one from a 100 yards to a few inches Where as th Ka-leenk on targets at distance
Ka-chang is the sound a 45 auto makes when loaded
Ka-leenk is the sound a droped pin from a granade make
Either sound makes the strongest trimble.
I know both have served me well since Nam.
Reply:My personal experiences have helped me to find styles that work for me . I use a mixture of CHA-3 kenpo ,kajukenbo ,and chinese boxing . They cover all the ranges and teach excellent techniques . Of these three I think CHA-3 kenpo is probably the most straight forward street fighting , kajukenbo being a very close second . I am somewhat biased though . The styles you have listed are also very effective .
Reply:Long distance running is the most likely to leave you standing and alive in a real confrontation. In the real world you are almost out numbered because bad guys run in gangs, and often have weapons.
Reply:hmmm hapkido would be pretty good with the joint locking and stuff but it takes pretty much a long time to master that stuff
id suggest muaythai or kung fu
Reply:For striking..Muay Thai. It's proven and you actually spar at every single lesson.
Sparring is essential to learning your art and self defense. You don't learn this by fighting the air.
And you should learn some grappling too. If you don't know how to fight on the ground, you don't know how to fight.
Reply:Take Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and kick boxing and you should be able to stomp some people pretty good. Also do some long distance running to improve your cardio, if you get tired before the other guy chances are you'll lose no matter what you learn.
Reply:There are no best arts, only best artists. Do not look for a good style, look for a good school.
The frequency and quality of your training will outweigh your style.
Any true martial art will be completely applicable in the street.
The danger of looking for a style is that in your town the only school that teaches it could be crappy, to join an inferior school would be an injustice to yourself.
Reply:Judo or ju-jitsu, kung fu is excellant, because you learn nerve strikes, kicks, punches, counters, no blocks, because blocks are useless, and a waste of time
judo and ju-jitsu, joint locks and joint manipulation, you learn how to take a fall, throws, and chokes.
Reply:Go to smartpages.com and see what type of training is offered in your area. I would go with Hapkido. It's a complete martial art. Kung Fu is great but it takes along time to become proficient at it. Understand that it will take you a few years to become a proficient warrior no matter what you study. No quick fixes.
Make sure the school offers a lot of sparring.
Reply:To win a street fight means you survived. Whoever said jogging or distance running, that is funny and not to far off. I would only add climbing and such to get over fences quickly.
As far as gun-fu, gun fu has to be trained. Many folks fail as they do not train with the gun, getting the gun out, aiming, etc.
As far as finding a martial art. Find what is a available in your area. A mixed martial art school will probably give you a better chance. I personally like American Kenpo Karate but I digress.
Boxing, kick boxing, BJJ, etc are all good to try depending upon the teacher. Krav Maga is fine if the instructor is good and you train.
Best of luck.
Reply:Of course I do not need to spend my time telling you that it is always hard to take one several guys, or that someone might get in lucky punch and "lights out", so I will cut straight to it.
I am 25, and have recently taken up Kung Fu and Kickboxing. If you are wanting something for self defense and you do not want to spend a lot of time learning forms and history I would recommend some form of kickboxing.
It is important to stay away of an aerobic kickboxing class as they pop up on every street corner, but to get in a real "full contact" class in "traditional" kickboxing or Muay Thai.
These arts are really good for standing your ground and beating someone into submission, but if your fight goes to the ground you should look for Jui Jitsui or something similar to that.
Reply:I agree with the guy with the running answer and the other guy who stated it was irrelevant what style. Self defense and street fighting is about survival and doing whatever it takes to beat the other person(s). It is a mindset and physical capability to engage in pure violence. If you can do that with a martial arts style, then okay, but the main idea is that you have a meat-eater outlook.
Nevertheless, the best self-defense is the one that avoids the necessity of having to engage in physical violence. So start running!
Reply:san soo is realy good against mulitple opponents don't do kick boxing 4 street fights 4 striking (kicking pucnhing ... standing up fighting) muay thai if u plan 2 wrestle in a street fight i don't prefer 2 do it because then u have 2 worry about being stomped by the opponents freinds then i would go with bjj (brazilian jiu jistiu)
Reply:wing chun kung fu
Reply:muay thai , krav maga , jujitsu , karate
Reply:ITF style TaeKwonDo with some training in boxing is very good.
Asian Racial Jokes 2: How to be a Twinkie?
How to Become a Twinkie
Americanize your name. Names like Raja become Roger and names like Wei Tong become Jason.
Unlearn/do not learn your native language.
Listen to white people music. Also, any sort of techno remix of a song in your native tongue is off limits.
Go to parties where you will be known as “That Asian Guy.” No reason to be at a party with more than one of you.
Shop where white people shop. That means Abercrombie and Fitch, don’t half-*** it and go to Old Navy.
Talk in catch phrases and famous lines from movies, as long as they’re funny. It's not like anyone cares what you think anyway.
Learn more about American History than you could ever know about your own. Your cultural history is just that: history.
Date a white man or woman. Remember you have to act like them to become them. That includes dating.
Under no circumstances can you watch Anime, Bollywood, or Kung Fu films.
Do not associate yourself with any FOBs. As far as you know, they’re just weird.
Never ever be caught saying, “Where the curry at?” or “Dim Sum, I’ll have me sum of that.”
Never ever visit the home country. As far as you know, it smells. Do you want to come back smelling too?
Watch a lot of porn. You should acquire a taste for white people and porn helps. Keep telling yourself “There is no BOA” or “Aishwarya Rai does not exist.”
Exception to the rule: Your parents are going to force you into a career. Probably a stereotypical one for an Asian. Live with it.
Do not join ethnic frats or clubs. They only promote your culture.
Bangra, Yoga and Wushu are ethnic foods in your mind. Not dancing and martial arts.
Never ask your parents the names of the food you’re eating but be the master of ordering take out.
For the girls: use “like” at least sevens times per sentence, i.e., “Like, let’s go, like, to the, like, movies.”
Also for the girls: pin up the pictures of the Abercrombie guys everywhere. They are the only acceptable standard for what is hot.
Another for girls: Highlights, belly button rings and glitter. Everyone else is doing it. No natural beauty is allowed!
Asian Racial Jokes 2: How to be a Twinkie?
Deepest Ocean
The love you gave me will always live
You'll always be there every time I call
You offered me the greatest love of all
You take my weakness and you make me strong
And I will always love you 'til forever comes
Reply:ok.....who's this sort of info for again?
Reply:Do you try to be obnoxious or were you born a poop?
Reply:Was that supposed to be funny? Or a quick guide to how to become white? I just don't understand
Reply:Wow, you must realy be frustrated.
'Like' just chill, ok?
Nice.....
Reply:hmm... i really dont want to read all that...
Reply:AND THE POINT OF THAT IS??????????????????
Reply:That is not nice and I would never repeat any thing so mean.
Reply:LOL!
thats awsome! :P
peach fruit
Americanize your name. Names like Raja become Roger and names like Wei Tong become Jason.
Unlearn/do not learn your native language.
Listen to white people music. Also, any sort of techno remix of a song in your native tongue is off limits.
Go to parties where you will be known as “That Asian Guy.” No reason to be at a party with more than one of you.
Shop where white people shop. That means Abercrombie and Fitch, don’t half-*** it and go to Old Navy.
Talk in catch phrases and famous lines from movies, as long as they’re funny. It's not like anyone cares what you think anyway.
Learn more about American History than you could ever know about your own. Your cultural history is just that: history.
Date a white man or woman. Remember you have to act like them to become them. That includes dating.
Under no circumstances can you watch Anime, Bollywood, or Kung Fu films.
Do not associate yourself with any FOBs. As far as you know, they’re just weird.
Never ever be caught saying, “Where the curry at?” or “Dim Sum, I’ll have me sum of that.”
Never ever visit the home country. As far as you know, it smells. Do you want to come back smelling too?
Watch a lot of porn. You should acquire a taste for white people and porn helps. Keep telling yourself “There is no BOA” or “Aishwarya Rai does not exist.”
Exception to the rule: Your parents are going to force you into a career. Probably a stereotypical one for an Asian. Live with it.
Do not join ethnic frats or clubs. They only promote your culture.
Bangra, Yoga and Wushu are ethnic foods in your mind. Not dancing and martial arts.
Never ask your parents the names of the food you’re eating but be the master of ordering take out.
For the girls: use “like” at least sevens times per sentence, i.e., “Like, let’s go, like, to the, like, movies.”
Also for the girls: pin up the pictures of the Abercrombie guys everywhere. They are the only acceptable standard for what is hot.
Another for girls: Highlights, belly button rings and glitter. Everyone else is doing it. No natural beauty is allowed!
Asian Racial Jokes 2: How to be a Twinkie?
Deepest Ocean
The love you gave me will always live
You'll always be there every time I call
You offered me the greatest love of all
You take my weakness and you make me strong
And I will always love you 'til forever comes
Reply:ok.....who's this sort of info for again?
Reply:Do you try to be obnoxious or were you born a poop?
Reply:Was that supposed to be funny? Or a quick guide to how to become white? I just don't understand
Reply:Wow, you must realy be frustrated.
'Like' just chill, ok?
Nice.....
Reply:hmm... i really dont want to read all that...
Reply:AND THE POINT OF THAT IS??????????????????
Reply:That is not nice and I would never repeat any thing so mean.
Reply:LOL!
thats awsome! :P
peach fruit
Traditional Mixed martial arts?
where i live at ive been seeing alot of traiditional mixed martial arts schools. And if you think about it shaolin martial arts where the original mixed martial arts. Alot of styles contributed by alot of people to one place. Lately in particular i seen a kung fu school that teaches shaolin Chuan Fa,southern mantins boxing,kempo karate, and Brazilian jujitsu
Then i see another school that is goju-ryu and judo. I think its pretty cool. I finally dont feel alone in this principle, other people are doing it too. I mean at the shaolin temple you learn everything that an MMA school learn and more. San shou kickboxing,shuai jiao wrestling , Qin Na submissions, Traditional fighting techniques, plus Qi gong and meditation.
But i think its really cool how some traditionalists and MMA coaches are fusing together to make a unique self-defense program......any thoughts or expereinces
Traditional Mixed martial arts?
In the short while that I have studied Martial Arts I have came to a conclusion, as many I'm sure would concur, it is not only okay, but I would argue it is necessary to become a better martial artist. I do, though, advocate the preservation of each of these martial art cultures/styles. Mainly in order for the next person to get the same experience as the last, and moreover, for those who wish to draw only from it, be allowed to do so.
Reply:I've actually seen some video showing Rickson Gracie (or one of the Gracies) doing yoga and meditation and talking about how it helps his MMA. Crosstraining and an open mind will be an asset. If you find something in your area that looks good, give it a try. If it's good, train. If it sucks, move on.
"Traditional" is a hard word to define for martial arts. BJJ is based on Judo which has a long background. Muay Thai is one of the most popular striking arts in MMA, but it has a long history too. Martial arts has always been changing and evolving and will continue to change.
Just make sure what you study is good quality and effective. The age old formula: spar regularly with a fully-resisting partner (not just compliant drills) and look for schools with MMA competition experience.
Reply:To me martial arts is so much more then fighting. It's an understanding of everything from dirt to the stars. Sun Tzu once said to win a fight without fighting is a great thing(something like that)
Reply:fully agree
san soo is a mixture of the old warrior arts, thus a mixed martial art. It is called the 5 family art, having 5 families of study. This has been this way since when Lo Sifu Jimi H. Woo brought it here from China and became the legend he is, and shall always be. It stresses kick punch style, throws, take downs and ground fighting. Throw in that the way to do this is thru Ho ga pressure point and Li Ga leverages, as well as Hung Ga power and strength, and Fut Ga is the psychology of it all or how to put it together.
Now if you follow this concept, that means learn it all if you can. There is no best way, only whats is best available to you and how you use and apply it all to your life. MMA is a concept that has been used by the wisest and will always be. That is why we had to resort to it as a way to stay alive in an MMA style competition.
The old UFC is still alive, it is evolved. None of the old fighters look the same. They have evolved with the sport, getting a ground game where needed and a stand up if thats the case. Traditional is MMA, just depends on your goal when you enter MA. You can go to become a great fighter or great teacher. Both are cool, just the needs are different.
It has evolved to where it has to be, not anyones single choice. It is funny when people say this wont or that wont work, well it is. MMA is rad, man today we all have better choices, take advantage of em.
Then i see another school that is goju-ryu and judo. I think its pretty cool. I finally dont feel alone in this principle, other people are doing it too. I mean at the shaolin temple you learn everything that an MMA school learn and more. San shou kickboxing,shuai jiao wrestling , Qin Na submissions, Traditional fighting techniques, plus Qi gong and meditation.
But i think its really cool how some traditionalists and MMA coaches are fusing together to make a unique self-defense program......any thoughts or expereinces
Traditional Mixed martial arts?
In the short while that I have studied Martial Arts I have came to a conclusion, as many I'm sure would concur, it is not only okay, but I would argue it is necessary to become a better martial artist. I do, though, advocate the preservation of each of these martial art cultures/styles. Mainly in order for the next person to get the same experience as the last, and moreover, for those who wish to draw only from it, be allowed to do so.
Reply:I've actually seen some video showing Rickson Gracie (or one of the Gracies) doing yoga and meditation and talking about how it helps his MMA. Crosstraining and an open mind will be an asset. If you find something in your area that looks good, give it a try. If it's good, train. If it sucks, move on.
"Traditional" is a hard word to define for martial arts. BJJ is based on Judo which has a long background. Muay Thai is one of the most popular striking arts in MMA, but it has a long history too. Martial arts has always been changing and evolving and will continue to change.
Just make sure what you study is good quality and effective. The age old formula: spar regularly with a fully-resisting partner (not just compliant drills) and look for schools with MMA competition experience.
Reply:To me martial arts is so much more then fighting. It's an understanding of everything from dirt to the stars. Sun Tzu once said to win a fight without fighting is a great thing(something like that)
Reply:fully agree
san soo is a mixture of the old warrior arts, thus a mixed martial art. It is called the 5 family art, having 5 families of study. This has been this way since when Lo Sifu Jimi H. Woo brought it here from China and became the legend he is, and shall always be. It stresses kick punch style, throws, take downs and ground fighting. Throw in that the way to do this is thru Ho ga pressure point and Li Ga leverages, as well as Hung Ga power and strength, and Fut Ga is the psychology of it all or how to put it together.
Now if you follow this concept, that means learn it all if you can. There is no best way, only whats is best available to you and how you use and apply it all to your life. MMA is a concept that has been used by the wisest and will always be. That is why we had to resort to it as a way to stay alive in an MMA style competition.
The old UFC is still alive, it is evolved. None of the old fighters look the same. They have evolved with the sport, getting a ground game where needed and a stand up if thats the case. Traditional is MMA, just depends on your goal when you enter MA. You can go to become a great fighter or great teacher. Both are cool, just the needs are different.
It has evolved to where it has to be, not anyones single choice. It is funny when people say this wont or that wont work, well it is. MMA is rad, man today we all have better choices, take advantage of em.
What is Hung Gar exactly???
I've been reading about all the different styles of Kung Fu there are, and i just don't under stand something. Please answer me thing in the simplist form; Hung Gar is supposed to be all five southern animals styles put together right? My Sifu told me that each animal has it's own style, i.e.- tiger style (Which only teaches tiger), crane style (Which only teaches crane), and so on for the three other animals, but what i don't under stand is, why does hung gar teach all five of those styles together? Why would someone want to learn JUST tiger style when they can learn all five animals in hung gar? Is hung gar like a bunos pack or something. Is it a combination of five martial arts styles, and if so, why? That's like putting together karate, jujitsu, judo, aikido, and sumo into one. Please explain this, and i will be ever so grateful. Thank you in advance.
What is Hung Gar exactly???
That's like putting together karate, jujitsu, judo, aikido, and sumo into one.
No, not exactly. Realize first, though, that jujutsu is that Japanese art that spawned all other Japanese systems, or rather the techniques of what is now called jujutsu did.
Shaolin Southern Hung Gar is just that- a Shaolin temple-derived style that, as indicative of being southern, incorporates low kicks, strong stances, and many hand techniques (whereas northern styles have many 'flashy' kicks, fluid stances, and fewer hand techniques). Shaolin Hung Gar, also known as Tiger-Crane Wushu, is typified by just that- its signature tiger-crane unified fist. However, it also includes Snake fist boxing, Black Tiger fist, Five Animal fist, and other. Hung Gar is not the only Five Animal system, though. There is Five Animal style, Choy Lay Fut, and other Nanquan styles. The benefit is more comprehensive fighting (one with Chin Na and dragon for grappling, Leopard/ Panther and Tiger for power, Snake for speed, and Crane for body shifting). It was believed that one style beat another and was beaten by another, like a more complicated version of rock-paper-scissors.
So by learning all animals you can beat all animals (even Northern) animals.
Reply:Hung Gar is the name of the man that developed that particular effective style of kung fu.
Adrian Paul, who plays the Highlander on T.V., is a Hung Gar practitioner and that is the style he uses in his fights.
Reply:thats the style they use in avatar for earth bending i think its about gathering body energy and release it in a brute force
Reply:Many people do in fact study at MMA schools that teach a combination of Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.
wallflower
What is Hung Gar exactly???
That's like putting together karate, jujitsu, judo, aikido, and sumo into one.
No, not exactly. Realize first, though, that jujutsu is that Japanese art that spawned all other Japanese systems, or rather the techniques of what is now called jujutsu did.
Shaolin Southern Hung Gar is just that- a Shaolin temple-derived style that, as indicative of being southern, incorporates low kicks, strong stances, and many hand techniques (whereas northern styles have many 'flashy' kicks, fluid stances, and fewer hand techniques). Shaolin Hung Gar, also known as Tiger-Crane Wushu, is typified by just that- its signature tiger-crane unified fist. However, it also includes Snake fist boxing, Black Tiger fist, Five Animal fist, and other. Hung Gar is not the only Five Animal system, though. There is Five Animal style, Choy Lay Fut, and other Nanquan styles. The benefit is more comprehensive fighting (one with Chin Na and dragon for grappling, Leopard/ Panther and Tiger for power, Snake for speed, and Crane for body shifting). It was believed that one style beat another and was beaten by another, like a more complicated version of rock-paper-scissors.
So by learning all animals you can beat all animals (even Northern) animals.
Reply:Hung Gar is the name of the man that developed that particular effective style of kung fu.
Adrian Paul, who plays the Highlander on T.V., is a Hung Gar practitioner and that is the style he uses in his fights.
Reply:thats the style they use in avatar for earth bending i think its about gathering body energy and release it in a brute force
Reply:Many people do in fact study at MMA schools that teach a combination of Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.
wallflower
How do I become a Yogi? or study buddism in a monastary?
"Hello,
I'm Chad 28yr old. I am not satisfyed with my life at all. I need to
find my purpose and willing to do anything it takes. I do not have much
materialistist things; but what I do have is all payed off and I have
no debts.
I want to study Buddism and Kung Fu. I can't find a place in the
U.S.A. where I can live there and study. Do you know of any? If not a"
Shaolin " temple, perhaps you know of a monastary I can learn from. Finding
my purpose and self enlightment is my main objective. I would like to
stay in good pyshical shape also, hense the reason for Shaolin kung fu.
Thank you very much,
Chad
p.s. if none in the U.S.A., where do you know of?"
How do I become a Yogi? or study buddism in a monastary?
Chad i recommend Siddha Yoga. one needs a teacher (Guru) that can give shaktipat (Baptize in spirit). See; syda.org/theguru. Swami chidvilasananda , she has the power to give shaktipat and there are meditation cerners all over the world. Practice Hatha Yoga it will keep your body in excellent shape. Approach the guru with respect.
Reply:Get a sidekick named 'Boo Boo' and start stealing pic-a-nic baskets.
Reply:first you must lose all meaningful purpose for your life
Reply:Do a Google search and I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for close to where you live.
Reply:o
Reply:Where do you live? There's a Church at 332 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 10025
Reply:well Gandhi didn't believe in conflics so why would you want to study Kung Fu , i would but i'm wouldn't study buddism, wait do you want to be one of those chinese kung fu dudes like Jackie Chan
Reply:There is an authentic Budhist Temple in Hacienda Heights California called the Hsi Lai Temple. I have a lot of Chinese friends and have never been inside of it but I have heard it is nice. It is on 15 acres. Look it up on Google. I have also been to the original Sholin Temple in China it is in Hennan. I was there about two years ago and saw demonstrations by the students. Most of the students are young kids 12-18 years old. This is the place Kung Fu was started and where the series was modeled after.
Reply:There are places to study Buddhism all over the US.
check out
http://www.buddhismconnect.org
http://www.aboutbuddhism.com
to get you started. Then just do a search on Buddhism to find places.
Reply:I don't about Buddism, but I do know how to be a Yogi.
To be a Yogi, first you have to live in a cave in Jellystone Park with a bear named "Boo Boo", in a questionable relationship. Steal pick-a-nick baskets, and annoy Ranger Smith. Wear a funny hat and tie w/o shirt or pants.
I don't know if you'll be "enlightened", but you'll certainly be smarter than the average bear!
Reply:I can't answer the question about Buddhism or Kung Fu, but I can tell you about living, working and studying at a yoga center for up to a year.
Check out Kripalu, it's in western Massachusetts. They've got two different programs that could be on interest to you.
their web page is www.kripalu.org
and the programs I've heard of are on this page http://www.kripalu.org/be_a_part_of_krip...
good luck!
Reply:Yogis are Hindus, and not the same thing as Buddhists.
May I suggest you try a Christian monestary? They're much more accessible and help the communities in which they are situated. http://www.floridabenedictines.com/
http://www.stantonymonastery.org/ http://www.holycrossmonks.org/
http://www.holycrossmonastery.com/
Plus, they usually allow guests, so you could spend a few days and check it out. Take it for a "test drive" before you make a life changing decision.
Or if you want a simpler life, why not become a Mennonite? They help people during disasters, and you won't have to take a vow of celebacy (which you might find harder than you think, if you were a buddist monk). They have varying levels of asceiticism...from some that have cell phones and satellite dishes, to practically "Amish". They're also more acessible than the Amish or The Brethren. http://www.mennoniteusa.org/ http://www.thirdway.com/menno/
Reply:I was a Buddhist before. But now I just called myself a spiritualist with no religion. I studied Buddhism on my own by buying tons of books from this website http://www.pariyatti.com , Good Buddhism books are hard to find. This website has many good books from pali cannon. Other bookstores don't have these kind of books.
I went to a monastery in Myanmar to practice meditation. It's for serious spiritual seeker only because the practice is very intense and hard. You also should have knowledge in what Buddha teaches before you go to intensive practice.
There are also meditation centers own by S.N Goenka located in all over US and the world. S.N Goenka is a great teacher. http://www.dhamma.org , I went to his meditation centers several times. If you are interested in knowing more, you can e-mail me at EENERH2012@yahoo.com , I'll tell you more.
Reply:Abhayagiri in Redwood Valley, CA
Tisarana in Ottawa, Canada
Insight Meditation Society in St. Barre, MA
I'm Chad 28yr old. I am not satisfyed with my life at all. I need to
find my purpose and willing to do anything it takes. I do not have much
materialistist things; but what I do have is all payed off and I have
no debts.
I want to study Buddism and Kung Fu. I can't find a place in the
U.S.A. where I can live there and study. Do you know of any? If not a"
Shaolin " temple, perhaps you know of a monastary I can learn from. Finding
my purpose and self enlightment is my main objective. I would like to
stay in good pyshical shape also, hense the reason for Shaolin kung fu.
Thank you very much,
Chad
p.s. if none in the U.S.A., where do you know of?"
How do I become a Yogi? or study buddism in a monastary?
Chad i recommend Siddha Yoga. one needs a teacher (Guru) that can give shaktipat (Baptize in spirit). See; syda.org/theguru. Swami chidvilasananda , she has the power to give shaktipat and there are meditation cerners all over the world. Practice Hatha Yoga it will keep your body in excellent shape. Approach the guru with respect.
Reply:Get a sidekick named 'Boo Boo' and start stealing pic-a-nic baskets.
Reply:first you must lose all meaningful purpose for your life
Reply:Do a Google search and I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for close to where you live.
Reply:o
Reply:Where do you live? There's a Church at 332 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 10025
Reply:well Gandhi didn't believe in conflics so why would you want to study Kung Fu , i would but i'm wouldn't study buddism, wait do you want to be one of those chinese kung fu dudes like Jackie Chan
Reply:There is an authentic Budhist Temple in Hacienda Heights California called the Hsi Lai Temple. I have a lot of Chinese friends and have never been inside of it but I have heard it is nice. It is on 15 acres. Look it up on Google. I have also been to the original Sholin Temple in China it is in Hennan. I was there about two years ago and saw demonstrations by the students. Most of the students are young kids 12-18 years old. This is the place Kung Fu was started and where the series was modeled after.
Reply:There are places to study Buddhism all over the US.
check out
http://www.buddhismconnect.org
http://www.aboutbuddhism.com
to get you started. Then just do a search on Buddhism to find places.
Reply:I don't about Buddism, but I do know how to be a Yogi.
To be a Yogi, first you have to live in a cave in Jellystone Park with a bear named "Boo Boo", in a questionable relationship. Steal pick-a-nick baskets, and annoy Ranger Smith. Wear a funny hat and tie w/o shirt or pants.
I don't know if you'll be "enlightened", but you'll certainly be smarter than the average bear!
Reply:I can't answer the question about Buddhism or Kung Fu, but I can tell you about living, working and studying at a yoga center for up to a year.
Check out Kripalu, it's in western Massachusetts. They've got two different programs that could be on interest to you.
their web page is www.kripalu.org
and the programs I've heard of are on this page http://www.kripalu.org/be_a_part_of_krip...
good luck!
Reply:Yogis are Hindus, and not the same thing as Buddhists.
May I suggest you try a Christian monestary? They're much more accessible and help the communities in which they are situated. http://www.floridabenedictines.com/
http://www.stantonymonastery.org/ http://www.holycrossmonks.org/
http://www.holycrossmonastery.com/
Plus, they usually allow guests, so you could spend a few days and check it out. Take it for a "test drive" before you make a life changing decision.
Or if you want a simpler life, why not become a Mennonite? They help people during disasters, and you won't have to take a vow of celebacy (which you might find harder than you think, if you were a buddist monk). They have varying levels of asceiticism...from some that have cell phones and satellite dishes, to practically "Amish". They're also more acessible than the Amish or The Brethren. http://www.mennoniteusa.org/ http://www.thirdway.com/menno/
Reply:I was a Buddhist before. But now I just called myself a spiritualist with no religion. I studied Buddhism on my own by buying tons of books from this website http://www.pariyatti.com , Good Buddhism books are hard to find. This website has many good books from pali cannon. Other bookstores don't have these kind of books.
I went to a monastery in Myanmar to practice meditation. It's for serious spiritual seeker only because the practice is very intense and hard. You also should have knowledge in what Buddha teaches before you go to intensive practice.
There are also meditation centers own by S.N Goenka located in all over US and the world. S.N Goenka is a great teacher. http://www.dhamma.org , I went to his meditation centers several times. If you are interested in knowing more, you can e-mail me at EENERH2012@yahoo.com , I'll tell you more.
Reply:Abhayagiri in Redwood Valley, CA
Tisarana in Ottawa, Canada
Insight Meditation Society in St. Barre, MA
Karate info?
I use to do Hung ga kung fu but ive gotten bored of it cause we condition more than we learn how to fight %26amp; it will take 10+ years to master. So is karate good? what good does it do for you? how fun is it? how long does it take to get a black belt?
Karate info?
I did Ryobu-Kai karate for 3 years, and I got a yellow belt. I would have stayed longer but I moved to another country, and I sadly I didn't find my style here . Karate gave me the basis for my standing, a feel for the true fighting (we didn't do any point fighting, we would do actual kumite) , and black eyes and bruises were not uncommon. My dojo was NO belt factory and NOBODY in my class was a black belt, other than my sensei, and other senseis who would be invited so we could cross-train in different styles (including judo). We had a brown belt (our sempai) two green belts and the rest were orange, yellow and plenty of white belts. Our class was very tough, and our sensei a funny, nice, but tough man. Even a small joke at anybody's expense would cost you 100 push ups on your knuckles, and people who thought were clowns would end up with arms like popeye's, as they would be punished relentlessy with push-ups. I did a few tournaments, and I did very well even though I was very nervous and had to fight much bigger opponents (no weight classes, only similar belts). Karate help me become more agile, faster, more confident, more flexible, and it was fun as I made many friends, I also learned to respect people as that's what I true martial artist should do. In order to get a black belt it takes about 10 years.
Sensei Martin Materano holds the highest rank where I studied (Venezuela), and he is a 6th Dan.
I now train in kickboxing and muay thai, and Karate is what gave me the basics, so i highly recommend it.
Some styles I would consider are:
kyokushen karate
Shidokan karate
I didn't find any Ryobu-kai dojos in the states :-( , or at least in Ga where I reside, but if you have a karate dojo nearby, i more than invite you to check it out, but be aware of Mcdojos (places that dont' teach your real techniques and only want your money), one way to spot them is to know the amount of high ranked students in the class (like black belts), and their ages.
Chuck Liddell the current UFC light heavyweight champion knows Kempo Karate and has a black belt in Koei Kan Karate
Reply:Any regular EXERCISE is good for YOU!
Most Martial Arts taught in America do not have the Discipline for real MA Skills.
Try running a 5-K Marathon or Iron Man competition!
Thanks, RR
Reply:i was in karate classes lik for 3 mothns and i only got to yellow belt.....but it all depends on how good u improve your skill in order to get to a higher belt....i though it was really fun and its good to have some self defense and things like that....i wish i could go back and take the classes again....
Reply:i DID karate but quit for reasons too long to explain here.
it does condition you, kind of makes you faster/stronger (either/or) it takes around 7 years to get black belt. it's fun if you make lots of friends lol.
Reply:im in shalin kempo im red 2 and ive been in for seven years and still over a year and a half from black....belts depend on the student
Reply:If your looking for a place to hang out and make friends join a karate school. if you want to learn to fight. join a mma, mauy thai or boxing club
Karate teaches nothing of value in a real fight. I teach North American Kenpo and kickboxing, Belive me when I tell you, your probably tougher before you join karate
Reply:No, karate is just a watered-down version of kung fu.
Reply:If you really want a black belt just go onto a martial arts web site %26amp; order one! Easy! probablty $5-$20
Reply:I highly doubt it takes 10 years to master. If it does, there's not much to it. I've been studying 13 years.
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Karate info?
I did Ryobu-Kai karate for 3 years, and I got a yellow belt. I would have stayed longer but I moved to another country, and I sadly I didn't find my style here . Karate gave me the basis for my standing, a feel for the true fighting (we didn't do any point fighting, we would do actual kumite) , and black eyes and bruises were not uncommon. My dojo was NO belt factory and NOBODY in my class was a black belt, other than my sensei, and other senseis who would be invited so we could cross-train in different styles (including judo). We had a brown belt (our sempai) two green belts and the rest were orange, yellow and plenty of white belts. Our class was very tough, and our sensei a funny, nice, but tough man. Even a small joke at anybody's expense would cost you 100 push ups on your knuckles, and people who thought were clowns would end up with arms like popeye's, as they would be punished relentlessy with push-ups. I did a few tournaments, and I did very well even though I was very nervous and had to fight much bigger opponents (no weight classes, only similar belts). Karate help me become more agile, faster, more confident, more flexible, and it was fun as I made many friends, I also learned to respect people as that's what I true martial artist should do. In order to get a black belt it takes about 10 years.
Sensei Martin Materano holds the highest rank where I studied (Venezuela), and he is a 6th Dan.
I now train in kickboxing and muay thai, and Karate is what gave me the basics, so i highly recommend it.
Some styles I would consider are:
kyokushen karate
Shidokan karate
I didn't find any Ryobu-kai dojos in the states :-( , or at least in Ga where I reside, but if you have a karate dojo nearby, i more than invite you to check it out, but be aware of Mcdojos (places that dont' teach your real techniques and only want your money), one way to spot them is to know the amount of high ranked students in the class (like black belts), and their ages.
Chuck Liddell the current UFC light heavyweight champion knows Kempo Karate and has a black belt in Koei Kan Karate
Reply:Any regular EXERCISE is good for YOU!
Most Martial Arts taught in America do not have the Discipline for real MA Skills.
Try running a 5-K Marathon or Iron Man competition!
Thanks, RR
Reply:i was in karate classes lik for 3 mothns and i only got to yellow belt.....but it all depends on how good u improve your skill in order to get to a higher belt....i though it was really fun and its good to have some self defense and things like that....i wish i could go back and take the classes again....
Reply:i DID karate but quit for reasons too long to explain here.
it does condition you, kind of makes you faster/stronger (either/or) it takes around 7 years to get black belt. it's fun if you make lots of friends lol.
Reply:im in shalin kempo im red 2 and ive been in for seven years and still over a year and a half from black....belts depend on the student
Reply:If your looking for a place to hang out and make friends join a karate school. if you want to learn to fight. join a mma, mauy thai or boxing club
Karate teaches nothing of value in a real fight. I teach North American Kenpo and kickboxing, Belive me when I tell you, your probably tougher before you join karate
Reply:No, karate is just a watered-down version of kung fu.
Reply:If you really want a black belt just go onto a martial arts web site %26amp; order one! Easy! probablty $5-$20
Reply:I highly doubt it takes 10 years to master. If it does, there's not much to it. I've been studying 13 years.
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How long does it take to be able to effectively use Wing Chun for self defense?
I'm just starting to learn and will take 2 (1.5 hour) group classes a week and 1 (1-hour) private a week. I learn pretty quickly and study at home as well. I've trained in 7-animal style kung fu and tae kwon do, but Wing Chun is quite different so I'm not sure about the learning curve. Please, only Wing Chun practitioners. Thank you!
How long does it take to be able to effectively use Wing Chun for self defense?
Generally, you should be able to combat most anyone on the street within a few months -- though it may be faster. I've seen someone that had only been training for three months hold his own against someone else from another style that had much more training time put in.
Depending on who/what you'd be defending against, the time frame can shift but if you have a particular concern I'd advise speaking to your Sifu about it. Just as the answerer above me stated, Wing Chun has a lot to offer and I'm sure there's an answer for your situation if you have one.
I would imagine that since you've trained in 7 animal prior to Wing Chun, you should pick it up fairly quickly as Wing Chun was based off of the original 5 animal kung fu.
Good luck and practice your Sui Lim Tao every day!
I'd also be curious to know where you're training...I know the odds are slim, but maybe we'd see each other.
Reply:The people I knew who took Wing Chun were far more advanced already, so I'm not 100% sure. But, as they described it, it was a relatively quick form of Kung Fu to learn, due to the training style (wall bags and stuff bring about a level of effeciency pretty quickly) and short number of forms. 3.
If it's anything like Karate though, if you get into a fight in the next 5 or 6 months, I'd just go with how you'd normally fight, and not necessarily try to use the techniques. Techniques take repetition to become effective.
Reply:Hi,
This seems like a decent amount of time to dedicate to learning the style assuming that you have a good teacher.
It will depend on exactly what you mean by how long will it take to be able to use it to defend yourself, realistically if you want to get street ready fast concentrate on the basic techniques like pak, garn and bil, with these you can pretty much deal with any conceivable strike, then combine foot work with this and some decent punches and you're ready. Really everything from then on is just gravy.
Good luck with your training dude, and enjoy as Wing Chun has a hell of a lot to offer and you should never really get bored with it.
Where do you train if you don't mind me asking?
Reply:hi
Reply:Wing Chun is designed to be picked up quickly. With a proper teacher it should take about a year to LEARN the 3 forms and 108 wooden dummy drills (book smart). To master them naturally takes alot longer... Sensitivity is the core of Wing Chun and that must be given time to cultivate and to really become second nature. Overall Wing Chun's fundamentals are very simple- it is the sensitivity training that make it shine. This is where you get in the blindfolded Chi sao and the like- training with a partner is VERY beneficial in Wing Chun. The point of the style is to teach you to react before you think by feel and not sight. That takes a little time to master in totality. Good luck with your study.
Reply:I studied it, and several teachers said it can be learned in about a year. Yes, a good pupil can master Wing Chun in a year, but it takes 15 years to learn just the basics of Tibetian Pak Hak Pai. It is quite simple and efficient. Bruce Lee originally studied it and said it was the best style, but he wanted to add flowery moves for movies. It was invented by a woman-Ng Mui, a Shaolin nun. Now, I have a question for you. You mention 7 animal style. Shaolin martial arts have 5 orthodox animals. There are some unorthodox ones too. Which do you mean? There is an esoteric 5 Venoms style, but it is hard to find anyone to teach it. Wu Shu means martial arts in Chinese. Kung Fu means literally Work Master. It can be applied to any field. I studied Chinese and Japanese languages as well as martial arts of these lands plus Korea and Tibet.
Reply:You already seem to have a foundation in other arts.
Never give or ask a timeframe for something like this. Don't be in a hurry.
I have never heard of the 7 Animal Style. Who teaches this?
As for the person who mentioned 5 Venom? Hmmm... is this based on the movie? What sources do you have to back this? I'm just curious.
Reply:I believe it's common knowlege in the kung fu community that Wing Chun is a faster road to self defense than most, if not all other kung fu styles. Quite possibly all other martial arts as well. Ultimately though, it depends heavily on your personal training dilligence..of course. Very soon after i started learning WC (3 or 4 months) my sifu had me spar against a sihing in our class. He pretty much kicked my butt..but i left the kwoon feeling like i could mop the floor with an average guy on the street who didn't know WC. It's an art that just makes so much sense when thinking in terms of kinesiology and and the possible speed in application one could achieve with persistant study. So, to answer your question in brief terms.. I would dare to say that if you earnestly applied yourself to learning Wing Chun for as little as six months, you would be well prepared to take on the average "joe" on the street.
How long does it take to be able to effectively use Wing Chun for self defense?
Generally, you should be able to combat most anyone on the street within a few months -- though it may be faster. I've seen someone that had only been training for three months hold his own against someone else from another style that had much more training time put in.
Depending on who/what you'd be defending against, the time frame can shift but if you have a particular concern I'd advise speaking to your Sifu about it. Just as the answerer above me stated, Wing Chun has a lot to offer and I'm sure there's an answer for your situation if you have one.
I would imagine that since you've trained in 7 animal prior to Wing Chun, you should pick it up fairly quickly as Wing Chun was based off of the original 5 animal kung fu.
Good luck and practice your Sui Lim Tao every day!
I'd also be curious to know where you're training...I know the odds are slim, but maybe we'd see each other.
Reply:The people I knew who took Wing Chun were far more advanced already, so I'm not 100% sure. But, as they described it, it was a relatively quick form of Kung Fu to learn, due to the training style (wall bags and stuff bring about a level of effeciency pretty quickly) and short number of forms. 3.
If it's anything like Karate though, if you get into a fight in the next 5 or 6 months, I'd just go with how you'd normally fight, and not necessarily try to use the techniques. Techniques take repetition to become effective.
Reply:Hi,
This seems like a decent amount of time to dedicate to learning the style assuming that you have a good teacher.
It will depend on exactly what you mean by how long will it take to be able to use it to defend yourself, realistically if you want to get street ready fast concentrate on the basic techniques like pak, garn and bil, with these you can pretty much deal with any conceivable strike, then combine foot work with this and some decent punches and you're ready. Really everything from then on is just gravy.
Good luck with your training dude, and enjoy as Wing Chun has a hell of a lot to offer and you should never really get bored with it.
Where do you train if you don't mind me asking?
Reply:hi
Reply:Wing Chun is designed to be picked up quickly. With a proper teacher it should take about a year to LEARN the 3 forms and 108 wooden dummy drills (book smart). To master them naturally takes alot longer... Sensitivity is the core of Wing Chun and that must be given time to cultivate and to really become second nature. Overall Wing Chun's fundamentals are very simple- it is the sensitivity training that make it shine. This is where you get in the blindfolded Chi sao and the like- training with a partner is VERY beneficial in Wing Chun. The point of the style is to teach you to react before you think by feel and not sight. That takes a little time to master in totality. Good luck with your study.
Reply:I studied it, and several teachers said it can be learned in about a year. Yes, a good pupil can master Wing Chun in a year, but it takes 15 years to learn just the basics of Tibetian Pak Hak Pai. It is quite simple and efficient. Bruce Lee originally studied it and said it was the best style, but he wanted to add flowery moves for movies. It was invented by a woman-Ng Mui, a Shaolin nun. Now, I have a question for you. You mention 7 animal style. Shaolin martial arts have 5 orthodox animals. There are some unorthodox ones too. Which do you mean? There is an esoteric 5 Venoms style, but it is hard to find anyone to teach it. Wu Shu means martial arts in Chinese. Kung Fu means literally Work Master. It can be applied to any field. I studied Chinese and Japanese languages as well as martial arts of these lands plus Korea and Tibet.
Reply:You already seem to have a foundation in other arts.
Never give or ask a timeframe for something like this. Don't be in a hurry.
I have never heard of the 7 Animal Style. Who teaches this?
As for the person who mentioned 5 Venom? Hmmm... is this based on the movie? What sources do you have to back this? I'm just curious.
Reply:I believe it's common knowlege in the kung fu community that Wing Chun is a faster road to self defense than most, if not all other kung fu styles. Quite possibly all other martial arts as well. Ultimately though, it depends heavily on your personal training dilligence..of course. Very soon after i started learning WC (3 or 4 months) my sifu had me spar against a sihing in our class. He pretty much kicked my butt..but i left the kwoon feeling like i could mop the floor with an average guy on the street who didn't know WC. It's an art that just makes so much sense when thinking in terms of kinesiology and and the possible speed in application one could achieve with persistant study. So, to answer your question in brief terms.. I would dare to say that if you earnestly applied yourself to learning Wing Chun for as little as six months, you would be well prepared to take on the average "joe" on the street.
Matial Arts, need help picking a style for classes?
I am 28, in pretty good shape. I am looking more towards hand-to-hand rather than grapling. I do want to learn throws as well though.
I need help choosing the best fit for me. I am leaning towards Kung-Fu. My basic hope for the class is for fitness (both mind and body) and learning some new kick-*** manuevers. I really want to learn how to handle a sword as well. Any help you could offer would be much appreciated! Email/IM me for more info or questions to help narrow down the search. THANK YOU!
Matial Arts, need help picking a style for classes?
Any discipline is good to learn, what you have to do is find a school that has a good atmosphere (friendly, everybody gets along well both with the instructors and each other) usually family oriented.
second of all you should be comfortable with the instructor's(s) style of teaching. find you a few schools that may have trial classes and see which one interests you the most
check your local phone book or searchengine to find any schools or schools websites. for schools that're up to maybe a 15 mile radius of where you live, you may wind up with a bit of a drive, but it could be worth it if you can get most of what you're lookin to get out of it.
mostly the two main types of disciplines that use the throwing aspect is Aikido and Hapkido, Hapkido is the more aggressive of the two but still very similar to Aikido.
If you can find a school that teaches a type of Kung Fu, then go for it, but usually there's very little throwing aspects that're featured, not to mention sword techniques, but it is possible to find a school that does it, but it's gonna be difficult.
as for learning sword techniques, possibly Ninjitsu ( some of the higher techniques incorporate sword techniques) and it too has excellent hand to hand fighting techniques, or Kendo/Iaido for the sword techniques.
good luck and good training.
Reply:I don't know, my friend Tyler (who I'm in school with right now) takes Kung Fu, but we have KumDo classes where I take Taekwondo. (KumDo is sword class). Report It
Reply:The best answer seems to imply that Kung Fu has no sword techniques. That's really not true. Virtually all Kung Fu styles deal with lots of weapons, including several types of swords, sticks, and some exotic weapons like walking canes, flutes, and fans... Report It
Reply:Do you watch fighting? the guys on top are wrestlers.
Reply:dude if you want to learn Kung Fu then go for it... what you stated as the things that you want will all be covered in CMA's... as to their reliability..... you can debate that for years... Also look into AIkido or Hapkido for throws and such... those are nice....
don't fall into the McJujitsu fad that's going on. Try something unique if you are looking for the things you listed.
Lobo: why is it always about men wrestling and who's on top with you? Im kinda starting to wonder....
Reply:there are many style to choose from and each school is different. i have studyed a few diff styles..but stuck mostly with tae kwon do. what u need to do is find out what schools are in ur area and visit each one and watch a full class and talk to the instructors. some places do different things than others.. some tend to stick with a certian routine and others are more rounded and do more in a class... the tkd school i went to had a routine that kept in interesting.... first warm ups then forms then basic training then one step sparring then free sparring... i have gone to other schools... wher they only do one type of thing a day...get old..or if u cant be there on a certain day u miss out.
Reply:he who lives by the sword dies by the sword
Reply:Try JuJutsu---good grappling, strikes, and specialize in ground fighting
Reply:Kendo is a good sword art; very beautiful to watch, yet very effective. For hand-to-hand, try one of the many styles of karate. Just make sure you are training under a decent, reputable instructor who discourages violence and does not belittle/harm their students.
Reply:Aikido is good for self defesne and fitness.
Reply:where i go to the gym the teacher helps the class in kicks when demonstrating. Savate is a french martial art and its all about the elbows and legs. But in kickboxing they have spinning kicks, round house, inverted.
For the sword handling the closes thing i can think of is Kali. Kali is a Filipino Martial art where some times you can use bamboo stick. I dont know if they use a plastic model wrapped in cloth but i seen people do that where i go.
i think that Jeet Kon Do uses upper body strenght and some kicks.
Reply:have a go at a few until you find the (or ones)you like.the freestyle ones that still maintain there traditional base are normally pretty good as they focus on that particular style but also use things from others including sword and other weapons as well as ground fighting.in my opinion any good instuctor should do this anyway.that reads in my opinion.
PS.you may need to confirm your email address.
I need help choosing the best fit for me. I am leaning towards Kung-Fu. My basic hope for the class is for fitness (both mind and body) and learning some new kick-*** manuevers. I really want to learn how to handle a sword as well. Any help you could offer would be much appreciated! Email/IM me for more info or questions to help narrow down the search. THANK YOU!
Matial Arts, need help picking a style for classes?
Any discipline is good to learn, what you have to do is find a school that has a good atmosphere (friendly, everybody gets along well both with the instructors and each other) usually family oriented.
second of all you should be comfortable with the instructor's(s) style of teaching. find you a few schools that may have trial classes and see which one interests you the most
check your local phone book or searchengine to find any schools or schools websites. for schools that're up to maybe a 15 mile radius of where you live, you may wind up with a bit of a drive, but it could be worth it if you can get most of what you're lookin to get out of it.
mostly the two main types of disciplines that use the throwing aspect is Aikido and Hapkido, Hapkido is the more aggressive of the two but still very similar to Aikido.
If you can find a school that teaches a type of Kung Fu, then go for it, but usually there's very little throwing aspects that're featured, not to mention sword techniques, but it is possible to find a school that does it, but it's gonna be difficult.
as for learning sword techniques, possibly Ninjitsu ( some of the higher techniques incorporate sword techniques) and it too has excellent hand to hand fighting techniques, or Kendo/Iaido for the sword techniques.
good luck and good training.
Reply:I don't know, my friend Tyler (who I'm in school with right now) takes Kung Fu, but we have KumDo classes where I take Taekwondo. (KumDo is sword class). Report It
Reply:The best answer seems to imply that Kung Fu has no sword techniques. That's really not true. Virtually all Kung Fu styles deal with lots of weapons, including several types of swords, sticks, and some exotic weapons like walking canes, flutes, and fans... Report It
Reply:Do you watch fighting? the guys on top are wrestlers.
Reply:dude if you want to learn Kung Fu then go for it... what you stated as the things that you want will all be covered in CMA's... as to their reliability..... you can debate that for years... Also look into AIkido or Hapkido for throws and such... those are nice....
don't fall into the McJujitsu fad that's going on. Try something unique if you are looking for the things you listed.
Lobo: why is it always about men wrestling and who's on top with you? Im kinda starting to wonder....
Reply:there are many style to choose from and each school is different. i have studyed a few diff styles..but stuck mostly with tae kwon do. what u need to do is find out what schools are in ur area and visit each one and watch a full class and talk to the instructors. some places do different things than others.. some tend to stick with a certian routine and others are more rounded and do more in a class... the tkd school i went to had a routine that kept in interesting.... first warm ups then forms then basic training then one step sparring then free sparring... i have gone to other schools... wher they only do one type of thing a day...get old..or if u cant be there on a certain day u miss out.
Reply:he who lives by the sword dies by the sword
Reply:Try JuJutsu---good grappling, strikes, and specialize in ground fighting
Reply:Kendo is a good sword art; very beautiful to watch, yet very effective. For hand-to-hand, try one of the many styles of karate. Just make sure you are training under a decent, reputable instructor who discourages violence and does not belittle/harm their students.
Reply:Aikido is good for self defesne and fitness.
Reply:where i go to the gym the teacher helps the class in kicks when demonstrating. Savate is a french martial art and its all about the elbows and legs. But in kickboxing they have spinning kicks, round house, inverted.
For the sword handling the closes thing i can think of is Kali. Kali is a Filipino Martial art where some times you can use bamboo stick. I dont know if they use a plastic model wrapped in cloth but i seen people do that where i go.
i think that Jeet Kon Do uses upper body strenght and some kicks.
Reply:have a go at a few until you find the (or ones)you like.the freestyle ones that still maintain there traditional base are normally pretty good as they focus on that particular style but also use things from others including sword and other weapons as well as ground fighting.in my opinion any good instuctor should do this anyway.that reads in my opinion.
PS.you may need to confirm your email address.
How do I know if the martial arts I am studying is really teaching me how to defend myself in a real fight?
I study a form of Chinese Kung Fu (animal style, very much like Kempo). We do not spar. We learn lots of "techniques" which we must know for belt tests, along with katas, but we rarely ever practice them against each other--just do them in the air. Without any kind of real-life street situations, how do I know if I really am becoming a more skilled fighter? Thank you...
How do I know if the martial arts I am studying is really teaching me how to defend myself in a real fight?
If you are asking this question you have not been learning long enough.
Any serious martial art will prepare you to defend yourself in the real world
Reply:pick a fight
Reply:sparing with someone else is probably your best bet... get a fellow class mate and practice during the weekends or when you get a chance... that, or get into a real fight...
Reply:well if you are learning with the intention to use as defense or aggression then you shouldnt be learning, its more for fitness and confidence, if you want to learn how to fight take up boxing or as i did kick boxing, your soon find out if its working when you get in the ring and get the crap kicked out of you
Reply:I'll tell you right now that it IS NOT teaching you to do that. There is NOTHING about street fighting that even resembles martial arts fighting. In a street fight ANYTHING is fair and there are NO rules. Actually you are somewhat disadvantaged by your training. If you really want to learn to defend yourself I must recommend the instruction of Master Larry Wick. He is an accomplished martial artist, as well as being the #1 self defense instructor in the nation. Look him up online. He has a video course that teaches you how to think during a fight. Using your brain helps more than anything.
Reply:Martial arts isn't about fighting. And when it is about 'fighting' it's about avoiding the fight at all costs. Let your attacker trip over himself as you move easily out of his way. More so, though--it's about a state of mind and being--read some chinese philosophy fo sho.
Reply:i also learn kung fu
before i was also thinking like u but kung fu is the best
kung fu includes qualities of all martial arts
it was the first martial arrt of the world
and the answer to ur question is :
u will have camps and tournament in 4 months or 6 months there u will have to fight unknown people from other dojos
it is fun
bi
Reply:if your not very advanced and you want to know if itll work for you try to do the drill below with another person
1.have person 1 hit person 2 3 times with light contact and slowly! 2.then have person two block that and hit 3 times block included and with light contact 3.repeat until your stuck!
p.s. i got this from american kempo and it one of the things that show a lot of the students that it works and it helps prepare for if and when you must defend yourself although we dont spar much either
Reply:Well...
Let me say that every form of martial art is effective. But I at one point trained the same way u r. No sparing, just fancy little dances that earn u belts. Screw that dude. Wake up, when some one wants to fight u ur not gonna bust out ur kata. If u want my advice, take up Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, or Kick boxing. Ur best bet is to train in MMA( Mixed Martial Arts) so u will be ready for any fight in any situation. Good luck with ur trainin buddy.
Reply:The first style I ever learned was Kenpo, and now I have some background in several different styles.
My Mom put me in Kenpo when I was in 7th grade, because I was constantly picked on by bullies. For that year, I went to private school to be away from the kids who were picking on me.
We hardly ever sparred in class, just practiced set techniques and kata.
I was wondering, just like you.
The following year, I returned to the public school. Within the first week, one of the worst girls (who had been picking on me since I was in second grade) came up behind me in the hallway, swung a foot to kick my rear, and yelled, "Welcome back, B****!"
However, to her immense surprise (and indeed, mine), her foot didn't return to the floor. I had reflexively turned and grabbed it as soon as I felt the contact with my bottom and heard her voice. I had her standing in the middle of the hallway, with all those people going by for class changes, hopping up and down off balance while I kept a firm, but apparently casual grip with one hand under her ankle.
I lifted her foot high enough to ensure she continued to stay off-balance, and said, "Thanks....and you don't ever want to touch me again. Leave me alone." I then gave that final lift to deposit her firmly on her own bottom on the floor, with the roar of laughter and the applause from the surrounding crowd echoing in my ears (and, I'm sure, hers), and turned and walked away without looking back. She never even came close to me again...and none of the other tormentors from my past ever dared to bother me, either.
Trust me, the technique and kata drill is really all you need.
Reply:With any martial art, whether it be the various styles of kung-fu, karate, tae kwon do, etc., you're training will depend on a number of factors:
- Do you feel like your teacher is a good teacher and is well-qualified and teaching you techniques that you believe in?
- Are you training with the intent of learning how to defend yourself? When you practice these techniques, do you have the mindset of someone attacking you and you responding appropriately?
- Are the techniques simple enough that you can rely on muscle memory and not your mind in a real situation?
Once you answer those questions, you then need to begin training the full circle: Train your breath (cardio), train your strength and endurance, train your forms, train the self defense, train with a partner using 2-man drills, train sparring (light contact and heavy contact) Once you have begun to train these and are developing good technique, better reflexes, and better awareness, attempt to train these techniques under adrenal stress response.... For this type of training you'll need to have someone with the ability to push you to your limit, while giving you the feeling of it being "real" in a controlled environment.
Reply:I study kajukenbo which was developed as a self defense type of martial arts for use on the streets. If you are unsure of yourself and your abilities, talk to your instructor. He/She should be more than willing to assist you if he/she is any kind of a real teacher.
Reply:You need to spar, If you're not sparring in class then you'll never know if it's working our not. However, even with sparring, you'll never know if it works in a practical self defense situation. Technique is good but you have to apply it to something.
Reply:Think urself. I can fight with anyone. Think my Arm %26amp; leg r stongest. Speedest Rialable. Trust ur Martial arts. Practse every day. Think always defence systems. Always think............ Then u can
How do I know if the martial arts I am studying is really teaching me how to defend myself in a real fight?
If you are asking this question you have not been learning long enough.
Any serious martial art will prepare you to defend yourself in the real world
Reply:pick a fight
Reply:sparing with someone else is probably your best bet... get a fellow class mate and practice during the weekends or when you get a chance... that, or get into a real fight...
Reply:well if you are learning with the intention to use as defense or aggression then you shouldnt be learning, its more for fitness and confidence, if you want to learn how to fight take up boxing or as i did kick boxing, your soon find out if its working when you get in the ring and get the crap kicked out of you
Reply:I'll tell you right now that it IS NOT teaching you to do that. There is NOTHING about street fighting that even resembles martial arts fighting. In a street fight ANYTHING is fair and there are NO rules. Actually you are somewhat disadvantaged by your training. If you really want to learn to defend yourself I must recommend the instruction of Master Larry Wick. He is an accomplished martial artist, as well as being the #1 self defense instructor in the nation. Look him up online. He has a video course that teaches you how to think during a fight. Using your brain helps more than anything.
Reply:Martial arts isn't about fighting. And when it is about 'fighting' it's about avoiding the fight at all costs. Let your attacker trip over himself as you move easily out of his way. More so, though--it's about a state of mind and being--read some chinese philosophy fo sho.
Reply:i also learn kung fu
before i was also thinking like u but kung fu is the best
kung fu includes qualities of all martial arts
it was the first martial arrt of the world
and the answer to ur question is :
u will have camps and tournament in 4 months or 6 months there u will have to fight unknown people from other dojos
it is fun
bi
Reply:if your not very advanced and you want to know if itll work for you try to do the drill below with another person
1.have person 1 hit person 2 3 times with light contact and slowly! 2.then have person two block that and hit 3 times block included and with light contact 3.repeat until your stuck!
p.s. i got this from american kempo and it one of the things that show a lot of the students that it works and it helps prepare for if and when you must defend yourself although we dont spar much either
Reply:Well...
Let me say that every form of martial art is effective. But I at one point trained the same way u r. No sparing, just fancy little dances that earn u belts. Screw that dude. Wake up, when some one wants to fight u ur not gonna bust out ur kata. If u want my advice, take up Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, or Kick boxing. Ur best bet is to train in MMA( Mixed Martial Arts) so u will be ready for any fight in any situation. Good luck with ur trainin buddy.
Reply:The first style I ever learned was Kenpo, and now I have some background in several different styles.
My Mom put me in Kenpo when I was in 7th grade, because I was constantly picked on by bullies. For that year, I went to private school to be away from the kids who were picking on me.
We hardly ever sparred in class, just practiced set techniques and kata.
I was wondering, just like you.
The following year, I returned to the public school. Within the first week, one of the worst girls (who had been picking on me since I was in second grade) came up behind me in the hallway, swung a foot to kick my rear, and yelled, "Welcome back, B****!"
However, to her immense surprise (and indeed, mine), her foot didn't return to the floor. I had reflexively turned and grabbed it as soon as I felt the contact with my bottom and heard her voice. I had her standing in the middle of the hallway, with all those people going by for class changes, hopping up and down off balance while I kept a firm, but apparently casual grip with one hand under her ankle.
I lifted her foot high enough to ensure she continued to stay off-balance, and said, "Thanks....and you don't ever want to touch me again. Leave me alone." I then gave that final lift to deposit her firmly on her own bottom on the floor, with the roar of laughter and the applause from the surrounding crowd echoing in my ears (and, I'm sure, hers), and turned and walked away without looking back. She never even came close to me again...and none of the other tormentors from my past ever dared to bother me, either.
Trust me, the technique and kata drill is really all you need.
Reply:With any martial art, whether it be the various styles of kung-fu, karate, tae kwon do, etc., you're training will depend on a number of factors:
- Do you feel like your teacher is a good teacher and is well-qualified and teaching you techniques that you believe in?
- Are you training with the intent of learning how to defend yourself? When you practice these techniques, do you have the mindset of someone attacking you and you responding appropriately?
- Are the techniques simple enough that you can rely on muscle memory and not your mind in a real situation?
Once you answer those questions, you then need to begin training the full circle: Train your breath (cardio), train your strength and endurance, train your forms, train the self defense, train with a partner using 2-man drills, train sparring (light contact and heavy contact) Once you have begun to train these and are developing good technique, better reflexes, and better awareness, attempt to train these techniques under adrenal stress response.... For this type of training you'll need to have someone with the ability to push you to your limit, while giving you the feeling of it being "real" in a controlled environment.
Reply:I study kajukenbo which was developed as a self defense type of martial arts for use on the streets. If you are unsure of yourself and your abilities, talk to your instructor. He/She should be more than willing to assist you if he/she is any kind of a real teacher.
Reply:You need to spar, If you're not sparring in class then you'll never know if it's working our not. However, even with sparring, you'll never know if it works in a practical self defense situation. Technique is good but you have to apply it to something.
Reply:Think urself. I can fight with anyone. Think my Arm %26amp; leg r stongest. Speedest Rialable. Trust ur Martial arts. Practse every day. Think always defence systems. Always think............ Then u can
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Any good Martial Arts videos or DVDs?
I don't mean movies. But instructional videos.
I want to learn a new MA (Used to do Aikido) but I get off work after the usual closing hours of Dojos and classes in my neighborhood (Torrance, CA). I work on my heavy bag 3 times a week but Aikido did not really teach me striking.
Any good videos or DVD you guys know of that can teach the basics of striking (punch/kick/knee) on the heavy bag? Preferably kung fu or kickboxing. Boxing is fine but I really do want to learn kicks too. Thanks!
Any good Martial Arts videos or DVDs?
Budokan is the only martial arts training video I know of. The technique is more sport than fighting, but it's something.
Reply:Kung Fu Hustle
Reply:why dont you take a kung fu class?
if you want to learn at home, then simply...http://www.totalvid.com/Kung-Fu-Videos
Reply:Try Hapkido classes...I take both Hapkido and Aikido...Hapkido will work you out well with kicks, strikes, and some basic JJ.
Reply:I highly recommend Russian Systema. Check out www.russianmartialart.com. There are videos with sample clips of each one. Your Aikido experience will give an appreciation to this art. There are tons of exercises and training you can do from home including many forms of striking. As for learning kicks... my personal preference is based in Tae Kwon Do but I also like Muy Thai (hip displacement is different). I will say to kick well and without injury a video will not suffice. Maybe you could make a friend from one of the local schools who could help with proper form and give you a training partner. If you decide to go with a kicking video just remember to listen to your body... if it doesn't feel right it probably isn't. Hope this helps and I wish you the best.
I want to learn a new MA (Used to do Aikido) but I get off work after the usual closing hours of Dojos and classes in my neighborhood (Torrance, CA). I work on my heavy bag 3 times a week but Aikido did not really teach me striking.
Any good videos or DVD you guys know of that can teach the basics of striking (punch/kick/knee) on the heavy bag? Preferably kung fu or kickboxing. Boxing is fine but I really do want to learn kicks too. Thanks!
Any good Martial Arts videos or DVDs?
Budokan is the only martial arts training video I know of. The technique is more sport than fighting, but it's something.
Reply:Kung Fu Hustle
Reply:why dont you take a kung fu class?
if you want to learn at home, then simply...http://www.totalvid.com/Kung-Fu-Videos
Reply:Try Hapkido classes...I take both Hapkido and Aikido...Hapkido will work you out well with kicks, strikes, and some basic JJ.
Reply:I highly recommend Russian Systema. Check out www.russianmartialart.com. There are videos with sample clips of each one. Your Aikido experience will give an appreciation to this art. There are tons of exercises and training you can do from home including many forms of striking. As for learning kicks... my personal preference is based in Tae Kwon Do but I also like Muy Thai (hip displacement is different). I will say to kick well and without injury a video will not suffice. Maybe you could make a friend from one of the local schools who could help with proper form and give you a training partner. If you decide to go with a kicking video just remember to listen to your body... if it doesn't feel right it probably isn't. Hope this helps and I wish you the best.
Is Hung Gar a combination of five other styles?
Is Hung Gar a combination of Tiger, Crane, Snake, Lepord, and Dragon styles of Kung Fu? PLEase answer me this in a very simple way, i don't know a lot about martial arts so please, please dont be so complicated. I just wnat to know, why there is a martial art like Hung Gar that teaches five different martial arts. In other words, why would someone do Tiger Kung Fu that ONLY teaches Tiger and thats it when they could learn Hung Gar, which teaches Tiger and four other martial arts styles. And what is this Five Animal style, is that a martial art because it has the exact same animals i just named for Hung Gar. And if those are just animal that are used in southern martial arts, are those the only ones? Thank you in advance.
Is Hung Gar a combination of five other styles?
Five Animal styles
Reply:I thought that Hung Gar happened when you didn't Fu Deet...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_pyrami...
Reply:Yes. Different Kung Fu styles have different curriculums. If you take "Crane Style" it will focus more on the type of moves used in Hung Gar's Crane... Like in the Academic field there being someone who got their PHD in Science, another who Got his in Biology, another who got his in Microbiology and another who got his in Marine Microbiology.... The Marine Microbiologist is more specialized than the Science.
Reply:yep,yep,yep Five Animal styles
Reply:One of the disciplines of Hung Gar is the "Five Animals of Chinese Kung Fu." It's just one section of many in Hung Gar.
Now the rest of your question: It's because we are all different. I know you are smart enough to realize we all have different views, passions, phyisiques and more. Beatchanter hit the nail on the head with his analogy about degrees:
A person that would want to do Tiger for instance over Hung Gar might realize that style of Kung Fu is what they like, and they may be able to use it well accordingly. Hung Gar's Five Animal section would be similar to a General Studies degree in college: You can run with it, but if your real passions lies within something like Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, et cetera... you have to specialize to meet those other goals.
Doing the five animal style of Hung Gar is great, but what is good for one might not be go for another person. The styles of Chinese kung fu are very diverse, which is great because people have the ability to find out what they like. A lot of schools these days teach multiple disciplines at a time. Hung Gar has various sections and styles as well, so one can choose accordingly. You could very well just go with the five animals, but what about your friend who is two feet taller? What about your friend who likes to grapple instead of striking? There's so many questions to be asked.
Reply:i strongly recommend that you purchase the book titled the complete guide to kung fu fighting styles by jane hallander.
Is Hung Gar a combination of five other styles?
Five Animal styles
Reply:I thought that Hung Gar happened when you didn't Fu Deet...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_pyrami...
Reply:Yes. Different Kung Fu styles have different curriculums. If you take "Crane Style" it will focus more on the type of moves used in Hung Gar's Crane... Like in the Academic field there being someone who got their PHD in Science, another who Got his in Biology, another who got his in Microbiology and another who got his in Marine Microbiology.... The Marine Microbiologist is more specialized than the Science.
Reply:yep,yep,yep Five Animal styles
Reply:One of the disciplines of Hung Gar is the "Five Animals of Chinese Kung Fu." It's just one section of many in Hung Gar.
Now the rest of your question: It's because we are all different. I know you are smart enough to realize we all have different views, passions, phyisiques and more. Beatchanter hit the nail on the head with his analogy about degrees:
A person that would want to do Tiger for instance over Hung Gar might realize that style of Kung Fu is what they like, and they may be able to use it well accordingly. Hung Gar's Five Animal section would be similar to a General Studies degree in college: You can run with it, but if your real passions lies within something like Chemistry, Mathematics, Psychology, et cetera... you have to specialize to meet those other goals.
Doing the five animal style of Hung Gar is great, but what is good for one might not be go for another person. The styles of Chinese kung fu are very diverse, which is great because people have the ability to find out what they like. A lot of schools these days teach multiple disciplines at a time. Hung Gar has various sections and styles as well, so one can choose accordingly. You could very well just go with the five animals, but what about your friend who is two feet taller? What about your friend who likes to grapple instead of striking? There's so many questions to be asked.
Reply:i strongly recommend that you purchase the book titled the complete guide to kung fu fighting styles by jane hallander.
Is it ever too late to start martial arts?
I just turned 25 years old in September and am looking to start taking Kung Fu. I Just moved into a new apartment and saw that there was a Kung Fu place right down the road. I dont want to look like an idiot going in there to get information if I'm too old to start. I took Shotokan Karate for about a year back when I was 13, but the place was moved to another city..I'm very interesting in learning more...
What are some people's opinions?
Kung Fu or Aikido...I know that they are two different forms, but am wanting to know which one I should do.
Is it ever too late to start martial arts?
Next year, you'll be 26.
And you'll be 26 whether you take martial arts or not.
You could be 26 and wondering whether you're too old at 26 to take martial arts, or...
You could be 26 with one year of Kung Fu or Aikido experience.
Which do you prefer?
As for which you should do, it's up to you, but since you've narrowed it down to two, you're well on your way to stepping into that gym.
Kung Fu is more elaborate, includes more strikes, emphasizes speed.
Aikido is a grappling and throwing art, favors simplicity, teaches balance.
Both are concerned with coordinating the mind, body and spirit.
Reply:Go with Aikido for self defense.
Kung Fu would keep you in tip top shape if you look at it that way.
Reply:You should do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu..!!
Reply:It's never too late. If you want to do it go for it.
Reply:dont be afraid to jump in and do it, there are older folks who still practice the disciplines, there really is no one theory of courses that is better or worse than the other, but carefully check out the dojo and its instructors before you commit to a plan, make sure that you really want to train under their master, that he/ they really know what they are doing, meaning that they are not an outlet to someones wanna be ego, and they are licensed and insured in case you get injured good luck
Reply:It really depends on what it is you want to learn, if you are looking for self defense then go with aikido. if you want flexibility then go with kung fu. Both have good points. as far as if you are too old to start there is no such thing. I am an instructor and i have people in there 40's and 50's in my classes. I personally like aikido. As far as not wanting to look like an idiot, the shcools are there to teach not be judgemental. It took time to learn to ride a bike martial arts are not different.
Reply:Well, I've only practiced Aikido, but Aikido would help you feel younger, because 25 is on average young for Aikido. The earlier you start the better. I practice Kokikai aikido and I love it. If you can find that style where you live, go for it!
Reply:25 is not old . dont worry about what other people think ,take responsibility for your own decisions and go for it . try a taster session in both and see how you feel . good luck
Reply:I started jiu-jitsu at 33, so no it is not too late.
Reply:I'm 50 and just started a year ago! Your a youngster!
Go try a lesson at both places and see which one you like best and make sure you understand the difference in styles between the two because they are very different!
Reply:It is too late to start martial arts when they put you in a box and plant you six feet under. I would try the kung fu place first.
Reply:it's never to late!
^_^ i would recommend Aikido for you.. i've taken it before, Aikido is a very peaceful martial art and it's also very practical! :)
Kung Fu might be too rough since you haven't been practicing for a while *I respect Shotokan Karate too :)* but Aikido would be a good 'start' for you again! ^___= you'll have a lot of fun rolling and swaying around!
then after that you can choose whichever you'd like more.!
Reply:No, it's never too late to start martial arts.
Reply:You are NEVER too old to begin your martial arts journey, and certainly 25 is youthful in comparison to many of the students I see beginning their journey well into their fifties or sixties.
Go for it, enjoy the journey, and have fun. You will love it.
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:it's never too late. Started at capoeira at the age of 27. been at it for a year now and fastly developing to a good level. even though physically very demanding it's very rewarding too. your body is never too old to be trained
Reply:TKD
Reply:Hey, when I was 25 yrs old, I started learning Wing Chun Kung Fu. And I was neither the youngest nor the the oldest in my class when I started. Now, at the age of 30, with a better sense of what I want out of martial arts (and life), I recently took up another style of Kung Fu called Baguazhang (kind of like Aikido, but more aggressive). And you know what? I'm still neither the youngest nor the the oldest in my class. So, I say, if you really want to learn, get out there and find what works best for you.
What are some people's opinions?
Kung Fu or Aikido...I know that they are two different forms, but am wanting to know which one I should do.
Is it ever too late to start martial arts?
Next year, you'll be 26.
And you'll be 26 whether you take martial arts or not.
You could be 26 and wondering whether you're too old at 26 to take martial arts, or...
You could be 26 with one year of Kung Fu or Aikido experience.
Which do you prefer?
As for which you should do, it's up to you, but since you've narrowed it down to two, you're well on your way to stepping into that gym.
Kung Fu is more elaborate, includes more strikes, emphasizes speed.
Aikido is a grappling and throwing art, favors simplicity, teaches balance.
Both are concerned with coordinating the mind, body and spirit.
Reply:Go with Aikido for self defense.
Kung Fu would keep you in tip top shape if you look at it that way.
Reply:You should do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu..!!
Reply:It's never too late. If you want to do it go for it.
Reply:dont be afraid to jump in and do it, there are older folks who still practice the disciplines, there really is no one theory of courses that is better or worse than the other, but carefully check out the dojo and its instructors before you commit to a plan, make sure that you really want to train under their master, that he/ they really know what they are doing, meaning that they are not an outlet to someones wanna be ego, and they are licensed and insured in case you get injured good luck
Reply:It really depends on what it is you want to learn, if you are looking for self defense then go with aikido. if you want flexibility then go with kung fu. Both have good points. as far as if you are too old to start there is no such thing. I am an instructor and i have people in there 40's and 50's in my classes. I personally like aikido. As far as not wanting to look like an idiot, the shcools are there to teach not be judgemental. It took time to learn to ride a bike martial arts are not different.
Reply:Well, I've only practiced Aikido, but Aikido would help you feel younger, because 25 is on average young for Aikido. The earlier you start the better. I practice Kokikai aikido and I love it. If you can find that style where you live, go for it!
Reply:25 is not old . dont worry about what other people think ,take responsibility for your own decisions and go for it . try a taster session in both and see how you feel . good luck
Reply:I started jiu-jitsu at 33, so no it is not too late.
Reply:I'm 50 and just started a year ago! Your a youngster!
Go try a lesson at both places and see which one you like best and make sure you understand the difference in styles between the two because they are very different!
Reply:It is too late to start martial arts when they put you in a box and plant you six feet under. I would try the kung fu place first.
Reply:it's never to late!
^_^ i would recommend Aikido for you.. i've taken it before, Aikido is a very peaceful martial art and it's also very practical! :)
Kung Fu might be too rough since you haven't been practicing for a while *I respect Shotokan Karate too :)* but Aikido would be a good 'start' for you again! ^___= you'll have a lot of fun rolling and swaying around!
then after that you can choose whichever you'd like more.!
Reply:No, it's never too late to start martial arts.
Reply:You are NEVER too old to begin your martial arts journey, and certainly 25 is youthful in comparison to many of the students I see beginning their journey well into their fifties or sixties.
Go for it, enjoy the journey, and have fun. You will love it.
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:it's never too late. Started at capoeira at the age of 27. been at it for a year now and fastly developing to a good level. even though physically very demanding it's very rewarding too. your body is never too old to be trained
Reply:TKD
Reply:Hey, when I was 25 yrs old, I started learning Wing Chun Kung Fu. And I was neither the youngest nor the the oldest in my class when I started. Now, at the age of 30, with a better sense of what I want out of martial arts (and life), I recently took up another style of Kung Fu called Baguazhang (kind of like Aikido, but more aggressive). And you know what? I'm still neither the youngest nor the the oldest in my class. So, I say, if you really want to learn, get out there and find what works best for you.
Wing Chun DVD's?
Which do you think is the best teaching series of Wing Chun Kung Fu on DVD?
There are no Kung Fu Classes in my area. I would like to learn the forms meanwhile...
Thanks...
Wing Chun DVD's?
To really learn any art you must have someone teach you. You can never learn on your own. BUT, if you don't have a school and you really want to learn anyway. Duncan Leung has some good DVD's.. you have to really watch them and do the drills. I would look into contacting one of his students or Lo man Kam students that are the closest to you. Maybe you can figure some way to start a group in your area and visit the other school every month. This is your best answer.. or just join a school you like near you that's not Wing Chun.
Reply:I saw some guy...like sifu wong or something, type in key words like sifu wong wing chun or wong jkd something like that and you can see the clips on youtube....
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There are no Kung Fu Classes in my area. I would like to learn the forms meanwhile...
Thanks...
Wing Chun DVD's?
To really learn any art you must have someone teach you. You can never learn on your own. BUT, if you don't have a school and you really want to learn anyway. Duncan Leung has some good DVD's.. you have to really watch them and do the drills. I would look into contacting one of his students or Lo man Kam students that are the closest to you. Maybe you can figure some way to start a group in your area and visit the other school every month. This is your best answer.. or just join a school you like near you that's not Wing Chun.
Reply:I saw some guy...like sifu wong or something, type in key words like sifu wong wing chun or wong jkd something like that and you can see the clips on youtube....
flower
How can i make a pair of tonfas and combat fans?
im a kung-fu and martial arts fanatic and i wanna learn basically ever fighting style know to man kind but mainly weapon styles lol :P so can someone tell me how to make a pair of tonfas and combat fans? im very egar to hear a awnser lol thanks to whoever posts a answer ^^
How can i make a pair of tonfas and combat fans?
1) Borrow examples from a friend or work from photos.
2) Measure them and make up a drawing
3) Buy some material %26amp; supplies
4) Cut,sand,drill,glue,assemble,%26amp; stain your projects
5) Enjoy your copies.
Reply:Really, if you want sets of these weapons, your best bet is to buy them rather than to make them. It's not likely you're going to find a step-by-step instruction manual on the Internet on how to create such weapons. You can buy these from many different martial arts supply websites, although I recommend someone like Ed Green from Budo Weapons, since he handmakes everything to a high degree of quality. The problem is that he's so backed up on orders right now that you could wind up waiting a year or so to receive yours. If you don't want to wait that long, look around, visit www.awma.com or one of the other more popular supply stores online and see what's available.
If you're dead-set on making some yourself, it's going to take a long time of practice, study, trial and error to get it right. You might be able to buy some manuals somewhere that teach you how to make them...but I wouldn't have the first clue where to look.
How can i make a pair of tonfas and combat fans?
1) Borrow examples from a friend or work from photos.
2) Measure them and make up a drawing
3) Buy some material %26amp; supplies
4) Cut,sand,drill,glue,assemble,%26amp; stain your projects
5) Enjoy your copies.
Reply:Really, if you want sets of these weapons, your best bet is to buy them rather than to make them. It's not likely you're going to find a step-by-step instruction manual on the Internet on how to create such weapons. You can buy these from many different martial arts supply websites, although I recommend someone like Ed Green from Budo Weapons, since he handmakes everything to a high degree of quality. The problem is that he's so backed up on orders right now that you could wind up waiting a year or so to receive yours. If you don't want to wait that long, look around, visit www.awma.com or one of the other more popular supply stores online and see what's available.
If you're dead-set on making some yourself, it's going to take a long time of practice, study, trial and error to get it right. You might be able to buy some manuals somewhere that teach you how to make them...but I wouldn't have the first clue where to look.
Which is better?...?
Karate or Kung Fu?
I can't decide which one to learn. I just kinda want to learn one of them. So if anyone could help it would be great and thanks anyway.
Which is better?...?
No art is really superior to the other. The best art is one you enjoy doing and will continue to practice for the rest of your life
Reply:I would vote for Kung Fu, although finding a instructor who is skilled will be alot trickier than finding a karate instructor. There are many more forms to master in Kung Fu, and much more mental training as well. As far as martial arts go, I believe that Kung Fu is superior.
Reply:Learn jiu jitsu or Muay tai. They are much more effective than karate or kung fu
Reply:I'd go with kung fu, learning an internal art teaches you things that will improve every aspect of fighting. even if you happen to be large.
Reply:it depends what kinda person you are if you are a hard person and hit well take karate and if you are soft and have a good touch take kung fu
Reply:Out of the two I would choose kung fu since it is older, and I would enjoy learning its origins. karate is much more common and would probably be easier to find a class to join.
Reply:Neither art is superior. It depends on the fighter. If you really want to be a great fighter learn one and then the other.
Karate is more rigid. Kung Fu tends to be more fluid. Both are useful tools. You know what they say, "Power beats finesse and finesse beats power." Start with the one that most appeals to you, then move on to the next.
Reply:Why do people keep saying that all arts are equal??? THEY AREN'T. Let me try to explain to you thick headed people.
Muay Thai has been tested in the ring for many years and has proven itself to be a deadly striking art. According to you people, this martial art is equal to the one I just created, we'll call it benjitsu. In benjitsu, there is only one move, the knee-headbutt, in which you ram your face into your opponents knee. All martial arts were not created equal!
Karate and Kung Fu in general are mostly bullshido, with a couple exceptions. Kyokushin karate is pretty good, and there are a couple respected styles of kung fu as well. Just don't sign up for something ridiculous, like 5 animal praying mantis hidden dragon kung fu.
Go watch the classes. Heres some things to look out for.
Instructor has a billion billionth degree blackbelts = BAD
Medium/full contact sparring = NECESSARY, do NOT go to a school that doesn't include this!!!
Self defense techniques based on the wrist grab/lunge punch = BAD, no one actually fights like this.
Ground fighting incorporated = GOOD, NECESSARY if you do not cross train.
Anti-grapple = BAD BAD BAD!!! anti-grapple is a failed attempt at teaching ground fighting. example: "see in 9 claw monkey kung fu, we don't need ground fighting, because we will just gauge their eyes out when they are holding us over their head" there are no easy tricks that will save you from the ground game.
Instructor or majority of students are fat = BAD, athleticism is required to fight, and if all the students are fat, they aren't training properly.
Chi = BAD BAD BAD. you can't houduken people in the street, do not go to any school that wants you to throw chiballs at your opponents.
Ok I think thats about it, good luck!
Reply:It would depend more on the school then on the style.
Reply:I agree with Samurai2717........Choose the art that best fits you, and that you enjoy doing most. Efficiency in any art depends largely on the individual, the teacher, and the methods used to pass on the art. I know some bunk fighters/artists in most of the more popular arts, but on the same token, I know some excellent fighters as well. Disregard comments suggesting that one art is better than another.
Reply:Karate is more intense. Kung Fu is more spiritual
Reply:Why don't you try out a few dojos? Most will let you try a class or two before you join. Then you could see the differences between the 2. Also, you could compare instructors.... some are better than others.
Good luck.
Reply:Depends
Karate is about power and angles.
Kung Fu is about speed and balance
Go with what your best at.
Reply:ITS UP TO YOU
GO TO BOTH CLASSES AND DECIDE WHICH U FEEL MOST CONFIDENT IN AND FOCUSED ON LEARNING THE MOST,
ALSO I WOULD RECOMEND KARATE
GOOD LUCK
CHARLOTTE (14 YRS)
(2 YEARS KICKBOXING)
Reply:It's not the art, it the practitioner!
Don't select an art based on what someone else tells you, or what you hear about it. That is not important. The most important things for someone like yourself is 1) The instructor/s, 2) The school environment 3) The students 4) The schedule of classes available 5) The cost.
Check out all the schools in your area. Talk with the instructors and students. Watch a few classes. Find out when you could attend and how much it will cost. Then, based on this research, choose the instructor and school you feel most comfortable with, and the one you think you'll enjoy training at for the next six years or so :) IF you can find that, you've started your journey well.
Very few people will tough it out at a school they hate, with an instructor they don't like, or struggling to meet a class schedule that is difficult for them - no matter what the martial discipline is. Find a good fit, and it will be the best opportunity for you to excel and learn something - irrespective of the discipline.
Good luck with your search! And take your time to decide wisely.
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:ANTI GRAPPLING GOOD
A grappling style that doesn't teach counter measures to it's own technique is only half an art.You not only have to know how to enter but keep someone entering on you.Otherwise the fight will always go to the strongest not the most talented or knowledgable.
Sparring ?We spar bare knuckles medium contact .I have put more than few who tried to enter for a take down with a bare knuckle punch behind the ear in lala land.Gloves give you a false perspective.
Reply:they both do not work that well, you should try to learn MMA
I can't decide which one to learn. I just kinda want to learn one of them. So if anyone could help it would be great and thanks anyway.
Which is better?...?
No art is really superior to the other. The best art is one you enjoy doing and will continue to practice for the rest of your life
Reply:I would vote for Kung Fu, although finding a instructor who is skilled will be alot trickier than finding a karate instructor. There are many more forms to master in Kung Fu, and much more mental training as well. As far as martial arts go, I believe that Kung Fu is superior.
Reply:Learn jiu jitsu or Muay tai. They are much more effective than karate or kung fu
Reply:I'd go with kung fu, learning an internal art teaches you things that will improve every aspect of fighting. even if you happen to be large.
Reply:it depends what kinda person you are if you are a hard person and hit well take karate and if you are soft and have a good touch take kung fu
Reply:Out of the two I would choose kung fu since it is older, and I would enjoy learning its origins. karate is much more common and would probably be easier to find a class to join.
Reply:Neither art is superior. It depends on the fighter. If you really want to be a great fighter learn one and then the other.
Karate is more rigid. Kung Fu tends to be more fluid. Both are useful tools. You know what they say, "Power beats finesse and finesse beats power." Start with the one that most appeals to you, then move on to the next.
Reply:Why do people keep saying that all arts are equal??? THEY AREN'T. Let me try to explain to you thick headed people.
Muay Thai has been tested in the ring for many years and has proven itself to be a deadly striking art. According to you people, this martial art is equal to the one I just created, we'll call it benjitsu. In benjitsu, there is only one move, the knee-headbutt, in which you ram your face into your opponents knee. All martial arts were not created equal!
Karate and Kung Fu in general are mostly bullshido, with a couple exceptions. Kyokushin karate is pretty good, and there are a couple respected styles of kung fu as well. Just don't sign up for something ridiculous, like 5 animal praying mantis hidden dragon kung fu.
Go watch the classes. Heres some things to look out for.
Instructor has a billion billionth degree blackbelts = BAD
Medium/full contact sparring = NECESSARY, do NOT go to a school that doesn't include this!!!
Self defense techniques based on the wrist grab/lunge punch = BAD, no one actually fights like this.
Ground fighting incorporated = GOOD, NECESSARY if you do not cross train.
Anti-grapple = BAD BAD BAD!!! anti-grapple is a failed attempt at teaching ground fighting. example: "see in 9 claw monkey kung fu, we don't need ground fighting, because we will just gauge their eyes out when they are holding us over their head" there are no easy tricks that will save you from the ground game.
Instructor or majority of students are fat = BAD, athleticism is required to fight, and if all the students are fat, they aren't training properly.
Chi = BAD BAD BAD. you can't houduken people in the street, do not go to any school that wants you to throw chiballs at your opponents.
Ok I think thats about it, good luck!
Reply:It would depend more on the school then on the style.
Reply:I agree with Samurai2717........Choose the art that best fits you, and that you enjoy doing most. Efficiency in any art depends largely on the individual, the teacher, and the methods used to pass on the art. I know some bunk fighters/artists in most of the more popular arts, but on the same token, I know some excellent fighters as well. Disregard comments suggesting that one art is better than another.
Reply:Karate is more intense. Kung Fu is more spiritual
Reply:Why don't you try out a few dojos? Most will let you try a class or two before you join. Then you could see the differences between the 2. Also, you could compare instructors.... some are better than others.
Good luck.
Reply:Depends
Karate is about power and angles.
Kung Fu is about speed and balance
Go with what your best at.
Reply:ITS UP TO YOU
GO TO BOTH CLASSES AND DECIDE WHICH U FEEL MOST CONFIDENT IN AND FOCUSED ON LEARNING THE MOST,
ALSO I WOULD RECOMEND KARATE
GOOD LUCK
CHARLOTTE (14 YRS)
(2 YEARS KICKBOXING)
Reply:It's not the art, it the practitioner!
Don't select an art based on what someone else tells you, or what you hear about it. That is not important. The most important things for someone like yourself is 1) The instructor/s, 2) The school environment 3) The students 4) The schedule of classes available 5) The cost.
Check out all the schools in your area. Talk with the instructors and students. Watch a few classes. Find out when you could attend and how much it will cost. Then, based on this research, choose the instructor and school you feel most comfortable with, and the one you think you'll enjoy training at for the next six years or so :) IF you can find that, you've started your journey well.
Very few people will tough it out at a school they hate, with an instructor they don't like, or struggling to meet a class schedule that is difficult for them - no matter what the martial discipline is. Find a good fit, and it will be the best opportunity for you to excel and learn something - irrespective of the discipline.
Good luck with your search! And take your time to decide wisely.
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:ANTI GRAPPLING GOOD
A grappling style that doesn't teach counter measures to it's own technique is only half an art.You not only have to know how to enter but keep someone entering on you.Otherwise the fight will always go to the strongest not the most talented or knowledgable.
Sparring ?We spar bare knuckles medium contact .I have put more than few who tried to enter for a take down with a bare knuckle punch behind the ear in lala land.Gloves give you a false perspective.
Reply:they both do not work that well, you should try to learn MMA
Where can I buy Martial Arts videos?
I want to start doing Martial Arts....I heard it is very challenging and good for the body.
Where can I get a Martial Arts DVD...to learn it by myself.....
Jeet Kune Do or Kung Fu....one of those.
Thanks!
Where can I buy Martial Arts videos?
Videos should be used as supplemental purposes. The only way to truly learn a martial art is to have a qualified instructor. Even with the best instructions on video they cannot offer you real time feedback. Just because you think you are preforming a move correctly you may be doing it wrong in which the video cannot correct.
Kung Fu is a general term for Chinese Martial arts there are tons of them so without you saying which one its hard to tell you which videos. There are many kung fus such as Wing Chun, San Shou, San Soo, Drunken Boxing, several different animal styles Crane, Snake, Monkey etc...
anyways to learn about the histories of different arts the show Fight Quest on Discover Channel I think will be promising and similaraly The Human Weapon that aired on the History Channel was good.
You can find the Human Weapon here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
Also tons of martial arts videos are offered at
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
You can check out my website for more information on martial arts, you can gain knowledge about different arts and see which ones you might like to take. Sorry I've been a lil busy lately so I havent updated it as much as I wanted to but I will still add more stuff to it
http://www.majorsmartialarts.com
Have fun learning a new art
Reply:even a video wont work. when i first started martial arts i asked the same thing as u including if it was possible to learn online. learning online or on a video will only help a few thigns but i am 100% positive that u will be confused even on the slightest thing like where the fingers should be on a leopard fist because they simply show it and it is not fully detailed. kung fu is very general in ur question. there are many styles of kung fu, traditional and modern. even if u were to look at a style on a video and compare it to a real school, all schools with the same style are not een the same. they may teach the same thing eventually but never at a uniform curriculum unless it is a very good school or a whole entire chain.
of course JKD and kung fu is good for your body, anything physical is. but learning how to fight is most important. i promise u that u will not be able to defend yourself effectivelly in a real life situation without sparring or with a personal instructor that will actually choke u (not full blown) to learn reflex and exactly how to defend yourself. many schools have children learning but when they actually start sparring i can actually see only the art is in their mind not the martial.
Reply:Martial art DVDs are sold in every Martial art supply store. They sell everything included books, clothes, cloves, bags, and videos too... or you can buy it on websites like Ebay, buy.com. Hope you would achieve your goal. Good luck!
Reply:For a variety of Martial Art videos which are listed at good prices check out the link below
Sports Guy
http://www.bestsportinggoodsdiscount.com
Reply:you could try this site ....it is on fre offer right now...hope it work:
http://www.jkdstreetdefense.com/street-d...
or you could oder at:
http://www.budovideos.com/shop/customer/...
Reply:you can try your nearest video store or mall..if not then try the internet
Where can I get a Martial Arts DVD...to learn it by myself.....
Jeet Kune Do or Kung Fu....one of those.
Thanks!
Where can I buy Martial Arts videos?
Videos should be used as supplemental purposes. The only way to truly learn a martial art is to have a qualified instructor. Even with the best instructions on video they cannot offer you real time feedback. Just because you think you are preforming a move correctly you may be doing it wrong in which the video cannot correct.
Kung Fu is a general term for Chinese Martial arts there are tons of them so without you saying which one its hard to tell you which videos. There are many kung fus such as Wing Chun, San Shou, San Soo, Drunken Boxing, several different animal styles Crane, Snake, Monkey etc...
anyways to learn about the histories of different arts the show Fight Quest on Discover Channel I think will be promising and similaraly The Human Weapon that aired on the History Channel was good.
You can find the Human Weapon here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
Also tons of martial arts videos are offered at
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
You can check out my website for more information on martial arts, you can gain knowledge about different arts and see which ones you might like to take. Sorry I've been a lil busy lately so I havent updated it as much as I wanted to but I will still add more stuff to it
http://www.majorsmartialarts.com
Have fun learning a new art
Reply:even a video wont work. when i first started martial arts i asked the same thing as u including if it was possible to learn online. learning online or on a video will only help a few thigns but i am 100% positive that u will be confused even on the slightest thing like where the fingers should be on a leopard fist because they simply show it and it is not fully detailed. kung fu is very general in ur question. there are many styles of kung fu, traditional and modern. even if u were to look at a style on a video and compare it to a real school, all schools with the same style are not een the same. they may teach the same thing eventually but never at a uniform curriculum unless it is a very good school or a whole entire chain.
of course JKD and kung fu is good for your body, anything physical is. but learning how to fight is most important. i promise u that u will not be able to defend yourself effectivelly in a real life situation without sparring or with a personal instructor that will actually choke u (not full blown) to learn reflex and exactly how to defend yourself. many schools have children learning but when they actually start sparring i can actually see only the art is in their mind not the martial.
Reply:Martial art DVDs are sold in every Martial art supply store. They sell everything included books, clothes, cloves, bags, and videos too... or you can buy it on websites like Ebay, buy.com. Hope you would achieve your goal. Good luck!
Reply:For a variety of Martial Art videos which are listed at good prices check out the link below
Sports Guy
http://www.bestsportinggoodsdiscount.com
Reply:you could try this site ....it is on fre offer right now...hope it work:
http://www.jkdstreetdefense.com/street-d...
or you could oder at:
http://www.budovideos.com/shop/customer/...
Reply:you can try your nearest video store or mall..if not then try the internet
Do u practice any martila arts ?
I have a blue belt in kung fu
I have learned the tiger style
Dragon
Mantis
And shoalin
Do u practice any martila arts ?
I've never heard about martila arts,only about martial arts.
I practice kick box and I have the black belt in nin-jitsu.
Reply:nope :)
Reply:Tae Kwon Do and Karate.
Reply:I have a blue belt in Kalkinodo. Kinda a mix of alot of different arts.
Reply:Currently 1st Degree Brown in Tang Soo Do.
Reply:I do kung fu what style do you study.
Reply:Yes, I do practice martial arts, like kung fu, shaolin style such
as the tiger, snake, crane, monkey, dragon and mantis stances.
I also know the 108 tai-chi movement and in addition the chi-
kung breathing exercises. When I was much younger, I have
already learnt the Judo, Akido and Karate movements. All this
is to teach you to be humble, respectful of others, self-
restraint and have more confidence and believe in yourself.
Reply:I have studied karate, kung fu, TKD, iaido, battodo, and aikido. Currently just iaido and aikido.
Reply:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai
Hap Ki Do
Various styles of Kung Fu
Reply:Kempo/Shaolin KungFu
Reply:i hold a blue belt in taekwondo,now praticing kickboxing
Reply:i'm 16 and i used to do mma. wrestling, muay thai kick boxing, grappling, submission holds.......
my favorite way to win a bout is via submission rear naked choke or guillotine choke.
Reply:hehehe, that´s funny... real kung fu (wushu is the correct expression) has no belts or levels... it´s a way of life. Just you and you master.
It´s also important to note that it takes about 20 years just to learn the style of the dragon, so you must be like 80 years old if you know all that.
Finally, answering your question, I practice Sanjal Uiam Cururun Kenpo. But I´m just an apprentice
Reply:Yes. Butokan.
Reply:Yes.
It is forbidden for us to speak of rank.
Kung-fu is cool it is the root of my art.
Reply:Yeah I'm in karate got black belt last year and test for second degree this June.also thinking about trying a different martial art
Reply:I'm a 1st dan in hapkido, and have played around with various other styles while in college. Nothing recently, however (getting old and having to work sucks).
I have learned the tiger style
Dragon
Mantis
And shoalin
Do u practice any martila arts ?
I've never heard about martila arts,only about martial arts.
I practice kick box and I have the black belt in nin-jitsu.
Reply:nope :)
Reply:Tae Kwon Do and Karate.
Reply:I have a blue belt in Kalkinodo. Kinda a mix of alot of different arts.
Reply:Currently 1st Degree Brown in Tang Soo Do.
Reply:I do kung fu what style do you study.
Reply:Yes, I do practice martial arts, like kung fu, shaolin style such
as the tiger, snake, crane, monkey, dragon and mantis stances.
I also know the 108 tai-chi movement and in addition the chi-
kung breathing exercises. When I was much younger, I have
already learnt the Judo, Akido and Karate movements. All this
is to teach you to be humble, respectful of others, self-
restraint and have more confidence and believe in yourself.
Reply:I have studied karate, kung fu, TKD, iaido, battodo, and aikido. Currently just iaido and aikido.
Reply:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai
Hap Ki Do
Various styles of Kung Fu
Reply:Kempo/Shaolin KungFu
Reply:i hold a blue belt in taekwondo,now praticing kickboxing
Reply:i'm 16 and i used to do mma. wrestling, muay thai kick boxing, grappling, submission holds.......
my favorite way to win a bout is via submission rear naked choke or guillotine choke.
Reply:hehehe, that´s funny... real kung fu (wushu is the correct expression) has no belts or levels... it´s a way of life. Just you and you master.
It´s also important to note that it takes about 20 years just to learn the style of the dragon, so you must be like 80 years old if you know all that.
Finally, answering your question, I practice Sanjal Uiam Cururun Kenpo. But I´m just an apprentice
Reply:Yes. Butokan.
Reply:Yes.
It is forbidden for us to speak of rank.
Kung-fu is cool it is the root of my art.
Reply:Yeah I'm in karate got black belt last year and test for second degree this June.also thinking about trying a different martial art
Reply:I'm a 1st dan in hapkido, and have played around with various other styles while in college. Nothing recently, however (getting old and having to work sucks).
About martial arts?
iam 15, i believe in practice makes perfect...iam a great guitar and basketball player...now i wanna learn how to do kung fu...can anybody pls give me some tips or web sites?.....i would really appreciate it...i really need to learn martial arts plss..help me..iam really athletic...i ran track..iam really fit...pls help..thanks
About martial arts?
I see a lot of people already insulting systems other than the ones they prefer in their answers. This shows ignorance, and an all around bad attitude. If theirs is so great, why would they need to mention other arts anyway?
To answer your question better, you would need to specify what compels you to study martial arts, and if you plan on doing so for an extended length of time. Chinese boxing (kung fu) requires more time to grow proficient in than other systems, but the rewards are fantastic. Since you are already seemingly athletic, you should be able to pick up some basics rather quickly. Chinese boxing is great too, because you will learn a complete martial arts system: hand/kicking strikes, long-range weapons, mid-range weapons, short-range weapons, projectile weapons, in-fighting (elbows, knees, etc.), grappling, and ground fighting. Many people don't realize the basis of most other Asian martial arts have their roots in China. "Chin-na" is a very old grappling/wrestling system most choose not to acknowledge or are simply ignorant about. If you have a complete system already that includes all these things, there is no need to blend a little from different systems to be well-rounded. In fact, a lot of people pass judgment on Chinese boxing based on what they see in movies (IE "fancy kicks").
I would recommend a site that has many forums and much information: www.budoseek.net
It discusses not only Chinese boxing, but many other systems as well. As others have so eloquently warned you, beware of charlatans and pretenders: they exist in EVERY martial art.
Good luck.
Reply:being eager helps, which you are.
try the yellow pages for local clubs. avoid TaeKwon Do, they take the basics, and stick with them forever.
try Muay Thai
perhaps kung fu or karate for a starting point, but you should also consider clubs that cross train a combination of styles. like a MMA club, for some good training in a few different areas. I dont subscribe to the MMA is awesome crowd, but I do see the merits in cross training.
Reply:Kung Fu is ok if you just want to do all the pretty kicks and choreographed ****. If you want to be a good fighter you should try Muay Thai, Ju-Jitsu, and/or Krav Maga. If you join a MMA class make sure they teach grappling, striking, submissions and streetfight self- defense techniques.
Reply:you may be fit, but i'd start working on flexibilty now.
find a club with a great teacher, don't go for a specific style. look for someplace that trains basics, with a lot of hitting pads and sparring.
of course i'm talking about a striking, don't know much about wrestling.
Reply:well if i were you i would take karate or jui jitsu instead of kung fu just because i feel that it is a little more effective. and you would be much better off going to an actual dojo near your home than learning from a book or on line or video. then if your doing something wrong you will have someone their to correct and help you. since you are athletic you will love karate because it is great for cardio, mind, and spirit.
Reply:karate is always good
Reply:Muay thai its all right, but you should try to learn as many style that you can, One i recommend is the book of, The Tao of Gung Fu by bruce lee. Read it and you'll be surprised what you can really do. You never know you and I might have a match in the future if you get good.
About martial arts?
I see a lot of people already insulting systems other than the ones they prefer in their answers. This shows ignorance, and an all around bad attitude. If theirs is so great, why would they need to mention other arts anyway?
To answer your question better, you would need to specify what compels you to study martial arts, and if you plan on doing so for an extended length of time. Chinese boxing (kung fu) requires more time to grow proficient in than other systems, but the rewards are fantastic. Since you are already seemingly athletic, you should be able to pick up some basics rather quickly. Chinese boxing is great too, because you will learn a complete martial arts system: hand/kicking strikes, long-range weapons, mid-range weapons, short-range weapons, projectile weapons, in-fighting (elbows, knees, etc.), grappling, and ground fighting. Many people don't realize the basis of most other Asian martial arts have their roots in China. "Chin-na" is a very old grappling/wrestling system most choose not to acknowledge or are simply ignorant about. If you have a complete system already that includes all these things, there is no need to blend a little from different systems to be well-rounded. In fact, a lot of people pass judgment on Chinese boxing based on what they see in movies (IE "fancy kicks").
I would recommend a site that has many forums and much information: www.budoseek.net
It discusses not only Chinese boxing, but many other systems as well. As others have so eloquently warned you, beware of charlatans and pretenders: they exist in EVERY martial art.
Good luck.
Reply:being eager helps, which you are.
try the yellow pages for local clubs. avoid TaeKwon Do, they take the basics, and stick with them forever.
try Muay Thai
perhaps kung fu or karate for a starting point, but you should also consider clubs that cross train a combination of styles. like a MMA club, for some good training in a few different areas. I dont subscribe to the MMA is awesome crowd, but I do see the merits in cross training.
Reply:Kung Fu is ok if you just want to do all the pretty kicks and choreographed ****. If you want to be a good fighter you should try Muay Thai, Ju-Jitsu, and/or Krav Maga. If you join a MMA class make sure they teach grappling, striking, submissions and streetfight self- defense techniques.
Reply:you may be fit, but i'd start working on flexibilty now.
find a club with a great teacher, don't go for a specific style. look for someplace that trains basics, with a lot of hitting pads and sparring.
of course i'm talking about a striking, don't know much about wrestling.
Reply:well if i were you i would take karate or jui jitsu instead of kung fu just because i feel that it is a little more effective. and you would be much better off going to an actual dojo near your home than learning from a book or on line or video. then if your doing something wrong you will have someone their to correct and help you. since you are athletic you will love karate because it is great for cardio, mind, and spirit.
Reply:karate is always good
Reply:Muay thai its all right, but you should try to learn as many style that you can, One i recommend is the book of, The Tao of Gung Fu by bruce lee. Read it and you'll be surprised what you can really do. You never know you and I might have a match in the future if you get good.
Which form of martial arts is the best to learn?
I'm thinking about taking up a martial arts program, but I want to know exactly which type to take up (Karate, Judo, Kung Fu, etc...). I want to take something up which will help me with A) Self Defense; and B) Self discipline. I suppose the biggest factor would be A.
Thanks.
Which form of martial arts is the best to learn?
Ok if you want to take the best martial arts i will provide the list below. The reason I say best is because this is what they teach to the Navy SEALS, Army Delta Force, and the Air Force Combat Controllers. These martial arts are the best in a reality situation. No messing around:
Wing Chun
Jeet Kune Do
Kali/Arnis/Silat/Kuntao/Escrima
Muay Thai
Shooto
All the other ones are so pointless like tae kwon do, karate, aikido, and tang soo do. Think about when you walk into a karate or tae kwon do class.. what are they wearing? They have no shoes on and they are wearing a gi (white uniform) and stuff like that. Now think about what you will be wearing in a fight. You will be wearing whatever you wear on a daily basis: tennis shoes, pants, t-shirt. You need to train the way you fight. None of this crap where you punch them in the chest and you get a "point". You need to train as if someone is going to come at you full force with them throwing wild punches trying to knock you out.
In wing chun, etc.. you will learn like this. You will not be throwing high kicks to the head because that is putting you in a vulnerable situation. You will do what is realistic. What the special forces would use if they were to encounter someone up close and they had to use hand to hand combat to win the fight.
go to your yellow pages and look for these styles. If the toughest men in the world like the SEALS use it then thats got to tell you something. Here is a site that has a video that will show some of this. www.afsacademy.com click on the video there and that shows somewhat what you will be learning.
Reply:The Martial Arts the 'best ans frnd' stated r only some forms of Martial Arts,%26amp;not the original one.
For eg."JEET KUNE DO" is only a particular style of KARATE.It is the one developed by BruceLee.
I think Karate is the best. Kung-Fu stands a bit behind. Report It
Reply:Jeet kune do is not a style it's a concept,nor is it considered a style of karate.Kung fu is far superior to karate,Soft systems will always prevail over the hard system Report It
Reply:I’ll recommend Judo, Kali/Arnis, or Japanese Jujitsu. Judo is the one of the few arts that can be trained at full-speed. Jujitsu is a complete art with wristlocks, submissions techniques, throws, strikes techniques. Any good school will also have training outside and in street clothes too. Report It
Reply:during the fight u have to face a lot of guys or heavior opponent.so judo will be the best because it is the game of throwing and touching.during the street fight we have to face the hardship of touching. Report It
Reply:tae kwon do
Reply:Muay Thai. You can advance reasonably quickly through the ranks, and it is one of the few "real world" applicable martial arts. Better than boxing for fitness training.
Reply:this is to "DK"
what do you mean by "real world" applications? Muay thai is a great art and very devastating. But in "MY" real world, people have knives and other weapons. I haven't seen many Muay thai practitioners train against knives or machetes. Throwing a roundhouse against someone that "knows" how to use a machete effectively is a bad idea.
Reply:tkd
i own a place and it really prepares u for real life situations like attackers because tkd has self defense involved
it also gets u into great shape
Reply:I can't answer this question properly, because I don't know you. My advice is that you get an idea of all these types of martial arts and choose the one YOU think fits you best.
For example, I do karate - it's a defensive type of martial arts, and for me it's perfect, coz I'm never going to attack first or sth like this.
It's just an example so you should make this decision not others.
Good luck ;)
Ciao
Thanks.
Which form of martial arts is the best to learn?
Ok if you want to take the best martial arts i will provide the list below. The reason I say best is because this is what they teach to the Navy SEALS, Army Delta Force, and the Air Force Combat Controllers. These martial arts are the best in a reality situation. No messing around:
Wing Chun
Jeet Kune Do
Kali/Arnis/Silat/Kuntao/Escrima
Muay Thai
Shooto
All the other ones are so pointless like tae kwon do, karate, aikido, and tang soo do. Think about when you walk into a karate or tae kwon do class.. what are they wearing? They have no shoes on and they are wearing a gi (white uniform) and stuff like that. Now think about what you will be wearing in a fight. You will be wearing whatever you wear on a daily basis: tennis shoes, pants, t-shirt. You need to train the way you fight. None of this crap where you punch them in the chest and you get a "point". You need to train as if someone is going to come at you full force with them throwing wild punches trying to knock you out.
In wing chun, etc.. you will learn like this. You will not be throwing high kicks to the head because that is putting you in a vulnerable situation. You will do what is realistic. What the special forces would use if they were to encounter someone up close and they had to use hand to hand combat to win the fight.
go to your yellow pages and look for these styles. If the toughest men in the world like the SEALS use it then thats got to tell you something. Here is a site that has a video that will show some of this. www.afsacademy.com click on the video there and that shows somewhat what you will be learning.
Reply:The Martial Arts the 'best ans frnd' stated r only some forms of Martial Arts,%26amp;not the original one.
For eg."JEET KUNE DO" is only a particular style of KARATE.It is the one developed by BruceLee.
I think Karate is the best. Kung-Fu stands a bit behind. Report It
Reply:Jeet kune do is not a style it's a concept,nor is it considered a style of karate.Kung fu is far superior to karate,Soft systems will always prevail over the hard system Report It
Reply:I’ll recommend Judo, Kali/Arnis, or Japanese Jujitsu. Judo is the one of the few arts that can be trained at full-speed. Jujitsu is a complete art with wristlocks, submissions techniques, throws, strikes techniques. Any good school will also have training outside and in street clothes too. Report It
Reply:during the fight u have to face a lot of guys or heavior opponent.so judo will be the best because it is the game of throwing and touching.during the street fight we have to face the hardship of touching. Report It
Reply:tae kwon do
Reply:Muay Thai. You can advance reasonably quickly through the ranks, and it is one of the few "real world" applicable martial arts. Better than boxing for fitness training.
Reply:this is to "DK"
what do you mean by "real world" applications? Muay thai is a great art and very devastating. But in "MY" real world, people have knives and other weapons. I haven't seen many Muay thai practitioners train against knives or machetes. Throwing a roundhouse against someone that "knows" how to use a machete effectively is a bad idea.
Reply:tkd
i own a place and it really prepares u for real life situations like attackers because tkd has self defense involved
it also gets u into great shape
Reply:I can't answer this question properly, because I don't know you. My advice is that you get an idea of all these types of martial arts and choose the one YOU think fits you best.
For example, I do karate - it's a defensive type of martial arts, and for me it's perfect, coz I'm never going to attack first or sth like this.
It's just an example so you should make this decision not others.
Good luck ;)
Ciao
I would like to learn a martial arts but I can't decide which is better :S?
I've narrowed it down to: Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Judo and Kung Fu.
I don't know which one to choose as I've no personal experiences with any of them, can you tell me which is the best and why?
Thanks :)
I would like to learn a martial arts but I can't decide which is better :S?
It's a bit like saying you fancy doing some art but don't know whether to do pottery, painting, sculpture, etc. The answer to the question is yours. Every style is as different as the club it is taught at.
It's essential that you visit the clubs and see where you feel more comfortable. Each art has its own personality as will have the instructor.
Each of the style you mention has many sub-styles within them which can differ more than the arts themselves. You need to decide what do you want to get from the class? Sport? If so then Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Judo are probably best. Self-Defense? Then potentially karate and kung fu (depending on style of kung fu). Fitness? Then Tae Kwon Do. Beauty? Kung Fu.
Go to the classes and watch for a session. One piece of advice though.... don't judge the class by how good the instructor is. Look at the students. The instructor might be brilliant but if he can't teach then it's worthless.
Reply:judo is fun go on do judo
Reply:I would say visit all the schools that teach them and decide through watching demonstrations and also which one is closer to you. There is no best Martial art and it would be wrong for me to tell you that anyone of them is better. You should look here to decide:
http://www.atlantamartialarts.com/articl...
Reply:Out of the choices you've given i would say Karate, even though i do Taekwondo myself, because karate covers alot of things like kicks,punches and grabs. But i do Taekwondo, Jeet Kune do, Wing Chun, Capoiera and Jujitsu i dont like narrowing it down to one martial art. I mix them all and develop a style that works best for me and i think u should to, we're all different individuals and need different styles.
But to end this i would say Karate since its has more useful things than the rest
;o)
Good Luck
Reply:Honestly, do yourself a favor. Find a good school, not a good style.
Look for a clean school with respectable people. Never sign a contract, never pay for rank testing.
Ask to observe their contact drills.
Try free classes, check out all the schools in your area.
Good luck.
Remember, the quality and frequency of your training will far outweigh the style you train in.
Reply:That is a good question.
There is really no best answer that suggest one over the other.
Perhaps your question should be how do I decide what will be a good way to chose what will be. No one martial Art is a perfect fit for everyone. Taekwando is a very hard linear art with a lot of kicks Incorporated into the forms. Some types of Karate are more circular and rely less on kicks and more on redirection like Akido. I would shop around and observe a few schools to find a good fit as far as a school and an Art that will fit you as an individual as well. There is a book available Martial Arts for Idiots. It is worth a few bucks to help you get an unbiased overview.
The best Art for you Is the one you will stick with the longest and become proficient at.
Good luck and whatever you pick give it your best.
You will get out only what you are willing to put in.
Reply:You need to go to each of these schools. Most will let you try one class out for free. This gives you a great idea of what you will be doing and what is involved. Each instructor will teach a different way. You may like the MA that they are teaching however dislike the teacher. Personally I would say Judo, but you need to make an informed decision. This is something that you are going to devote a lot of time and effort into. Best of luck.
Reply:i wouldnt recommend tkd. judo is good. so is muay thai.
Reply:Judo is more realistic
Reply:There really is no best (style). Only that which suits you and your needs the best.
I don't know which one to choose as I've no personal experiences with any of them, can you tell me which is the best and why?
Thanks :)
I would like to learn a martial arts but I can't decide which is better :S?
It's a bit like saying you fancy doing some art but don't know whether to do pottery, painting, sculpture, etc. The answer to the question is yours. Every style is as different as the club it is taught at.
It's essential that you visit the clubs and see where you feel more comfortable. Each art has its own personality as will have the instructor.
Each of the style you mention has many sub-styles within them which can differ more than the arts themselves. You need to decide what do you want to get from the class? Sport? If so then Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Judo are probably best. Self-Defense? Then potentially karate and kung fu (depending on style of kung fu). Fitness? Then Tae Kwon Do. Beauty? Kung Fu.
Go to the classes and watch for a session. One piece of advice though.... don't judge the class by how good the instructor is. Look at the students. The instructor might be brilliant but if he can't teach then it's worthless.
Reply:judo is fun go on do judo
Reply:I would say visit all the schools that teach them and decide through watching demonstrations and also which one is closer to you. There is no best Martial art and it would be wrong for me to tell you that anyone of them is better. You should look here to decide:
http://www.atlantamartialarts.com/articl...
Reply:Out of the choices you've given i would say Karate, even though i do Taekwondo myself, because karate covers alot of things like kicks,punches and grabs. But i do Taekwondo, Jeet Kune do, Wing Chun, Capoiera and Jujitsu i dont like narrowing it down to one martial art. I mix them all and develop a style that works best for me and i think u should to, we're all different individuals and need different styles.
But to end this i would say Karate since its has more useful things than the rest
;o)
Good Luck
Reply:Honestly, do yourself a favor. Find a good school, not a good style.
Look for a clean school with respectable people. Never sign a contract, never pay for rank testing.
Ask to observe their contact drills.
Try free classes, check out all the schools in your area.
Good luck.
Remember, the quality and frequency of your training will far outweigh the style you train in.
Reply:That is a good question.
There is really no best answer that suggest one over the other.
Perhaps your question should be how do I decide what will be a good way to chose what will be. No one martial Art is a perfect fit for everyone. Taekwando is a very hard linear art with a lot of kicks Incorporated into the forms. Some types of Karate are more circular and rely less on kicks and more on redirection like Akido. I would shop around and observe a few schools to find a good fit as far as a school and an Art that will fit you as an individual as well. There is a book available Martial Arts for Idiots. It is worth a few bucks to help you get an unbiased overview.
The best Art for you Is the one you will stick with the longest and become proficient at.
Good luck and whatever you pick give it your best.
You will get out only what you are willing to put in.
Reply:You need to go to each of these schools. Most will let you try one class out for free. This gives you a great idea of what you will be doing and what is involved. Each instructor will teach a different way. You may like the MA that they are teaching however dislike the teacher. Personally I would say Judo, but you need to make an informed decision. This is something that you are going to devote a lot of time and effort into. Best of luck.
Reply:i wouldnt recommend tkd. judo is good. so is muay thai.
Reply:Judo is more realistic
Reply:There really is no best (style). Only that which suits you and your needs the best.
What are the differences between Savate and Kickboxing?
yeah, the kickboxing i'm learning has kung fu influences (mainly wing chun and mantis) So its not the same as regular kickboxing, i'll just list the offensive moves we do for now. (the above question stands though)
Jab
Cross
Hook
Uppercut
Elbow (going in)
Elbow (going out)
Front kick
Roundhouse kick (with shin)
Side kick
Step side kick
Back side kick
Cresent Kick
Back Cresent Kick
Spinning back cresent kick (i think thats the right name, basically we normally do it following a normal cresent, so, its cresent kick carry on rotating, then back cresent)
Knees
Thrust Kick
I know that knees and elbows have been added from muay thai. A few of the kicks i'm fairly sure aren't normally KB kicks.
Most of the kung fu elements are in blocks etc.
Anyway yeah, if anyone can answer the main question, and tell me if the offensive repetoire of the kickboxing i'm learning is normal or not.
What are the differences between Savate and Kickboxing?
Savate is French kickboxing and uses the foot alone.
Reply:its seems similar, but one thing i noticed different is in the kick. muay thai/kickboxing usually uses the shin to kick, in savate they sometimes use the tip of the foot since they wear shoes.
Jab
Cross
Hook
Uppercut
Elbow (going in)
Elbow (going out)
Front kick
Roundhouse kick (with shin)
Side kick
Step side kick
Back side kick
Cresent Kick
Back Cresent Kick
Spinning back cresent kick (i think thats the right name, basically we normally do it following a normal cresent, so, its cresent kick carry on rotating, then back cresent)
Knees
Thrust Kick
I know that knees and elbows have been added from muay thai. A few of the kicks i'm fairly sure aren't normally KB kicks.
Most of the kung fu elements are in blocks etc.
Anyway yeah, if anyone can answer the main question, and tell me if the offensive repetoire of the kickboxing i'm learning is normal or not.
What are the differences between Savate and Kickboxing?
Savate is French kickboxing and uses the foot alone.
Reply:its seems similar, but one thing i noticed different is in the kick. muay thai/kickboxing usually uses the shin to kick, in savate they sometimes use the tip of the foot since they wear shoes.
How do I learn good hand to hand combat that will give me a basic knowledge of reversals and locks?
I am not really interested in kung fu or any type of martial art, I more would like to learn some basic form of hand to hand combat that will enable me to reverse strikes and grabs and that have certain locks. I more want to be able to defend myself and my family, I also want to learn firearms, but you cant always have a firearm on hand.
How do I learn good hand to hand combat that will give me a basic knowledge of reversals and locks?
make you mind up.do you want good or basic?reading your question the best thing you could do to defend your family would be to leave it up to someone else until you grow up.
Reply:I would recomend learning a Reality Based Self Defense (RBSD) system that accommodates your needs.
Mike G.
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http://www.sammyfranco.com
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Reply:jujitsu and judo areall about locks and grapling, go for them
Reply:depends on how you want to go i suggest kempo because its more of what people would do in street fights then what would happen on a mat and for locks i wanna say take either braziallian ju-jitsu, judo or hapkido
Reply:WTF does it mean to learn firearms?
Reply:What's the difference between martial arts and hand to hand combat?
Small Circle Jujitsu and Chi Na are both focused around joint locks and controlling your opponent. The problem is that they are like magic tricks (Not that they aren't real). By that I mean that a magic trick is easy to learn, but just because you know how to do the trick doesn't mean you will be able to execute it properly. Basic locks are very easy to learn against a willing opponent, but they are very difficult to execute against someone who wants to beat the snot out of you.
No form of martial art can serve as a short term solution to the issue of defending your home or your family. It takes years of training and study to be proficient enough to use these skills properly.
Good luck.
Reply:Go to law enforcement school or cowboy camp. LOL
Reply:i would recommend a few great self defense systems:
Krav Maga (Isreali Military Fighting System): http://www.kravmaga.com/video.asp
Jim Grover's Situational Self Defense: http://www.goldstarvideo.com/viewtitle.p...
Paul Vunak Street Safe: http://www.goldstarvideo.com/viewtitle.p...
Kelly S. Worden's Distroy, Trap, Lock: http://www.goldstarvideo.com/viewtitle.p...
Here's an excellent site for anyone who wants to test the waters so to speak.. you can rent most any type of martial arts instructional video/dvd, kinda like netflixs. it's a great company and you get to check out the video/dvd for $6.00, before you decide to buy it for $50.00: http://www.goldstarvideo.com/
hope this helps!
~*good luck*~
Reply:ok shotokan is a good reversal martial art, judo is perfect for armlocks against grabs, and most martial arts will teach u to defend yourself. oh and firearms arent that hard or confusing. just dont aim at any living thing that u dont plan on eating (unless its self defence) its just not right to waste life for no reason.
Reply:lol maybe u can arange somethin when sum 1 will just teach u chi'na(various chinese arts) or tuitejutsu(grapplin techniques from ryute karate)....but i doubt u can find like a juijitsu school that will like just teach u jointlocks with out... uknow u becomin a student...nuthin indepth ne ways mostlikly not.. as for fire arms.. i heard bout this guy whos like ex special forces or sum thin that teaches people ow 2 draw a pistol and fire 2 shots into maby a bit bigger than an orange from... i 4got how far but it was pretty far.... but all that in i think like 1.3 seconds idk his name hes in like topeka kansas... but i guess just look 4 ex armed forces guys or pick up skii shootin or go to a shootin range or sumthin....
Reply:ju jitsu judo grappling
Reply:bra son jews jitsu grapple hand on penis.is real dud bloke joke nam?you head like camel assto gay
mmungle you no husband cookclean so?me sexinass till bleed allah say.
peace be to you.
Reply:Try the army or marine corp.
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How do I learn good hand to hand combat that will give me a basic knowledge of reversals and locks?
make you mind up.do you want good or basic?reading your question the best thing you could do to defend your family would be to leave it up to someone else until you grow up.
Reply:I would recomend learning a Reality Based Self Defense (RBSD) system that accommodates your needs.
Mike G.
Contemporary Fighting Arts
http://www.sammyfranco.com
Contemporary Fighting Arts Forum
http://www.sammyfranco.com/php... Report It
Reply:jujitsu and judo areall about locks and grapling, go for them
Reply:depends on how you want to go i suggest kempo because its more of what people would do in street fights then what would happen on a mat and for locks i wanna say take either braziallian ju-jitsu, judo or hapkido
Reply:WTF does it mean to learn firearms?
Reply:What's the difference between martial arts and hand to hand combat?
Small Circle Jujitsu and Chi Na are both focused around joint locks and controlling your opponent. The problem is that they are like magic tricks (Not that they aren't real). By that I mean that a magic trick is easy to learn, but just because you know how to do the trick doesn't mean you will be able to execute it properly. Basic locks are very easy to learn against a willing opponent, but they are very difficult to execute against someone who wants to beat the snot out of you.
No form of martial art can serve as a short term solution to the issue of defending your home or your family. It takes years of training and study to be proficient enough to use these skills properly.
Good luck.
Reply:Go to law enforcement school or cowboy camp. LOL
Reply:i would recommend a few great self defense systems:
Krav Maga (Isreali Military Fighting System): http://www.kravmaga.com/video.asp
Jim Grover's Situational Self Defense: http://www.goldstarvideo.com/viewtitle.p...
Paul Vunak Street Safe: http://www.goldstarvideo.com/viewtitle.p...
Kelly S. Worden's Distroy, Trap, Lock: http://www.goldstarvideo.com/viewtitle.p...
Here's an excellent site for anyone who wants to test the waters so to speak.. you can rent most any type of martial arts instructional video/dvd, kinda like netflixs. it's a great company and you get to check out the video/dvd for $6.00, before you decide to buy it for $50.00: http://www.goldstarvideo.com/
hope this helps!
~*good luck*~
Reply:ok shotokan is a good reversal martial art, judo is perfect for armlocks against grabs, and most martial arts will teach u to defend yourself. oh and firearms arent that hard or confusing. just dont aim at any living thing that u dont plan on eating (unless its self defence) its just not right to waste life for no reason.
Reply:lol maybe u can arange somethin when sum 1 will just teach u chi'na(various chinese arts) or tuitejutsu(grapplin techniques from ryute karate)....but i doubt u can find like a juijitsu school that will like just teach u jointlocks with out... uknow u becomin a student...nuthin indepth ne ways mostlikly not.. as for fire arms.. i heard bout this guy whos like ex special forces or sum thin that teaches people ow 2 draw a pistol and fire 2 shots into maby a bit bigger than an orange from... i 4got how far but it was pretty far.... but all that in i think like 1.3 seconds idk his name hes in like topeka kansas... but i guess just look 4 ex armed forces guys or pick up skii shootin or go to a shootin range or sumthin....
Reply:ju jitsu judo grappling
Reply:bra son jews jitsu grapple hand on penis.is real dud bloke joke nam?you head like camel assto gay
mmungle you no husband cookclean so?me sexinass till bleed allah say.
peace be to you.
Reply:Try the army or marine corp.
Furniture
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