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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