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deathgod6
United States5064 Posts
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SeeDLiNg
United States690 Posts
On April 05 2010 16:00 deathgod6 wrote: I wish I had martial arts training, but all I have is cello. And I wish I could play a sweet instrument | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
so does he | ||
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Zavior
Finland753 Posts
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Kenpachi
United States9908 Posts
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CaptainPlatypus
United States852 Posts
I stopped training when I went to college, because commuting to both was too much, but I've been meaning to get my scrawny ass in shape and start training again once I have the money to spare. This time around I'm torn between going to a traditional jujustu or Northern wushu school and an ultra-modern krav maga school. I like krav maga more stylistically, but jujutsu and wushu more philosophically. My build is pretty well suited to either - or, really, anything I choose to learn that isn't Brazilian jiu-jitsu or competitive MMA (too tall for the former, not bulky enough for the latter; you need a lot more muscle mass to be effective when you're not allowed to use incapacitating force). Luckily, neither of those has any appeal to me. For anyone considering martial arts training, I can absolutely recommend it - it's been hugely useful to me in a huge number of ways, from general fitness, strength and flexibility to self-confidence, awareness, and mental discipline. However, it is important to find a style and studio that fit your temperament and build. If you don't feel like during the research, a summary's below. If you want something traditional and practical, you can't go wrong with wushu (traditional Chinese martial arts). If you're tall and skinny, you want a Northern style; if you're short and bulky, you want a Southern style. Jujutsu (traditional Japanese martial arts, not to be confused with Brazilian jiu-jutsu) is also extremely good, but tends to vary much more by dojo; some will teach nothing but unarmed combat, some will teach you everything from basic strikes up to guns and binding with ropes. The quality is generally incredible, but if you don't know what you're looking for it's easy to get stuck with something you aren't really suited to. If you want something modern, no-nonsense and practical, krav maga has your name on it. It focuses nearly directly on one of the most important principles of combat, incapacitating your opponent before they can do harm. Everything else is suborned to that goal. Be warned, though, of the harshness that attitude can imply. If you pull punches, ever, krav maga is not for you. If you do pull your punches and don't like the idea of learning something that could end up hurting someone, I suggest you take up aikido. Its focus is on resolving conflict while doing the least amount of total harm; unlike many other styles, it doesn't write off any damage your opponent takes as acceptable. An excellent style if you practice martial arts mainly for mental health and discipline. Finally, if all you really care about is competition and impressing people, I suggest you find yourself an MMA trainer. You won't learn anything that you can use to reliably defend yourself, but you'll be great in a brawl and you might even do okay in a cage fight if you get yourself into the right shape. | ||
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Batibot
Philippines348 Posts
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Luddite
United States2315 Posts
On April 05 2010 20:09 CaptainPlatypus wrote: If you want something traditional and practical, you can't go wrong with wushu (traditional Chinese martial arts). If you're tall and skinny, you want a Northern style; if you're short and bulky, you want a Southern style. Jujutsu (traditional Japanese martial arts, not to be confused with Brazilian jiu-jutsu) is also extremely good, but tends to vary much more by dojo; some will teach nothing but unarmed combat, some will teach you everything from basic strikes up to guns and binding with ropes. The quality is generally incredible, but if you don't know what you're looking for it's easy to get stuck with something you aren't really suited to. What if you're short and skinny lol? | ||
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statix
United States1760 Posts
On April 03 2010 10:27 pokeyAA wrote: I would be interested haha, dutch kickboxing is what you see a lot in K-1 correct? Lots of hand/kick combos. I'm a fan of K-1 Max. Yeah. The main difference if I had to pick one between Dutch kickboxing and Muay Thai is the emphasis dutch kickboxing places on changing levels. By this I mean throwing combinations like 1 to the head, 2 to the body, 3 to the head, and a 10 to your opponents lead leg. I t's not uncommon to see guys like Andy Souwer or Melvin Manhoef end every combination with a kick because even though you know its coming, its hard to defend it when your thinking about the punches he just threw at your head/body. This is the numbering system we use and most kickboxing gyms use. 1=jab 2=right straight 3=left hook 4=right hook 5=left uppercut 6=right uppercut 7=left leg push kick 8=right leg push kick 9=left kick 10=right kick | ||
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futility
Japan134 Posts
LOL I just started taking Aikido a few weeks ago, hoping to start going a lot more often once my schedule dies down a bit. | ||
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Impervious
Canada4222 Posts
I spent somewhere around 7 years in it, I should have a black belt, but an external complication preventing me from being graded for it, and forcing me to drop out. That was about 6 or 7 years ago now though..... I placed well in several competitions when I was active, and was invited to participate in a tournament in India (I didn't go though). I also was part of a weapons-training class. Some really cool stuff. | ||
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jindo29
United States29 Posts
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Exteray
United States1094 Posts
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pokeyAA
United States936 Posts
On April 06 2010 00:36 statix wrote: Yeah. The main difference if I had to pick one between Dutch kickboxing and Muay Thai is the emphasis dutch kickboxing places on changing levels. By this I mean throwing combinations like 1 to the head, 2 to the body, 3 to the head, and a 10 to your opponents lead leg. I t's not uncommon to see guys like Andy Souwer or Melvin Manhoef end every combination with a kick because even though you know its coming, its hard to defend it when your thinking about the punches he just threw at your head/body. This is the numbering system we use and most kickboxing gyms use. 1=jab 2=right straight 3=left hook 4=right hook 5=left uppercut 6=right uppercut 7=left leg push kick 8=right leg push kick 9=left kick 10=right kick Haha I've been trying to practice Ernesto Hoost's 1,2,3, low right kick to make it fluid. | ||
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airborne_101
Mexico71 Posts
BJJ it's my favourite style, it has a nice flow and you get lots of fun sparring | ||
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nicoaldo
Argentina939 Posts
On April 03 2010 00:23 YouMake wrote: My Name is Brendan Weafer. I actually run with my friend and business partner. A BJJ and Maui Thai Gym. I fight professional also  http://www.youtube.com/user/hvjj#p/u/9/-_Giod6Mp_c (im in camo shorts) 1:23 ahah sick KO You were fkn crazy, was that an important win? haha | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
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nbMifu
Brazil170 Posts
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statix
United States1760 Posts
On April 07 2010 02:12 nbMifu wrote: I did 3 years of Taishan Kung Fu back home in Brazil. Had to stop since I'm studying in Italy for now. It is a northern kung fu style, that focus a lot in kicks, and I really improved my flexibility while practicing. I am also interested in practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the future, if my job leave me some spare time. The most famous BJJ academies in Brazil are in Rio and in the South, but i think I can find a nice one in Sao Paulo, where I will live. Dude go train with Fabio Gurgel in Sao Paulo. He's supposed to speak fluent english, he has crazy bjj skills, and he's the teacher of one of the best grapplers ever (Marcelo Garcia). | ||
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
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