Martial Arts

[biochembruin]

so who does what? for how long? any favorite types? discuss.

[I_Vtec]

I can do the crane kick.:p

[Suomi]

I studied sho-rin-ryu (I can't remember which style, darn it) Karate for a few years. I had to stop because I didn't have time.

[Pretzellogic]

My kung-fu is the best.

[cable43]

I"ll Kick All Your Fukin' Asses You Fuk'n Fuks.

Common Who Wants Some ?????

I Got Enough Frequent Flyer Miles Racked Up To Kick An Ass In About 35 Of The 48 States In The Continental U.s. Bitches!!!!!

[I_Vtec]

I"ll Kick All Your Fukin' Asses You Fuk'n Fuks.

Common Who Wants Some ?????

I Got Enough Frequent Flyer Miles Racked Up To Kick An Ass In About 35 Of The 48 States In The Continental U.s. Bitches!!!!!

That's it I'm reporting your post!

[biochembruin]

oh, btw, i study kung fu and a few other things

[cable43]

oh, btw, i study kung fu and a few other things

comeplete joke man - if you read any of my other posts you can see that!
anyone who would seriously write that is insane!

[biochembruin]

comeplete joke man - if you read any of my other posts you can see that!
anyone who would seriously write that is insane!

dude, what are you on? i wasn't responding to your post. if i was i would have quoted it, like i just did. my post wasn't related to yours, which i knew was a joke. my post was in referece to my original post.

[cable43]

dude, what are you on? i wasn't responding to your post. if i was i would have quoted it, like i just did. my post wasn't related to yours, which i knew was a joke. my post was in referece to my original post.
Oh

[biochembruin]

Oh

no problem. it's cool.

[D323]

karate for 3.5 yrs..... got bored so moved to Tae-kwon do.... that was the worst. Only good for leg workouts. I studided shaolin (N&S) for a year or so.... probably enjoyed that the best. Now I am working on some wing-chun. WC (http://www.wingchun.com/history.html) is the shit. It is what Jet-Li has studided for a better part of his life... problem is finding a techer....

[biochembruin]

karate for 3.5 yrs..... got bored so moved to Tae-kwon do.... that was the worst. Only good for leg workouts. I studided shaolin (N&S) for a year or so.... probably enjoyed that the best. Now I am working on some wing-chun. WC (http://www.wingchun.com/history.html) is the shit. It is what Jet-Li has studided for a better part of his life... problem is finding a techer....

is WC big in your area of texas? the cool thing about LA is that there are tons of schools around, but mostly seem to be karate and tkd. although different types of grappling schools are becoming more popular.

[TX Speed Demon]

I took Goju Ryu for a while when I was younger.

Anybody here studio Akido?
I've been thinking of starting this but am more interested in self defense and physical fitness than being able to kick someone's ass, so I thought Akido might be just for me.

[TX Speed Demon]

Now I am working on some wing-chun. WC (http://www.wingchun.com/history.html) is the shit... problem is finding a techer....

D323, do you have a school you attend here in town?

I was thinking of signing up at the Wujido Institute, but they wanted a 5 year commitment totalling over $5000 which was a little too steep for me.

[biochembruin]

I took Goju Ryu for a while when I was younger.

Anybody here studio Akido?
I've been thinking of starting this but am more interested in self defense and physical fitness than being able to kick someone's ass, so I thought Akido might be just for me.

i took an Akido class at college, but it's not my primary art. from what i did, it might be about what you're looking for. my instructor used to say the goal was to keep you safe, and if possible your opponent safe. the work outs were not as intense as other things that i've studied, so i can't say it was really getting me in shape. the techniqes were really great.

[CHICO2003]

I studied sho-rin-ryu (I can't remember which style, darn it) Karate for a few years. I had to stop because I didn't have time.

Only 1 style of Shorin-ryu Karate. I myself did it for 7 years up until highschool. (2nd dan) At that point, with sports (mainly wrestling -by far the most effective type of martial art) it became too much. Did some kenpo in college but didn't like the informality of it. (but that's probably more of an inditement of the school itself than the style). I'm studying shootfighting at a Hoyce Gracie school. lots of grappling, throwing and submissions. If I had a WC school around here I'd totally go... I've heard a lot of good things about it.

[vindication]

I study Smith&Wesson .44 mag. beats out all martial arts. j/p

But seriously, my friend was a 3 time Western European kick boxing champion and he teaches me stuff every time I go to Portugal. But if I had the time(between school, work, and gym) I would love to learn Muay Thai or some Jun Fang Gung Fu

[Suomi]

Only 1 style of Shorin-ryu Karate. I myself did it for 7 years up until highschool. (2nd dan) At that point, with sports (mainly wrestling -by far the most effective type of martial art) it became too much. Did some kenpo in college but didn't like the informality of it. (but that's probably more of an inditement of the school itself than the style). I'm studying shootfighting at a Hoyce Gracie school. lots of grappling, throwing and submissions. If I had a WC school around here I'd totally go... I've heard a lot of good things about it.

I was told there were three branches within shorin-ryu. Perhaps not. At any rate, I was at a really good dojo. My sensei was 9th dan, and the kata (sp?) master of the world.

[biochembruin]

I study Smith&Wesson .44 mag. beats out all martial arts. j/p

i prefer my glock 23!

[geomatics_tech]

Muay thai, had to quite a few years back, but trained everyday in high school. My joints didnt like it to much.

Shaun (canada)

[D323]

No sadly. My teacher had family problems so he quit giving me WC lessons. I wish he would resume, but he told me to wait until spring.

WC isnt that big here AFAIK. The big thing seems to be tae-kwon-do and karate. Took me a while to find a good accreditied kung-fu school.... only for me to move again to WC..... lol oh well.

[Mr. Win]

i did karate got to junior black belt.... i was 8 maybe? Then moved unto tae-kwon-do and hated it, so i quit. Never picked it back up.

[Akaveli]

I studied Japanese Gosho( I think I said it right ) for a little while and Tai Boxing for a bit. I need to take my @$$ back to class n get back into shape.

[FoRNiK8ToR]

I took Goju Ryu for a while when I was younger.

Anybody here studio Akido?
I've been thinking of starting this but am more interested in self defense and physical fitness than being able to kick someone's ass, so I thought Akido might be just for me.

I took Taekwondo for about 6-7 years and just got absolutely sick of it. Plus it's more of an exercise/sport than martial art IMHO. I've started about a years worth of Aikido, but had to stop cuz no time =(. Aikido was pretty cool though, all about momentum and center of gravity. Some of that Steven Segal stuff looks like it's made up for the movie, but it's actually pretty easy to toss people around like that with the right technique. Depending on the school, it can be really passively taught - maybe excessively passive. All about kicking somebody's ass, but not really. Kinda like "I owned you mofo" but in a gentle way. Which is fine for a bit, but when someone's coming at you with a bat you gotta draw the line somewhere. The only other "problem" wth aikido is alot of the stuff I was taught requires alot of space to work in. So it might not work so well in, say, a bar or club. Next art I take will probably be jujitsu since I figure most fights will end up in a grapple anyways, so might as well learn to deal with it...

[Akaveli]

I took Taekwondo for about 6-7 years and just got absolutely sick of it. Plus it's more of an exercise/sport than martial art IMHO. I've started about a years worth of Aikido, but had to stop cuz no time =(. Aikido was pretty cool though, all about momentum and center of gravity. Some of that Steven Segal stuff looks like it's made up for the movie, but it's actually pretty easy to toss people around like that with the right technique. Depending on the school, it can be really passively taught - maybe excessively passive. All about kicking somebody's ass, but not really. Kinda like "I owned you mofo" but in a gentle way. Which is fine for a bit, but when someone's coming at you with a bat you gotta draw the line somewhere. The only other "problem" wth aikido is alot of the stuff I was taught requires alot of space to work in. So it might not work so well in, say, a bar or club. Next art I take will probably be jujitsu since I figure most fights will end up in a grapple anyways, so might as well learn to deal with it...

Interesting.

[kicker22705]

Tang Soo Do for 18 years, lil bit of Hap Ki Do, and lil bit of Kum Do.

[biochembruin]

tang soo do is really good stuff. it's a great art.

tkd is becoming more of a combat sport, like boxing. but i would still say it's a martial art.

[LinuxRacr]

I took Goju Ryu for a while when I was younger.

Anybody here studio Akido?
I've been thinking of starting this but am more interested in self defense and physical fitness than being able to kick someone's ass, so I thought Akido might be just for me.

I did Nisei GoJu Ryu for about 6 or 7 years. Great style. 50/50 kick/punch ratio, and you learn to move around your opponent to win. Go-Ju = hard-soft, Ryu = Style. Nisei = 2nd generation. We believe that being completly hard and stiff in movement is not all good, but neither is being completely soft in your movements. The two are combined. We basically block soft, strike hard. You don't need much energy to deflect a punch, or initiate a joint-lock. The opponent's momentum is usually enough to get you started. My Shihan also taught us Jiu Jitsu which is similar to Akido. Leaning to fall 1st is a must..lol! Now the school I recieved my black belt from has switch to a different style that is similar... Here is their website:

http://jkatexas.com/

[LinuxRacr]

tang soo do is really good stuff. it's a great art.

tkd is becoming more of a combat sport, like boxing. but i would still say it's a martial art.

Think Chuck Norris (Charles Lee Ray).

[kgo]

Wing Chun...can't beat the efficiency of it! well, i guess it depends on the liniage your version comes from. loving sparring against other styles and not even break a sweat.

there's a preety good tournament in the DFW area around the 4th of July every year. should check it out.

[biochembruin]

Think Chuck Norris (Charles Lee Ray).

explain please

[LinuxRacr]

explain please

His real name.

[SpicyMchaggis]

I've been studying ryu-kyu kempo for some time now. I've been looking to study akido for a while. I might start something new once I get to florida.

TX Speed Demon, if you are interested in a more close quarters form, look into Kempo. Sounds like it'd be right up your alley.

[FunkyBuddha]

karate for 3.5 yrs..... got bored so moved to Tae-kwon do.... that was the worst. Only good for leg workouts. I studided shaolin (N&S) for a year or so.... probably enjoyed that the best. Now I am working on some wing-chun. WC (http://www.wingchun.com/history.html) is the shit. It is what Jet-Li has studided for a better part of his life... problem is finding a techer....


I'm sorry..but I dont' think Jet Li studied Wing Chun. He was in wushu. Any of his moves, any of his films and any of the literature on him never mentioned wing chun. I could be wrong though. If you meant Bruce Lee..then yes..wing chun gung fu. I'd also like to find a teacher around here.

BTW, I did Myjhong Lohan for 2 years and before that..I did Kenpo for a year. Got expensive and had less and less time.3

I'd like to get into WC, Capoeira or some Aikido. But, I think I've found something else...Kraav Maga. Philippino Kali should be wicked too..it's the martials arts used in Bourne Identity and Bourne Supremacy.

[J dragon]

I'LL BRAEK YOUER FASE!!!!!!


with my elbow if I ever get grappled....I studied Shudo Kan Karate for 4 years, continuously training in street brawling,, and conditioning..and I will get back trying to take up brazilian Ju Jutsu....

[redfyre]

I started Kung Fu under my grandfather when I was four. How Chinese is that?

When I was 6 or 7 I started Tae Kwon Do for 3 years. I've also studied 3 years of Judo, 3 years of Aikido and a year of boxing.

I don't really have a favourite as each disipline was useful in making a balanced fighter and person.

[Hedges]

I"ll Kick All Your Fukin' Asses You Fuk'n Fuks.

Common Who Wants Some ?????

I Got Enough Frequent Flyer Miles Racked Up To Kick An Ass In About 35 Of The 48 States In The Continental U.s. Bitches!!!!!


haha thats the funniest thing i've heard! 35 of the 48 states.. hahaha

[biochembruin]

I'd like to get into WC, Capoeira or some Aikido. But, I think I've found something else...Kraav Maga. Philippino Kali should be wicked too..it's the martials arts used in Bourne Identity and Bourne Supremacy.

i'm not too fond of kraav maga, but they do have some interesting training techniques (ie: blindfolded, >1 attackers, etc), which is cool.

[GHOSTWHISPER]

I will just shoot you, quick and painless for me, not so for you, its the ancient art of

YEW-SA-LIKE-MI-HOLLOWPOINT

[computerGeek]

privately taught Kenpo/boxing. worked on small effective 2-3 hit combos and nerve strikes!

I like nerve strikes. makes the fight end quicker! and puts a look of fear on the opponents face..." oh my god that hurt... how did he do that?????"

all psychological baby!

[Breeegz]

Seibukan Jujutsu for about 9 months so far... I really like it, and it fits my personality.. A lot like Aikido, but more direct and less "flowy"

[laracroft]

Holy thread rivial. lol

I took Tae Kwon Do for a while, I'm a blue belt.

I would've rather done Kung Fu - its a beautiful martial art, but it looks VERY complicated. But nowadays, everything is mixed martial arts and there's no local schools for that.

[ThreeEdgedSword]

I am a practioner of Glock 21C, but I'm trying to track down the guy who teaches Baguazhang near me (Teaches it along with Chinese boxing & Tai Chi Chaun). Just need the money & the free time.

[Breeegz]

Holy thread rivial. lol


You know how I roll...

[In4am0sPuN]

I did TKD for about 3 years... studied under my baby moms father.... got bored of it and moved on to Muay Thai cause of Tony Jaa.... tried that for about a yr... too hard and always got my ass kicked cause I was already to used to TKD... so I moved on to PS3 and been studying the art of call of duty 5 :-D

[laracroft]

I did TKD for about 3 years... studied under my baby moms father.... got bored of it and moved on to Muay Thai cause of Tony Jaa.... tried that for about a yr... too hard and always got my ass kicked cause I was already to used to TKD... so I moved on to PS3 and been studying the art of call of duty 5 :-D

hahaha

I know... I like to watch UFC and think to myself... I can do that - all I need is a good teacher and dojo.... couple knocks to the face... broken nose...big bruises along the shin... and then after that point.... I pretty much talk myself out of it. lol

[Mid_Life_Crisis]

I'm old now so I'm looking for a Tai Chi school in these parts.
I learned the hard way (two older brothers) then I studied "self defense" at a school in Chicago back before they called mixed martial arts by that name. The idea was to learn stuff that was simple, effective and easy to learn and retain. So the first thing we learned was how to fall and not break your neck. Then some basic throws, american style boxing, Bill Wallace style footwork and a whole bag of moves from different arts. The guy who ran the school's philosophy was, "I don't care if I saw a guy do it in the bar down the street. If it works and my students can use it, I'm going to teach it to them."
The key was that we practiced them until they were second nature, which is what really gives the martial arts practitioner an edge over the average bar bully anyway. The style isn't the critical part, it's that you practice something until you can do it without thinking. The only people who get all spun up about the best style are folks who walk around fantasizing about their lives being a martial arts movie and going up against some badass every other day. Find something you''ll stick with and practice it.

[laracroft]

Oh its true. In the military, especially the Marines, they beat some martial arts into your head until you're "programmed". It used to be called "line training".. not sure why. But I never thought anything of it. Til one day my sister was drunk and got into a fight with me and I don't remember WHAT happened, but in about 2 seconds flat, I flipped her over, almost stomped on her head and laid her out on the floor. It was so quick that I didn't realize what happened until she was just laying there. It was funny because for a drunk person who was talking all kinds of trash up til that point, she sure was the quietest drunk after that. lol

[poison]

I do judo. :) Started last year, and got 1st degree brown belt recently (it's not like other martial arts, we have white>1/2/3 brown>1-10 black). It's 2 hours 3 times a week. We start with 15-40 minutes of 'warming up', ie calesthenic hell, then do 20 minutes of instruction on a technique; from there we go to 15 minutes of ground fighting/grappling, then 10-20 minutes of technique practice, and lastly we always have 40-45 minutes of full force fighting. This is awesome, very few martial arts allow nearly an hour of full-resistance fighting per class. My instincts and refelxes are better in general, and my judo techniques are coming along too.

I LOVE it!

Here's a cool vid of wicked throws:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6i3WaVNpGM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5kFU9LrZH8&feature=related

http://www.fotothing.com/photos/131/131fc14b3691ccdc7905cbb9277f6497_d1e.jpg

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0c2d2No5xb8ov/610x.jpg

http://takahashidojo.blogsome.com/wp-admin/images/JudoKingston2007015.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/tda-pics/judo.jpg

[Breeegz]

^Cool!

where is your school?

[poison]

Los Angeles, Sawtelle Judo Dojo. :)

[Breeegz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYPg7PlOAc8

My Dojo is in Alaska, but this is in your neck of the woods, Santa Cruz. My Hombu is in Monterey.

[LinuxRacr]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYPg7PlOAc8&fmt=18

My Dojo is in Alaska, but this is in your neck of the woods, Santa Cruz. My Hombu is in Monterey.

The head of my dojo is also a black belt in Jujusu, and from time to time has been known to make us "dance" when he gets us in various locks, and then tap out..lol! Awesome demo!

[Breeegz]

My sensei just started training a 4th Degree BB in Tang Soo Do (with about 30 years invested) and his assistant instructor in Seibukan Jujutsu. I can tell that it's very different from what they are used to, from the couple times I've gotten to train with them, they are doing a "soft" art in a very "hard" way.

[Breeegz]

Awesome demo!

Thanks, but I want to make this clear.. this is not my demo.(boom02)

[laracroft]

Very cool poison. I like to watch Judo - but OH MAN... I'd hate to be on the receiving end of one of those. I think I'd much rather get the snot kicked outta me than to be thrown around like a muppet! lol

[Russm]

Chinese Kempo ( Ed Parker) for 22 years, Wasn't compatible with LIFE, Tang Soo Do & Akido for 10 years, don't have to kill them to stop them!

[S.A.MSP]

Started Karate at age 7, stopped at 16, moved to Brazil, did Capoeira for 8 months, then on to Puerto Rico where I did TKD for 9 months, kind of well rounded when it comes to protecting my self and others :)

[poison]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYPg7PlOAc8

My Dojo is in Alaska, but this is in your neck of the woods, Santa Cruz. My Hombu is in Monterey.

Cool vid! Someday I'll do some jujutsu; I need some joint manipulation!


Very cool poison. I like to watch Judo - but OH MAN... I'd hate to be on the receiving end of one of those. I think I'd much rather get the snot kicked outta me than to be thrown around like a muppet! lol

It's not as bad as it looks; the mats help, and some places have sprung floors, even better. My dojo doesn't, but it's just fine. A bad fall hurts wherever it's at, you just need to be thrown with respect (in the dojo), and take the fall. Good fun! Almost anyone can do it!

[laracroft]

Cool vid! Someday I'll do some jujutsu; I need some joint manipulation!



It's not as bad as it looks; the mats help, and some places have sprung floors, even better. My dojo doesn't, but it's just fine. A bad fall hurts wherever it's at, you just need to be thrown with respect (in the dojo), and take the fall. Good fun! Almost anyone can do it!

Fun was like 10 years ago for me. Now - not so much. My knees can't take anymore punishment. :( Maybe I should take up boxing... just pound someone's face into gorilla cookies or something instead .... lol

[poison]

You know what? It's hard on fingers and toes, which can get jammed or sprained, if you're not careful; you can get shoulder pain if you chronically do techniques wrong or get arm-barred a lot; and some techniques are tough on the lower back. But there are 67 throws; not all throws are for everyone. Some are good for short people to use on tall peoples, tall on short, and so on. If a technique hurts your shoulder or knees, it's not 'your throw'. Most people have 3-5 core throws that they specialize in, though they can do many more. Those are 'their throws', the ones they perfect. They say it takes a year to learn a throw, many more to perfect.

Judo was designed for the purpose of being able to use full force, all the time in training, without injury. So it's really not as hard on your body as other arts. Getting punched in the face is a hell of a lot worse for you!

[LinuxRacr]

I've been considering taking Wing Chun. The video below is of one of the Sifu's (Sifu Pham) of aCombat Wing Chun here in Dallas. I've been by a couple of times to check it out.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K6WZhWp7pg

[Breeegz]

I've been considering taking Wing Chun. The video below is of one of the Sifu's (Sifu Pham) of aCombat Wing Chun here in Dallas. I've been by a couple of times to check it out.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K6WZhWp7pg

I'd go there, looks cool, and I can see that it could work with my Jujutsu fairly well IMO.

I saw you on youtube and now we must be youtube friends!

[laracroft]

This was me a year ago before a spar for my next belt. I stopped before brown - bad knees.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h50/laracroftmsp/TKD.jpg

[poison]

I'm torn on Wing Chun. Those guys are fast, and it's well rounded, with striking, joint manipulation, and takedowns. But they generate little power with those punches and kicks. On the other hand, if you use it to buy a second and transition quickly to something more devastating, like knees, it's all good. I like the close quarter aspect of it.


Lara, you thought about trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? 90% groundfighting would be easy on the knees. Nice pic, BTW!

[LinuxRacr]

Here is a better explaination of the "chain punches":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClORguy66iA

[S.A.MSP]

With Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you are on the ground yes, how is it easy on the knees, the are on the floor, banging around, not fun

[laracroft]

With Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you are on the ground yes, how is it easy on the knees, the are on the floor, banging around, not fun

It's true, one good whack to the knees after hitting the floor and there they go. lol Because of the military and an accident I was in last year, I have no cartilidge in either knees.

[poison]

With Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you are on the ground yes, how is it easy on the knees, the are on the floor, banging around, not fun

BJJ came from judo. We do plenty of grappling/ground fighting, and the knees don't get worked very much at all. Many judo guys, when they get old, tend to concentrate on the ground aspect, as it's much easier on the body. :)

[S.A.MSP]

Yeah but the knees or always bent, not good for non cartilidged knees lol

[laracroft]

Yeah but the knees or always bent, not good for non cartilidged knees lol

Bone on bone - so NOT fun. lol But I do like to grapple. Funny how alot of people don't think that martial arts has alot to do with strategy or having some wits - they think that some of them (especially mixed martial artists) are just "numbskulls", but its actually quite taxing on your brain. Lots of scenarios to go through in your head while you're going through the motions. After a while, it becomes second nature, but it takes a while to get it all down.

[poison]

Do you take glucosamine/chondroitin/hyaluronic acid, Lara?

[laracroft]

I took glucosamine, but it did not sit well in mah belly. lol I've just eased up on my workouts instead.

[poison]

Ah, too bad!

[Breeegz]

I just did a Newaza workshop today (ground techniques)...

We went over positions and did some takedowns with beginner transitions, from guard to side control and such.

I like it! Also it fits with what I'm already training in since we use a lot of the same principals in Seibukan Jujustu. My sensei is looking to get certified to teach BJJ, so there's no cost to the few of us he's invited to train while he gets his rank and certification required to make it official.

[poison]

Newaza is awesome! Technical, and fun. We had a 92yo guy from Japan, Sensei Okada, come teach. He's a newaza specialist (judo), and he went 2 hours straight of arm bars, chokes, and head-crushing (yes, just how it sounds: how to submit by crushing the other guys head). Crazy stuff, the BJJ guys were even wide-eyed.

[Breeegz]

oofta, I'm sore today..

(I'm from South Dakota, I'm allowed to say oofta)

[Breeegz]

Newaza is awesome! Technical, and fun. We had a 92yo guy from Japan, Sensei Okada, come teach. He's a newaza specialist (judo), and he went 2 hours straight of arm bars, chokes, and head-crushing (yes, just how it sounds: how to submit by crushing the other guys head). Crazy stuff, the BJJ guys were even wide-eyed.

Off to Touyube to search for "Head Crushing Submissions"

back--I got nothing... I'm also intrigued, could you elaborate?

[poison]

I don't know the term in Japanese, I'll find out. Basically, say you're in the mount, put one arm under his head and grab the opposite shoulder. Then grind your shoulder into his face. 1) it's suffocating, 2) it's painful as all get out, 3) it can be stealthy pressure on the neck. Okada had a bazillion ways to apply that kind of technique.

Here's Okada:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF7h69q8Vpo&feature=PlayList&p=AC089C70ECB330F3&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=2

[Breeegz]

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/K0A9AlpKoLWgsXia2OgP1Q?feat=directlink

A little Black Belt promotion will make anybodies day.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Breeegz/BeauSFriendsAndFamily?feat=directlink#532664404920 1497858

Picking on Sensei

http://picasaweb.google.com/Breeegz/BeauSFriendsAndFamily?feat=directlink#532689341519 6617826

Getting picked on by Sensei.

What's wrong with the ability to embed photos? Anybody else have this problem? They work in Member pics, but not here. Weird.

[LinuxRacr]

Breeegz, CONGRATS man!!!

[Breeegz]

Thanks!

[Matrix]

I took Tae Kwon Do as a kid for about a year. It was okay, but only good for getting down the basics and as an introduction to martial arts.

I've been doing Muay Thai now for about 6 months and I love it.

[CHICO2003]

Congrats! That's a hell of an acheivement. How long have you been at it?

[Breeegz]

I started Seibukan Jujutsu last Feburary, so just over a year. Only 6 promotions to go...

I could go on for some length about how the philophosy on rank promotions are different in SJJ than some martial arts, and if you are interested - pm me, but for now just realize that I am about 1/7th through the technical requirements of this system and I don't regard this Black Belt as a destination but more as a new beginning.

[EDM6-zoom zoom]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enSINvLqbI4&feature=related

[boostdprotegelx]

i've never done any kind of martial arts. i've always wanted to do something. but i'm not sure where to study or what to study. ninjitsu has always caught my eye.. i'm a wrestler by heart. very good with grapple and things of that nature. but that's about as far as i went.. about idk.. junior year in high school so i have like 8 years of that. any suggestions?

[Breeegz]

i've never done any kind of martial arts. i've always wanted to do something. but i'm not sure where to study or what to study. ninjitsu has always caught my eye.. i'm a wrestler by heart. very good with grapple and things of that nature. but that's about as far as i went.. about idk.. junior year in high school so i have like 8 years of that. any suggestions?

Find a school that lets you have a free trail period so you can try it out for yourself. Most honest schools should offer something to that effect.

I would avoid any school that has you process loan paperwork (like $5000) cause I've heard horror stories of people getting injured, moving, or Dojo goes out of business and you are still stuck with that loan.

Other than that I did a quick search in Google (http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGLS_enUS291US303&aq=1&oq=maryland+martial+arts&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=maryland+martial+arts+schools) and looks like you have lots to choose from including Brazilian Juijitsu and Judo, however I will warn you (from my very limited experience in ground fighting and as a former high school wrestler), BJJ won't mix very well with your wrestling considering that BJJ considers laying on your back as a viable defense and turning your back on someone is a very bad idea. It was definitely a mental hurdle I had to overcome and my wrestling was 10 years ago. Though you should recognize the takedowns...

Ninjitsu (Bujinkan Budo Taijitsu) is pretty cool from what I've seen, however I hear that it is greatly dependent on the school since the system doesn't have much oversight from headquarters. So try it out first..

Good luck.

--Beau

[Breeegz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enSINvLqbI4&feature=related

cool vid, one of the better ones from the expert village crap I've seen.

[poison]

i've never done any kind of martial arts. i've always wanted to do something. but i'm not sure where to study or what to study. ninjitsu has always caught my eye.. i'm a wrestler by heart. very good with grapple and things of that nature. but that's about as far as i went.. about idk.. junior year in high school so i have like 8 years of that. any suggestions?

I'm biased, but try judo. Many wrestlers do judo, and vice versa. You might find judo more useful than bjj, as it will improve your stand-up>takedown game, since your groundwork is probably pretty good. Judo encompasses everything BJJ does (that's right, EVERYTHING), it's just a matter of whether your school teaches extensive groundwork, or is very competition oriented. Judo is very standardized, as it's an olympic sport, so the level in most schools is very high, few mc-dojo's around. Also, judo is cheap; I pay $20/month for world class instruction, 2 hours three times a week. Lots of national, international, sumo, bjj champions practice with us. It's no BS training, and because it is basically Japanese jiu jitsu without the joint crushing and bone snapping, you can practice full-force, full-contact, every class, against fully resisting opponents. We do 45 minutes of that EVERY CLASS! It's outstanding.

Yeah, I love it. :D

Find a club!

http://judoinfo.com/contacts/browse.php

[Breeegz]

I'm biased, but try judo.

I'm moving back to South Dakota and they do not have my jujutsu, but I know someone doing Judo, basically that's what I get unless I want to learn Kyuki-Do (http://pierreakf.wordpress.com/category/kyuki-do/)... I think I'll be doing Judo...

[Breeegz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlnkBUaqqkI

recent video from hombu, basically a commercial, but I like it.

[boostdprotegelx]

thanks for the responses guys. are these kinds of arts basically a defense? i'm beginning to think that most/all martial arts are more of a defense than anything..

[CHICO2003]

Seriously? Yeah man... that's why they call it 'self-defense'. Any reputable school will promote the use of these techniques as a 'defense' against a would-be attacker. If you're looking for a school that instead teaches you to go on the offense at all times... I suggest the Cobra Kai Dojo.

[Breeegz]

Seriously? Yeah man... that's why they call it 'self-defense'. Any reputable school will promote the use of these techniques as a 'defense' against a would-be attacker. If you're looking for a school that instead teaches you to go on the offense at all times... I suggest the Cobra Kai Dojo.

mercy is for the weak...

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n193/epanderson25/JOhnKReese.jpg

[LinuxRacr]

"Sweep The Leg"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFlQNtL8F9s&fmt=18

[kilik2]

what was that crapfest you just posted? LOL
no offense but that video mad my blood boil.



I am actually looking for a martial art to practice. I did about 4 years of silver/ golden gloves and then I joined the military and haven't done anything since. I haven't really needed to defend myself though, I don't get threatened too often.

[CHICO2003]

Wow... Cool idea for a video and pretty good execution but dammmmnnn... That band and that song suck ass-balls

[Breeegz]

I haven't really needed to defend myself though, I don't get threatened too often.

Hopefully you never have to..

It seems that most Martial Arts these days hinge around self improvement (Budo) or competition. I didn't include military fighting systems in my last statement... Krav Maga is for killing.(boom02)

[LinuxRacr]

what was that crapfest you just posted? LOL
no offense but that video mad my blood boil.



I am actually looking for a martial art to practice. I did about 4 years of silver/ golden gloves and then I joined the military and haven't done anything since. I haven't really needed to defend myself though, I don't get threatened too often.

It was in response to the earlier Karate Kid reference, in good fun, I might add. I myself AM a martial artist, who has about 16 years of experience...

I agree with the statement about a lot of martial arts being centered around competition, but if you are not fighting for your life daily, that's where the focus of a lot of schools have gone. I myself want practicality, which is why self defense is my favorite aspect of martial arts.

[poison]

I'm moving back to South Dakota and they do not have my jujutsu, but I know someone doing Judo, basically that's what I get unless I want to learn Kyuki-Do (http://pierreakf.wordpress.com/category/kyuki-do/)... I think I'll be doing Judo...


If the judo instruction is any good, you're in for some fun. :D

[poison]

So last night I got to fight the us female bronze olympian from last year, how cool is that? Awesome experience, and since she'll be attending my dojo for a while, I'll hopefully get to learn something from her. She whuppped me, I nearly had her once, but she's damn flexible and twisted out. Oh, and the guy who taught class is a multiple time us champion. Yeah, I am lucky.

[poison]

Did my first tournament on Sunday. Small tournament, so only one other guy in my class, but I beat him twice. :D

Last match:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCz_fqbUtOM&feature=related

[LinuxRacr]

My daughter had her second Tournament on Friday, and Saturdy. She got first place in Kata, and 3rd in AAU-Style Sparring. She's only been to two sparring classes, and I put her in the sparring section just for the learning experience...

[poison]

awesome! How old is she?

[LinuxRacr]

8.

[poison]

that's gotta be awesome fun to watch!

[LinuxRacr]

It was. She's also testing this week for her orange belt, and doing very well.

[LinuxRacr]

This morning, my daughter got her orange belt.:
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Karate/DSCF6352.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Karate/DSCF6356.jpg

[Breeegz]

^
Congrats!
Is that a "proud papa" grin I spy?

[LinuxRacr]

For sure.

[Breeegz]

For sure.

I expected "sho nuff!"

(poke)

[poison]

Nice dojo, cute kid (who's standing on her tippy toes, lol!)! I hope that's me soon!

[Breeegz]

^
you want to stand on your tippy toes?

go right ahead, you have my permission.

[poison]

Got me there. No, I hope to be standing next to my daughter for such a pic.

[Breeegz]

(evil)

I r funny guy...

I hope that my kids allow me to take such a picture as well.

[eraser851]

I just got my Orange Belt in Japanese style JiuJitsu. And we also do Judo as well.
I've been doing it for a little over a year.
It's sooo much fun.

[Breeegz]

I just got my Orange Belt in Japanese style JiuJitsu. And we also do Judo as well.
I've been doing it for a little over a year.
It's sooo much fun.

Cool!
Where are you at?

The jujutsu I study is Japanese in nature as well, so I like to watch other similar arts just to see differences. It seems to me that most of the the differences aren't in the techniques but in the approach to training and the mindset/philosophy taught (there are some differences in techniques, but we are all working with one human body aren't we?)

What kind of jujutsu are you studying?

[katsi]

I used to be huge into martial arts.

I did Japanese jujutsu (spelling ) ;p
Muai Thai
Kickboxing
Boxing
Freestyle wrestling(shoot style / Shurin ryu karate)
a little Judo.

Overall i was young..wanted to be an MMA fighter..then realised my brain is better used for something other than a punching bag.

I managed to get to the point where i was regularly tapping out the head sparring coach..and decided it was time to learn something more useful.

50 pounds and 3 years later...I wish i could go back..man the conditioning and shape i was in is something i definitely wouldnt mind getting back.

[poison]

I got my 2nd degree brown belt last week. :D

[LinuxRacr]

Congrats!!!

[Breeegz]

50 pounds and 3 years later...I wish i could go back..man the conditioning and shape i was in is something i definitely wouldnt mind getting back.

It certainly isn't too late...


and Congrats Poison!(cool)

[poison]

Thanks!

[Erg0tBr4in]

I did kung fu and karate at various times in the past, and now I'm studying outside of a dojo. Mostly karate at the moment, but eventually will learn kung fu, and anything my sensei can teach me.

[poison]

I did a team tournament on Sunday. We got trashed. We were over 175lbs, so we were heavyweights (right, at 186 I'm heavyweight, lol). The other teams were all 6'2" and taller, 200-260lbs. Mixed division, so brown and black belts, we were all brown belts.

Fun though.

[mp5123]

i practiced judo and jkd/ wc in hs and now started doing mma and working on bjj in belton tx

[LinuxRacr]

I did a team tournament on Sunday. We got trashed. We were over 175lbs, so we were heavyweights (right, at 186 I'm heavyweight, lol). The other teams were all 6'2" and taller, 200-260lbs. Mixed division, so brown and black belts, we were all brown belts.

Fun though.

I remember being in a similar situation some years ago, when I first became a brown belt. Not so much about the weight, as me and my dojo mates were new brown belts, against some seasoned black belts. We beat them all...lol! One of the best tournaments that I remember being in...