Martial Arts

[Woem]

did karate when i was young.
and i've always really wanted to do kendo and an assortment of hand-to-hand martial arts.

also, my friend was supposed to teach me bo staff, but never got around to it.

and if someone could effectively use capoeira in combat, other than L, that would be awesome.

I do Capoeira and it could definitely be used in combat, if only for the ability to evade every blow. The same really goes for Tai chi chuan. Although it is sometimes seen as an alternative to yoga, in its true form it is still martial arts, albeit performed at a slow pace. Because of this the movements are very precise. When practiced at "normal" speed it's a very powerful instrument. And it's a great way to learn Pushing hands.

 

[la-le-lu-li-lo]

I do Capoeira and it could definitely be used in combat, if only for the ability to evade every blow. The same really goes for Tai chi chuan. Although it is sometimes seen as an alternative to yoga, in its true form it is still martial arts, albeit performed at a slow pace. Because of this the movements are very precise. When practiced at "normal" speed it's a very powerful instrument. And it's a great way to learn Pushing hands.

sounds awesome.
i like watching videos of capoeira.
it's intense.

 

[RivFader86]

did karate when i was young.
and i've always really wanted to do kendo and an assortment of hand-to-hand martial arts.

also, my friend was supposed to teach me bo staff, but never got around to it.

and if someone could effectively use capoeira in combat, other than L, that would be awesome.

I do Capoeira and it could definitely be used in combat, if only for the ability to evade every blow. The same really goes for Tai chi chuan. Although it is sometimes seen as an alternative to yoga, in its true form it is still martial arts, albeit performed at a slow pace. Because of this the movements are very precise. When practiced at "normal" speed it's a very powerful instrument. And it's a great way to learn Pushing hands.

Well i guess any kind of martial arts helps if you need it to defend yourself...but the question is if a person that did some karate for 1 or 2 years and never fought anyone (be it on the street or in the dojo) will be able to keep a clear head to utilize it in a pressure situation...ah well in most cases it's better to cooperate anyway (if someone wants your wallet and points a gun at you for example)

 

[Mr C]

I practised Wado Ryu style Karate for 12 years until the pressures of adult life caught up with me 5 years ago. I've been planning to get back into it all for ages (any martial art - except Tae Kwon Do) but I've had several false starts. Living in China it's hard to find a good school/teacher where they will teach foreigners for a reasonable price.

I did Tae Kwon Do for about a year, but it's not for me. It's more of a sport and has far too little punching. Still I recommend it for anyone who wants to keep fit, but don't expect to do serious martial arts, there's not enough pain or punching and I thought pregression through 'grades' (often shown by the colour of your belt) was far too quick.

 

[opiwankenobi]

I am practising Taekwondo for about 4 years now, with some technics from kickboxing and hapkido mixed in.

 

[DrDeath3191]

I did Tae Kwon Do as a child, now I'm looking into Brazilian Jiujutsu.

 

[Scrythe]

I used to to Taekwonoo for about four years. Dropped that and picked up Muai Thai for about two. I haven't been in a dojo since. I've always wanted to go back, but I'm easily disgusted by the whole commercialism of most dojos these days. Some of my friends go to one that practices Shotokan Karate, and they want me to join, but I keep turning them down because everyone I've met who goes there turns into a complete asshole after a month or so.

If I were to go back, I'd do something that involves weapons, like fencing. A buddy of mine has been going to a "renaissance martial arts" academy. From what I've seen so far, it's quite impressive.

 

[hotacidbath]

I'm currently learning Tae Kwon Do for fitness purposes and I'm hoping to get into Hapkido or Krav Maga sometime soon.

 

[maxzero]

been doing Kung Fu for about and year now plus some jiu jitsu and some judo. dont i feel bad ass.

 

[Mr C]

[/quote]Well i guess any kind of martial arts helps if you need it to defend yourself...but the question is if a person that did some karate for 1 or 2 years and never fought anyone (be it on the street or in the dojo) will be able to keep a clear head to utilize it in a pressure situation...ah well in most cases it's better to cooperate anyway (if someone wants your wallet and points a gun at you for example)[/quote]

If you aren't a natural fighter, it wont matter if you end up in a fight with a nutter, he'll still beat the shit out of you. If someone points a gun at you, I'd figure you better be a genuine Shaolin monk.

If you are in a fight with an average Joe and you don't keep a 'clear head' you should win, you'll be able to punch a shit load faster. In a windmill fight, the fastest arms win - there's no grace in real world fighting outside of true natural talent

 

[The Salty Vulcan]

Well i guess any kind of martial arts helps if you need it to defend yourself...but the question is if a person that did some karate for 1 or 2 years and never fought anyone (be it on the street or in the dojo) will be able to keep a clear head to utilize it in a pressure situation...ah well in most cases it's better to cooperate anyway (if someone wants your wallet and points a gun at you for example)

If you aren't a natural fighter, it wont matter if you end up in a fight with a nutter, he'll still beat the shit out of you. If someone points a gun at you, I'd figure you better be a genuine Shaolin monk.

If you are in a fight with an average Joe and you don't keep a 'clear head' you should win, you'll be able to punch a shit load faster. In a windmill fight, the fastest arms win - there's no grace in real world fighting outside of true natural talent

course the best way to win a fight is to not be there. Avoid violence and use it as a last resort.

 

[El Poncho]

I used to do Tai kwon do but I quit because 1. It got boring 2. It cost to much for the grading.

 

[LongAndShort]

Took down a black belt at karate. I don't remember what the fight was about. He was bragging and telling me how tough he was, and this caused whoever i was with to back down, so i just put my head down (literally) and charged into his stomach. Once he was on the ground he was helpless. Problem with so many (not all) of the martial arts as far as i see is that they can be very formal and stylised but not very practical. The reason why Bruce Lee was so successful was because he knew so many styles that he became flexible beyond belief, changing with his opponent and situation.

 

[D.C.]

I do love martial arts but theres nowhere near that teaches ones im interested in on a regular basis. (Theres a roving one which teaches fencing for about a month, once a year and costs a ridiculous amount of money).

I used to Learn Judo at my old school untill i moved and it is by far my favourite. As for the moment my friends and I are trying to teach ourselves fencing (with sabres), and when I get to Uni i'm looking to take it properly with possibly Jujitsu.

However the Technigue the Israeli Armed forces (cant remember it's name) use is the best martial art i've seen.

 

[The Salty Vulcan]

Took down a black belt at karate. I don't remember what the fight was about. He was bragging and telling me how tough he was, and this caused whoever i was with to back down, so i just put my head down (literally) and charged into his stomach. Once he was on the ground he was helpless. Problem with so many (not all) of the martial arts as far as i see is that they can be very formal and stylised but not very practical. The reason why Bruce Lee was so successful was because he knew so many styles that he became flexible beyond belief, changing with his opponent and situation.

Bruce Lee was a master and changed the entirety of the Martial Arts genre single handedly. He actually developed a style that allowed him to use his various styles and his adaptability in real life situations called Jeet Kune Do.

 

[RivFader86]

However the Technigue the Israeli Armed forces (cant remember it's name) use is the best martial art i've seen.

krav maga

 

[RivFader86]

Took down a black belt at karate. I don't remember what the fight was about. He was bragging and telling me how tough he was, and this caused whoever i was with to back down, so i just put my head down (literally) and charged into his stomach. Once he was on the ground he was helpless. Problem with so many (not all) of the martial arts as far as i see is that they can be very formal and stylised but not very practical. The reason why Bruce Lee was so successful was because he knew so many styles that he became flexible beyond belief, changing with his opponent and situation.

wow the dude must've had a realy weak gut or you a very pointy head if you could get him in the spleen hard enough by running at him with your head in order for him to "be helpless on the" ground instead of getting back up right away and punch you in the face^^

 

[D.C.]

Took down a black belt at karate. I don't remember what the fight was about. He was bragging and telling me how tough he was, and this caused whoever i was with to back down, so i just put my head down (literally) and charged into his stomach. Once he was on the ground he was helpless. Problem with so many (not all) of the martial arts as far as i see is that they can be very formal and stylised but not very practical. The reason why Bruce Lee was so successful was because he knew so many styles that he became flexible beyond belief, changing with his opponent and situation.

This is Why i prefer Judo: The moves are simple, and so you do not have to think about them in a fight, They are what I do instinctivally, and Its one of the few martial arts that I know of, where half of the fighting techniques are fighting on the floor.

 

[Tegual]

I am currently doing Kendo and learned a mixed martial arts style though the name escapes me at the moment though it was based on mnemonics and incorporated Karate, Judo and weapon fighting, i had to stop doind that after 2 years becuase the teacher moved out of my area and there was really no one else teaching it.