Im thinking of doing a martial arts....I was thinking kung fu but there are so many different kinds...or maybe judo but thats more of grappling?
Whats a versatile martial arts? that uses everything and not just kicking like taekwondo mostly does
Martial Arts Help?
freestyle karate.or any karate and cross train in ground/grappling.i would suggest though that you do karate and crosstrain in muay thai and then do ground/grappling down the track a bit.
Reply:I did Muay Thai for awhile, and that incorporates different elements. Capoeira is also a fun one, as it uses both martial arts and gymnastics.
Reply:In new zealand they have a few fight schools where they teach UFC
type fighting which cover all areas of unarmed combat.
Maybe they have something like that in your country.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Fi...
I suggest learn something else as well if you want to know how to fight with weapons tho.
Reply:Hello,
I rank in TKD, Kung Fu and a number of arts. You want something that you can use in real life situations, keep in shape and keep you learning for the rest of your life without getting bored. Try Ryu Kyu Kempo or Torite Jutsu. Go to www.dillman.com and look for an affiliated school in your area. If none go to www.dragonsociety.com and look for one of their affiliated schools. They teach Real Karate including Kyusho, Tuite, Pressure Point knockouts. It changed the way I have done martial arts for the rest of my life. Do Dillman first.
I hope this helps.
Char Donn
Reply:kung fu covers a broad spectrum of physical combat from grappling to arm locks weapon's training hand to hand combat pressure point manipulation, and depending on which school you go to they will teach a style adapted for fighting in the ring
Reply:I love Kung Fu, and have been doing it for 2 years. Also, check out Aikedo....
Reply:Sorry but someone has been telling you wrong about Tae Kwon Do.......It is the most versatile (my opinion) of all the martial arts, it was formed from various techniques of the major styles (Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Kempo, Akido...just to name a few). The Tae Kwon Do I learned, there was not all that much kicking, mostly hand strikes, blocking, many differ wrist and arm bars......much about keeping your opponent off balance and/or disabling them. I submit to you that if someone has given you this info on TKD......you need to speak with someone else.
Reply:jujitsu. it teaches you everything, and it's easy to learn.
Reply:I have taken West Mountain Style (Japanese) Ju jutsu for several years, and found that it is a good style for both external protection, and internal philosophy. It combines Striking, Grappling, groundfighting, and in some schools, weapons.
Reply:I have been a martial artist for 9 years. I have 16 world championship titles and I absolutely love martial arts!!!!! It balances your mind body and soul and teaches you life skills you can use forever. I take karate. Shorinji ryu to be exact. It uses feet and hands as well as almost every other part of you. It is great fitness as well as mental stimulation. Also....you get to work with weapons. Sparring, katas and weapons! Perfect blend! Tons of fun! Good luck!
Reply:Jeet Kune Do, if and only if you find a good instructor. Krav Maga, and probably my favorite pick straight up MMA(mixed martial arts) from a reputable school with proven fighters.
Reply:I take tang soo do...which is considered traditonal tae kwon do. Always peep out the classes first.... If you can find a "traditional tae kwon do" course....you are almost learnign the same thing i learn.
Tae kwon do is normaly competative.....and that can have its benefits too....same time...its downfalls.
In earlier ranks...you wont get a complete well rounded style ....in any style. If you can find an MMA school.....its non traditional by anymeans, but will teach you a little bit of everything.
I perosnally like tang soo do because its primarily striking....offense and defense which i like. Teaches some grappling. Actaully.....being in a striking art.....my strongest technique is a grapple.
Also they focus on staff as a weapon.... They teach others....but a staff is everything from a tree branch to a broom stick or a pool cue........its a very everyday weapon.
What made my classes really good was that oen of my instructors that is a master now.......had a lto of street fighting experience.. He could transfer what we learn in class to a street fighting perspective.... Normally thereare no hook or uppercuts in a martial art......he made us do those in sparring.
Reply:kung fu and silat are very versatile. they each have a lot of everything.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thinking about starting a new martial art?
After learning different martial arts techniques (I explained my styles in Randy S' question), and it being one of my biggest hobbies, aswell as having a few friends that know Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwan Do, and a few others; I think we should merge some kicks, punches, blocks, and even create new, more modern moves that fit into today's fighting. I have no idea what to call it though. It would also be nice to be the father of a new martial art. I am wondering what would be good names for it, and what the most powerful techniques are in your styles, so that we may include them. I already know variations of the following moves will make it into the new martial art:
-Crescent Kick
-Axe Kick
-Front Kick
-Side Thrust Kick
-Spin Hook Kick
-Round Kick
-Round House Kick
-Standard Punches (Jab, Body Punch, Head Punch, etc.)
-Silat Grappling Techniques
-Flying kicks (F. Front K., F. Side Thrust K., etc.)
-Westernized boxing techniques, wrestling, etc.
Suggestions for more moves?
Thinking about starting a new martial art?
why not train in one martial art like karate or hapkido and learning all that it has to offer then open up a dojo/ dojang/ gym in that style you could still teach but it would have a higher probability of sucess as a school rather than a new style
or u can open a MMA gym and not name what u do just practice what ever u think would work
just some ideas
as far as technique goes id say when u do have classes split them into 2 or three different classes one class as striking one as grappling and one as weapons i would do this because i have noticed with schools that have all three combined they cant teach all that they have to in the space of the lesson i used to do hap ki do an the lessons went for 2 and a half hours and we still didnt cover all aspects of it
again they are just suggestions from a guy who is probably a keyboard warrior
Reply:kinda weird......i do karate.....wasnt really looking for this kind of question.....
Reply:The only way you can create a new martial art is to not use any of the techniques you list .All you are doing is rearranging old techniques.
Whether it's MMA or BJJ or karate there is nothing you can do that hasn't been done already.
BJJ is considered a new modern martial art but if you look at the date it was created according to the GRACIES it is older by a few years than GOJU RYU a so called traditional martial art.
In short you can not create a new martial art you can eliminate or add on but you have to use what came before .
Unless you can come up with kicks and punches and throws that no one has ever done before.
Even BRUCE LEE didn't create a new art he just eliminated a lot of stuff that[ in his eyes] was unnecessary and applied a different approach but his technique was already known.
In the end you end up becoming one of those "founder" self promoted "masters" everyone thinks is a joke and makes martial look sillier than it already is in some peoples eyes.
Reply:I was once told long ago all martial arts system have their similarities they just come packaged differently. The human body can do some amazing things but for the most part in martial arts it’s been done and documented by those who paved the way ahead of us.
Rearranging moves from one style to another is not a new style but a new approach to teaching these styles would be revolutionary. Just something to think about.
Reply:I think you should name the martial art you develop after your name...like Sionu Fu...LOL
Reply:Forget all those kicks you mentioned, just create an art that uses headbutting, biting, hair pulling, testicle crushing, eye scratching and giving wedgies and call it "Dirty Cat Fighting' you can have a 20th degree black belt in it and call yourself the Dirty Grandmaster Cat Fighter : P
Reply:Something new? Oh please! You honestly that arrogant to think you can create something new from something that has been around for close to 2000 years. And that hasnt already been found or discoverd. You think giving it a name makes it new. You can't re-invent the wheel dude its already been done. If you want to contribute something to the world then learn a style, learn it well, become a good teacher and keep the standards high and values true. Then pass it on to someone else.
Reply:Welcome to the club. I have developed my own system of martial arts. The others are correct in saying there are probably no more new moves, after all a punch is a punch, a kick is a kick, etc., it doesen't matter what your system names it's techniques. What makes a system different is the philosophies it follows. Not so much the " hows " but the "whys " that matter. What philosophies do you follow? I've based my system on Christianity, following the teachings of Jesus Christ. As far as technically, it's based on Tae Kwon Do, Akijujitsu, Kenpo, Judo, Wing Chun.
-Crescent Kick
-Axe Kick
-Front Kick
-Side Thrust Kick
-Spin Hook Kick
-Round Kick
-Round House Kick
-Standard Punches (Jab, Body Punch, Head Punch, etc.)
-Silat Grappling Techniques
-Flying kicks (F. Front K., F. Side Thrust K., etc.)
-Westernized boxing techniques, wrestling, etc.
Suggestions for more moves?
Thinking about starting a new martial art?
why not train in one martial art like karate or hapkido and learning all that it has to offer then open up a dojo/ dojang/ gym in that style you could still teach but it would have a higher probability of sucess as a school rather than a new style
or u can open a MMA gym and not name what u do just practice what ever u think would work
just some ideas
as far as technique goes id say when u do have classes split them into 2 or three different classes one class as striking one as grappling and one as weapons i would do this because i have noticed with schools that have all three combined they cant teach all that they have to in the space of the lesson i used to do hap ki do an the lessons went for 2 and a half hours and we still didnt cover all aspects of it
again they are just suggestions from a guy who is probably a keyboard warrior
Reply:kinda weird......i do karate.....wasnt really looking for this kind of question.....
Reply:The only way you can create a new martial art is to not use any of the techniques you list .All you are doing is rearranging old techniques.
Whether it's MMA or BJJ or karate there is nothing you can do that hasn't been done already.
BJJ is considered a new modern martial art but if you look at the date it was created according to the GRACIES it is older by a few years than GOJU RYU a so called traditional martial art.
In short you can not create a new martial art you can eliminate or add on but you have to use what came before .
Unless you can come up with kicks and punches and throws that no one has ever done before.
Even BRUCE LEE didn't create a new art he just eliminated a lot of stuff that[ in his eyes] was unnecessary and applied a different approach but his technique was already known.
In the end you end up becoming one of those "founder" self promoted "masters" everyone thinks is a joke and makes martial look sillier than it already is in some peoples eyes.
Reply:I was once told long ago all martial arts system have their similarities they just come packaged differently. The human body can do some amazing things but for the most part in martial arts it’s been done and documented by those who paved the way ahead of us.
Rearranging moves from one style to another is not a new style but a new approach to teaching these styles would be revolutionary. Just something to think about.
Reply:I think you should name the martial art you develop after your name...like Sionu Fu...LOL
Reply:Forget all those kicks you mentioned, just create an art that uses headbutting, biting, hair pulling, testicle crushing, eye scratching and giving wedgies and call it "Dirty Cat Fighting' you can have a 20th degree black belt in it and call yourself the Dirty Grandmaster Cat Fighter : P
Reply:Something new? Oh please! You honestly that arrogant to think you can create something new from something that has been around for close to 2000 years. And that hasnt already been found or discoverd. You think giving it a name makes it new. You can't re-invent the wheel dude its already been done. If you want to contribute something to the world then learn a style, learn it well, become a good teacher and keep the standards high and values true. Then pass it on to someone else.
Reply:Welcome to the club. I have developed my own system of martial arts. The others are correct in saying there are probably no more new moves, after all a punch is a punch, a kick is a kick, etc., it doesen't matter what your system names it's techniques. What makes a system different is the philosophies it follows. Not so much the " hows " but the "whys " that matter. What philosophies do you follow? I've based my system on Christianity, following the teachings of Jesus Christ. As far as technically, it's based on Tae Kwon Do, Akijujitsu, Kenpo, Judo, Wing Chun.
Why is quinton rampage jackson so good?
I dont get it , dose this guy even train? you know what I mean look at his profile on ufc , he has no krazy credentails , he dose not have the best , jiu jitsu , the best wrestling , the best muay thai , the best anything , all he has is pro-wrestling moves , and a good personality. Dont get me wrong I like the guy one of my favorites , but you never see him train or compete in grappling competetions , he just hangs out at clubs , gets drunk , and talks smack. do you think its all just genetic or something , also he started like in his late 20s training i think. so how is he the best 205r in the world now? dose anyone know much about his training routine?
-sri bout spelling lol
Why is quinton rampage jackson so good?
He was a collegiate wrestler at a community college. He was a tough kid that fought a lot and when he "heard he could beat people up AND get paid" he asked where could he sign up. (his words)
He primarily won his early fights based on his physical strength. His wrestling was adequate, and his standup was okay. He learned a lot from a guy named Colin Oyama who has credentials out the wazoo.
There are still holes in his game but he trains hard, has picked up a new training camp and has the natural gifts it takes for any athlete to excel in any sport.
Is he the best in the world right now? He looks good. However, there is a guy in the UFC (Wanderlei Silva)now that's made Quinton look pretty bad on two seperate fight-ending occasions.
Don't be too quick to say Rampage is the best until he's had his third match with Silva...
On a side note: He's only considered number one because Shogun (torn knee ligaments) lost a fight. Before that Quinton was ranked second, third or sometimes even fourth in the LHW division.
Also, quinton is 29 years old now. He's been fighting professionally since 1999. He was 21 when he started...
Reply:I think he was a street brawler and used to be in construction ,so he's naturally tough. He trains 2 or 3 times daily for fights I think.
I agree, he is a monster and he is a funny when he talks smack.
Reply:He has a great punch. A great knockout punch can make up for a lot of quirks. Look at the guy he took the belt from, Liddell... same deal.
Reply:That's the beauty of MMA. You don't need to be the best at any one thing to be good. He's good at everything he does, and that's all he needs. Juanito seems to know what he's doing with his fighters. I have one of his first fights on DVD, when he was 22, and he didn't look good. He's trained hard for 7+ years now.
He's considered number one because he just knocked off both the UFC and PRIDE champions in back to back fights.
Reply:Instead of training in jiu jitsu and all these other sports he just kinda jumped in the sport and got first hand experiance right away. And he is strong as hell.
Reply:I liked James B answer.
Well he has definitely progressed a long way since the beginning. He has vastly improved his technic since he first began. His striking is great now and you can tell he spent alot of time working on it.
His takedowns are legendary. He knows how to use his raw strength to his advantage.
I guess my opinions is natural talent, experience and hard work.
Reply:well that dude is gifted he is a natural brawler easy chicks easy money .... don`t idolize him to much you`re better than him man
rubber slippers
-sri bout spelling lol
Why is quinton rampage jackson so good?
He was a collegiate wrestler at a community college. He was a tough kid that fought a lot and when he "heard he could beat people up AND get paid" he asked where could he sign up. (his words)
He primarily won his early fights based on his physical strength. His wrestling was adequate, and his standup was okay. He learned a lot from a guy named Colin Oyama who has credentials out the wazoo.
There are still holes in his game but he trains hard, has picked up a new training camp and has the natural gifts it takes for any athlete to excel in any sport.
Is he the best in the world right now? He looks good. However, there is a guy in the UFC (Wanderlei Silva)now that's made Quinton look pretty bad on two seperate fight-ending occasions.
Don't be too quick to say Rampage is the best until he's had his third match with Silva...
On a side note: He's only considered number one because Shogun (torn knee ligaments) lost a fight. Before that Quinton was ranked second, third or sometimes even fourth in the LHW division.
Also, quinton is 29 years old now. He's been fighting professionally since 1999. He was 21 when he started...
Reply:I think he was a street brawler and used to be in construction ,so he's naturally tough. He trains 2 or 3 times daily for fights I think.
I agree, he is a monster and he is a funny when he talks smack.
Reply:He has a great punch. A great knockout punch can make up for a lot of quirks. Look at the guy he took the belt from, Liddell... same deal.
Reply:That's the beauty of MMA. You don't need to be the best at any one thing to be good. He's good at everything he does, and that's all he needs. Juanito seems to know what he's doing with his fighters. I have one of his first fights on DVD, when he was 22, and he didn't look good. He's trained hard for 7+ years now.
He's considered number one because he just knocked off both the UFC and PRIDE champions in back to back fights.
Reply:Instead of training in jiu jitsu and all these other sports he just kinda jumped in the sport and got first hand experiance right away. And he is strong as hell.
Reply:I liked James B answer.
Well he has definitely progressed a long way since the beginning. He has vastly improved his technic since he first began. His striking is great now and you can tell he spent alot of time working on it.
His takedowns are legendary. He knows how to use his raw strength to his advantage.
I guess my opinions is natural talent, experience and hard work.
Reply:well that dude is gifted he is a natural brawler easy chicks easy money .... don`t idolize him to much you`re better than him man
rubber slippers
In "DAS BOAT", how did the crew raise the submarine from the bottom of the ocean?
A) High Pressure air puched out the water from trimming tanks
B) The engines turned a propeller which pushed the submarine up.
C) The submarine fired a torpedo
D) Grappling gear was used.
In "DAS BOAT", how did the crew raise the submarine from the bottom of the ocean?
Its been a few years since I watched the movie, but it definitely was not C or D. I'm pretty sure it was A.
B) The engines turned a propeller which pushed the submarine up.
C) The submarine fired a torpedo
D) Grappling gear was used.
In "DAS BOAT", how did the crew raise the submarine from the bottom of the ocean?
Its been a few years since I watched the movie, but it definitely was not C or D. I'm pretty sure it was A.
What length and weight must my boat be to achieve 50km/h with a 39-HP outboard Diesel?
I am currently building my own boat. My plan is to find an aluminium hull, attach a 39-HP Yanmar outboard Diesel to it (available in Australia, in case you wonder if I can't spell "Yamaha" properly or got my facts wrong because yes, it really is a diesel, too), and put my own superstructure on it. It's supposed to be a commuter boat, a glider, with which I hope to cover 12km in an inlet every morning and night. It's salt water, usually calm as a lake, but can have a wind-induced chop of up to 1m at times.
I'm grappling with the question now whether I should get the smallest possible boat (3.3m) or go a bit bigger to get better planing ability (up to 6m is what I was thinking).
Thanks for your help!
What length and weight must my boat be to achieve 50km/h with a 39-HP outboard Diesel?
The longer the waterline the faster the boat will go. Also I would go with the larger size for the times when there is a 1 meter chop.
Reply:I'd love to have a b/f with a boat or even just building one. What a great question too.
Reply:not sure, but i think you better consider 5m. instead of 6 and add a little to the bottom width and beam if you want the speed you mentioned.
Reply:scrap the diesel and get a outboard, 39hp yanmar would be lucky to push a 6m alloy boat at 18kts
Reply:to answer specifically, would be hard, as there is no set weight or length per speed, its not proportional. factors such as prop, width, hull form etc all play a part.
however, from what you say, id be looking for a shallow V hull. this would give you the best speed and performance. you sacrifice some comfort if you do encounter 1m swell, as shallow Vs tend to slam a bit more than a deep V, but, less wetted surface area (less boat in the water) more speed. and shalow v more suited for lakes or calm water.
weight, if your only going for a 39hp, would need to be kept to a minimum. sounds like you already have your heart set ont he yanmar, but personally, id stay away from the outboard diesels, they never have really been much good as an outboard. great inboard engines, but lack the power for as outboard. also they are generally heavier than similar powered 2 or 4 stroke engines. and on a boat the size your talking about, engine weight is omething you want to consider. if you not headset on the diesel, might be worth looking into a 35 - 40 hp outboard 2 stroke or 4 stroke, 2 stroke has better performance, 4 stroke better economy. but a diesel will work.
5 meter or so would be ideal id say. however, you might struggle to meet your speed wants with an engine that small. would be pushing it hard to keep that speed. planning ability, is down to hull form, not length really. i had a 4 meter flatacraft, that was shallow V and had a 35 johnson on it. it would get up and go no problems, but, load it up too much, engine struggled to get it up on the plane quickly. once up it can maintain it, its getting it up thats often the problem (hold the viagra comments)
so shallow v, 5 meter, and your choice on engine. keep the weight down to a minimum. if your going to build the rest yourself, avoid heavy woods or metals. be wise to look into fiberglass, if your not familiar with fiberglass, could be worth looking into it. much lighter and just as strong. wood can mount up to some heavy weights quickly, and metal, being salt water, your limited to either marine grade stainless steel, which would cost a fortune and weigh a ton, or marine grade aluminium, which much lighter, but cost a fortune.
Reply:are you going uphil or downhill?
I'm grappling with the question now whether I should get the smallest possible boat (3.3m) or go a bit bigger to get better planing ability (up to 6m is what I was thinking).
Thanks for your help!
What length and weight must my boat be to achieve 50km/h with a 39-HP outboard Diesel?
The longer the waterline the faster the boat will go. Also I would go with the larger size for the times when there is a 1 meter chop.
Reply:I'd love to have a b/f with a boat or even just building one. What a great question too.
Reply:not sure, but i think you better consider 5m. instead of 6 and add a little to the bottom width and beam if you want the speed you mentioned.
Reply:scrap the diesel and get a outboard, 39hp yanmar would be lucky to push a 6m alloy boat at 18kts
Reply:to answer specifically, would be hard, as there is no set weight or length per speed, its not proportional. factors such as prop, width, hull form etc all play a part.
however, from what you say, id be looking for a shallow V hull. this would give you the best speed and performance. you sacrifice some comfort if you do encounter 1m swell, as shallow Vs tend to slam a bit more than a deep V, but, less wetted surface area (less boat in the water) more speed. and shalow v more suited for lakes or calm water.
weight, if your only going for a 39hp, would need to be kept to a minimum. sounds like you already have your heart set ont he yanmar, but personally, id stay away from the outboard diesels, they never have really been much good as an outboard. great inboard engines, but lack the power for as outboard. also they are generally heavier than similar powered 2 or 4 stroke engines. and on a boat the size your talking about, engine weight is omething you want to consider. if you not headset on the diesel, might be worth looking into a 35 - 40 hp outboard 2 stroke or 4 stroke, 2 stroke has better performance, 4 stroke better economy. but a diesel will work.
5 meter or so would be ideal id say. however, you might struggle to meet your speed wants with an engine that small. would be pushing it hard to keep that speed. planning ability, is down to hull form, not length really. i had a 4 meter flatacraft, that was shallow V and had a 35 johnson on it. it would get up and go no problems, but, load it up too much, engine struggled to get it up on the plane quickly. once up it can maintain it, its getting it up thats often the problem (hold the viagra comments)
so shallow v, 5 meter, and your choice on engine. keep the weight down to a minimum. if your going to build the rest yourself, avoid heavy woods or metals. be wise to look into fiberglass, if your not familiar with fiberglass, could be worth looking into it. much lighter and just as strong. wood can mount up to some heavy weights quickly, and metal, being salt water, your limited to either marine grade stainless steel, which would cost a fortune and weigh a ton, or marine grade aluminium, which much lighter, but cost a fortune.
Reply:are you going uphil or downhill?
I'm looking for the title of this computer game?
About 17 years ago, i played this game in an arcade hall.
The game started that your threw a grappling hook to the roof of a large building and then entered the building.
The object of the game was to enter all the red doors on a number of floors while avoiding all people that game of the ordinary (blue) doors. You moved between the floors by an elevator.
Does anybody know the title of this game?
I'm looking for the title of this computer game?
Elevator Action for the NES
http://www.gamespot.com/nes/action/eleva...
Reply:rigle red
computer security
The game started that your threw a grappling hook to the roof of a large building and then entered the building.
The object of the game was to enter all the red doors on a number of floors while avoiding all people that game of the ordinary (blue) doors. You moved between the floors by an elevator.
Does anybody know the title of this game?
I'm looking for the title of this computer game?
Elevator Action for the NES
http://www.gamespot.com/nes/action/eleva...
Reply:rigle red
computer security
Is boxing a better form of combat than karate?
I did full contact karate at a fairly advanced level I am a 2nd dan kyu kushin kai black belt holder. I've fought other martial artists including muay thai fighters who are probably the best strickers after boxers, tai kwando honestly is the lamest art invented and just a big show, there isnt a single tkd middle weight fighter i cant take on. I now do boxing though the only downside to boxing are the bloody blows to the head a practioner takes but it only takes one good punch to drop the toughest opponent. A good example is Chuck Lidell, he enters the ring and wastes no time with the fancy kicks,he goes straight for the head with them punches and boy do they drop. Boxing and grappling arts I think are more effective than karate what do you think?
Is boxing a better form of combat than karate?
IMO Boxing and TKD are sport fighting styles and have far too many rules that apply to them. In all these UFC and other tournaments, many techniques that would be used by a MA wether a striker or grappler are not allowed in these even brutal full contact matches for they are lethal and deadly or cause permanent injury. Example, its a very short distance to throw a side kick or front kick at anothers knee (against it, not with it) ankle, or punches to the throat and neck or armpits. Some things just are not allowed so on the street it is much differant than even in the UFC style matches.
YOu KNOW in a match, your opponent has no weapons and their is a referee to stop the match in case of injury or submission. On the street you do not have the option to submit usually until they are done beating you and usually most have some form of weapon. SO over all in real life I still would prefer Martial Arts over strictly boxing. I do think it is good to learn boxing as Bruce Lee did and implement its form within MA, any good MA will adapt any good things from another fighting style be it a sport or not.
To me todays martial artists are mainly mixed MA and already have basic boxing and grappling added to their styles. Only real traditional styles never focus on leaving their boxes to learn what else is out there, not to say you cannot be traditional and modern at the same time, but many cannot make the transition well.
KIcks take more energy and usualy longer to throw than a punch. Watch Bruce Lee fight he uses alot of Jabs like a boxer and side kicks to the knee and shins like a jab as well. So it is better to use short quick kicks than large powerful kicks or fancy ones like TKD.
Reply:I agree too a well placed punch from a boxer will KO anyone, striking is definately necessary and boxing teaches that well, but only that. Report It
Reply:talking about full contact fighting,the best combination to learn for both offense and defense are muaythai kickboxing and Greco roman wrestling and nothing else
Reply:Boxing: 2 weapons.
Karate: 4 weapons.
I'd go with 4.
As for TKD, what you encountered was probably "sport" TKD rather than traditional Tae Kwon Do. There is a big difference.
Reply:if you do a real style of karate every part of your body can be used as a weapon, boxing 3.l hand,r hand,teeth.hahahalol.
it's situational.any stand up style is good.obviously karate is better than boxing in a real life situation because they are more well rounded(no not fat).and i think your wrong about the grappling.
learn stand up first,then grappling and ground fighting.karate includes grappling ground fighting anyway.crosstrain!
Reply:It's not as simple as what is better or worse. They each have their own unique advantages. However, in order to be able to defend yourself in all situations against all opponents, you need well rounded skills. Karate works speed, flex, reflex, and coordination. Boxing trains cardio, power, and movement. If you are able to take elements from each style and combine them, you will be far better off. I've seen many boxers knocked out by flying knees or spin kicks or submitted by grapples, but on the other hand I've seen Chuck Lidell back up and knock many grapplers and wrestlers out. You need to take what works for you in fighting and use it.
Reply:Chuck Liddell has been practicing Hawaiian Kempo Karate since he was a kid, thats what "The Pit" is, a karate school, and I think he does'nt kick in the UFC anymore is because he knows no one in the division can box with him, so why kick and be vunerable for a take down. Don't worry about the styles, its all about the athlete themselves and the physical conditioning.
Reply:each has their own pro's and cons.
Every martial art has a couple of good qualities which can offer you an advantage in certain situations. the experienced martial artist is proficient in using these qualities to their full advantage. E.g. boxing is indeed a sport that relies on fast and close action whilst karate is better at mid range distance. If you encounter a karateka who can really work his feet chances are you probably won't get near enough to ever put a punch on him. No telling what you'd have to pull if you ever encounter someone with a weapon which really increases your range significantly. A boxers way of guard will do you no good at all against a knife or a club. or what would you do if a person attacks you from behind. Personally I think boxing is a bit too one sided to be really effective. I've trained with people with all kinds of experience and I can say that most boxing styles i.e. classic, french, muay thai it's easy to avoid strikes once you know how they attack.
I've practiced Aikido for years and in our club we have people with all kinds of background ranging from karate to chi qong muay thai and yes even boxing. The best way of combat is simply not to attack, let your assailant come to you and process his attack into your defence.
Reply:i think people who stick with traditional styles are lving in the past. a good punch to the jaw is far quicker and more effective than some fancy kick, and alot easier to learn than spending hours trying to remember katas.
in my opinion learning boxing first and then some form of grappleing and ground fighting as your back up is best thing to learn.
Reply:Boxing CAN be a more effective style for one on one fighting than karate - in certain instances. There aren't too many people I would pit against boxers like Mike Tyson. If you're the right person for boxing your speed and power can be phenomenal and they would be a hand full for any martial artist.
However, a martial artist with the same skill and potential, IMO, would be the more effective fighter.
Is boxing a better form of combat than karate?
IMO Boxing and TKD are sport fighting styles and have far too many rules that apply to them. In all these UFC and other tournaments, many techniques that would be used by a MA wether a striker or grappler are not allowed in these even brutal full contact matches for they are lethal and deadly or cause permanent injury. Example, its a very short distance to throw a side kick or front kick at anothers knee (against it, not with it) ankle, or punches to the throat and neck or armpits. Some things just are not allowed so on the street it is much differant than even in the UFC style matches.
YOu KNOW in a match, your opponent has no weapons and their is a referee to stop the match in case of injury or submission. On the street you do not have the option to submit usually until they are done beating you and usually most have some form of weapon. SO over all in real life I still would prefer Martial Arts over strictly boxing. I do think it is good to learn boxing as Bruce Lee did and implement its form within MA, any good MA will adapt any good things from another fighting style be it a sport or not.
To me todays martial artists are mainly mixed MA and already have basic boxing and grappling added to their styles. Only real traditional styles never focus on leaving their boxes to learn what else is out there, not to say you cannot be traditional and modern at the same time, but many cannot make the transition well.
KIcks take more energy and usualy longer to throw than a punch. Watch Bruce Lee fight he uses alot of Jabs like a boxer and side kicks to the knee and shins like a jab as well. So it is better to use short quick kicks than large powerful kicks or fancy ones like TKD.
Reply:I agree too a well placed punch from a boxer will KO anyone, striking is definately necessary and boxing teaches that well, but only that. Report It
Reply:talking about full contact fighting,the best combination to learn for both offense and defense are muaythai kickboxing and Greco roman wrestling and nothing else
Reply:Boxing: 2 weapons.
Karate: 4 weapons.
I'd go with 4.
As for TKD, what you encountered was probably "sport" TKD rather than traditional Tae Kwon Do. There is a big difference.
Reply:if you do a real style of karate every part of your body can be used as a weapon, boxing 3.l hand,r hand,teeth.hahahalol.
it's situational.any stand up style is good.obviously karate is better than boxing in a real life situation because they are more well rounded(no not fat).and i think your wrong about the grappling.
learn stand up first,then grappling and ground fighting.karate includes grappling ground fighting anyway.crosstrain!
Reply:It's not as simple as what is better or worse. They each have their own unique advantages. However, in order to be able to defend yourself in all situations against all opponents, you need well rounded skills. Karate works speed, flex, reflex, and coordination. Boxing trains cardio, power, and movement. If you are able to take elements from each style and combine them, you will be far better off. I've seen many boxers knocked out by flying knees or spin kicks or submitted by grapples, but on the other hand I've seen Chuck Lidell back up and knock many grapplers and wrestlers out. You need to take what works for you in fighting and use it.
Reply:Chuck Liddell has been practicing Hawaiian Kempo Karate since he was a kid, thats what "The Pit" is, a karate school, and I think he does'nt kick in the UFC anymore is because he knows no one in the division can box with him, so why kick and be vunerable for a take down. Don't worry about the styles, its all about the athlete themselves and the physical conditioning.
Reply:each has their own pro's and cons.
Every martial art has a couple of good qualities which can offer you an advantage in certain situations. the experienced martial artist is proficient in using these qualities to their full advantage. E.g. boxing is indeed a sport that relies on fast and close action whilst karate is better at mid range distance. If you encounter a karateka who can really work his feet chances are you probably won't get near enough to ever put a punch on him. No telling what you'd have to pull if you ever encounter someone with a weapon which really increases your range significantly. A boxers way of guard will do you no good at all against a knife or a club. or what would you do if a person attacks you from behind. Personally I think boxing is a bit too one sided to be really effective. I've trained with people with all kinds of experience and I can say that most boxing styles i.e. classic, french, muay thai it's easy to avoid strikes once you know how they attack.
I've practiced Aikido for years and in our club we have people with all kinds of background ranging from karate to chi qong muay thai and yes even boxing. The best way of combat is simply not to attack, let your assailant come to you and process his attack into your defence.
Reply:i think people who stick with traditional styles are lving in the past. a good punch to the jaw is far quicker and more effective than some fancy kick, and alot easier to learn than spending hours trying to remember katas.
in my opinion learning boxing first and then some form of grappleing and ground fighting as your back up is best thing to learn.
Reply:Boxing CAN be a more effective style for one on one fighting than karate - in certain instances. There aren't too many people I would pit against boxers like Mike Tyson. If you're the right person for boxing your speed and power can be phenomenal and they would be a hand full for any martial artist.
However, a martial artist with the same skill and potential, IMO, would be the more effective fighter.
I have been wanting to try a martial art for inner discipline and outer strength for a long time, which one?
Other tidbits: I am most drawn to Tae Kwon Do, but I really don't know the difference between lots of others. I am a petite female. I LOVE to kick. Not so interested in grappling. Oh, and I'm a little spastic.
I have been wanting to try a martial art for inner discipline and outer strength for a long time, which one?
It sounds like you have already made your decision. Tae Kwon Do it is then.
Reply:You need both. To have a balance You need physical strength as well as a perfect Mental condition.
Reply:I listed some of the more interesting martial arts for your ADD reading pleasure. The ones bellow are good for new comers, some are famous, some are not. All are interesting. If you have questions about the psychology of combat feel free to send me them as thats a very broad issue for which answers are more individually packaged ;) .
The differences you should know:
Tao Kwon Doe: (not a fighting technique for defense considered an art) Korean, kick specialization.
Karate: Power, centerline conditioning.
Nin po: Stealth, one strike kills
Dim-Mak: Pressure points.
Capoera: Brazillian, originally considered an art, now a fighting technique. (Looks like break dancing)
Krav Maga: Dirty knife fighting, arm locks, Israeli martial art
Reply:I have no answer, I liked the question and I wanted to see the answers.
Reply:Since you already have stated a preference, it seems you are drawn to arts with kicking.
For the best kicking techniques I recommend either viet vo do from Vietnam.
But since you are interested in Korean arts:
hapkido, is kicking, striking and grappling
hwa rang do, lots of kicks and strikes, not a lot I know about it.
Japanese:
Only one i can recommend it karate due to your preference for kicking.
There are many arts out there, all will give you what you want as long as you put effort and learn the discipline.
Reply:There is also Karate, which is very similar to TKD. Both have lots of kicking. They are the most popular Martial arts in the world, so you shouldn't have a problem finding a school to train at.
Since you stated you're not interested in grappling, then stay away from Judo or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You also wouldn't like Aikido or other types of jujutsu, most don't have hardly any "leg work."
There is also Muay Thai, which has a lot of kicking. However, it is currently a very "macho" martial art due to the free publicity from the UFC, so I'd stay away from that unless they have a females-only class.
If they have a Krav Maga school in your area, I'd suggest you look into that...it would provide what you're looking for. Also, if you decide on either Karate or TKD, I'd suggest taking a course from your local YMCA or community center first. It's really cheap, lasts for a couple of months and would give you a taste of what it's like before forking over lots of money at a commercial school.
Reply:I'm disabled. Keep it as simple as possible.
Headbutt them. Grab their nads. Bite their anatomy. Throw heavy stuff.
(1 month wrestling 4 months boxing 7 years hoplology)
Reply:While others have already mentioned a lot of kicking oriented styles, here's a few Chinese systems that love to kick,
Cha Fist: One basic routine called "Spring Legs" and 10 essential sets. They believe that kicking does 70% of the work. Probably has the most and the prettiest kicks in Chinese martial arts.
This is the first set.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5CCqAtc...
This is the second set.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpWELFWec...
This is the third set performed by an old guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOaIi4HB2...
This is one of their spear sets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhhf-eq-...
Chuojiao: Many sub-branches, many forms. All have that distinctive backward nail kick. Yes, they also kick a lot.
Here's a modern example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoORLpYRG...
Here's a traditional school, but they are a bit hardcore with conditioning, so it may not be your cup of tea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIXeXQMEr...
Yuanyang (Mandarin Duck) Fist:
Can't find an example on youtube but they are a well known style with a lot of double kicks in their sets.
And of course, Shaolin basic sets normally all have a lot of kicks in each.
Depending on where you live, Shaolin and Cha Fist schools will probably be easier to find than the others.
Reply:I have many years of practice in multiple disciplines (shotokan karate, ju jitsu, hapkido, kempo karate, etc.) and the instructors attitude, passion and demeanor is of the utmost importance. Any form can provide the desired discipline if you are dedicated and are able to focus internally on what it is truly about - not fighting and hurting people. You should seriously reconsider the grappling aspect. I understand not wanting to get into it but in reality Tae Kwon Do while useful in it's own right, is not very useful when someone has grabbed you and you can barely move. Tae Kwon Do is for more distance and the odds are higher that you would need something for a closer proximity if it came right down to it. Tae Kwon Do would be very useful to keep someone away from you - if you know they are there and not sneaking up from behind.
Good luck in your endeavor, this can be a very rewarding part of your life
Reply:Tae Kwon Do....You didnt mention how old you were but I do Tae Kwon Do, and it involves far more kicking than Karate. In Korean, Tae Kwon Do, means Kick- Punch- Art. So I would reccomend that. I have done Tae Kwon Do since fourth grade.
Reply:Do TKD, you were right from the begining.
Reply:I would avoid most Tae Kwon Do schools. Modern Tae Kwon Do schools train people in a sport. If you want something more spiritual, look for a more traditional Tae Kwon Do of a Northern Kung Fu school.
Reply:A good well rounded style would be freestyle Karate.You will learn stand up,ground,grappling and weapons.What a lot of people don't understand is that freestyle Karate is about practical street defence not who can kick the highest or punch a pad the hardest.It's definitely not a sport martial art like TKD or BJJ.The motto of my style is the best of everything in progression.Basically that means we don't care where the technique comes from we improve it and integrate it into our style while still maintaining tradition as do most freestyle Karate's.
The hardest thing is finding a good experienced instructor.I would recommend Bushi Kai or Zen Do Kai, but if your not in Australia or New Zealand you may have some difficulty finding some one who teaches these styles.These styles also usually have separate classes available to everyone in Muay Thai and BJJ/Submission/Shoot wrestling.If you can't find one of these i would suggest Kempo or Enshin or another freestyle Karate.
http://www.zendokai.com.au/countries2/US...
Reply:i do moonlee tkd and am loving it. it involves a lot of kicking and you become more controlled within yourself and gain more confidence. im 12 now and am a first dan (have 1 stripe on my black belt) and plan to keep on going.
Reply:If I were you, I would cross train between two martial arts. I would choose a style that fits what you want to do in terms of physical strength and style. Since you seem to like Tae Kwon Do (even though I personally hate the Americanized tournament-oriented crap its become) go with it. But to truly get the inner strength try Tai Chi. You might like Tai Chi Chaun style as it is more physically oriented, but any style is good.
The Tai Chi will really bring you the inner discipline, control, and spiritual aspects of martial arts, while whatever other style (like Tae Kwon Do) would cater to the physical outer strength. Not that Tai Chi can't help your physical strength cause if you harness (and believe in) chi it can be quite impressive.
flip flop crafts
I have been wanting to try a martial art for inner discipline and outer strength for a long time, which one?
It sounds like you have already made your decision. Tae Kwon Do it is then.
Reply:You need both. To have a balance You need physical strength as well as a perfect Mental condition.
Reply:I listed some of the more interesting martial arts for your ADD reading pleasure. The ones bellow are good for new comers, some are famous, some are not. All are interesting. If you have questions about the psychology of combat feel free to send me them as thats a very broad issue for which answers are more individually packaged ;) .
The differences you should know:
Tao Kwon Doe: (not a fighting technique for defense considered an art) Korean, kick specialization.
Karate: Power, centerline conditioning.
Nin po: Stealth, one strike kills
Dim-Mak: Pressure points.
Capoera: Brazillian, originally considered an art, now a fighting technique. (Looks like break dancing)
Krav Maga: Dirty knife fighting, arm locks, Israeli martial art
Reply:I have no answer, I liked the question and I wanted to see the answers.
Reply:Since you already have stated a preference, it seems you are drawn to arts with kicking.
For the best kicking techniques I recommend either viet vo do from Vietnam.
But since you are interested in Korean arts:
hapkido, is kicking, striking and grappling
hwa rang do, lots of kicks and strikes, not a lot I know about it.
Japanese:
Only one i can recommend it karate due to your preference for kicking.
There are many arts out there, all will give you what you want as long as you put effort and learn the discipline.
Reply:There is also Karate, which is very similar to TKD. Both have lots of kicking. They are the most popular Martial arts in the world, so you shouldn't have a problem finding a school to train at.
Since you stated you're not interested in grappling, then stay away from Judo or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You also wouldn't like Aikido or other types of jujutsu, most don't have hardly any "leg work."
There is also Muay Thai, which has a lot of kicking. However, it is currently a very "macho" martial art due to the free publicity from the UFC, so I'd stay away from that unless they have a females-only class.
If they have a Krav Maga school in your area, I'd suggest you look into that...it would provide what you're looking for. Also, if you decide on either Karate or TKD, I'd suggest taking a course from your local YMCA or community center first. It's really cheap, lasts for a couple of months and would give you a taste of what it's like before forking over lots of money at a commercial school.
Reply:I'm disabled. Keep it as simple as possible.
Headbutt them. Grab their nads. Bite their anatomy. Throw heavy stuff.
(1 month wrestling 4 months boxing 7 years hoplology)
Reply:While others have already mentioned a lot of kicking oriented styles, here's a few Chinese systems that love to kick,
Cha Fist: One basic routine called "Spring Legs" and 10 essential sets. They believe that kicking does 70% of the work. Probably has the most and the prettiest kicks in Chinese martial arts.
This is the first set.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5CCqAtc...
This is the second set.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpWELFWec...
This is the third set performed by an old guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOaIi4HB2...
This is one of their spear sets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhhf-eq-...
Chuojiao: Many sub-branches, many forms. All have that distinctive backward nail kick. Yes, they also kick a lot.
Here's a modern example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoORLpYRG...
Here's a traditional school, but they are a bit hardcore with conditioning, so it may not be your cup of tea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIXeXQMEr...
Yuanyang (Mandarin Duck) Fist:
Can't find an example on youtube but they are a well known style with a lot of double kicks in their sets.
And of course, Shaolin basic sets normally all have a lot of kicks in each.
Depending on where you live, Shaolin and Cha Fist schools will probably be easier to find than the others.
Reply:I have many years of practice in multiple disciplines (shotokan karate, ju jitsu, hapkido, kempo karate, etc.) and the instructors attitude, passion and demeanor is of the utmost importance. Any form can provide the desired discipline if you are dedicated and are able to focus internally on what it is truly about - not fighting and hurting people. You should seriously reconsider the grappling aspect. I understand not wanting to get into it but in reality Tae Kwon Do while useful in it's own right, is not very useful when someone has grabbed you and you can barely move. Tae Kwon Do is for more distance and the odds are higher that you would need something for a closer proximity if it came right down to it. Tae Kwon Do would be very useful to keep someone away from you - if you know they are there and not sneaking up from behind.
Good luck in your endeavor, this can be a very rewarding part of your life
Reply:Tae Kwon Do....You didnt mention how old you were but I do Tae Kwon Do, and it involves far more kicking than Karate. In Korean, Tae Kwon Do, means Kick- Punch- Art. So I would reccomend that. I have done Tae Kwon Do since fourth grade.
Reply:Do TKD, you were right from the begining.
Reply:I would avoid most Tae Kwon Do schools. Modern Tae Kwon Do schools train people in a sport. If you want something more spiritual, look for a more traditional Tae Kwon Do of a Northern Kung Fu school.
Reply:A good well rounded style would be freestyle Karate.You will learn stand up,ground,grappling and weapons.What a lot of people don't understand is that freestyle Karate is about practical street defence not who can kick the highest or punch a pad the hardest.It's definitely not a sport martial art like TKD or BJJ.The motto of my style is the best of everything in progression.Basically that means we don't care where the technique comes from we improve it and integrate it into our style while still maintaining tradition as do most freestyle Karate's.
The hardest thing is finding a good experienced instructor.I would recommend Bushi Kai or Zen Do Kai, but if your not in Australia or New Zealand you may have some difficulty finding some one who teaches these styles.These styles also usually have separate classes available to everyone in Muay Thai and BJJ/Submission/Shoot wrestling.If you can't find one of these i would suggest Kempo or Enshin or another freestyle Karate.
http://www.zendokai.com.au/countries2/US...
Reply:i do moonlee tkd and am loving it. it involves a lot of kicking and you become more controlled within yourself and gain more confidence. im 12 now and am a first dan (have 1 stripe on my black belt) and plan to keep on going.
Reply:If I were you, I would cross train between two martial arts. I would choose a style that fits what you want to do in terms of physical strength and style. Since you seem to like Tae Kwon Do (even though I personally hate the Americanized tournament-oriented crap its become) go with it. But to truly get the inner strength try Tai Chi. You might like Tai Chi Chaun style as it is more physically oriented, but any style is good.
The Tai Chi will really bring you the inner discipline, control, and spiritual aspects of martial arts, while whatever other style (like Tae Kwon Do) would cater to the physical outer strength. Not that Tai Chi can't help your physical strength cause if you harness (and believe in) chi it can be quite impressive.
flip flop crafts
What do they teach in ju jutsu ?
I know they teach some grappling ,throws,locks and all but i sorta need some info about the weapons teaching part plz as in do they teach you how to defend or etc.
What do they teach in ju jutsu ?
Although jujitsu does involve the study and use of traditional weapons, it is more commonly perceived as an un-armed defensive art, encompassing all the combat ranges, close-in, stand up and on the ground.
Jujitsu the gentle art... a traditional martial art employing kicks, strikes, throws, locks, strangles, chokes and ground work. Modern ju-jitsu also employs, well just about anything: including biting, scratching, pulling hair, head butting, heel stomping and grabbing any other sensitive parts of an attackers anatomy that may come to hand!
Weapons training may include: bokuto, tonfa, nunchaku, sai, bo and jo staff.
Reply:Basically grappling and locks- ground work.
Throws- maybe, but thats more of judo than jujitsu
Reply:they teach you unarmed combat, they unlike most martial arts are realistic about weapons, they know that most of those disarms are useless and messing with someone who is armed will get you seriously hurt or killed. what do they tell you to do?
carry a gun if you're worried and run away if you can.
Reply:I get the thumbs down everytime I answer a question like this but at my dojo the instructor is a black belt in traditional japanese jujitsu yet he teaches only modern grappling techniques and stand up fighting. The students compete in all the grappling tournaments and do well. This I know is rare but that is what they teach at my school.
Reply:I was told by a Senior Ju Jutsu Pratitioner that the origin of Ju Jutsu... which was called Bu-Jutsu, was based on disarming swordsmen, or "sword taking".
It makes sense. Mostly all, or all of the hand grapples compromise the attackers grip if holding a weapon.
What do they teach in ju jutsu ?
Although jujitsu does involve the study and use of traditional weapons, it is more commonly perceived as an un-armed defensive art, encompassing all the combat ranges, close-in, stand up and on the ground.
Jujitsu the gentle art... a traditional martial art employing kicks, strikes, throws, locks, strangles, chokes and ground work. Modern ju-jitsu also employs, well just about anything: including biting, scratching, pulling hair, head butting, heel stomping and grabbing any other sensitive parts of an attackers anatomy that may come to hand!
Weapons training may include: bokuto, tonfa, nunchaku, sai, bo and jo staff.
Reply:Basically grappling and locks- ground work.
Throws- maybe, but thats more of judo than jujitsu
Reply:they teach you unarmed combat, they unlike most martial arts are realistic about weapons, they know that most of those disarms are useless and messing with someone who is armed will get you seriously hurt or killed. what do they tell you to do?
carry a gun if you're worried and run away if you can.
Reply:I get the thumbs down everytime I answer a question like this but at my dojo the instructor is a black belt in traditional japanese jujitsu yet he teaches only modern grappling techniques and stand up fighting. The students compete in all the grappling tournaments and do well. This I know is rare but that is what they teach at my school.
Reply:I was told by a Senior Ju Jutsu Pratitioner that the origin of Ju Jutsu... which was called Bu-Jutsu, was based on disarming swordsmen, or "sword taking".
It makes sense. Mostly all, or all of the hand grapples compromise the attackers grip if holding a weapon.
Ps2 prisoner of war, anyone completed? level 5 problem?
Hi everyone
prisoner of war ps2 stuck on level 5 where i'm back at colditz discovered the glider ,but cannot find the grappling hook anywhere! or a steel key ,
Ps2 prisoner of war, anyone completed? level 5 problem?
The Chapel is the arch-topped door with
the pillars around it on the west side of the courtyard. Head over there and
slip inside. A guard patrols a circuit of the room. To the north is a steel
key on a crate - collect this if you don't have one already.
prisoner of war ps2 stuck on level 5 where i'm back at colditz discovered the glider ,but cannot find the grappling hook anywhere! or a steel key ,
Ps2 prisoner of war, anyone completed? level 5 problem?
The Chapel is the arch-topped door with
the pillars around it on the west side of the courtyard. Head over there and
slip inside. A guard patrols a circuit of the room. To the north is a steel
key on a crate - collect this if you don't have one already.
Unhealthy amount of time alone ???? hahahaha :)?
so i do alot of grappling and school(not really hardly there) anyhow i notice going to university in boston i have alot of time where im sitting in my room alone with movies talking on aim and this site and occassionally talking on phone. i do this mayeb 4 hours a day is that unhealthy.
some may relate but im kinda addicted to my computer not like alot of you nerds out there but. when should i call it quits and force myself to get outa my room.???????
in general what is too much time alone?
Unhealthy amount of time alone ???? hahahaha :)?
Talking to people on aim is alright, BUT to be more well-rounded and keep your social skills from turning into something truly pitiful, you'll have to get out sometime. Do little things to engage other people in conversation, just to see how they respond. Be polite to a stranger and give them a compliment....a decent one.
If you're standing in line at the Walmart, and the cashier has a nice smile. Tell her/him. Just say "you have a nice smile..." and leave it at that. When they say thank you, say "your welcome." get your things, and leave.
Little interactions like that will keep you socially aware of others and more approachable. It's the human condition to be social, so don't shy away from that. You don't have to be the "life of the party" but you should atleast be comfortable to be around...
So, get out there...compliment people. Ask a stranger for directions (even if you know where you are going...), go to Barnes%26amp;Noble and ask a stranger if they have a book to recommend....ANYTHING. Just be a part of the world and let other people know your interests/hobbies face-to-face...they'll appreciate it! And who knows?...you might become friends with them.
Reply:when your eyes start hurting and your head starts buzzing. get off hte net and go get a life :)
Reply:I didn't know there was a limit, or 'too much' time alone. If there is, then I am guilty of it. Introversion and extroversion play a part n whether you would simply rather spend this time by yourself. If you aren't happy, then you should change it. I am introverted and am not addicted to the computer, but do spend a lot of time on it. I just like that though, nothign wrong with it if it isn't interfering with anything right?
Reply:Welcome to the 21st century, the computer is just another devise we use to socialize, and expand our minds.
If you are enjoying yourself, and communicating with others I see no problem.
In all sincerity, I believe this instrument is going to allow the next generation to grow much closer, and come to the understanding that all of use on this planet, want and can create a new world, and one that is of benefit to all of mankind. Imagine, Thank you John Lennon
dress shoes
some may relate but im kinda addicted to my computer not like alot of you nerds out there but. when should i call it quits and force myself to get outa my room.???????
in general what is too much time alone?
Unhealthy amount of time alone ???? hahahaha :)?
Talking to people on aim is alright, BUT to be more well-rounded and keep your social skills from turning into something truly pitiful, you'll have to get out sometime. Do little things to engage other people in conversation, just to see how they respond. Be polite to a stranger and give them a compliment....a decent one.
If you're standing in line at the Walmart, and the cashier has a nice smile. Tell her/him. Just say "you have a nice smile..." and leave it at that. When they say thank you, say "your welcome." get your things, and leave.
Little interactions like that will keep you socially aware of others and more approachable. It's the human condition to be social, so don't shy away from that. You don't have to be the "life of the party" but you should atleast be comfortable to be around...
So, get out there...compliment people. Ask a stranger for directions (even if you know where you are going...), go to Barnes%26amp;Noble and ask a stranger if they have a book to recommend....ANYTHING. Just be a part of the world and let other people know your interests/hobbies face-to-face...they'll appreciate it! And who knows?...you might become friends with them.
Reply:when your eyes start hurting and your head starts buzzing. get off hte net and go get a life :)
Reply:I didn't know there was a limit, or 'too much' time alone. If there is, then I am guilty of it. Introversion and extroversion play a part n whether you would simply rather spend this time by yourself. If you aren't happy, then you should change it. I am introverted and am not addicted to the computer, but do spend a lot of time on it. I just like that though, nothign wrong with it if it isn't interfering with anything right?
Reply:Welcome to the 21st century, the computer is just another devise we use to socialize, and expand our minds.
If you are enjoying yourself, and communicating with others I see no problem.
In all sincerity, I believe this instrument is going to allow the next generation to grow much closer, and come to the understanding that all of use on this planet, want and can create a new world, and one that is of benefit to all of mankind. Imagine, Thank you John Lennon
dress shoes
Merry christmas and best wishes for 2008?
to everyone and there familys.....
During a rock climbing expedition, an accident occurred, as some of the grappling hooks gave way. This left the eleven climbers clinging precariously to the wildly swinging rope suspended from a crumbling outcropping on the Mountain. Ten were blonde, one was a brunette. As a group they decided that one of the party should let go. If that didn't happen the weight on the rope would cause more of the hooks to give way and everyone would perish. For an agonizing few moments no one volunteered. Finally the brunette gave a truly touching speech saying she would sacrifice herself to save the lives of the others. All ten blondes applauded.
Merry christmas and best wishes for 2008?
lol,as usual mechelle.
10/10, star.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Reply:Thank you for the points and you're welcome.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Dolores. xx. Report It
Reply:DOH !!! v funny
Reply:hO! HO! HO! very funny..
Happy Christmas to you and your family.....
Reply:good one!
Reply:Hehehehehe...merry xmas!!
Reply:thank you for talking from the future
Reply:haha
Reply:ahaks!!
Reply:6/10 because it's Christmas ! ! !
Reply:ha ha ha funny
thanks for a laugh
10/10
merry Christmas
Reply:hehe. You did it again!
Reply:merry christmas and a happy new year
very funny star4u
Reply:lol good 1
and merry christmas to you and your family aswell =)
Reply:Haha very funny ;P
Merry xmas
Reply:Lol
Reply:lol
Reply:hahaha clap clap aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
thanx chelle,and happy xmas to you too
I am getting you a......new joke book for your pressie this year,...different to the one I got lolol
Reply:oh that's a cracker for Xmas.lol 10/10
Reply:hehe i get it ;)
Reply:Lol Honey now that was priceless,here hav a star.xxxx
A Blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones,and a Wonderful New Year to you as well Honey.xxx
Reply:Haha very funny 10/10
thank you and i hope you and your family have a very merry christmas and a happy new year
xx
Reply:lmfao omg that was great you always seem to make me laugh
merry christmas to you to and happy new year
may 2008 be the best one yet
Reply:haha. I've heard it before, but it's still funny
cheers and Merry Christmas.
Reply:LOL, very funny, as usual.
Reply:A star for a "star". lol.
During a rock climbing expedition, an accident occurred, as some of the grappling hooks gave way. This left the eleven climbers clinging precariously to the wildly swinging rope suspended from a crumbling outcropping on the Mountain. Ten were blonde, one was a brunette. As a group they decided that one of the party should let go. If that didn't happen the weight on the rope would cause more of the hooks to give way and everyone would perish. For an agonizing few moments no one volunteered. Finally the brunette gave a truly touching speech saying she would sacrifice herself to save the lives of the others. All ten blondes applauded.
Merry christmas and best wishes for 2008?
lol,as usual mechelle.
10/10, star.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
Reply:Thank you for the points and you're welcome.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Dolores. xx. Report It
Reply:DOH !!! v funny
Reply:hO! HO! HO! very funny..
Happy Christmas to you and your family.....
Reply:good one!
Reply:Hehehehehe...merry xmas!!
Reply:thank you for talking from the future
Reply:haha
Reply:ahaks!!
Reply:6/10 because it's Christmas ! ! !
Reply:ha ha ha funny
thanks for a laugh
10/10
merry Christmas
Reply:hehe. You did it again!
Reply:merry christmas and a happy new year
very funny star4u
Reply:lol good 1
and merry christmas to you and your family aswell =)
Reply:Haha very funny ;P
Merry xmas
Reply:Lol
Reply:lol
Reply:hahaha clap clap aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
thanx chelle,and happy xmas to you too
I am getting you a......new joke book for your pressie this year,...different to the one I got lolol
Reply:oh that's a cracker for Xmas.lol 10/10
Reply:hehe i get it ;)
Reply:Lol Honey now that was priceless,here hav a star.xxxx
A Blessed Christmas to you and your loved ones,and a Wonderful New Year to you as well Honey.xxx
Reply:Haha very funny 10/10
thank you and i hope you and your family have a very merry christmas and a happy new year
xx
Reply:lmfao omg that was great you always seem to make me laugh
merry christmas to you to and happy new year
may 2008 be the best one yet
Reply:haha. I've heard it before, but it's still funny
cheers and Merry Christmas.
Reply:LOL, very funny, as usual.
Reply:A star for a "star". lol.
Accessing areas in Lego Star Wars on PSP??
I have been playing Lego Star Wars on PSP and was wondering if someone could answer this? Near the very beginning, you go down the first white corridor and reach a room where there are two grappling pads where you then have to build the expandable bridge. In this room, you can see that there is a level below containing lots of studs and a mini kit canister. How do I get access to this area? I've tried everything I can think of and I don't think smashing my PSP against the wall will do it but that's going to be my next option if I don't find out. Thanks
Accessing areas in Lego Star Wars on PSP??
You need to access this part of the level in free play mode.
Use Bobba fett (the green suit guy who can hover and has a big gun). Press B to throw a bomb on the "bicycle", watch it explode, and a hole will emerge allowing you to get under and get the minikit.
If you're playing this on story mode, then you haven't unlocked bobba fett yet so keep playing =D
Reply:IDK we have it but im not into it... I could ask my dad
Baby Teeth
Accessing areas in Lego Star Wars on PSP??
You need to access this part of the level in free play mode.
Use Bobba fett (the green suit guy who can hover and has a big gun). Press B to throw a bomb on the "bicycle", watch it explode, and a hole will emerge allowing you to get under and get the minikit.
If you're playing this on story mode, then you haven't unlocked bobba fett yet so keep playing =D
Reply:IDK we have it but im not into it... I could ask my dad
Baby Teeth
What is a good amount to power clean?
I have been doing power cleans for about 2 months now, hoping to buiild a more expolsive clinch and throw when grappling. Im 5'7 and a pretty solid 195lbs. im doing 5x5's with 185lbs, with a 1RM of about 230. How is that?
What is a good amount to power clean?
That sounds pretty good. I have recently started clean and press, also to build power for martial arts, and so far the most I have lifted it 45kgs (sorry, I do not work in pounds..... I think about 100 pounds?). I am hoping to get along to a weight lifting gym for some guidance before I lift more.
Sounds to me that you are doing well. One approach you could take is to aim to lift your own body weight, and then once you reach that, which should be pretty soon, just increase the reps. Then you will have both the stamina and strength to throw your opponent around a bit.
What is a good amount to power clean?
That sounds pretty good. I have recently started clean and press, also to build power for martial arts, and so far the most I have lifted it 45kgs (sorry, I do not work in pounds..... I think about 100 pounds?). I am hoping to get along to a weight lifting gym for some guidance before I lift more.
Sounds to me that you are doing well. One approach you could take is to aim to lift your own body weight, and then once you reach that, which should be pretty soon, just increase the reps. Then you will have both the stamina and strength to throw your opponent around a bit.
I bruise very easily. could i be deficient in some vitamin or mineral?
what could i take to help it? i just got into grappling and i'm COVERED in bruises and its not too pretty!
I bruise very easily. could i be deficient in some vitamin or mineral?
It sounds a lot like what I think I might have - anemia. You may need more iron in your body, so if I were you, I'd start looking up foods that have a lot of iron in them and eating them regularly. If upping your iron intake doesn't help after a while, then please see a doctor if you can afford to, or ask on Yahoo Answers again. Hopefully somebody will be able to help more than I can. Good luck!
Reply:u could be anemic
anemia, the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity
take vitamin b-12 see doctor first
Reply:Do you regularly take aspirin or advil or any other anti-inflammatory medication? Are you on blood thinners?
If not, start with your doctor for a blood test. This way, you can pinpoint what is going on.
It may be as simple as an anemia.
Reply:It's a blood coagulation problem, usually due to reduced and elongated platelets. If it's that, there is no quick cure. Persons with minor cases just have to wait years for it to resolve. Very serious cases are treated with steroids, but there goes your athletic eligibility. Probably best for you is to wear your bruises with pride. They show you've been in competition.
Reply:Iron. Take a sterling silver ring, or piece of jewlery with a smooth edge on it and drag it across your cheek. If you see a black line appear, you are anemic. I dont know why this works, but it does. The black line will wipe off with some water.
I bruise very easily. could i be deficient in some vitamin or mineral?
It sounds a lot like what I think I might have - anemia. You may need more iron in your body, so if I were you, I'd start looking up foods that have a lot of iron in them and eating them regularly. If upping your iron intake doesn't help after a while, then please see a doctor if you can afford to, or ask on Yahoo Answers again. Hopefully somebody will be able to help more than I can. Good luck!
Reply:u could be anemic
anemia, the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity
take vitamin b-12 see doctor first
Reply:Do you regularly take aspirin or advil or any other anti-inflammatory medication? Are you on blood thinners?
If not, start with your doctor for a blood test. This way, you can pinpoint what is going on.
It may be as simple as an anemia.
Reply:It's a blood coagulation problem, usually due to reduced and elongated platelets. If it's that, there is no quick cure. Persons with minor cases just have to wait years for it to resolve. Very serious cases are treated with steroids, but there goes your athletic eligibility. Probably best for you is to wear your bruises with pride. They show you've been in competition.
Reply:Iron. Take a sterling silver ring, or piece of jewlery with a smooth edge on it and drag it across your cheek. If you see a black line appear, you are anemic. I dont know why this works, but it does. The black line will wipe off with some water.
Interest math problems...?
Selina Kyle borrows $2,000 for a new grappling-hook gun. If she takes 5years to pay off the loan with 7.25% interest compounded monthly, jow much interest will Selina pay?
I know that the equation should be
A= P (1+r/n) ^(n*t)
I got A for 2,870.70.... but I don't know how to get the interest... how do you do that?
Interest math problems...?
Assuming your $2,870.70 is correct, you just subtract the $2000 cost of the gun from the total amount she has to pay and that is the interest.
($870.70)
Reply:SI=amount(A)-principal(P)
=2870.70-2000
=$870.70
skin care products
I know that the equation should be
A= P (1+r/n) ^(n*t)
I got A for 2,870.70.... but I don't know how to get the interest... how do you do that?
Interest math problems...?
Assuming your $2,870.70 is correct, you just subtract the $2000 cost of the gun from the total amount she has to pay and that is the interest.
($870.70)
Reply:SI=amount(A)-principal(P)
=2870.70-2000
=$870.70
skin care products
Im a junior is it too late to wrestle?
im a junior in high school and i do jiu jitsu and judo which are other martial arts that deal with grappling. i havent done it in a while but before i do wreslting can tighten my game. i just dont know if its too late to start and the coach would laugh in my face.
Im a junior is it too late to wrestle?
as a coach myself I can say as long as your willing to work hard the coach will be glad to have you, if you're gonna be lazy he'll tell you to get lost. you will be behind no doubt and it maybe too late for you to get good enough for you to get a college scholarship or something but those are almost impossible to get for anybody. is it too late to learn and vastly improve your athletic ability, discipline, learn about a great sport, make some of the best freinds you will ever have, and have a little bit of fun while your doing it? no not at all. also don't get frustrated, just like judo and jiujitsu wrestling takes time to get good at. and no offense but your takedowns probably suck, your throws are probably good but your sprawls and shots are probably not very good, from day one no one in my bjj class including the instructor could take me down, you will have to unlearn and be retaught how to take people down.
Reply:It is never too late to learn a martial art...young grasshopper.
Reply:You should consider Brazilian Ju Jitsu, I did the some thing you are doing when I was in high school and as time went on I learned to take the Jiu Jitsu I already knew and tighten the circle even smaller, that will make em tap, I also studied pro wrestling and believe it or not it helped my ground game a lot, I started studying Brazilian Ju Jitsu almost four years ago and I'm working on my second degree and that brought my ground game up several notches and would do the same for you, think about it, I don't think your coach will laugh when he see's what you learned, good luck with your studies at both schools.
Reply:Do wrestling. Do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Do some Arnis (Stickfighting). Do some Muay Thai. Do as much as you can to become a well rounded martial artist.
Reply:some people start way more late than you so don't worry about it...I train in BJJ, boxing, and muay thai but I just started learning wrestling just to tighten my game the way you have...your jiu jitsu training will definately provide you with the ability to pick up wrestling quite quickly...and if your coach laughs at you, take out all his wrestlers as well as himself out in a grappling match and show them how jiu jitsu will overpower any wrestler...choke your coach out unconscious and then kick him a few times while he's out...lol! gotta love BJJ!!!
Reply:Speaking realistically it is a little late. Odds are you won't crack the Varsity line up unless your school has a lack of people or your just that damn good. Not saying you can't do it, but you need to see it realistically. Plus although wrestling will help you with Judo and JiuJitsu, J and JJ won't help you in wrestling.
Having your back on the mat in wrestling (guard position) = very very bad.
Im a junior is it too late to wrestle?
as a coach myself I can say as long as your willing to work hard the coach will be glad to have you, if you're gonna be lazy he'll tell you to get lost. you will be behind no doubt and it maybe too late for you to get good enough for you to get a college scholarship or something but those are almost impossible to get for anybody. is it too late to learn and vastly improve your athletic ability, discipline, learn about a great sport, make some of the best freinds you will ever have, and have a little bit of fun while your doing it? no not at all. also don't get frustrated, just like judo and jiujitsu wrestling takes time to get good at. and no offense but your takedowns probably suck, your throws are probably good but your sprawls and shots are probably not very good, from day one no one in my bjj class including the instructor could take me down, you will have to unlearn and be retaught how to take people down.
Reply:It is never too late to learn a martial art...young grasshopper.
Reply:You should consider Brazilian Ju Jitsu, I did the some thing you are doing when I was in high school and as time went on I learned to take the Jiu Jitsu I already knew and tighten the circle even smaller, that will make em tap, I also studied pro wrestling and believe it or not it helped my ground game a lot, I started studying Brazilian Ju Jitsu almost four years ago and I'm working on my second degree and that brought my ground game up several notches and would do the same for you, think about it, I don't think your coach will laugh when he see's what you learned, good luck with your studies at both schools.
Reply:Do wrestling. Do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Do some Arnis (Stickfighting). Do some Muay Thai. Do as much as you can to become a well rounded martial artist.
Reply:some people start way more late than you so don't worry about it...I train in BJJ, boxing, and muay thai but I just started learning wrestling just to tighten my game the way you have...your jiu jitsu training will definately provide you with the ability to pick up wrestling quite quickly...and if your coach laughs at you, take out all his wrestlers as well as himself out in a grappling match and show them how jiu jitsu will overpower any wrestler...choke your coach out unconscious and then kick him a few times while he's out...lol! gotta love BJJ!!!
Reply:Speaking realistically it is a little late. Odds are you won't crack the Varsity line up unless your school has a lack of people or your just that damn good. Not saying you can't do it, but you need to see it realistically. Plus although wrestling will help you with Judo and JiuJitsu, J and JJ won't help you in wrestling.
Having your back on the mat in wrestling (guard position) = very very bad.
What do they call these things?
What do they call the things that secret agents use with grappling ropes? You know, the ones that they slide along the ropes when they climb up so they can grip? I've seen them used in movies. They use them to grip and climb rope that is too thin to grasp with your hands.
What do they call these things?
not sure was just playing a james bond game with one in it -- i'll google that ascender thing mentioned above just to check --brb --
Vertical Devices: Reviews of Rappel (Abseil) Devices, Ascenders ...Photos and descriptions of ascenders, descenders, belay devices, and miscellaneous devices used by climbers and cavers historically and currently.
http://storrick.cnchost.com/VerticalDevi...
Reply:ohhh... I know exactly what you are talking about! I cant quite think of the name... a shimmy?? Im sorry im not of more help but I had to ask if you posted this exact same question before because I think I had a Deja vu...
Reply:I think that you're talking about ascenders. They clip on to the rope and will only move upward, gripping the rope when downward pressure is applied.
Reply:It is called a zip line trolley you can check one out and buy it here
http://www.outdoorfunstore.com/cgi-bin/o...
What do they call these things?
not sure was just playing a james bond game with one in it -- i'll google that ascender thing mentioned above just to check --brb --
Vertical Devices: Reviews of Rappel (Abseil) Devices, Ascenders ...Photos and descriptions of ascenders, descenders, belay devices, and miscellaneous devices used by climbers and cavers historically and currently.
http://storrick.cnchost.com/VerticalDevi...
Reply:ohhh... I know exactly what you are talking about! I cant quite think of the name... a shimmy?? Im sorry im not of more help but I had to ask if you posted this exact same question before because I think I had a Deja vu...
Reply:I think that you're talking about ascenders. They clip on to the rope and will only move upward, gripping the rope when downward pressure is applied.
Reply:It is called a zip line trolley you can check one out and buy it here
http://www.outdoorfunstore.com/cgi-bin/o...
Sims2.Castaway..help?
okay i need help finging to rope to make the grappling hook...and were can i find a pufferfish???10 points to best explained answer hellp please!!
Sims2.Castaway..help?
You need heaps of twine then go to your work bench to make a rope, and fish is a matter of trying everyfishing spot, it just randomly comes in the ponds, be patient
Sims2.Castaway..help?
You need heaps of twine then go to your work bench to make a rope, and fish is a matter of trying everyfishing spot, it just randomly comes in the ponds, be patient
How do you spot a Bad Dojo and some more questions.?
Basically my question is the topic heading. But on top of that I would like to ask a few more questions and maybe some of you can give me advice. I am new to the martial arts but I have always had a heavy interest in the arts. I would first like to learn some traditional arts like tae kwon do or karate. But this brings me to another question. I have seen alot of they teach Olympic style tae kwon do. What is Olympic style and how is it different from traditional tae kwon do? Also I also have a interest in MMA. I was thinking i will get familar with a striking art first. What is a good striking system to start off with? Then I thought I would get into a grappling system like brazialian jiu jitsu. What I also need some help with is how do I spot a really good school. I was going to learn tae kwon do from this place http://www.whitetigertkd.com/home/. Then learn MMA from here http://www.4kickbox.com/index.cfm?. If someone could please look at these places and tell if they are good. thanx.
How do you spot a Bad Dojo and some more questions.?
I'll bet you anything that some nincompoops are gonna give thumbs down to this - but here goes:
Signs of a bad dojo:
Anything TKD related (Tkd is not a traditional martial art - it is a recent sport art)
Any place that tries to lock you into a contract before you are comfortable. (Chuck Norris karate - Norfolk , Va)
Any place that has a massive display are with trophies, and wants you to sign up based on how great they are in tournaments.. These are not what the arts are about. (Finn Kenpo karate - KY)
Any place that makes you pay for a trail class/trail period. (Lee's TKD in Vabch VA)
Places that demand that you ONLY purchase equipment through them (ATA is an example of this).
Places that are daycare providers masquerading as an adult dojo (American Gold Martial Arts, Chesapeak Va)
As for your other questions:
Olympic /traditionhal TKD is just a marketing gimmick. People (parents) will pay more if they think their kid may go to the Olympics somday.
Good fighting art: Muay Thai
Good mental/physical.spiritual growth art: Aikido
Remember - each art only teaches you to defend THAT art. Take one art - learn one art - then crosstrain. Find a place with nice people, and nice prices.
Reply:If you don't have a good deal of experience in the martial arts already, it is really impossible for a lay person to spot a bad school or instructor - although the obviously bad will be so to absolutely everyone. It's the more subtle stuff that takes experience to spot, and that is not really something that anyone on a forum such as this can provide guidance on.
I have heard of White Tiger TKD through a professional martial arts organization (NAPMA) that featured them in one of their 2007 issues. They seem to be a credible and legitimate operation.
It really doesn't matter what martial art you take up as a beginner though, all will teach you something valuable and worthwhile for your long term goals. Be aware also, that most people who join the martial arts for one particular reason, tend to stay for a host of entirely different reasons.
The most important thing is not the style/discipline, it's finding an instructor/s you trust, a group of students you actually look forward to training with, and a program that fits within your financial and schedule limitations.
Check out the schools in the area you’re are in - irrespective of the style. Talk with the instructor/s and students. Observe a few classes and talk with the students. Take some time and I’m sure you'll instinctively know which one is right for you. That will be the one where you like the instructor, like the students, and can’t wait to start attending.
You will spend a lot of time with the instructor and students you choose now, so getting that right is much more important than finding a school that teaches a discipline someone on this forum has suggested to you. Everyone is drawn to different disciplines for a variety of reasons and no-one but you can determine what those factors are. Thus, you have to do some leg work by checking out the schools in your area and finding the instructor whom you want to become your mentor and guide, at least at the beginning of your journey.
Once you get a solid grounding (say two to three years), begin to explore your neighborhood for complementary or systemically opposing disciplines and chat with you instructor/s about your plans. Your own greater knowlege, and the recommendations and guidance of your instructor/s should set you on the right path.
Good Luck
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:Don't let yourself be distracted by a fancy school or unrelated goodies such as weight machines or saunas. A well kept, safe training area is one thing but extraneous features, though nice, ultimately only add to the expenses of the school. There are a good number of excellent instructors teaching out of their garages, basements, and back yards.
Don't get distracted by uniforms either. Many Asian martial arts wear the traditional "white pyjamas" gi while other martial arts have different uniforms and some, no uniform at all, preferring instead "street clothes" or comfortable, loose fitting training clothes.
Also, don't pay too much attention to numerous trophies and medals. Trophies are easy to come by in martial arts competitions. On top of that they are inexpensive and easily purchased by unscrupulous scam artists from the local trophy store. Though this practise is uncommon, it has been known to happen.
Don't judge a school or instructor by how much they charge. It's human nature to assume that a higher priced product is going to be somehow better, yet this is not always true in the world of Martial Arts. Some instructors are simply teaching for the joy of teaching and not trying to make a living or any real money from it.
Further, don't pay too much attention to lots of certificates in Asian script decorating the wall, particularly if you don't read the language they're written in. Most instructors will display only the rank certificate of their top rank (or the top rank they hold in each art they're ranked in if they are ranked in more then one). In general, this should mean that there aren't many certificates displayed. With the state of current computer technology, it is easy to produce impressive looking certificates that say anything you wish them to say, even that the bearer is a high ranking martial artist.
Finally, don't be overly concerned with the rank of the instructor. While in the early stages of training in your new art (say the first 10 years) you probably won't be able to tell the difference between a 3rd Degree Black Belt and a 9th Degree Black Belt.
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was established in 1973 and is the International Federation governing the sport of Taekwondo. The WTF recognizes national Taekwondo governing bodies recognised by the National Olympic Committee in the pertinent country, one in each country, as its members.
The selection procedure for each and every country is very rigorous and only the best of the best get to the Olympics.
Reply:GREAT QUESTION!
to answer it I'll ask you a few questions:
1) what is your ultimate goal? I mean what is your destination, your focus, your drive?
if you are looking to compete in the martial arts or the Mixed Martial Arts venue? because they really are very different. different rules, different goals and different attitudes.
if you want to go the long way then find a little hole-in-the-wall dojo and spend the next 2-10years studying there until you find the next art you want to try.
2)are you the type of person that can find "joy in the journey" or are you a "results oriented" kind of person?
the truth is that no matter what you try you will be confronted with hurtles, obsticles and some down-right hard times. martial arts are a mind-set. some call it a way of life, still others call it a means to an end. either way you need to decide what you want to get out of it, more importantly how much you are willing to put into it.
3) how can I spot a good school?
a few things to look for when trying to spot that much-to-be-avoided McDojo.
look at the schools affiliation certificates. if thay have them then you should be able to research that schoool through the web-site of the main discipline: example; if you go to the web site for United States Judo Association (usja.com) you can find the link to schools in your area and then if the school you are researching appears there it should be a school in good standing with that art.
look at what age the black belts in the school start. if you have a bunch of kids running around with black belts on: you're in a McDojo.
watch a few classes. if you get the feeling that it's some kind of motivational seminar and not a lot of actual skills being taught: you're in a McDojo.
if you see a bunch of black belts beating up the students: you're in a McDojo.
if you notice a lot of unruely behavior and not enough supervision: you're in a McDojo.
and finally........
if the school you want to attend offers financing options based on credit approval: YOU'RE IN A MCDOJO.
Reply:Well, olympic style TKD or WTF TKD is what the olympic commitee has recognized as usable for the olympics. any other TKD systems ( except ITF or a couple of TKD systems that end in Qwan) are not standard or considered nontraditional, like ATA TKD. WTF tkd focuses more on kicks, and most instructors neglect to teach their students how to cover and punch with their hands, so watch out for that. ITF TKD is a more hard contact way of TKD and is actually pretty good for street fights.
as traditional martial arts go, karate, takwondo, muay thai, and kung fu all fall under this catergory. if you want to learn power, do karate or mauy thai. if you want to do speed, flexibility, and have a vast arsenal of moves, go to TKD or kung fu.
Brasilian Jiujitsu and judo are some of the great grappling arts, so you should definetely think of them.
as far as those schools go, whitetiger TKD looks alot like a Mcdojo, that means their out for your money, they look like they charge alot, and their probably not affiliated with WTF or ITF, so I wouldnt bother with them. the second school, the one with the cross training, also has TKD, so I suggest you go there instead of white tiger.
But are there no better schools around your area? if your interested in TKD, try to find either a school thats WTF or ITF, anything else and your waisting your time. If you want MMA or some real hard contact martial arts, do mauy thai, boxing, judo, etc... those are real good martial arts to learn how to fight on the street. also dont rule out karate or kung fu, as those are also some very complete systems.
so go to the schools, talk to the instructors, get a couple of free lessons and see how you like them. if your young, and I think you are, start out with Karate or TKD, since you will make alot of good friends, have fun, and learn self defense. when you get older start going to Muay Thai, jiujitsu, since these later martial arts are alot more hard contact, you make less friends, but they are more effective in real fights.
Spotting bad dojos is very hard if you dont go to alot of them and compare them. If I were you, I would go to diffrent dojos and watch a class or two, get a couple free days to try it out, and decide for yourself. If there is a dojo which charges you a down payment of somesort worth more than $50, they probably only want your money. If they offer a contract, dont walk, run out of there since they too only want your cash. If they offer you a black belt in a year or two, guess what? he will probably say "here, have a blackbelt" but when you fight some one on the street, he will probably kick your ***. Also, if they say that they do "secret techniches", their probably lieing to you so that you can start paying your monthly fee, so dont belive in that stuff.
Reply:To answer your initial question - how to spot a bad Dojo?
I am a UFAF blackbelt and can tell you from personal experience that the instructor is the key to any good Dojo. It's really that simple. You need an instructor who is a devoted martial artist and concerned with teaching you the techniques and philosophies of the martial arts. As far as location goes... you can learn in any parking lot. Don't be blinded by fancy equiptment and decorations. I was taught in a garage next to a baseball field. Hope this helps!!
Reply:if your looking for the martial arts aspect, definately go with karate and not tkd. karate was developed to be a martial art and used as self defense, tkd was developed to be a sport.
Reply:basicly, do tae kwon do as a striking art and hapkido as a grappling art
they both korean and work pretty good
and as far as bad dojos it all depends in certain things, as in expenses and trainning,
hope this helps
Reply:Answering your questions in order:
"How do you spot a Bad Dojo?"
It's surprisingly difficult for an inexperienced person to spot a McDojo, since s/he doesn't really know what to look for. For example, in a very entertaining article on Slate at http://www.slate.com/id/55898, Eliza Truitt details her trips to several martial arts dojos and her efforts to rank them. On the whole, her rankings make pretty good sense -- but look how highly she rated aikido for self-defense! And she didn't even try a boxing or kickboxing gym! (Though to be fair, those gyms are probably more common around Seattle now than they were in the late '90s, when she wrote the article.)
There are signs associated with McDojos, however. Talking with the owner or teacher of the dojo can be most illuminating. Here are a few McDojo alarms, in no particular order:
1. Does the dojo owner or head teacher make a big deal out of calling him (usually a man) "Sensei" or "Sifu" or some other honorific title? If so, it's likely an ego trip for him. Leave.
2. Do they sniff at the idea of "competition" with other students or schools as beneath them? Equivalently, do they maintain that their style is Teh D34dly!!!, and they could never safely try these techniques on someone for fear of killing or permanently maiming them? If so, run, don't walk, out of the building. And hold tight to your wallet. **Any** reputable martial arts place will place a high emphasis on sparring (whether they call it "randori" or whatever else).
3. Is there a "Blackbelt Club" or a "Blackbelt Special" or something similar, where you pay XXX thousand dollars in return for a guarantee that you'll get their black belt? This is a 90% sure sign that you're dealing with a McDojo. Very few reputable martial arts schools do nonsense like that.
4. WATCH FOR CONTACT IN THE CLASS! Do the students actually practice striking or throwing or joint locking or whatever else the art is supposed to teach? If not, it's a McDojo, period. If so, is the "uke" (the one getting punched, kicked, or thrown) supposed to "help out" the "tori" (the one punching, kicking, or throwing) by falling down or otherwise being compliant? While compliance might make sense when you are very first learning a technique, you should very quickly be practicing on a resisting opponent. If all of your practicing and "sparring" is done on a compliant opponent, as is the case for example in most aikido styles, then you are not learning anything of substantive benefit for self-defense.
5. Does the school focus on sports competition or on self-defense? If it focuses on sports competition, ask yourself if you like that kind of competition. If not, don't go -- the school might very well be a top-notch place, but their emphasis will be on something you don't like. If you *do* like competition, then congratulations! On the other hand, if the school calls itself non-competitive, find out how else they train in order to maintain realistic grounding. There's nothing like live, hand-to-hand competition to separate the fighters from the pretenders. If they don't do interschool competition, they should at least have "live" training in their school among the students.
For more discussion of these ideas, read Matt Thornton's blog at http://aliveness101.blogspot.com/2005/07...
"I have seen alot of they teach Olympic style tae kwon do. What is Olympic style and how is it different from traditional tae kwon do?"
It's what they do in the Olympics. Olympic-style TKD is very sports-oriented and somewhat less self-defense oriented than traditional TKD. That said, it's an honest sport that doesn't represent itself as something it's not; it is, by all accounts I've heard, a lot of fun and a real kick (pun intended); and even if TKD doesn't prepare you to fight in a UFC cage, it will give you more than enough weapons to defend yourself in a typical must-fight situation against some street scum or teenage hoodlum.
"Also I also have a interest in MMA. I was thinking i will get familar with a striking art first. What is a good striking system to start off with?"
Boxing. If you can't or won't do boxing, then kickboxing is great, preferably Muay Thai.
"Then I thought I would get into a grappling system like brazialian jiu jitsu."
Outstanding, if you can find (and afford) a good school. There are getting to be some BJJ McDojos, though, so remember that you are way better off at a quality judo dojo than at a crummy BJJ place. In addition, the judo dojo is almost sure to be much cheaper.
"Then learn MMA from here http://www.4kickbox.com/index.cfm?"
My impression is that I would pass. This guy appears never to have studied BJJ, instead doing "small-circle" hapkido (probably a bastardization of traditional hapkido with Wally Jay's "small-circle jujitsu") and "seido goshin jujitsu", which is probably a traditional Japanese JJ. On the other hand, he does have a BJJ brown belt and a BJJ purple belt on staff, so maybe you could get some legit training there, after all.
Basically, you should go there, try out a class or at least watch, and decide if you like what you experience. If so, and if you can afford it, sign up.
Reply:Sloppy Instructors especially sloppy student instructors - especially out of shape ones.
Long-Term Contracts
They charge for belt test, and if they're really puszies, belt stripe tests.
They claim to have been trained in the ancient orient or by the special forces. (this means they've played one too many video games)
They charge for ghis with iron ons.
You Yahoo or Google the county tax assessors real estate website and the dojo is in someone else's name. (this says fly-by-night)
They put down other instructors or styles. (usually means they couldn't beat their own meat)
The students look like they're there for their easy P.E. credit.
They ask you "why should we accept you"? (means they've just been fired from the car lot"
You have to yell something in a different language on every punch.
The BBB.org has negative information on their dojo.
They show you a pricing schema that looks like a cell phone plan.
Reply:Bad schools are easy to spot. sometimes the martial art is named wrong or false identified in the title.
for instance, karate is Japanese\Okinawan, so if a school says they teach Korean karate then they are possibly fraudulent.
anyway, none of that matters.
here is the scoop...
there is no best art, only best artists. the quality and frequency of the training will far outweigh the style being trained in.
find a good school, not a good style.
check out all the schools in your area, take free classes.
ask to see their contact drills.
never sign a contract. never pay for rank testing.
look for a clean school with respectable people
Reply:Good advice, but it's probably more helpful to learn how find a good school than to learn how to avoid a bad one (if you find a good school you don't have to worry about avoiding bad ones).
How do you spot a Bad Dojo and some more questions.?
I'll bet you anything that some nincompoops are gonna give thumbs down to this - but here goes:
Signs of a bad dojo:
Anything TKD related (Tkd is not a traditional martial art - it is a recent sport art)
Any place that tries to lock you into a contract before you are comfortable. (Chuck Norris karate - Norfolk , Va)
Any place that has a massive display are with trophies, and wants you to sign up based on how great they are in tournaments.. These are not what the arts are about. (Finn Kenpo karate - KY)
Any place that makes you pay for a trail class/trail period. (Lee's TKD in Vabch VA)
Places that demand that you ONLY purchase equipment through them (ATA is an example of this).
Places that are daycare providers masquerading as an adult dojo (American Gold Martial Arts, Chesapeak Va)
As for your other questions:
Olympic /traditionhal TKD is just a marketing gimmick. People (parents) will pay more if they think their kid may go to the Olympics somday.
Good fighting art: Muay Thai
Good mental/physical.spiritual growth art: Aikido
Remember - each art only teaches you to defend THAT art. Take one art - learn one art - then crosstrain. Find a place with nice people, and nice prices.
Reply:If you don't have a good deal of experience in the martial arts already, it is really impossible for a lay person to spot a bad school or instructor - although the obviously bad will be so to absolutely everyone. It's the more subtle stuff that takes experience to spot, and that is not really something that anyone on a forum such as this can provide guidance on.
I have heard of White Tiger TKD through a professional martial arts organization (NAPMA) that featured them in one of their 2007 issues. They seem to be a credible and legitimate operation.
It really doesn't matter what martial art you take up as a beginner though, all will teach you something valuable and worthwhile for your long term goals. Be aware also, that most people who join the martial arts for one particular reason, tend to stay for a host of entirely different reasons.
The most important thing is not the style/discipline, it's finding an instructor/s you trust, a group of students you actually look forward to training with, and a program that fits within your financial and schedule limitations.
Check out the schools in the area you’re are in - irrespective of the style. Talk with the instructor/s and students. Observe a few classes and talk with the students. Take some time and I’m sure you'll instinctively know which one is right for you. That will be the one where you like the instructor, like the students, and can’t wait to start attending.
You will spend a lot of time with the instructor and students you choose now, so getting that right is much more important than finding a school that teaches a discipline someone on this forum has suggested to you. Everyone is drawn to different disciplines for a variety of reasons and no-one but you can determine what those factors are. Thus, you have to do some leg work by checking out the schools in your area and finding the instructor whom you want to become your mentor and guide, at least at the beginning of your journey.
Once you get a solid grounding (say two to three years), begin to explore your neighborhood for complementary or systemically opposing disciplines and chat with you instructor/s about your plans. Your own greater knowlege, and the recommendations and guidance of your instructor/s should set you on the right path.
Good Luck
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
Reply:Don't let yourself be distracted by a fancy school or unrelated goodies such as weight machines or saunas. A well kept, safe training area is one thing but extraneous features, though nice, ultimately only add to the expenses of the school. There are a good number of excellent instructors teaching out of their garages, basements, and back yards.
Don't get distracted by uniforms either. Many Asian martial arts wear the traditional "white pyjamas" gi while other martial arts have different uniforms and some, no uniform at all, preferring instead "street clothes" or comfortable, loose fitting training clothes.
Also, don't pay too much attention to numerous trophies and medals. Trophies are easy to come by in martial arts competitions. On top of that they are inexpensive and easily purchased by unscrupulous scam artists from the local trophy store. Though this practise is uncommon, it has been known to happen.
Don't judge a school or instructor by how much they charge. It's human nature to assume that a higher priced product is going to be somehow better, yet this is not always true in the world of Martial Arts. Some instructors are simply teaching for the joy of teaching and not trying to make a living or any real money from it.
Further, don't pay too much attention to lots of certificates in Asian script decorating the wall, particularly if you don't read the language they're written in. Most instructors will display only the rank certificate of their top rank (or the top rank they hold in each art they're ranked in if they are ranked in more then one). In general, this should mean that there aren't many certificates displayed. With the state of current computer technology, it is easy to produce impressive looking certificates that say anything you wish them to say, even that the bearer is a high ranking martial artist.
Finally, don't be overly concerned with the rank of the instructor. While in the early stages of training in your new art (say the first 10 years) you probably won't be able to tell the difference between a 3rd Degree Black Belt and a 9th Degree Black Belt.
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was established in 1973 and is the International Federation governing the sport of Taekwondo. The WTF recognizes national Taekwondo governing bodies recognised by the National Olympic Committee in the pertinent country, one in each country, as its members.
The selection procedure for each and every country is very rigorous and only the best of the best get to the Olympics.
Reply:GREAT QUESTION!
to answer it I'll ask you a few questions:
1) what is your ultimate goal? I mean what is your destination, your focus, your drive?
if you are looking to compete in the martial arts or the Mixed Martial Arts venue? because they really are very different. different rules, different goals and different attitudes.
if you want to go the long way then find a little hole-in-the-wall dojo and spend the next 2-10years studying there until you find the next art you want to try.
2)are you the type of person that can find "joy in the journey" or are you a "results oriented" kind of person?
the truth is that no matter what you try you will be confronted with hurtles, obsticles and some down-right hard times. martial arts are a mind-set. some call it a way of life, still others call it a means to an end. either way you need to decide what you want to get out of it, more importantly how much you are willing to put into it.
3) how can I spot a good school?
a few things to look for when trying to spot that much-to-be-avoided McDojo.
look at the schools affiliation certificates. if thay have them then you should be able to research that schoool through the web-site of the main discipline: example; if you go to the web site for United States Judo Association (usja.com) you can find the link to schools in your area and then if the school you are researching appears there it should be a school in good standing with that art.
look at what age the black belts in the school start. if you have a bunch of kids running around with black belts on: you're in a McDojo.
watch a few classes. if you get the feeling that it's some kind of motivational seminar and not a lot of actual skills being taught: you're in a McDojo.
if you see a bunch of black belts beating up the students: you're in a McDojo.
if you notice a lot of unruely behavior and not enough supervision: you're in a McDojo.
and finally........
if the school you want to attend offers financing options based on credit approval: YOU'RE IN A MCDOJO.
Reply:Well, olympic style TKD or WTF TKD is what the olympic commitee has recognized as usable for the olympics. any other TKD systems ( except ITF or a couple of TKD systems that end in Qwan) are not standard or considered nontraditional, like ATA TKD. WTF tkd focuses more on kicks, and most instructors neglect to teach their students how to cover and punch with their hands, so watch out for that. ITF TKD is a more hard contact way of TKD and is actually pretty good for street fights.
as traditional martial arts go, karate, takwondo, muay thai, and kung fu all fall under this catergory. if you want to learn power, do karate or mauy thai. if you want to do speed, flexibility, and have a vast arsenal of moves, go to TKD or kung fu.
Brasilian Jiujitsu and judo are some of the great grappling arts, so you should definetely think of them.
as far as those schools go, whitetiger TKD looks alot like a Mcdojo, that means their out for your money, they look like they charge alot, and their probably not affiliated with WTF or ITF, so I wouldnt bother with them. the second school, the one with the cross training, also has TKD, so I suggest you go there instead of white tiger.
But are there no better schools around your area? if your interested in TKD, try to find either a school thats WTF or ITF, anything else and your waisting your time. If you want MMA or some real hard contact martial arts, do mauy thai, boxing, judo, etc... those are real good martial arts to learn how to fight on the street. also dont rule out karate or kung fu, as those are also some very complete systems.
so go to the schools, talk to the instructors, get a couple of free lessons and see how you like them. if your young, and I think you are, start out with Karate or TKD, since you will make alot of good friends, have fun, and learn self defense. when you get older start going to Muay Thai, jiujitsu, since these later martial arts are alot more hard contact, you make less friends, but they are more effective in real fights.
Spotting bad dojos is very hard if you dont go to alot of them and compare them. If I were you, I would go to diffrent dojos and watch a class or two, get a couple free days to try it out, and decide for yourself. If there is a dojo which charges you a down payment of somesort worth more than $50, they probably only want your money. If they offer a contract, dont walk, run out of there since they too only want your cash. If they offer you a black belt in a year or two, guess what? he will probably say "here, have a blackbelt" but when you fight some one on the street, he will probably kick your ***. Also, if they say that they do "secret techniches", their probably lieing to you so that you can start paying your monthly fee, so dont belive in that stuff.
Reply:To answer your initial question - how to spot a bad Dojo?
I am a UFAF blackbelt and can tell you from personal experience that the instructor is the key to any good Dojo. It's really that simple. You need an instructor who is a devoted martial artist and concerned with teaching you the techniques and philosophies of the martial arts. As far as location goes... you can learn in any parking lot. Don't be blinded by fancy equiptment and decorations. I was taught in a garage next to a baseball field. Hope this helps!!
Reply:if your looking for the martial arts aspect, definately go with karate and not tkd. karate was developed to be a martial art and used as self defense, tkd was developed to be a sport.
Reply:basicly, do tae kwon do as a striking art and hapkido as a grappling art
they both korean and work pretty good
and as far as bad dojos it all depends in certain things, as in expenses and trainning,
hope this helps
Reply:Answering your questions in order:
"How do you spot a Bad Dojo?"
It's surprisingly difficult for an inexperienced person to spot a McDojo, since s/he doesn't really know what to look for. For example, in a very entertaining article on Slate at http://www.slate.com/id/55898, Eliza Truitt details her trips to several martial arts dojos and her efforts to rank them. On the whole, her rankings make pretty good sense -- but look how highly she rated aikido for self-defense! And she didn't even try a boxing or kickboxing gym! (Though to be fair, those gyms are probably more common around Seattle now than they were in the late '90s, when she wrote the article.)
There are signs associated with McDojos, however. Talking with the owner or teacher of the dojo can be most illuminating. Here are a few McDojo alarms, in no particular order:
1. Does the dojo owner or head teacher make a big deal out of calling him (usually a man) "Sensei" or "Sifu" or some other honorific title? If so, it's likely an ego trip for him. Leave.
2. Do they sniff at the idea of "competition" with other students or schools as beneath them? Equivalently, do they maintain that their style is Teh D34dly!!!, and they could never safely try these techniques on someone for fear of killing or permanently maiming them? If so, run, don't walk, out of the building. And hold tight to your wallet. **Any** reputable martial arts place will place a high emphasis on sparring (whether they call it "randori" or whatever else).
3. Is there a "Blackbelt Club" or a "Blackbelt Special" or something similar, where you pay XXX thousand dollars in return for a guarantee that you'll get their black belt? This is a 90% sure sign that you're dealing with a McDojo. Very few reputable martial arts schools do nonsense like that.
4. WATCH FOR CONTACT IN THE CLASS! Do the students actually practice striking or throwing or joint locking or whatever else the art is supposed to teach? If not, it's a McDojo, period. If so, is the "uke" (the one getting punched, kicked, or thrown) supposed to "help out" the "tori" (the one punching, kicking, or throwing) by falling down or otherwise being compliant? While compliance might make sense when you are very first learning a technique, you should very quickly be practicing on a resisting opponent. If all of your practicing and "sparring" is done on a compliant opponent, as is the case for example in most aikido styles, then you are not learning anything of substantive benefit for self-defense.
5. Does the school focus on sports competition or on self-defense? If it focuses on sports competition, ask yourself if you like that kind of competition. If not, don't go -- the school might very well be a top-notch place, but their emphasis will be on something you don't like. If you *do* like competition, then congratulations! On the other hand, if the school calls itself non-competitive, find out how else they train in order to maintain realistic grounding. There's nothing like live, hand-to-hand competition to separate the fighters from the pretenders. If they don't do interschool competition, they should at least have "live" training in their school among the students.
For more discussion of these ideas, read Matt Thornton's blog at http://aliveness101.blogspot.com/2005/07...
"I have seen alot of they teach Olympic style tae kwon do. What is Olympic style and how is it different from traditional tae kwon do?"
It's what they do in the Olympics. Olympic-style TKD is very sports-oriented and somewhat less self-defense oriented than traditional TKD. That said, it's an honest sport that doesn't represent itself as something it's not; it is, by all accounts I've heard, a lot of fun and a real kick (pun intended); and even if TKD doesn't prepare you to fight in a UFC cage, it will give you more than enough weapons to defend yourself in a typical must-fight situation against some street scum or teenage hoodlum.
"Also I also have a interest in MMA. I was thinking i will get familar with a striking art first. What is a good striking system to start off with?"
Boxing. If you can't or won't do boxing, then kickboxing is great, preferably Muay Thai.
"Then I thought I would get into a grappling system like brazialian jiu jitsu."
Outstanding, if you can find (and afford) a good school. There are getting to be some BJJ McDojos, though, so remember that you are way better off at a quality judo dojo than at a crummy BJJ place. In addition, the judo dojo is almost sure to be much cheaper.
"Then learn MMA from here http://www.4kickbox.com/index.cfm?"
My impression is that I would pass. This guy appears never to have studied BJJ, instead doing "small-circle" hapkido (probably a bastardization of traditional hapkido with Wally Jay's "small-circle jujitsu") and "seido goshin jujitsu", which is probably a traditional Japanese JJ. On the other hand, he does have a BJJ brown belt and a BJJ purple belt on staff, so maybe you could get some legit training there, after all.
Basically, you should go there, try out a class or at least watch, and decide if you like what you experience. If so, and if you can afford it, sign up.
Reply:Sloppy Instructors especially sloppy student instructors - especially out of shape ones.
Long-Term Contracts
They charge for belt test, and if they're really puszies, belt stripe tests.
They claim to have been trained in the ancient orient or by the special forces. (this means they've played one too many video games)
They charge for ghis with iron ons.
You Yahoo or Google the county tax assessors real estate website and the dojo is in someone else's name. (this says fly-by-night)
They put down other instructors or styles. (usually means they couldn't beat their own meat)
The students look like they're there for their easy P.E. credit.
They ask you "why should we accept you"? (means they've just been fired from the car lot"
You have to yell something in a different language on every punch.
The BBB.org has negative information on their dojo.
They show you a pricing schema that looks like a cell phone plan.
Reply:Bad schools are easy to spot. sometimes the martial art is named wrong or false identified in the title.
for instance, karate is Japanese\Okinawan, so if a school says they teach Korean karate then they are possibly fraudulent.
anyway, none of that matters.
here is the scoop...
there is no best art, only best artists. the quality and frequency of the training will far outweigh the style being trained in.
find a good school, not a good style.
check out all the schools in your area, take free classes.
ask to see their contact drills.
never sign a contract. never pay for rank testing.
look for a clean school with respectable people
Reply:Good advice, but it's probably more helpful to learn how find a good school than to learn how to avoid a bad one (if you find a good school you don't have to worry about avoiding bad ones).
Which is more exciting Boxing or MMA?
i still prefer to watch boxing...
i don't like UFC, becoz the ref will stop the fight right away..there are no exchanges from both fighters!!! and the ground fight..its very fu*kin boring!!! and i don't like grappling too...
Which is more exciting Boxing or MMA?
I'm a lifelong boxing fan, but I went to a UFC event several years ago, and the undercard was a bunch of boring wrestling (I'm from Iowa, and high school wrestling here is more exciting). The main event was an obvious fraud. It ended in a TKO with the loser knocked out cold on the mat. My friend and I both looked at each other in the moment and said something like "that didn't look real". So we were leaving the auditorium when we noticed a group of 20 or 30 reporters standing near an ambulance (I suspect they were actors, because the local media had very little interest in the event, and the "sport" had very little national exposure at the time). We went over to see what all the fuss was about, only to find the loser of the fight was being wheeled out on a stretcher. He was pretending to be unconscious and paralyzed for the crowd that was gathered. All the "reporters" were holding out microphones to the trainer or manager who was with him and asking, in emotional voices, about the status of the fighter. It was all so phony. They loaded him into the ambulance which had some generic name on the side. I don't remember the name anymore, but when I got home I looked in the phone book to find 3 different ambulance services, but not the one that I had seen at the auditorium. Anyway, Afer he was loaded into the ambulance, we were looking through the back window, because we were both pretty skeptical about the whole thing, and we saw the guys arm move to scratch an itch on his nose or something. We (or maybe it was just me) started shouting to the reporters "hey, he's fine, he just moved". None of them even batted an eye or looked in our direction, but a big bouncer looking guy came over and herded us away from the line of sight we were enjoying. We went and got in the car, and as we were driving home, we saw the ambulance in a parking lot a few blocks from the arena, next to big tour bus. Obviously he didn't go the hospital which was even closer to the auditorium. Although I believe that not all the matches are staged, I think it's basically like professional wrestling in the 50s. The title fights are choreographed. Boxing, of course, has a history of corruption, but when you see a guy with cuts and bruises all over his face, you know he was really in a fight. I think UFC belongs with Vince McMahon, and other "entertainment" sports. It doesn't matter who wins, because it's just a circus. Was it P. T. Barnum who said: "there's a sucker born every minute"
EDIT
Hey Rick S.
So...you're 14 or what? Oh, I see. I'm an idiot because I paid REAL money that I earned working at a REAL job to go see something that was advertised as REAL fight, when all it was, was a REAL fraud. Yes, I don't believe everything that I see on TV, so I'm an idiot. Have you ever been in a REAL fight?
Reply:UFC is more realistic because that is how people fight in real life. But boxing is way more artistic. That is why boxers get pay alot more than those MMA fighters.
Reply:I'm a boxing fan so I have to go with boxing. UFC is boring. Only once in a while you will see a good fight but usually it's just to guys rolling around the mat looking to choke each other out.
Reply:boxing cuz all ufc is a couple guys rollin round the mat.atleast in boxing there is constant action to a extent.
Reply:your reasons are why boxing is still the big money sport, millions of dollars, whereas the UFC stayed with kickboxing at the $100,000 payday level.
MMA may be the better sport, but it is still not the better spectator sport.
The simple fact that most people prefer to see striking knockouts.
As soon as you put grappling in you lose 9/10th of your TV audience who just tuned in to see blood.
In fact boxing in the very old days, was very like the UFC with plenty of grappling. But promoters soon worked out they get better crowds if they stand the fighters up.
Reply:Boxing. In boxing you have great fights, and great skill. And then you have the rich tapestry of history - Johnson. Louis, Marciano, Robinson, Ali, Leonard, Hagler, De La Hoya. Despite what people say about boxing, the big fights are still happening - Cotto vs Judah, DLH vs PBF.
In MMA, the referee often steps in too late. It is far too cynical. Then you have Bob Sapp, headbutting someone, and then rushing across the ring to challenge all-comers in an undignified manner.
Yes, I know that MMA has a lot of appeal to youner people (I myself am 22), and I know a lot of people watch it, but I'm sorry, It's just not my cup of tea. I'd much rather watch boxing.
Reply:Since I have an IQ above 50, I prefer boxing.
Reply:This Mike T guy is an idiot.... Sure boxing is the more prestigious sport with a great history.... MMA just barely implemented rules that will make it OK for TV. basically all I'm saying is MMA is growing at a rapid pace while boxing is going the way of hockey and baseball.
Reply:Do you like watching two man with the chances at 98% they will be wearing boy shorts wrestle around on the ground getting into multiple "gay" positions just to submit their opponent?? Not to bash on this beginner fighting sport, but there is a reason why straight men don't display this such behavior, especially in front of a large crowd.
Sorry, I'll stick with the good ol fists as the weapons to defeat your opponent, the minute foreplay on the ground was allowed was the day the gay man finally got his passing with a spot in fighting sports.
i don't like UFC, becoz the ref will stop the fight right away..there are no exchanges from both fighters!!! and the ground fight..its very fu*kin boring!!! and i don't like grappling too...
Which is more exciting Boxing or MMA?
I'm a lifelong boxing fan, but I went to a UFC event several years ago, and the undercard was a bunch of boring wrestling (I'm from Iowa, and high school wrestling here is more exciting). The main event was an obvious fraud. It ended in a TKO with the loser knocked out cold on the mat. My friend and I both looked at each other in the moment and said something like "that didn't look real". So we were leaving the auditorium when we noticed a group of 20 or 30 reporters standing near an ambulance (I suspect they were actors, because the local media had very little interest in the event, and the "sport" had very little national exposure at the time). We went over to see what all the fuss was about, only to find the loser of the fight was being wheeled out on a stretcher. He was pretending to be unconscious and paralyzed for the crowd that was gathered. All the "reporters" were holding out microphones to the trainer or manager who was with him and asking, in emotional voices, about the status of the fighter. It was all so phony. They loaded him into the ambulance which had some generic name on the side. I don't remember the name anymore, but when I got home I looked in the phone book to find 3 different ambulance services, but not the one that I had seen at the auditorium. Anyway, Afer he was loaded into the ambulance, we were looking through the back window, because we were both pretty skeptical about the whole thing, and we saw the guys arm move to scratch an itch on his nose or something. We (or maybe it was just me) started shouting to the reporters "hey, he's fine, he just moved". None of them even batted an eye or looked in our direction, but a big bouncer looking guy came over and herded us away from the line of sight we were enjoying. We went and got in the car, and as we were driving home, we saw the ambulance in a parking lot a few blocks from the arena, next to big tour bus. Obviously he didn't go the hospital which was even closer to the auditorium. Although I believe that not all the matches are staged, I think it's basically like professional wrestling in the 50s. The title fights are choreographed. Boxing, of course, has a history of corruption, but when you see a guy with cuts and bruises all over his face, you know he was really in a fight. I think UFC belongs with Vince McMahon, and other "entertainment" sports. It doesn't matter who wins, because it's just a circus. Was it P. T. Barnum who said: "there's a sucker born every minute"
EDIT
Hey Rick S.
So...you're 14 or what? Oh, I see. I'm an idiot because I paid REAL money that I earned working at a REAL job to go see something that was advertised as REAL fight, when all it was, was a REAL fraud. Yes, I don't believe everything that I see on TV, so I'm an idiot. Have you ever been in a REAL fight?
Reply:UFC is more realistic because that is how people fight in real life. But boxing is way more artistic. That is why boxers get pay alot more than those MMA fighters.
Reply:I'm a boxing fan so I have to go with boxing. UFC is boring. Only once in a while you will see a good fight but usually it's just to guys rolling around the mat looking to choke each other out.
Reply:boxing cuz all ufc is a couple guys rollin round the mat.atleast in boxing there is constant action to a extent.
Reply:your reasons are why boxing is still the big money sport, millions of dollars, whereas the UFC stayed with kickboxing at the $100,000 payday level.
MMA may be the better sport, but it is still not the better spectator sport.
The simple fact that most people prefer to see striking knockouts.
As soon as you put grappling in you lose 9/10th of your TV audience who just tuned in to see blood.
In fact boxing in the very old days, was very like the UFC with plenty of grappling. But promoters soon worked out they get better crowds if they stand the fighters up.
Reply:Boxing. In boxing you have great fights, and great skill. And then you have the rich tapestry of history - Johnson. Louis, Marciano, Robinson, Ali, Leonard, Hagler, De La Hoya. Despite what people say about boxing, the big fights are still happening - Cotto vs Judah, DLH vs PBF.
In MMA, the referee often steps in too late. It is far too cynical. Then you have Bob Sapp, headbutting someone, and then rushing across the ring to challenge all-comers in an undignified manner.
Yes, I know that MMA has a lot of appeal to youner people (I myself am 22), and I know a lot of people watch it, but I'm sorry, It's just not my cup of tea. I'd much rather watch boxing.
Reply:Since I have an IQ above 50, I prefer boxing.
Reply:This Mike T guy is an idiot.... Sure boxing is the more prestigious sport with a great history.... MMA just barely implemented rules that will make it OK for TV. basically all I'm saying is MMA is growing at a rapid pace while boxing is going the way of hockey and baseball.
Reply:Do you like watching two man with the chances at 98% they will be wearing boy shorts wrestle around on the ground getting into multiple "gay" positions just to submit their opponent?? Not to bash on this beginner fighting sport, but there is a reason why straight men don't display this such behavior, especially in front of a large crowd.
Sorry, I'll stick with the good ol fists as the weapons to defeat your opponent, the minute foreplay on the ground was allowed was the day the gay man finally got his passing with a spot in fighting sports.
I'm thinking about promoting amatuer MMA events for kids can you critique my ideas?
1st off every kid will have to supply a birth certificate. I'm sick of going to these tournaments and parents lying about the kids age.
The event I think will be split into 3 rounds. Keep in mind this will be for kids to youth from 7 to 16.
First round takedowns and pins only.
Second will be some kind of boxing with a few kicks allowed. Kicks and punches must be to the mid section only. No knees and no leg kicks, no head kicks or punches. I'm also thinking about adding some type of Sumo points in this round.
Third grappling with submissions.
Each round is 1 minute.
Older kids 12 and up the rounds are two minutes.
All the young kids 11 and under get medals. Medals for best match, best fighter, best sportsmanship.
Tshirts to all participants.
Medal to the top three in each divison.
Event recorded and DVDs sold?
No guaranteed matches if not pre registered.
Does this sound good? What should I add or take off?
Should I open this up to adults?
I'm thinking about promoting amatuer MMA events for kids can you critique my ideas?
I like this idea a lot, I wish something like this was around when I was a kid. It emphasizes the point of being well rounded while still focusing on one part of the game at a time.
I agree with one of the other answers, you should keep it small and grow responsibly. You want to be able to iron out the problems while their still manageable.
Someone else noted that full submission matches might be two dangerous, and it is true that joint locks could damage growth plates causing stunted growth in those limbs. However, youth submission matches are nothing new, like the BJJ Mundials has a youth tourny. Try to follow their guidlines, they might have extra safety precautions for the youngins, i.e. no ankle locks, knee bars, or straight arm bars. It would suck to leave out the arm bar, one of the most fundamental submissions, but if it drastically mitigates injury risk then I suppose it's okay.
Reply:It's pretty weird but i guess it'd get them some early exposure to MMA-like competition.
Medals:
Best Match
Best Fighter
Most Improved Fighter
Sportsmanship Award
Reply:I would be cautious about submission, joint locks, chokes for kids under 13. Maybe for the 14-16 year olds. Other than that sounds fun. I didn't see, is there a uniform required, or is it no gi. Maybe you could have seperate gi and no gi divisions
Reply:if your going to do it have it be seperated into age groups 6-12 and 13-16... 6-12 strictly grappling and then at 13 you can make it complete MMA... and i agree about people lieing about ages and ability levels
Reply:Just a coupe thoughts.
Make sure you have good Insurance and Medical Units and Ambulance available. YOU NEVER KNOW.
How will you screen the judges to ensure they are qualified and do not allow the fighters to hurt themselves? Fighters will go and go unless a Judge intervenes.
Be very specific as to what is a point and not a point.
How many rings will you have and will they be real rings or just matts? How will you record these events if in more than one ring? Idea sounds good, but sounds like you will need a descent amount of Capital to start it.
The more you open it too the larger it is and harder to manage. IF this is your first one, than I recommend you keep it simple and small and grow each year. If you try and go large right away and do not have the capital it will be a bust for you. IF you take it small and manage the investment than you can break even and have a great event that next year or the year after will start promoting itself.
Marketing of it is important too, I think checking to ensure age is good but what about skill level? Parent consent and Sensei consent?
Just curious. Your idea sounds ok, just a lot of work ahead for you if you do it. best wishes with it.
Reply:This kind of sparring is not appropriate for children. Its questionable for teens even. You are open to alot of liability and there is genuine risk of injury with children because 1) their bones are not as strong, and 2) children do not have the capacity to know how safe to be when doing joint locks, especially in a competitive environment.
This is a bad idea because it involves children - if you were doing this for 18 year olds and up, that would be different.
The first kid that gets a broken arm from an arm bar will sue you and the other kid's parents and that will end your sports promotion career and it may leave you broke yourself.
The event I think will be split into 3 rounds. Keep in mind this will be for kids to youth from 7 to 16.
First round takedowns and pins only.
Second will be some kind of boxing with a few kicks allowed. Kicks and punches must be to the mid section only. No knees and no leg kicks, no head kicks or punches. I'm also thinking about adding some type of Sumo points in this round.
Third grappling with submissions.
Each round is 1 minute.
Older kids 12 and up the rounds are two minutes.
All the young kids 11 and under get medals. Medals for best match, best fighter, best sportsmanship.
Tshirts to all participants.
Medal to the top three in each divison.
Event recorded and DVDs sold?
No guaranteed matches if not pre registered.
Does this sound good? What should I add or take off?
Should I open this up to adults?
I'm thinking about promoting amatuer MMA events for kids can you critique my ideas?
I like this idea a lot, I wish something like this was around when I was a kid. It emphasizes the point of being well rounded while still focusing on one part of the game at a time.
I agree with one of the other answers, you should keep it small and grow responsibly. You want to be able to iron out the problems while their still manageable.
Someone else noted that full submission matches might be two dangerous, and it is true that joint locks could damage growth plates causing stunted growth in those limbs. However, youth submission matches are nothing new, like the BJJ Mundials has a youth tourny. Try to follow their guidlines, they might have extra safety precautions for the youngins, i.e. no ankle locks, knee bars, or straight arm bars. It would suck to leave out the arm bar, one of the most fundamental submissions, but if it drastically mitigates injury risk then I suppose it's okay.
Reply:It's pretty weird but i guess it'd get them some early exposure to MMA-like competition.
Medals:
Best Match
Best Fighter
Most Improved Fighter
Sportsmanship Award
Reply:I would be cautious about submission, joint locks, chokes for kids under 13. Maybe for the 14-16 year olds. Other than that sounds fun. I didn't see, is there a uniform required, or is it no gi. Maybe you could have seperate gi and no gi divisions
Reply:if your going to do it have it be seperated into age groups 6-12 and 13-16... 6-12 strictly grappling and then at 13 you can make it complete MMA... and i agree about people lieing about ages and ability levels
Reply:Just a coupe thoughts.
Make sure you have good Insurance and Medical Units and Ambulance available. YOU NEVER KNOW.
How will you screen the judges to ensure they are qualified and do not allow the fighters to hurt themselves? Fighters will go and go unless a Judge intervenes.
Be very specific as to what is a point and not a point.
How many rings will you have and will they be real rings or just matts? How will you record these events if in more than one ring? Idea sounds good, but sounds like you will need a descent amount of Capital to start it.
The more you open it too the larger it is and harder to manage. IF this is your first one, than I recommend you keep it simple and small and grow each year. If you try and go large right away and do not have the capital it will be a bust for you. IF you take it small and manage the investment than you can break even and have a great event that next year or the year after will start promoting itself.
Marketing of it is important too, I think checking to ensure age is good but what about skill level? Parent consent and Sensei consent?
Just curious. Your idea sounds ok, just a lot of work ahead for you if you do it. best wishes with it.
Reply:This kind of sparring is not appropriate for children. Its questionable for teens even. You are open to alot of liability and there is genuine risk of injury with children because 1) their bones are not as strong, and 2) children do not have the capacity to know how safe to be when doing joint locks, especially in a competitive environment.
This is a bad idea because it involves children - if you were doing this for 18 year olds and up, that would be different.
The first kid that gets a broken arm from an arm bar will sue you and the other kid's parents and that will end your sports promotion career and it may leave you broke yourself.
Missing an item in The Legend Of Zelda Wind Waker.?
I'm missing an item in WW and it's drving me crazy! On the pause screen there is a blank space right below the the grappling hook and to the right of the iron boots. Was it a one-time item or what? Please help!
Missing an item in The Legend Of Zelda Wind Waker.?
You are talking about the magic armor.
You will need to go to Zunari (The guy that looks comes from the north pole)
He will tell you that has no flowers or something like that so you will need to take the flower he gives you and trade it to some gorons spread across the big ocean, try to check a walkthrough to find those gorons.
Hope it is useful, greetings.
Reply:I think you may be looking at the slot for the Magic Armor. If you complete a complex trade sequence between Zunari and some random Gorons on rafts, you'll get the Magic Armor item. I haven't bothered to actually get it, so I can't tell you what it does or how the trade sequence goes.
Try looking at gamefaqs.com if you want to know how to get it.
Small Business
Missing an item in The Legend Of Zelda Wind Waker.?
You are talking about the magic armor.
You will need to go to Zunari (The guy that looks comes from the north pole)
He will tell you that has no flowers or something like that so you will need to take the flower he gives you and trade it to some gorons spread across the big ocean, try to check a walkthrough to find those gorons.
Hope it is useful, greetings.
Reply:I think you may be looking at the slot for the Magic Armor. If you complete a complex trade sequence between Zunari and some random Gorons on rafts, you'll get the Magic Armor item. I haven't bothered to actually get it, so I can't tell you what it does or how the trade sequence goes.
Try looking at gamefaqs.com if you want to know how to get it.
Small Business
What kind of doc to see for broken collar (claviclel) bone?
What kind of doctor do i need to see for a Broken or "Seprated" Collar Bone. I landed on my shoulder in a grappling match at a tournament and it hurts at the end of the clavicle that ends in the center of my neck. I have been trying to keep it immobilized but i occasionally forget and i move it and it hurts a lot and it will also pop. I cant really stand straight up w/o it hurting or keep my shoulder up and back in a "normal position". I have to kind of slouch it forward to keep it from hurting. Thanks in advance for your input.
What kind of doc to see for broken collar (claviclel) bone?
To get a proper diagnosis you need to be seen by a doctor. Either the Er, or wait tomorrow to see your doc.
Your doc will send you for xrays to ensure that nothing is dislocated or fractured.
For now, apply ice----place your arm on a pillow and take Motrin/Tylenol to bring the inflammation down.
An Orthopedist is a BONE doctor and he would be the one you would be referred to if there was a fracture.
Reply:for pity sake, go to an emergency room, that is what they are for.
Reply:anything to do with bones you need to go to and orthopedic dr...but since thats a speciality practice be prepared to pay more...and the clavicle is a very slow recovery but hang in there the doc with most likely put you in some kind of support collar or sling....maybe physical therapy later
What kind of doc to see for broken collar (claviclel) bone?
To get a proper diagnosis you need to be seen by a doctor. Either the Er, or wait tomorrow to see your doc.
Your doc will send you for xrays to ensure that nothing is dislocated or fractured.
For now, apply ice----place your arm on a pillow and take Motrin/Tylenol to bring the inflammation down.
An Orthopedist is a BONE doctor and he would be the one you would be referred to if there was a fracture.
Reply:for pity sake, go to an emergency room, that is what they are for.
Reply:anything to do with bones you need to go to and orthopedic dr...but since thats a speciality practice be prepared to pay more...and the clavicle is a very slow recovery but hang in there the doc with most likely put you in some kind of support collar or sling....maybe physical therapy later
Is Muay thai a religious fighting style?
Muay thai is from thailand and it is ancient. It is the science of the 8 limbs (fists elbows knees kicks), and it also include grappling. Thailand is 95% buddhist and I was wandering if it is safe to say that muay thai is religous or not.
Is Muay thai a religious fighting style?
I guess some could consider it religious in a sense.
Traditional Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand. Martial arts have been used by the military since ancient times. The military style of Muay Thai is known as Lerdrit, while today's "Sport Muay Thai" varies slightly from the original art and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing. Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A master practitioner of Muay Thai thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts. Muay Thai is an especially versatile, brutal, straightforward martial art.
Even before entering the ring many fighters perform rituals. Some may kneel before the ring, others might pray with their coach or by themselves or perform a series of repetitive movements, such as touching the ring ropes 3 times. Thai boxers always climb over the top rope when entering the ring, because in Thai culture the head is considered to be more important than the feet, which are thought to be dirty. It is therefore important to always have the head above the feet while entering the ring. Once in the ring, a fighter might go to the center and bow to each side.
Now begins the Wai Kru ritual or (Wai khru ram muay). The Wai Kru usually starts with the fighter walking around the ring, counter-clockwise. This could be described as "sealing the ring", showing that the match is between only these two combatants. The ritual is both practical and spiritual. In a practical sense, it prepares the body for combat. During the Wai Kru there are many different movements and steps that a fighter might perform before the match, along with stretches. Some motions imitate, for example, a swallow, a hunter, a soldier or an executioner. Some fighters use this ritual to attempt to scare their opponents, commonly by stomping around them. But in a deeper sense, the fighter is expressing religious devotion, humility and gratitude. Transcending both physical and temporal limitations, he opens himself to the divine presence and allows it to infuse his heart and soul. In ancient times, the ritual was intended to show devotion to the King and the fighter's mentor. Today, that devotion is given to the organizer of the match and the fighter's trainer.[1] The ritual also gives the fighter some time alone before the fight to collect his thoughts and concentrate on the task ahead.
After this dance, the fighter walks over to his coach who removes the Mongkon and the Pong Malai. The match begins after a review of the rules by the judge and a glove shake.
Reply:People will incorporate martial arts into any religion that they choose. look at those wacko christian guys who use Karate to spread their message of yellow pages tearing!
Reply:I would not say that Muay Thai is a religious fighting style.
Buddhists are not looking to fight or hurt anyone. There is no connection from the religion standpoint. Buddhists are not supposed to hurt any living things and are supposed to be kind.
However, Thai boxers are mostly Buddhists. Thai Buddhists incorporate other influences into Thai Buddhism. The belief in supernatural and superstition is widely held along with different rituals from Hinduism and others. Therefore one may encounter Buddhism and semi-Buddhism philosophy and rituals associated with Thai boxing. For example, the dancing ritual of paying respect to the teacher before the fight. I don't believe the boxers are looking for Nirvana, peace, detachment, or other religious questions and answers during the pre-fight dance.
I don't think there are Thai boxers practicing in the temple much. But at least in the movies, we can see Chinese Kung Fu and martial arts practiced in Chinese temples like Shaolin.
Reply:its more about tradition.
Reply:i would say it isnt. i train in muay thai and am not a budhist neither does my school include any religious traditions in our training.
Reply:It is a Religious Tradition.
Reply:The art itself is not religious and doesn't incorporate buddhism into it. However, many fighters do perform Wai Kru which can be considered religious.
Reply:I don't think it related to religion
but from the name of many combo as you might know
it come from Indian triology name "ramayana"
itwould be more like religion brought Indian tradition into thailand which influence many of thai culture included Muay Thai
Is Muay thai a religious fighting style?
I guess some could consider it religious in a sense.
Traditional Muay Thai has a long history in Thailand. Martial arts have been used by the military since ancient times. The military style of Muay Thai is known as Lerdrit, while today's "Sport Muay Thai" varies slightly from the original art and uses kicks and punches in a ring with gloves similar to those used in Western boxing. Muay Thai is referred to as "The Science of Eight Limbs", as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A master practitioner of Muay Thai thus has the ability to execute strikes using eight "points of contact," as opposed to "two points" (fists) in Western boxing and "four points" (fists, feet) used in the primarily sport-oriented forms of martial arts. Muay Thai is an especially versatile, brutal, straightforward martial art.
Even before entering the ring many fighters perform rituals. Some may kneel before the ring, others might pray with their coach or by themselves or perform a series of repetitive movements, such as touching the ring ropes 3 times. Thai boxers always climb over the top rope when entering the ring, because in Thai culture the head is considered to be more important than the feet, which are thought to be dirty. It is therefore important to always have the head above the feet while entering the ring. Once in the ring, a fighter might go to the center and bow to each side.
Now begins the Wai Kru ritual or (Wai khru ram muay). The Wai Kru usually starts with the fighter walking around the ring, counter-clockwise. This could be described as "sealing the ring", showing that the match is between only these two combatants. The ritual is both practical and spiritual. In a practical sense, it prepares the body for combat. During the Wai Kru there are many different movements and steps that a fighter might perform before the match, along with stretches. Some motions imitate, for example, a swallow, a hunter, a soldier or an executioner. Some fighters use this ritual to attempt to scare their opponents, commonly by stomping around them. But in a deeper sense, the fighter is expressing religious devotion, humility and gratitude. Transcending both physical and temporal limitations, he opens himself to the divine presence and allows it to infuse his heart and soul. In ancient times, the ritual was intended to show devotion to the King and the fighter's mentor. Today, that devotion is given to the organizer of the match and the fighter's trainer.[1] The ritual also gives the fighter some time alone before the fight to collect his thoughts and concentrate on the task ahead.
After this dance, the fighter walks over to his coach who removes the Mongkon and the Pong Malai. The match begins after a review of the rules by the judge and a glove shake.
Reply:People will incorporate martial arts into any religion that they choose. look at those wacko christian guys who use Karate to spread their message of yellow pages tearing!
Reply:I would not say that Muay Thai is a religious fighting style.
Buddhists are not looking to fight or hurt anyone. There is no connection from the religion standpoint. Buddhists are not supposed to hurt any living things and are supposed to be kind.
However, Thai boxers are mostly Buddhists. Thai Buddhists incorporate other influences into Thai Buddhism. The belief in supernatural and superstition is widely held along with different rituals from Hinduism and others. Therefore one may encounter Buddhism and semi-Buddhism philosophy and rituals associated with Thai boxing. For example, the dancing ritual of paying respect to the teacher before the fight. I don't believe the boxers are looking for Nirvana, peace, detachment, or other religious questions and answers during the pre-fight dance.
I don't think there are Thai boxers practicing in the temple much. But at least in the movies, we can see Chinese Kung Fu and martial arts practiced in Chinese temples like Shaolin.
Reply:its more about tradition.
Reply:i would say it isnt. i train in muay thai and am not a budhist neither does my school include any religious traditions in our training.
Reply:It is a Religious Tradition.
Reply:The art itself is not religious and doesn't incorporate buddhism into it. However, many fighters do perform Wai Kru which can be considered religious.
Reply:I don't think it related to religion
but from the name of many combo as you might know
it come from Indian triology name "ramayana"
itwould be more like religion brought Indian tradition into thailand which influence many of thai culture included Muay Thai
What type of fighting technique is used in the U.S. military?
I heard they teach them grappling moves and not hand to hand combat.
What type of fighting technique is used in the U.S. military?
Ok now for some Truth from a CURRENT Soldier.
The U.S. Army has adopted and is constantly working on a program called the Modern Army Combative Program it consists of currently 4 levels level 2 of which are toughed only in Ft. Benning GA.
It is Grappling in the 1st and some in the 2nd level after that you go into weapons fighting it is designed under a mixed martial arts concept and is still evolving and changing.
Hand to Hand Combat is not the primary focus because it is believed Grappling is a quicker way to subdue an opponent especially when wearing 70ibs or gear which is something ONLY the Army has to do on constant basis in a field situation.
look it up on Google I’m sure you can find more info its a good program i just went through level 2 training and its a pain in the @$$.
The Marines do something different but that’s up to them and they do not in any way define military training unlike what you have heard.
(I’m sure ill get some negative feedback on that)
The Marines are well trained but for a completely different mission then the Army they serve a niche in the Armed Service so their equipment and training dictates the change.
Reply:Someone lied to you. I learned from USMC MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program) instructors. I was Navy but I worked and trained with Marines and they have their own brand of unarmed self defense/hand to hand combat. It's a mix of a few fighting skills and martial arts.
Reply:shoot, bomb and kill as many as you could and then claim victory
Reply:I don't know, but for basic military (NOT SF or SEALS) I've read the IDF (Israel Defense Force) are the best at hand-to-hand combat.
Reply:kick your *** fighting techniques
Reply:standard thumb wrestling technique is used in hand to hand...watch out for sneaky "Indian rub" and "wedgies", "purple nurple might also be employed
Reply:Scream and flail. Whatever works when you come down to it, but they try to instill grappling techniques.
Reply:With EQ or IQ?
What do you think?
Reply:I graduated ft benning in april the macp program for basic training is an mma type of h2h the teach a combonation of brizialn ju jitsu %26amp; Muy tai along with american boxing basics.
Reply:I would have to agree with and expand on what Alex said. In the Marines, we are basically learning a mix of martial arts; those moves which could be reasonably employed when you would have full battle gear on (which is why you won't see us doing roundhouse kicks). At the bottom belts, you will use more defensive maneuvers and learn the basics, from how to punch and kick to how to block and break out of various holds (bear hug, choke hold, etc..).
As you move up in belts, the moves expand on what you have already learned, plus you start more grappling and basic weapons training (sorry, no nunchucks or ninja stars). Weapons training deals mostly with something you might see in both combat or a non-lethal environment. It using your rifle for something other than shooting and also successfully using a bayonet/k-bar, or any other weapon of opportunity (i.e., helmet, stick, hapless arm laying about).
Although the Marines don't focus just on grappling, we are taught that most fights end up on the ground, so there are a lot of grappling moves taught. Most of it is arm-bars, joint manipulations, blood-chokes, leg locks, etc...moves that almost everyone can do, but don't get so technical that an average person wouldn't be able to use them.
The program has some top martial arts experts from all different styles come through and review and change our program all the time. A lot of the junior ranks feel the program is pointless, but with any martial art, if you don't practice all the time you will never be able to effectively use it.
Also, I have seen both Army and Navy personnel come through our program, although I think the Army is adopting their own.
What type of fighting technique is used in the U.S. military?
Ok now for some Truth from a CURRENT Soldier.
The U.S. Army has adopted and is constantly working on a program called the Modern Army Combative Program it consists of currently 4 levels level 2 of which are toughed only in Ft. Benning GA.
It is Grappling in the 1st and some in the 2nd level after that you go into weapons fighting it is designed under a mixed martial arts concept and is still evolving and changing.
Hand to Hand Combat is not the primary focus because it is believed Grappling is a quicker way to subdue an opponent especially when wearing 70ibs or gear which is something ONLY the Army has to do on constant basis in a field situation.
look it up on Google I’m sure you can find more info its a good program i just went through level 2 training and its a pain in the @$$.
The Marines do something different but that’s up to them and they do not in any way define military training unlike what you have heard.
(I’m sure ill get some negative feedback on that)
The Marines are well trained but for a completely different mission then the Army they serve a niche in the Armed Service so their equipment and training dictates the change.
Reply:Someone lied to you. I learned from USMC MCMAP (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program) instructors. I was Navy but I worked and trained with Marines and they have their own brand of unarmed self defense/hand to hand combat. It's a mix of a few fighting skills and martial arts.
Reply:shoot, bomb and kill as many as you could and then claim victory
Reply:I don't know, but for basic military (NOT SF or SEALS) I've read the IDF (Israel Defense Force) are the best at hand-to-hand combat.
Reply:kick your *** fighting techniques
Reply:standard thumb wrestling technique is used in hand to hand...watch out for sneaky "Indian rub" and "wedgies", "purple nurple might also be employed
Reply:Scream and flail. Whatever works when you come down to it, but they try to instill grappling techniques.
Reply:With EQ or IQ?
What do you think?
Reply:I graduated ft benning in april the macp program for basic training is an mma type of h2h the teach a combonation of brizialn ju jitsu %26amp; Muy tai along with american boxing basics.
Reply:I would have to agree with and expand on what Alex said. In the Marines, we are basically learning a mix of martial arts; those moves which could be reasonably employed when you would have full battle gear on (which is why you won't see us doing roundhouse kicks). At the bottom belts, you will use more defensive maneuvers and learn the basics, from how to punch and kick to how to block and break out of various holds (bear hug, choke hold, etc..).
As you move up in belts, the moves expand on what you have already learned, plus you start more grappling and basic weapons training (sorry, no nunchucks or ninja stars). Weapons training deals mostly with something you might see in both combat or a non-lethal environment. It using your rifle for something other than shooting and also successfully using a bayonet/k-bar, or any other weapon of opportunity (i.e., helmet, stick, hapless arm laying about).
Although the Marines don't focus just on grappling, we are taught that most fights end up on the ground, so there are a lot of grappling moves taught. Most of it is arm-bars, joint manipulations, blood-chokes, leg locks, etc...moves that almost everyone can do, but don't get so technical that an average person wouldn't be able to use them.
The program has some top martial arts experts from all different styles come through and review and change our program all the time. A lot of the junior ranks feel the program is pointless, but with any martial art, if you don't practice all the time you will never be able to effectively use it.
Also, I have seen both Army and Navy personnel come through our program, although I think the Army is adopting their own.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)