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had my first kali class......
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Thaibox
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very cool bro.
Taking into consideration that you're either training with a 25.5" or 28" rattan stick, you could go with the 26" ASP. But, you also have to consider that the asp is heavier and balanced different. I chose a 21" as my first simply because it was more comfortable for me.
I know it doesn't help, but I'd have to say find a place that carries all lengths, and mess around with them all. See what feels better. I'd recommend either 21 or 26 though.
Enjoy the Kali
Taking into consideration that you're either training with a 25.5" or 28" rattan stick, you could go with the 26" ASP. But, you also have to consider that the asp is heavier and balanced different. I chose a 21" as my first simply because it was more comfortable for me.
I know it doesn't help, but I'd have to say find a place that carries all lengths, and mess around with them all. See what feels better. I'd recommend either 21 or 26 though.
Enjoy the Kali
sadly the place is mail order.....the dont sell em here, not that i've seen anyway. its the fold away size thats got me worried, the 21" goes down to 9" and the 16-17" inch ones go to 7". ahh well......i tink i will order one and see how it goes
he teaches muay thai, JKD, wing chun, pankration and aikido too......im gonna be training as close to MMA as i;ve found where i live and kung fu at the same time i'm so psyched
he teaches muay thai, JKD, wing chun, pankration and aikido too......im gonna be training as close to MMA as i;ve found where i live and kung fu at the same time i'm so psyched
Magnus T Rico
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danielson said:
The length is important only in how you want to use it. If close in fighting is going to be tha main thing, than get the shorter one. If longer range combat is going to be the thing, then get the longer ones. Personally, untill you get some serious experience in whatever it is you will be using it for, go with the length closest to what is used your class. It could be a life saver.
Thaibox
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Glad to see you've found a good prof. That's the hardest part.
Do you know his background?
I forgot that they're illegal where you are. Me too. They come with a nice hefty felony if you're caught with one here.
By the way...I don't know if you saw them, but you should buy a breakaway scabbard for your asp. They work great, they're cheap, and they're easily concealable.
Do you know his background?
I forgot that they're illegal where you are. Me too. They come with a nice hefty felony if you're caught with one here.
By the way...I don't know if you saw them, but you should buy a breakaway scabbard for your asp. They work great, they're cheap, and they're easily concealable.
well the classes are supposedly run by a qualified instructor who worked as a bouncer for 8 years and has won several martial arts competitions. whatever that means. i was very wary at first as i didnt see all that many qualifications etc. i'll still play it by ear and hope his techniques are good and his teaching style is understandable. my kung fu instructor is really good, qualified and 2 times national champ so i;ll have something to compare the new guy to
<mumbling under breath>....well strictly speaking you cant carry one round with you. but if i was going to, purely hypothetically that is i'd go for the 21" even if at 9" un extended its a little unwieldy. i found a place that seklls them here so i might just be able to go take a look
whats the felony and sentence? i've resisted buying one up until now, but im potentially gonna be working in a dangerous place and i dont wanna have to fend of attackers with my hands, im not good enough yet
<mumbling under breath>....well strictly speaking you cant carry one round with you. but if i was going to, purely hypothetically that is i'd go for the 21" even if at 9" un extended its a little unwieldy. i found a place that seklls them here so i might just be able to go take a look
whats the felony and sentence? i've resisted buying one up until now, but im potentially gonna be working in a dangerous place and i dont wanna have to fend of attackers with my hands, im not good enough yet
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Thaibox said:
Welcome to my world my friend
Ice packs and scorching hot baths become your friends quickly
oh yeah, buy a cane
a cane?
oh crud, the im assuming to walk with
ive used up some tiger balm thats for sure. my forearms and shins are nice and hard as ive conditioned them for a while now, but the sides of my torso need to toughen up i think
