Martial arts advice for a newbie please

[Draggon]

rgosit,
One thing you have to remember is that Jun Fan is the actual art & JKD is the Philosophy behind it. When you are at the dojo ask the instructor to explain it to you. I like the Jun Fan. But, if you are looking for a more "self defense" class to take, I would suggest Muay Thai or grappling. Because there you learn how to defend yourself standing up and on the ground. That is what I love about Vale Tudo. Check around at other places if you can and try out a couple of different classes. That is what I love about our dojo is that we have everything there to try ( Muay Thai, Grappling (JJ), Jun Fan/ JKD, Wing Chung, Kali & Vale Tudo).

By the way were do you train?

 

[ZenMachine]

rgosit,

Try out the available dojos and see if what they offer is what you want. Ususally they will let you try a class or two for nothing.

I think wrestling would be a great choice and you can basically do it for free. It will help with you balance and explosiveness, as well as takedowns and counters to being taken down. Definitely things that you can incorporate into your own "fighting style".

I like boxing. Quick and precise hand techniques. It also has its limitations, but again, take what is useful and go from there.

Zen

 

[CanadianCripple]

If you want the best of both worlds, try Hapkido. You'll get TKD (kicky punchy) training plus some really nasty hold & breaking (bone) techniques... Aikido on roids.

UT

 

[LeviathanX]

Hap Ki Do is included in Tang Soo Do/Soo Bahk Do. They call the Hap Ki Do techniques Ho Shin Sul (self-defense) in Tang Soo Do. Hap Ki Do alone doesn't emphasize the kicking techniques of Tae Kwon Do, and the punching techniques of Chinese Kempo quite as much as Tang Soo Do. Of course, I speak from a biased position considering I've studied Tang Soo Do since age 5.

 

[CanadianCripple]

I think it must depend on your instructor. Considering TSD HKD & TSD are all Korean and are considered to be derived from the the same origional art, you'll find many schools which combine them. Of course that depends on the background of the instructor(s).

UT

 

[sargx2000]

All you need is Tai Bo... he's a real martial artist, you can get a black belt in a few short study sessions. Why subject yourself to all the traditional styles, just learn the best.



(sarcasm)

 

[LeviathanX]

I think it must depend on your instructor. Considering TSD HKD & TSD are all Korean and are considered to be derived from the the same origional art, you'll find many schools which combine them. Of course that depends on the background of the instructor(s).

UT

True... they are all derived from Soo Bahk Ki and Hwa Rang Do. TSD, HKD, and TKD are all very different martial arts because of the political changes that have occurred in the last 60 years. TKD and TSD, for instance, have totally different hyungs (forms), different stances and sparring strategies, etc.

Schools that combine these martial arts are liable to forget a large amount of what makes these martial arts different.

 

[manny78]

HI guys, just looking for some advice please.
I'm 35 years old, have been BB'ing/strenght training for 9 year's now and weight 260lbs.
I've been thinking of taking up some form of this great sport, however I have a few questions first.

Since I don't want to back off from my gym work, would I be wasting my time giving Karate, kick boxing or whatever 1 night training a week, and maybe a sunday morning ?.

Bouncer

Why dont you try Ninjitsu/Taijutsu, I'v been on this for over 1 year and its specially developped for law enforcement/army boys !!!

 

[Big Moose]

I don't understand how you guys can afford to train at more than one gym/dojo. Besides all my bills, I pay monthly for my gym and monthly for Muay Thai Kickboxing. The Muay Thai is real expensive and I would like to try something else in addition, but economically I am screwed. The good thing about my Muay Thai school is we also do learn grappling.

 

[manny78]

I don't understand how you guys can afford to train at more than one gym/dojo. Besides all my bills, I pay monthly for my gym and monthly for Muay Thai Kickboxing. The Muay Thai is real expensive and I would like to try something else in addition, but economically I am screwed. The good thing about my Muay Thai school is we also do learn grappling.

My gym cost me 12$/months, my ninjitsu-taijutsu cost me 18$/monyh.... not really expensive no ?