self defence / karate / Martial Arts
 

is anyone into this stuff? i know there are a bunch of different styles. i have been thinking of getting into something for some time. i just dont know what...

Actually, I did 4 years worth of Ju-Jitsu. Which is one of the Grandfathers of Martial Arts - comprised mainly of Karate, Judo, and Aikido. I was about to do my Black Belt Test when I screwed up my knee, I didnt go back to it but wish I did.

This is a great thing to get into....especially for kids.

If you are considering doing this - make sure you check out the credentials of whoever is going to be teaching you. I would insist that they have at LEAST 5 years of teaching experience and plan on doing it long term - by that I mean that it takes 3+ years to get to a point where you could use it in a life and death situation.

i've thought about it over the years myself. there's a place near me that supposedly has a pretty good reputation for teaching kung fu. i heard kung fu focuses more on mind control but don't know if that's true or not. thought it'd help me do a better job of controlling my temper and focusing my thoughts. doc, what do you think?

Try it Johnny...you might like it. Go down and watch a class - they might even let you try out a session. Check this out: http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/index.php

At first, its more of a self defence thing, but after you really get into it...the self defence aspect is only part of the reason that you do it. I can speak for Kung Fu because I am not real familiar with it but it will teach you self control, patience, humility, respect etc. Check it out.

that's kind of what i was hoping for. i could care less about fighting. had enough of that in the "good" ol' days. very interested in what it could teach me as far as self-control, strength, etc.

scarecrow, what are you thinking about trying?

we do a little in the marines but it is a mix of a bunch of stuff. I have thought about trying to learn brazilian ju jitsu or mui thia.

I have a Leather Belt in Levi's

and a black belt in crazy!! :dd:

that mui thia looks like some serious stuff!!! saw it on an episode of human weapon. especailly the "old school" training principles.

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