self defence / karate / Martial Arts
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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.
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.
Last edited by Dr. Evil; 08-07-2007 at 01:15 PM.
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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?
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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.
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.
Last edited by Dr. Evil; 08-07-2007 at 01:29 PM.
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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?
scarecrow, what are you thinking about trying?
Last edited by Johnny Cetane; 08-07-2007 at 01:20 PM.
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