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Brokenmace · 09-03-2002, 03:54 PM

A martial artist is someone who attempts to express himself/herself through the creative application and exploration of martial principles and techniques. A prize shooter can be a martial artists, since a gun is a martial tool, and the shooter strives to express his abilities with it. A street fighter, too, can be a martial artists for the same reason. Bruce Lee leveraged his street experience to enhance his understanding and application of the other arts he had learned (not just Wing Chun). So he was both. You will find that being more than one thing is a common human trait, I am sure.

As for your predicament? Well, I'd suggest taking Kung Fu and Judo both at the same time, though I realize this may be hard. Kung Fu (for the most part) is kicking, punching, and standing grappling range. While Judo (I think) doesn't go to the ground much, it will help you understand the dynamics of grappling. I would also try and see if you can find a BJJ or Greco-Roman wrestling coach, as this will help in the ground grappling range.

There's nothing wrong with tapes, but they will never be a full substitute for personal training. They will help you after you've learned the basics of human motion as it applies to martial sciences.

BTW, never foresake one range for another, despite what some on this board might want to tell you. All ranges of combat have their place. Almost every fight starts standing up, almost every fight ends on the ground. What will you do in between if you totally neglect the other ranges?

Just keep your mind open and don't study under pricks. They won't help you.

09-03-2002, 03:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brokenmace Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 259 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	A martial artist is someone who attempts to express himself/herself through the creative application and exploration of martial principles and techniques. A prize shooter can be a martial artists, since a gun is a martial tool, and the shooter strives to express his abilities with it. A street fighter, too, can be a martial artists for the same reason. Bruce Lee leveraged his street experience to enhance his understanding and application of the other arts he had learned (not just Wing Chun). So he was both. You will find that being more than one thing is a common human trait, I am sure. As for your predicament? Well, I'd suggest taking Kung Fu and Judo both at the same time, though I realize this may be hard. Kung Fu (for the most part) is kicking, punching, and standing grappling range. While Judo (I think) doesn't go to the ground much, it will help you understand the dynamics of grappling. I would also try and see if you can find a BJJ or Greco-Roman wrestling coach, as this will help in the ground grappling range. There's nothing wrong with tapes, but they will never be a full substitute for personal training. They will help you after you've learned the basics of human motion as it applies to martial sciences. BTW, never foresake one range for another, despite what some on this board might want to tell you. All ranges of combat have their place. Almost every fight starts standing up, almost every fight ends on the ground. What will you do in between if you totally neglect the other ranges? Just keep your mind open and don't study under pricks. They won't help you. __________________ A broken mace is still a weapon. Last edited by Brokenmace; 09-03-2002 at 03:57 PM.