Infamous Joe G

Hi, I'm new to the whole martial arts thing and I am joining a Mixed Martial Arts class. I spoke with the instructor this morning about what styles are taught and one of the forms he told me about for the standing position was Tang Choi (sp? Could be Choy). He was talking fast and I figured since I had the name of the style, I could look it up on the net later. I did catch that he said its a type of Chinese fighting.

I was hoping that someone would have a clue about what this is and explain it to me so that I can prepare myself for it.

Thanks!

danfaggella

I only know a few popular methods of CMA, although there are countless styles and altered styles out there. I've never heard of a system with a name like the one you have stated.

PS:
If it is a mixed martial arts place, what else are they offering?

Infamous Joe G

Well, it's a Academy of Martial Arts. They're best classes are Muay Thai but they offer an MMA class. The MMA schedule is 2 MMA classes on Tuesday and Thursday then Saturday is Grappling class.

I checked the website http://www.amiracademy.com to see if maybe they offered just that style in a class, but couldn't find anything on there that would help.

danfaggella

seems like a nice place, Amir aught to be able to teach a good deal of shit, wow, that must be a great place for CMA.

BoarSpear

Never heard of that style... Are you in ST Pete?....what are your goals for training? IE: Why do you want to learn the Martial arts?
How old are you? I uh sorta know a few people over here if you answer those questions i can send you to see a couple people who aint in the phone book.

Infamous Joe G

To answer your questions:

Yes, I live in St. Pete. Tyrone area.

I am 22 years old.

I was into wrestling in high school and I loved learning the technique. I actually watched UFC and Pride and saw what they were doing and how important technique is and it interested me. I'm not doing this with some pipe dream to become the "Ultimate Fighter", I just want to learn something that is challenging and if it turns into something more, then so be it.

I'm not in the greatest of shape right now, but I'm not obese or anything like that. I'm 5'11" and 183 lbs. With my weight dropping since I've started working out at the gym again.

If you want to contact me off the forum, my e-mail address is infamous.joe.g@gmail.com.

Any help is appreciated!

BoarSpear

I will shoot you an email with contact info for some of Uncle Bills people (kuntao/silat) in your neck of the woods.........we cross train a good bit together, they are great people....i think he charges 15 dollars a month...including refreshments...

Infamous Joe G

No way? Really?!? They're charging me $89 per month for 3 times a week. Is that a ripoff? I get 2 weeks for free to try it out, so I figure that can't hurt.

How often is the class that you are talking about?

BoarSpear

it isnt a rip off unless what they teach isnt functional...i cant say...i had never heard of your school, i asked a few people in the arts neither had they...so i dunno...

The group has class at least a couple of times a week...there is someone from the group running some sort of class 7 days a week though.

blitz

Go for it this guy looks good :O

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gong fu

i would say personaly, listen to boarspear he knows what he is talking about, i would check it out if i were you.

boar is there any decent martial artists that you know living near me?, i like meeting new skilled martial artists, i dont want to challenge them or anything, (maybe a few sparrs) just want to train with other people of great skill.


peace.

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BoarSpear

thanks for the compliment

good martial artist in england? dont think there are any mate




Just kidding man, I have NO IDEA...I have heard there are alot of great ones
i would hunt people with SAS backgrounds ...