The Ultimate in Martial Arts

ryta1203 · 05-19-2003, 04:19 PM

I took Hapkido classes for about 6 months a long time ago, and have recently been in a few aikido classes. I have a question for all of you. I would be very interested in finding a martial art/studio that was right for me. I quit take those aikido classes because the master instructor was a little too strict and kept speaking japanese. I don't want to learn another language or be in an atmosphere that is ultra-traditional. I like Aikido for it's philosophy and techniques but I didn't like the ultra traditional approach. I am also looking into Wing Chun but again, I don't want the ultra-traditional approach. Because of this I have also looked into Muay Thai/JuJitsu classes (it's a combination class, also teaches some Kali). I don't mind being formal, I just don't want to be uncomfortable and have to spend money/time learning a bunch of stuff I will never use and am not interested in (ie. language, traditions, etc.etc.). Does anyone here have any suggestions?

Tom Yum · 05-19-2003, 05:11 PM

What are your goals in terms of fitness, self-defense, level of one to one time with instructor, and feelings about contact?

If you are looking for fitness and self-defense, wing chun would be ok. JKD, Muaythai (non-competitive), judo and BJJ would be really good. Phillipino arts are good with weapons and self-defense.

If you are looking for competitive sports, some self-defense and superior conditioning go with boxing, competitive kick boxing or wrestling or judo. Boxing is a great compliment for muay thai or BJJ as is wrestling.

If you are looking for fitness alone - TKD, Wushu or cardio kickbox.

Tom Yum · 06-17-2003, 03:11 PM

Funny, in the other post you said you took HKD for 2 years. 6 mos, 2 years its all the same, right?

Loose weight, then we'll talk.

05-19-2003, 04:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryta1203 Guest Join Date: May 2003 Location: A Real Gym, not for pussies like you wanna be BJJ fags Posts: 17 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question from Newbie. I took Hapkido classes for about 6 months a long time ago, and have recently been in a few aikido classes. I have a question for all of you. I would be very interested in finding a martial art/studio that was right for me. I quit take those aikido classes because the master instructor was a little too strict and kept speaking japanese. I don't want to learn another language or be in an atmosphere that is ultra-traditional. I like Aikido for it's philosophy and techniques but I didn't like the ultra traditional approach. I am also looking into Wing Chun but again, I don't want the ultra-traditional approach. Because of this I have also looked into Muay Thai/JuJitsu classes (it's a combination class, also teaches some Kali). I don't mind being formal, I just don't want to be uncomfortable and have to spend money/time learning a bunch of stuff I will never use and am not interested in (ie. language, traditions, etc.etc.). Does anyone here have any suggestions?

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05-19-2003, 05:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tom Yum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here and there. Posts: 11,573 Groans: 1 Groaned at 5 Times in 5 Posts	What are your goals in terms of fitness, self-defense, level of one to one time with instructor, and feelings about contact? If you are looking for fitness and self-defense, wing chun would be ok. JKD, Muaythai (non-competitive), judo and BJJ would be really good. Phillipino arts are good with weapons and self-defense. If you are looking for competitive sports, some self-defense and superior conditioning go with boxing, competitive kick boxing or wrestling or judo. Boxing is a great compliment for muay thai or BJJ as is wrestling. If you are looking for fitness alone - TKD, Wushu or cardio kickbox.

06-17-2003, 03:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tom Yum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here and there. Posts: 11,573 Groans: 1 Groaned at 5 Times in 5 Posts	Funny, in the other post you said you took HKD for 2 years. 6 mos, 2 years its all the same, right? Loose weight, then we'll talk.

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