Karate Or Kempo Which Is Better

georgie · 11-09-2004, 01:25 PM

i live in a small town and im limited to 2 styles of martial arts. wado kai karate or shorinji kempo. what is the better martial art for conditioning ,self defense and all around style? thnx for the input.

Memnoch1207 · 11-09-2004, 01:31 PM

I would move.

jubaji · 11-09-2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Memnoch1207

I would move.

Why? It must be a very safe place as no one there knows how to fight.

Memnoch1207 · 11-09-2004, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jubaji

Why? It must be a very safe place as no one there knows how to fight.

True!...In that case I would take a "Womens Self Defense" class...as that would be more effective than either of those styles!

jubaji · 11-09-2004, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Memnoch1207

True!...In that case I would take a "Womens Self Defense" class...as that would be more effective than either of those styles!

and more fun!

georgie · 11-09-2004, 02:43 PM

so neither of these styles are effective at all. wow im hooped.

Memnoch1207 · 11-09-2004, 02:50 PM

Karate is a slow/hard style, that follows the Block...Then Hit method.
Kempo is a quick/ hard style, that follows the Block it 30 times...Then Hit method.

If those are you only 2 options, then I would suggest not training at all, at least this way when you get beat up, they won't laugh at you for trying to defend yourself with an ineffective style.

I would suggest reviewing the "British Self Defense" thread and follow the suggestions of the instructor in the video...the "Windmill" defense.

georgie · 11-09-2004, 02:57 PM

what about tae kwon do ? i think there a dojo close by?

Memnoch1207 · 11-09-2004, 03:56 PM

Don't waste your time TKD is for sport, not for Self-Defense.

m.artist · 11-09-2004, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by georgie

so neither of these styles are effective at all. wow im hooped.

if i had to choose, i would go with the shorinji kempo(as it is a form of karate as well)
what style of karate is it?
i mean if it's straight okinawan karate, then no, but if it's like kyokushin, then i would definetly advise in you talking that
do a little more research, then we can help you with more detail

georgie · 11-09-2004, 06:59 PM

its wado kai karate , the first japanese karate. taken from okinawan karate and put some jiu-jitsu with it. lots of attention paid to avoiding strikes , footwork,etc. the only diff here is that shorinji kempo doesnt do a lot of sparring as much wado does. i dont know . im lost

medic06 · 11-09-2004, 07:26 PM

you need to visit both schools to find out which you prefer, then get in were you fit in.

Studiobuddy · 11-09-2004, 09:27 PM

damn alotta you fools are mean to newcomers who ask questions

to those who do talk smack, lick my 7 inch penis

for those who dont, you ight

medic06 · 11-09-2004, 11:00 PM

Nah, they are just a bit cynical because of there is alot of crap out there being pushed as self defense.

georgie · 11-10-2004, 02:09 AM

i always appreciate any thing you guys tell me. im the rookie and thats why im here. you guys are mostly very experienced in what im just beginning. so i thank you for the advice and time you've given me. i ask a lot of questions but thats how im learning. its nice to have experienced martial artists to help me.

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11-09-2004, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Memnoch1207 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 115	I would move.

11-09-2004, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
georgie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 188	so neither of these styles are effective at all. wow im hooped.

11-09-2004, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Memnoch1207 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 115	Karate is a slow/hard style, that follows the Block...Then Hit method. Kempo is a quick/ hard style, that follows the Block it 30 times...Then Hit method. If those are you only 2 options, then I would suggest not training at all, at least this way when you get beat up, they won't laugh at you for trying to defend yourself with an ineffective style. I would suggest reviewing the "British Self Defense" thread and follow the suggestions of the instructor in the video...the "Windmill" defense.

11-09-2004, 02:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
georgie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 188	what about tae kwon do ? i think there a dojo close by?

11-09-2004, 03:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Memnoch1207 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 115	Don't waste your time TKD is for sport, not for Self-Defense.

11-09-2004, 06:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
georgie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 188	its wado kai karate , the first japanese karate. taken from okinawan karate and put some jiu-jitsu with it. lots of attention paid to avoiding strikes , footwork,etc. the only diff here is that shorinji kempo doesnt do a lot of sparring as much wado does. i dont know . im lost

11-09-2004, 07:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
medic06 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,028	you need to visit both schools to find out which you prefer, then get in were you fit in.

11-09-2004, 09:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Studiobuddy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Katy/Houston, TX Posts: 317	damn alotta you fools are mean to newcomers who ask questions to those who do talk smack, lick my 7 inch penis for those who dont, you ight

11-09-2004, 11:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
medic06 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,028	Nah, they are just a bit cynical because of there is alot of crap out there being pushed as self defense.

11-10-2004, 02:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
georgie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 188	i always appreciate any thing you guys tell me. im the rookie and thats why im here. you guys are mostly very experienced in what im just beginning. so i thank you for the advice and time you've given me. i ask a lot of questions but thats how im learning. its nice to have experienced martial artists to help me.

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