JKD or Muay Thai??

jaydogg72 · 01-18-2001, 01:24 PM

I need help...

I have a very good JKD teacher named Bud Thompson that teaches near my home in Whittier, but my only problem with his school is that you are not allowed to spar for 5 months.

I also have a very good Muay Thai school near my house that I used to train at years ago, I trained there for 2 years, full contact 3 round matches.

My question is which school should I go to now, my goal is self defense. What do you guys think? BTW I am also a blue belt in BJJ.

HungryWolf21 · 01-18-2001, 01:40 PM

Maybe you should talk to Mr. Thompson about your experience in full contact. I had the same problem when I joined a JKD school in September. However, after showcasing my skills for about a month or so, I was allowed into the intermediate class where sparring occurs. If you are still held back from sparring, try to find a partner who is willing to spar with you (possibly even outside of class).

One more question. Is you old Thai Boxing school near you? If so, maybe you can spar there one day a week while attending Mr. Thompson's classes.

jaydogg72 · 01-18-2001, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the advice, I will do that. I will ask if I can spar there earlier than the 5 months. I really cant afford both schools right now, its one or the other, thanks for the advice.

01-18-2001, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
HungryWolf21 Novice Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 98	Maybe you should talk to Mr. Thompson about your experience in full contact. I had the same problem when I joined a JKD school in September. However, after showcasing my skills for about a month or so, I was allowed into the intermediate class where sparring occurs. If you are still held back from sparring, try to find a partner who is willing to spar with you (possibly even outside of class). One more question. Is you old Thai Boxing school near you? If so, maybe you can spar there one day a week while attending Mr. Thompson's classes. __________________ [img]http://[/img] "When one is deluded, one must rely on sifu; when one is enlightened, one relies on the correct way." -Buddhist Saying "Don't you know it's not easy When you gotta walk upon that line." -INXS -"What You Need"

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01-18-2001, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaydogg72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 17	I need help... I have a very good JKD teacher named Bud Thompson that teaches near my home in Whittier, but my only problem with his school is that you are not allowed to spar for 5 months. I also have a very good Muay Thai school near my house that I used to train at years ago, I trained there for 2 years, full contact 3 round matches. My question is which school should I go to now, my goal is self defense. What do you guys think? BTW I am also a blue belt in BJJ.

01-18-2001, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
jaydogg72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 17	Thanks for the advice, I will do that. I will ask if I can spar there earlier than the 5 months. I really cant afford both schools right now, its one or the other, thanks for the advice.

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