Your opinions wanted

[Hyouske]

Just signed on to this forum and i wanted to ask a question pertaining to cross training. Recently I've been taking tkd for a couple of months (first martial art)
but i've been thinking of taking bjj and muay thai to complement what ive been learning. From looking over this and other forums i can alteast say that my tkd school isn't a mcdojo but still lacks the realism of realife combat. Ive also done some research on the schools near my area ( Atlanta, Ga) and both schools seem to be legitimate. Responses to my situation are helpful

also here are the links to the school


http://www.manuntoh.com, and www.alliancemarietta.com

Thanks, Hyouske Haruto

[BryanS]

if you can afford it man cross train in as many styles as you can, bjj will get you better on the ground and mt will help your strikes and your tkd will help your flexibility

[Ahoym8e]

well, since the thread is titled "your opinions wanted," here's mine"

Stop going to TKD class, work on BJJ and Muay Thai.

You'll get into great shape, be a good fighter (if you so choose), work with noncompliant opponents, and wont waste your time with all that high spinning kick stuff.

:flamesuit on:

[Si Williams]

I definately agree with cross training, the more styles the better but i wouldn't say that Taekwondo is usless. You can perfect so many different types of kicks, and improve your quickness in sparring no end. I'd continue with TKD and jujitsu, its the combination i have chosen and i believe it does make you a more rounded martial artist.

[GeorgeK]

Hyouske Haruto,

You're lucky. One of the Straight Blast Gym locations happens to be in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out Straight Blast Gym at

http://www.straightblastgym.com/

And, specifically, the Atlanta location:

http://www.straightblastgym.com/us_gyms.htm#South

I am sure, there are other reputable schools in your city but SBG really rocks!

You're welcome!

[dalessit]

If you have an opportunity to train at a Straight Blast Gym I would take advantage of it. I have some of their instructionals and those guys teach some good stuff.

As far as cross training using TKD, I haven't seen too many people do that. Usually it is Muay Thai and BJJ. Not to say that Cross training with TKD is bad, just haven't seen too many people use that combo.

just my 2 cents.

dalessit
www.onespiritmartialarts.com

[eXcessiveForce]

I cross train in TKD, BJJ and JKD. It is a fine combination as long as each is a quality type of instruction.

[BrGlnn]

Originally Posted by Hyouske

Just signed on to this forum and i wanted to ask a question pertaining to cross training. Recently I've been taking tkd for a couple of months (first martial art)
but i've been thinking of taking bjj and muay thai to complement what ive been learning. From looking over this and other forums i can alteast say that my tkd school isn't a mcdojo but still lacks the realism of realife combat. Ive also done some research on the schools near my area ( Atlanta, Ga) and both schools seem to be legitimate. Responses to my situation are helpful

also here are the links to the school


http://www.manuntoh.com, and www.alliancemarietta.com

Thanks, Hyouske Haruto

The most complete form of training is military hand to hand combat training. There is nothing more real life than having to fight in a military combat situation. I've always been no good at bjj. Keeps on getting oompahed. Bu8t that's ok because my military training keeps me well rounded.

[koto_ryu]

Originally Posted by BrGlnn

The most complete form of training is military hand to hand combat training. There is nothing more real life than having to fight in a military combat situation. I've always been no good at bjj. Keeps on getting oompahed. Bu8t that's ok because my military training keeps me well rounded.

And what military training is that?

[Jeremy Lobdell]

Originally Posted by BrGlnn

The most complete form of training is military hand to hand combat training. There is nothing more real life than having to fight in a military combat situation. I've always been no good at bjj. Keeps on getting oompahed. Bu8t that's ok because my military training keeps me well rounded.

Military hand to hand training is a very generic term at best. Where do you train at specifically? Who is the instructor? Any empty hand training (done by less than 10% of all commands) is taken from other arts. This isn't anything new, be it the Marine's Warrior Program or any other.
Mahalo, Jeremy