The Ultimate in Martial Arts

ssj1keith · 03-27-2003, 07:21 PM

Hi everyone. I've always wanted to study martial arts but I don't know exactly what to practice. My friend recommends that I take Kempo. I want something that makes me a good fighter in an emergency (defending friend, family ect.). I have a big body frame and good muscle mass. Anyone recommend a certain type of martial arts. Thanks. Ja ne (see ya)

street · 03-27-2003, 07:55 PM

Welcome. you can take muay thai, Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, or Boxing. Even cross train

platinum_angel · 03-27-2003, 08:53 PM

take what you want and what you think is a good school and what is a good style.

one time while i was in karate we had a guest that was from kempo. by the end of his lesson the people i did karate with where like "these moves are to many and to fast they prolly wont work in a real life situation. kind of ironic isn't it.

but then again i have never tooken the art so i can't really judge it.

crazyjoe380 · 03-27-2003, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by street
Welcome. you can take muay thai, Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, or Boxing. Even cross train

Toudiyama · 03-28-2003, 10:55 AM

ok look for a MA school and as for a trailtraining, meaning ask if you can train once or twice paying for the individual lessons
If the school doesn't allow that go to the next
Also if you have to sign for a longer period(year) go to another
but if your main objective is to defend yourself and friends and family against attackers buy a weapon it easier and faster than training for a year

We could list almost every possible martial art here because there is no superiour martial art

eXcessiveForce · 03-28-2003, 12:02 PM

I agree. most schools will allow you to take some lessons free usually between 2 lessons to 1 week. I have even seen schools that have 30 days and if you don't like it they will give your money back.

Some instructors I know have the money back deal but those are few and far between.

Go take the lessons at several schools in your area.

Find the one you think is the best and has people you would be willing to train with.

I've been to a few schools were I just didn't like the people training there but the instructor was decent.

I've also trained with lessor instructors because I liked the people I got to train with.

You do have to be careful about sacrificing quality instructor for quality training partners. I was lucky to have quality training first and so that my core was sound and then change schools.

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ssj1keith Novice Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 1 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	First timer Hi everyone. I've always wanted to study martial arts but I don't know exactly what to practice. My friend recommends that I take Kempo. I want something that makes me a good fighter in an emergency (defending friend, family ect.). I have a big body frame and good muscle mass. Anyone recommend a certain type of martial arts. Thanks. Ja ne (see ya) __________________ Saiyan K

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platinum_angel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: heaven and hell Posts: 714 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	take what you want and what you think is a good school and what is a good style. one time while i was in karate we had a guest that was from kempo. by the end of his lesson the people i did karate with where like "these moves are to many and to fast they prolly wont work in a real life situation. kind of ironic isn't it. but then again i have never tooken the art so i can't really judge it. __________________ In order to experience true peace you must first overcome true hardship. remember the wind, for it flows through all of us. I like smeg-ma chips. for all those who i offend............i don't give a shit

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eXcessiveForce Excessive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,991 Groans: 0 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post	I agree. most schools will allow you to take some lessons free usually between 2 lessons to 1 week. I have even seen schools that have 30 days and if you don't like it they will give your money back. Some instructors I know have the money back deal but those are few and far between. Go take the lessons at several schools in your area. Find the one you think is the best and has people you would be willing to train with. I've been to a few schools were I just didn't like the people training there but the instructor was decent. I've also trained with lessor instructors because I liked the people I got to train with. You do have to be careful about sacrificing quality instructor for quality training partners. I was lucky to have quality training first and so that my core was sound and then change schools. __________________ eXcessiveFORCE. If you must use force, make it excessive. www.b-prime.com A success and achievement community

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03-27-2003, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
street Novice Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 50 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome. you can take muay thai, Kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, or Boxing. Even cross train

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Toudiyama Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Zaandam Netherlands Posts: 231 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	ok look for a MA school and as for a trailtraining, meaning ask if you can train once or twice paying for the individual lessons If the school doesn't allow that go to the next Also if you have to sign for a longer period(year) go to another but if your main objective is to defend yourself and friends and family against attackers buy a weapon it easier and faster than training for a year We could list almost every possible martial art here because there is no superiour martial art

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