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    I am currently looking around Calgary AB, researching to find the right martial art for me to train in. I have some experience in Plumflower Preying Mantis, but there doesn't seem to be the option to continue that here. I'm looking for a practical combat focus, lots of sparring in addition to the usual forms and drills. I'm more interested in striker arts right now, I plan to possibly cross-train with some grappling arts later on.

    I've been considering
    FMA from here: http://www.rutanoestokada.com/federation.htm
    -I like the blade fighting, and FMAs also seem to be well rounded with striking and grappling.

    Wing Chun from one of these 2 clubs:

    -I'm still looking into it, but their website says they have a "fight club" session, which sounds like some fun sparring.
    or
    Wing Chun (Ving Tsun) Kung Fu Institute of Learning, Calgary, AB, Canada, teaches Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) as handed down by Ip Man to Moy Yat to Greco Wong

    -Great website, 1 month free trial, although I get the impression they may not be so big on sparring. (from reading the FAQ)

    There is also a place that teaches Bak Mei (White Eyebrow) which I don't have a link for. I've heard good things about this style, although I do not yet know a lot about the school.

    For all those in Calgary practicing martial arts, I'm interested in hearing about where you like to train and why.

  • #2
    I also wanted to say, if you are/have been involved with any of the above, how was your experience?

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    • #3
      You have one of the top Muay Thai coaches in Canada in your city - Ajarn Mike Miles http://www.mikemiles.com/

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      • #4
        Yeah, I've also considered that. I sort of have a greater interest in CMA and FMA, but Muay Thai would be great too, it definately is very practical and combat oriented.

        I've thought about doing MT for a while to form a better sparring base.

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