What would you study in addition to FMA's?

[Uke]

Hi all, I am currently taking a kali class twice a week. That is all my school if offering right now. I was thinking of trying to get another day of martial arts in. Only thing is I really have not found another Kali school that fits my schedual (plus I feel kind of loyal to mine and plus I hate if they found out if I was going to another one, I don't want to ruffle any feathers). Now I am sure I can find another martial art that fits in my schedual. I was wondering what I should take? I know my style of Kali does a lot of ju jitsu/akido/judo (and I really like that stuff) in there empty hand, maybe I should take that route. Then my striking is so so, I could take something like that. Oh and there some cool other south east asia arts like silat I was thining about. Then also, my conditioning could be better, and my stances and technique is a little sloppy (well I just started, it is getting better, but you know, when you see your guru's at work, your like wow). Oh, then I also like to know something in case were sparing, I like to throw some other stuff in there to make it interesting.

Well thanks, any idears would be great.

Honestly, stick to the Kali. A VERY common mistake people today make is to try to do too many things. Master what you're doing. Before you move on to silat or anything else, master the skills your training so that you have a base to build upon. There are too many Jack-Of-All-Trades and masters of nothing running around. If you like what you're doing so much and there is noticeable improvement in your abilities, dedicate at the very least 3 years to it. You won't master a system in 3 years, but you'll get a solid base to build upon. Then, as time goes on and your skill grows, you can investigate other styles and begin to pick other things up and try blending your already honed skills into your formula. Trust me, I know the temptation to run out to start new things all over the place is great, but your skill level will benefit tremendously if you find one system and become proficient at it. Kali is an excellent style that will teach you empty hands, weapons and some stand up grappling. Stick with it and you'll thank yourself.

After you've at least reached the level of assistant instructor in Kali, a system that would compliment your skills would be kuntao. When you get a chance, check it out.

[rayfloro]

Try Olympic Fencing........worked wonders for me

[Darthmaul]

Hi all, I am currently taking a kali class twice a week. That is all my school if offering right now. I was thinking of trying to get another day of martial arts in. Only thing is I really have not found another Kali school that fits my schedual (plus I feel kind of loyal to mine and plus I hate if they found out if I was going to another one, I don't want to ruffle any feathers). Now I am sure I can find another martial art that fits in my schedual. I was wondering what I should take? I know my style of Kali does a lot of ju jitsu/akido/judo (and I really like that stuff) in there empty hand, maybe I should take that route. Then my striking is so so, I could take something like that. Oh and there some cool other south east asia arts like silat I was thining about. Then also, my conditioning could be better, and my stances and technique is a little sloppy (well I just started, it is getting better, but you know, when you see your guru's at work, your like wow). Oh, then I also like to know something in case were sparing, I like to throw some other stuff in there to make it interesting.

Well thanks, any idears would be great.