pama4242

My personal opinion is that they tend to have you go thru so many hoops to get a black belt, also cost issues. I also think that after about 8 yrs. training you should be able to figure out a lot of your own answers, as instructors don't want to go in depth, besides some of the level one techniques. I'm talking about kata. Also Martial arts can be costly, I think that as a beginner it is worth it, but after about 8 yrs. you should just explore with a few fellow partners. you reach a point of dimished returns ,to me after 8 yrs. training 4 times a wk. you are a black belt for sure:)

Just wondering if there were some people on here training in Ryu Te and how they liked it? I know that Master Oyata is one of the greatest masters alive today. Thanks

I have a tough choice on my hands I'd like to have someone who has studied both, give an opinion, I myself studied Ryu Te for 6 mon. and then when on to study American Kenpo (4yrs.). I know that I felt that I could defend myself quicker w/ Kenpo, because the techiques are formulated for you, but I know that Ryu Te is a very sophisticated art with Kysho & tuite joint locks. I always wondered how good I would have been if I stayed w/ Ryu Te. What Ryu Te offers is a lot more weapons training, some people would say would make you a more rounded martial artist. I personally can train without worrying about weapons training, as you have enough to deal with learning empty hand. REALLY NEED OPINIONS PLEASE Thank you