jiujitsufan10

Your points are very valid, thanx! I have actually been training karate for 3 years. I was in a situation where some jiu jitsu would have been very handy. Anyone want to comment on your different arts? I know several excellent teachers who have a high rank on their specific style, but have trained in other systems as well.

Thank you for your feedback I'm always looking for ways to complement my current training. I actually didn't mean to blend the styles, they just have several instructors in different arts, which is what I'm looking for. I feel training in one art only is a bit limiting. Most masters have ranks in several styles. I think a great combo would be karate and jiu jitsu. Its great to be able to punch and kick correctly, and use those same principles and apply them to throws and joint locks for example (as in jiu jitsu). This is a great video to demonstrate my point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8brY9uzQko A karate inward block is used as a takedown, an outer block used as a wrist lock and then takedown. Side kicks are used in jiu jitsu on really amazing throws. When a real fight comes, all skills are useful

There are lots of schools that will let you go as fast as you want as long as you pay. You can also buy certificates to way you are a 5,6,7 degree black belt. But really, if you were to demonstrate what you know, would you want to look foolish wearing a black belt with little skills? I rather have a brown belt and know that I have skills. Belt color doesn't matter if you cannot back it up with knowledge and physical form. It should take you around three years training 5 days a week to get to black belt. Its also good to train in more than one art to have broad skills.

I've been wanting to become more familiar with several arts not only to complement my training, but also to be more educated about the differences, and hopefully broaden my skills. I came across a site that offers an interesting blend of Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kuntao, Kung Fu, and Ninjitsu. The previews of their DVDs and online videos look excellent, and I am considering becoming a member. Does anyone use online training to learn new skills from different arts, or to train at home when a Dojo is out of reach?