Nevinyrral

we mostly do light contact, so its like hit and run but when I spar with my friends we go harder to test our self.

I have 3kyu(brown belt) in shotokan.

I know few people who practice bjj and most of them are really nice people. Of corse there are few that are jerks but they were jerks even before they started training, and now they think that they are the strongest in the world. So as others said it depends on people that practice bjj, and any other art

In accient pankration they fought till one could not fight anymore or submited. So deaths were common, as many did not wanted to surrender. Acient boxing was sometimes more brutal, as they somethimes wraped their hands with leather strings. I even heard that they added some metal or wood pieces to teir 'gloves'

Hi Spiderlegs, I do shotokan myself and I think it's fun. I also did some kung fu. And for me both styles are nice, but if I would had to choos I'd take karate because teacher and other students in class are realy nice and friendly. So you should also go to both karate clubs and see which one would you like more. Try talking to student from both schools and get their opinion.

I remember when we were told to do similar training as in the video by our sensei. Leg kicks and punches to chest were ok with me, but when my partner was suppose to kick me to my belly he hit me right in the Liver?(dont know if thats the right word) I just couldnt stand anymore

Wow girls, that sounds like a serious injurys. I only had a twisted ankle, but it didnt hurt much so I kept training

I live in a hilly area, so I know how someone not from here complains just after a few kilometers walk, so I would say you should start running as much as you can, the besyt would be to go into mountains and do some running there.

Its good to have girls here, as their point of view is somethimes diffrent. Personally I'm always impressed when girls do MA. (I'd love to have a girlfriend that does some MA:P) And about self defence I too have it though. Eventhough I'm 6'2 I weight only 150lbs

Wow, so what kind of issues could girls have diffrent from boys?

Welcome, and I'm really sorry for your arm.

Welcome, and have fun

KIHON 1. Oi-zuki 2. Age-uke/Gyaku-zuki 3. Soto-uke/Gyaku-zuki 4. Uchi-uke/Gyaku-zuki 5. Gedan-barai/Gyaku-zuki 6. Shuto-uke 7. Mae-geri 8. Yoko-geri-keage 9. Yoko-geri-kekomi KATA Heian-Shodan KUMITE Gohon-kumite

Bruce Lee Jackie Chan Jet Li

The best way is to stay and observe the training, and try finding some info on the net about instructor, and how long this school functions. And when you know what schools are near you, tell us and we may help you choose one.

I voted mawashi. For me its easier, more natural and stable than this other kick. For me its hard twisting my leg 180 degres

Welcome, nice intro

For me Bruce was a martial artist. He was a legend, and I think that even in future if someone will talk about MA his name will come up.

Happy birth day

It says its jujitsu school:) About weight, I think it might help a little, as its harder to move heavier objects. I did some jujutsu in middle school, and as I have been the lightes but the tallest I was easy to throw or get me off balance. Even now in karate, I have long reach ( im 189cm[6'2]) but if someone catches my leg or gets close they can easyli put me down ( i weight only 66kg[145lb]) So I think your weight would not be a problem, and after a little work out you will lose a little of it. So good luck in your new school

Congratulations

I sometimes tell people, mostly my friend, because I try to make them start training karate too. I'd be nice to have all my friends do karate:) I tell them it's fun, and they can make new friends there, but as for now, no one got recruited xD

I am 6'2, so I have a good reach, but it's easier to catch longer leg, and then put me down. And when I'm taller it hurts more to fall then if someone is small:) "the higher you go, the harder you fall"

I also have a question, what can I use to fill the heavy bag?

Yeah I think so too for example Ki and Force is described almost the same( the karate kid)