SBN Doug

I agree. However, you can't fully understand the dynamics of what changes throughout a throw (weight shift, foot hold, etc) unless you're able to go through the entire motion at some point. Therefore, I have to go with Sub as well.

Welcome. Hope you enjoy what you find here.

I also have no idea where exactly you are. Here is a link to a Kuk Sool Won site for London. Not a very good site, but further down is a phone number to see if they are near you. http://kuksoolwonlondon.cjb.net/

You guys are cracking me up. I've never visited a TSK school, so as far as I know it could be the same as other large chains...some good, some bad. However, I did notice all the major class participants in the local comercials were all kids. Which, to any that don't know, kids are the big $$$$ makers.

Yeah, I know about those. But the ones we practice with are a lot more frilly. Plus, I'll have to move back down south if I'm to be holding a fan and not look "funny". "Not that there's anything wrong with that." (Seinfeld)

Perhaps. Now if I can just figure out a way to make them look more masculine.

Double fan and Double short sword are awaiting my next belt promotion, I believe. Spear is supposed to be coming soon also. For now, I have: Short sticks Rope Staff Staff Sword Rope Cane Throwing knives and a little Korean style archery

Perhaps a Planetary Death Ray, like on the Death Star! Sorry, we digress a bit too much.

Welcome Shogun. I look forward to reading more about your weapons.

Welcome to you and all you friends.

You could start training in the basic cutting techniques, with a bokken, without any serious risk IMO. Kuk Sool won teaches sword, long and short, straight and reverse. I'm not sure how much they put in their books, but I'm sure the basic cutting would be in there.

Here's a couple previous threads that might help. http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1441 http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4487 http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=5586 I started at yellow belt in KSW, which is after about 9 months training. But I was part of the BB Club, which sort of joined by contract, but got to come to special classes on weekends that taught more advanced stuff a little earlier than usual.

What does the "Open Style" refer to? How does it differ from WTF, etc.?

Hey welcome beungood. If you get the chance, make a post over in the introductions forum so everyone knows who you are.

George Dillman's style of Karate is supposedly centered around nerve strikes. I've seen him in a low rate movie displaying it. Nothing bu nerve strikes. Looked like he was just tapping and slapping the guy. If I remember an article correctly, his black belts have to come up with their own combination (for promotion) of strikes that will dissable an attacker. Personally, I don't like depending THAT much on nerve strikes. Arts like Kenpo, Kuk Sool Won, Hapkido, Aikdo, etc. all use a large number of nerve strikes, but they use them in combination with locks/throws/pins. I much prefer them as a compliment, instead of the main course.

Some Hapkido schools would be better than others. I've heard, from even our own membership, that some Hapkido schools do ground fighting training. I would think that would be excellent. I study Kuk Sool Won, which has many similarities to Hapkido, but we don't train as much as I would like in a wrestling type situation. You want to make sure you're capable of handling yourself if a nut charges and takes you to the ground.

Ah yes. I love to practice my sword and staff. Welcome.

Hello there, and welcome.

Hi, and welcome. But you didn't let us know anything about you. Do you currently study a MA? Do you plan to? Are you just interested in them?

I've removed one post. One more and I'll be forced to close this thread.

I didn't say that anywhere in my post. I said the article is extremely bias toward it's own style. There's pleanty of traditional schools that don't teach as many "realistic" techniques as they should. But the article insinuates that none of them are any good.

That about says it all. Some Aikidos differ, so make sure to talk to students. It could have more offense or more spirituality depending on its origins.

And when you get down to it, that's all that ever really matters.

Welcome. Here's a start for you. http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=5125

Interesting. However, when I see statements like "Unfortunately, many individuals, who thought they were going to learn legitimate self defense, have been misled by these misconceptions and unrealistic techniques. These methods of training should not be considered self defense as they have nothing to do with "real world" self defense applications.", tells me the entire article is bias, and should be taken as opinion only.