I've always wanted to learn a martial art, preferably a japanese style, yet I've never really pursued it, until now. It's either the increasing number of shows on the subject or that I recently finished reading Legend of the Five Rings: The Scorpion. A great book! Everyone should read it! I'm sorry in advance because I know that you probably get a bunch of newbs posting like I have. I really want to learn how to use a Katana and learn Ju-jitsu. The katana is at the top of my list. I don't wish to get strong, nor do I wish to be able to beat the crap out of people for no reason. Self-defense is ok........but I really want to learn because........I don't know.......I want to. I would love to have great balance, focus, and agility with and without the katana. It would be great to learn a skill as ancient as a martial art. to be able to focus mind and body in one... the problem is that I'm a kid. there aren't any schools around on karate, seriously. I would just like to buy a book on the subject or go to websites and learn. I would like to go in my backyard and practice with a simple stick. maybe I could set up rocks.......and balance on top of them while practicing. I really just need some help. are there any good books or websites that might be of assistance? I know one on one training is what everyone suggests, but I don't have that, so any help is greatly appreciated. thanks
