KingBuddha

Mainly for defense just like how to use weapons if you need to etc.

well as for advertising, i recomend any web adverts or if you cant afford that even the cheapest made leaflets just post them in local schools sometimes the school are very helpfull and happy to hand them out, make sure you try and go into the schools and ask if you can give demonstrations that should make the kids see how "kool" it can look, this should help alot, anything that looks good and word of mouth will help alot

LOL, nice story, my biggest street fight was not far back, before i even started any Martial Art form....I was walking home and a gang of around 8 guys followed me and ganged around me, i handled about 3 but lost lol

welcome to the forum thanks for the nice comments, i found a great MA (ju jitsu) and the guys (and girls) helped me alot,i dont know too much about MA's BUT i know quite abit about personal experience and what kinda thing would help people etc.

Bad news man, but as has been said, be greatfull you can even practise there are some people who may not even have the chance to at all

sorry about the double thing there, my comp went a little weird

Welcome to the forum, if you have a look round and can't find anything you think you like you could try http://www.martial-arts-info.com/ or just tell us what you'd like out of a martial art and im sure atleast one of us can help!

Welcome to the forum, if you have a look round and can't find anything you think you like you could try http://www.martial-arts-info.com/ or just tell us what you'd like out of a martial art and im sure atleast one of us can help!

Thanks everyone i have now decided on Ju jitsu at a local school i checked it out and it seemed really good, also when i went on the link provided it said ju jitsu did weapon training anyway "In addition to this Jujitsu also teaches weapons technique." so, i'll inform you on how my first days go thanks to everyone with the great advice

sorry if this isnt the right place to post this question....wasnt sure if it was "equipment" what with it being about Gi's etc or if it was "getting started" because well it kinda relates to both

Hey so yea, im almost certain im going to take up Ju Jitsu, one problem however is that when i search the internet for Ju Jitsu Gi's its comes up Judo Gi's now am i just being naive and you can use Judo for Ju Jitsu? this is very very confusing atm

thanks everyone for the great advice..... i was wondering is there a martial art that includes the use of weapons (nunchucks, sai's etc) but also teaches fighting skills? or am i just wanting everything in one thing here?

Thanks for all the great information guys (and girls) iam taking all this information and am considering a few local schools, as soon as i have found what school and art i will practice i will let you all know

hmm, i was informed by a friend that "Ju-jistu" would be good for me and involvs alot of real life things that could help me, what are everyones views on ju-jitsu...?

Im not sure, well i'd like to do something that mostly helps in real life situations not just something that "looks good" .... any recomendations?

welcome welcome welcome, hope you have a great time here, and engage in great discussions lol

Thanks everyone, well ive looked around and noticed that Kung Fu and Tae Kwon do Both take my fancy, not quite sure what i'd like to do. Is there one out of the two that can help make me fitter quicker ? or anything or which is easier to grasp and use in everyday situations (by this i mean, muggers etc)

i have looked around the net and have found the two that interest me most are tae kwon do and Kung Fu, now iam not sure which would be best for me as iam some what of a "couch potato" myself. i mainly want to do it to increase my suppleness and become more fit, as well as giving myself good defensive skills. if anyone could give me any information on which would be best then please do. Thanking you in advance.

Iam 14 years of age, and recently decided i would like to start martial arts. However all the different styles are very confusing and i do not know what would be best for me, i mainly want it for when iam on the streets as nottinghams (uk) crime rate has increased alot. i would also like to learn how to use weapons but that really is just an added bonus.

Hello everyone. Iam new to martial arts and am really trying to find one that will be good for me and one i can use and learn if anyone has any idea's please contact me. Iam 14 years old I go to school still. I would like to do a martial art that really lets me be able to defend my self when iam out on the streets due to the increase in street crime in nottingham (uk). i dont feel judo would be very good for me as i have an uncle who does judo and it doesnt appeal. Thank you to anyone with any tips or information.