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now thats what I'm talkin about the last 2 posts were great, Thanks alot!!!!

I thought this would be a good and interesting thread, I am surprised no one wants to talk about thery're style

I have a style question is there any hapkido guys out there? I would like to here about that, I heard it is a pretty complete style with kicking, punching, grappling and submission. Come on guys lets here about some more styles be a little more descriptive of the training for each. Thanks!!!!

I guess I should have started with my style of Isshinryu. I am quite happy with this style having started karate as an adult my speed and flexability were limited. Isshinryu uses natural stances, stresses close in techniques. Uses snap style kicks and punches. has no flying kicks or fancy moves. It has only 15 hand techniques and 9 basic kicks. There are only 8 emptyhanded Kata. this is a keep it simple martial art. This art also stresses kumite lots of interaction with other fighters. all and all I am pretty happy with what I am being taught. Our school teaches some ground work that is not part of the style but it just to get you used to it. no karate guy is going to beat a judo guy on the ground because that is what the judo guy is trained for. the idea is not to let it get to that point. anyway thats the jist of Isshinryu. lets get some more descriptions of the various arts.. thanks!!!!

Every one on these posts wants to compare styles, why don't we have people describe there type of style so others can get a vibe of what is going on at different schools. personally I feel that every style is of value and that fighting skills are based more on your own level of fitness, experience. to train to fight you have to fight, to get your timing and distance. Fitness is also high on the list as well, the stronger faster opponent has the best advantage.. Later guys! lets hear about your style