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Hey, Yeah if you got your black-belt in 66 then i dont think theres anyway there connected. Not like it matters, thats interesting i wonder in what ways they are simliar and different. (ME) Jukado brakes the name to translate into basically "ten pure ways" where later in the training you further understand which apects are more focused on within the four arts. My one wish was that there was more focus on the kung-fu style of fighting. Where is your dojo located? I hear there is also a martial art supplier named Jukado, i think out of Canada have a good one Chiflow

You can never go wrong with that art. I love this art, Aikido in my mind is one of the best get good with this art and you will be a man of peace who is ready for war If you want to go to tournaments later on Aikido will not assist in this area allthough more importantly randori (Aikido's form of sparring) can generate some great skills read about the founder Morihei Ueshiba he was an amazing man

ApHoTiC, Hey man i think thats great you want to start martial arts heres my two cents fisrt you need to figure out what you want to learn and why. So if you want to grapple or apply yourself to a sticky hands more kung fu approach perhaps a kicking art or traditional Karate. All arts have great knowledge and skills to offer. Some cater better to body types and approaches. All of the previous suggestions are good ones. What you need to focus on in a good instructor. that will be key. Do some shopping and i bet you will know which one is best for you. Of course options wil be limited to what you have locally im sure. to me a good sign is when an instructor comes and greets you when you walk in. Or when students do the same, to me in the past it has been a sign of a "safer" dojo. And starting off this is a good thing I have not been out your way but i believe Renzo Gracie is in your area. And Dillman may also be in your area I dream of the day to be in the same room as such greatness Good luck in your search FYI Watch out for any school that allows too much head contact when sparring for people under 20, age and opinion varry but study shows while still growing your at more risk of permanant damage to the brain most learn to protect the future not get hurt before it happens Chiflow

hey xnfx, in reply to your question i would offer this first if you are getting ready for your first big match if you think your match will last 15 min train as if it will last 60 min you want to be well overly prepared I assume you have a trainer that should be able to assist, if you dont have one get one, you need someone outside the ring watching the bad habits blossom as you get tired do the hands drop? do you start to lead? so on and so on as far as deep breathing, great questions i would suggets getting some reading material "empty force" by paul dong comes to mind start with a quiet setting with no time frame, get comfortable and relax make sure you have no distractions, i find its best to be alone or where no one can see you. start slow and as time passes you will be able to do it for longer fyi- you may encounter body shakes and other strange electric sensations as you begin to change chi into jing good luck with your upcoming match, keep the hands up...lol

Some additional info: I noticed Jukado1 mentioned a name i was not farmilair with in connection with jukado. The art was Founded by Tery Sue Yamer shes a forth generation Grands master and is ranked in each of the arts. I have trained with her personnaly and can admit without loss of ego there an older woman who could kick my * with ease. The Jukado Torch has been passed to DoShu Allen Viernes who now Leads Jukado into the Future It was my understanding that She only promoted about 4 black belts before she retired. Thus Far there are about 6 B-belts from the school in Maine. I undertsand what you mean about mixed arts, i also feel the same way but Jukado is an exception If you have any chance to trian with any jukado student I'm betting it will be nothing but good things ask them about one leg lifts

Hey all, Chiflow bows I have trained in Jukado for about 3 years. what would you like to know? Yes it is realistic and hardcore, focus is on real life situations as opposed to fancy moves that look good in the curcuits. The Humbo is located in Westbrook Maine. and the Chief Instructor name is Doshu Allen Viernes. You should be able to locate a web site with a search on the greater portland school of jukado. hit me up if you have more questions chiflow