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Enviroman has a point,this thread was orginally about aikido being a grappling art,and like he said it turned into a bjj is the best discussion.

well go to websites to see if he really is part of theses organizations.This dojang sounds way better than the other one,because $60 a month is a pretty good price if u ask me,especially if you can go everyday.Also check to see if they have long term contracts,if they don't that shows better signs,but if they make u sign something like a 2-3 year contract I would be reluctant to sign up.The organizations that he is part of are real well the two that I recognize (ITF,WTF).Anyways good luck

listen to Alex,he knows what he's talking about

cool videos,I'm really impressed with this art.Too bad it was mostly lost. And the thin that I liked most about it was that while practicing they look like theyre dancing.Kinda like Capoeira

ok I'm not saying for sure this is a McDojo ,but that was exactly how my old school was(as u can see in my lists of styles).It's very expensive to begin with and about the injuries,if you school is open every day u don't have to go everyday if u don't want to.So if I were you I would check on their credentials and organizations that are real(if u really want to go here),but there are soooo many more schools that are waaayy cheaper.So good luck

well the wear the basics, gloves and a cup,but if they feel comfortable with more gear they can wear it

yeah long distance training relationships don't work too good

ovine king,so your saying if I really want shaolin,I should do styles like choy lee fut ,wing chun,hung gra,eagle claw,etc?

The Hung Fa Yi lineage taught at my school has ground work as well

very good post hansen!

If u really want to do this join a MMA school

thanks for the link enviroman

hey Gyte,the scene is actaully from Fist of fury.Fist of legend is a remake of it,thats why they look so similar

lol,agreed

thats what happened to me

James Bond was a Ninja

yeah I probably didn't see the standing part because I was there for only 30 min at most

Yeah I'm not going to take sides anymore even if I see that person is correct or not,because then you just get into a big ol' mess of uglyness

exactly,that's how it was in my previous school (a McDojo),they didn't even have an organization that they were part of,but they were bringing in customers like crazy

I feel he has that attitude as well

Yeah I had forgottent to kiai on some things from a little of the nervousness that I had

ohh oh.Because I've stuck around the aikido class at my dojo before while waiting for my ride and seen them practice from sitting position for the most part.

will u? That sounds freaking kewl

In the Japanese military? Good point

http://www.shaolinusa.com/shaolin3.html Dasifu Shi De Shan 31st Generation Shaolin Kungfu Master Master Shi De Shan is a 31st generation disciple and martial monk (wu seng) from the Songshan Mountain Temple linage. Shi Su Yuan, a 30th generation martial monk, accepted him as a disciple a gave him the religious name Shi De Shan ("Shan" means "Mountain"). As a child, Shi De Shan became a disciple of Shaolin, where he studied Gong fu from Master Shi Su.Shi De Shan's specialties are traditional Shaolin kungfu bare hand and weapons, hard qi gong and san da (san shou) sparring. After completing his training, he remained in residence at the temple for a number of years as an instructor, primarily teaching Chinese military and police personnel. In 1998, Dasifu left China to perform in "Shaolin Kung fu of China" a 30 nation demonstration tour. After completing tour, the Shaolin Temple gave him permission to remain in the United States, open a Shaolin Temple school in Houston, Texas and promote Shaolin philosophy in America. His travels have garnered him international reputation and many students have sought him out. He is one of the featured monks in the PBS documentary "Shaolin Odyssey" as well as, having articles about him featured in several martial magazines. In 2004, Mayor Bill White of Houston officially proclaimed a day in his honor. Instructor Sun Nuo: Affectionately known as "Coach" started training at the age of 10 with the Beijing Wushu team under Master Cui Ya Hui. Among the standard curriculum taught by the Beijing Wushu team his specialties include spear and straight sword (jian). He is the 2002 Chinese National Champion gold medallist in modern spear and silver medallist in long fist and straight sword. He has won numerous titles in the nationals and other competitions throughout China. He has performed in team and solo performances throughout the world. what about now?