Kensai

But for some reason, my post was deleted for standing up for TKD. Strange indeed.

I am with Zero, gotta love those Gi's.

Very true and a good point. But I dont do Martial Arts to become super proficient. Also I will never be as good as O Sensei, in the same way that most BJJers will never be as good as Helio. Helio was a pro, he trained all the time. Do you think if he did 4 hours a week he would be ask good as he is. There are no quick and easy answers no matter the style.

Thanks Mr Clark for your amazing info. Wow, how did you get that level of knowledge, I am truely taken back. Zero, its a great book. I really like it. Very varied in the techniques from Kicking, striking, grappling and ground work. Wally Jay is an amazing Martial artist and I have nothing but respect for him.

As a read the posts here today, I see a considerable amount of what looks like ignorance, stupidity or a mixture of the two. However, the question of my post, is that one and all. From Shaolin to BJJ, post what they percieve as the benefits of their choosen style(s). Spiritual, striking, ground work, kicking, weapons..........anything. So that the less mentally able can read for themselves what the people that study those styles think about them.

Umm.........funnily enough nope, none of us has. Whats Brazilian Jiu jitsu. We have never ever heard of it before. (sarcasm) karatekid1975 asked about her dojang and boyfriend issue, this is no place to be plugging BJJ........ OH PLEASE!

Its great to have open minded individuals join this website, it really really is.

Was that Rant at me, because I cant really tell.

I disagree. People talk about evolution, but the human body is exactly the same as it was 500, 1000 even 20000 years ago. The traditional japanese jujutsu (of all styles) was used to great effect by the Samurai which are unarguably some of the greatest unarmed and armed practioners ever. So whats changed. In essence nothing. So why do BJJ peeps do so much better. I think the first reason is that the majority of very talented Tradition Jujutsuka, dont want to fight. The TMA in general are not about fighting. Some say this is an excuse, but I dont believe so. Fighting in competition just does not interest alot of the TMAists. Thats not to say that NHB is not hard, but they are just not interested. I guess the main difference in the two styles is that BJJ is more or less designed for the ring, one on one, NHB nasty stuff. Where as the TMA are designed to take on large qualitys of less skilled attackers in a life or death situation. This is not a TMA Vs BJJ flame war........ we all know how they go BJJ rules and everyone can see it. But my art is so deadly you cant practice it a full resistance. Well in BJJ I know it works. Then the Wing CHun people argue with eachother Well you have never studied my art so you cant judge it. And you cant even pronounce my arts name and no one in living memory can either. Oh yea well, Kimura beat Helio Well Helio beat just about everyone else. Blah blah blah. Times have changed in that society says that wondering about with a sword and chopping off peoples heads is a bad thing. So the only way you can tryly test yourself is in the ring. But who says that we should be tested in that way. Also, most people dont train in the TMA as hard as they should. Learning a TMA is a life times work, and 7 days a week 365 years a year. But the majority of people just cant commit to that with School, Uni, family and work. If I trained a hard of O Sensei, I am pretty confident that I would do pretty good in NHB. But thats not the point, the point is that TMA is about not fighting. With over 500 years of constant war, the TMA greats instilled the art of Budo into every TMA. Mainly so the same thing would not happen again. Just IMVHO ofcourse.

One of the clips that Jerry showed us, it looks a lot like Wing Chun Kung Fu.

I really like those double quater pounds. A heart attack on a plate. Amazing. Mwahahahahaha! Actually Zero I cant really dicide whether I prefer: Mwhahahahahah! Or Bwhahahahahaha! Your thoughts, I think this laugh might be my new thing.

Cheers.

Your never to old to start Aikido. No you wont get "pommeled" or atleast you should'nt. Go with an open mind and a willness to learn.

I know nothing about these arts. So could some one explain to me the differences between: Kali Silat Escrima. And any other really interesting styles that are'nt from the big three. (Japan, China and Korea. )

I always thought Kali was sticks? Whats the difference with Silat?

Defection to jab, tsuki to gut then tenchi nage throw. Mwahahahaha!

"Im falling under Kensai's evil spell!!!!!" MWhahahahahahahaha! Over time the techniques will flow, just like in Shotokan. It takes alot of time and effort.

It was just in the heat of the moment and I say "PM me". To be honest I dont really mind, as everyone on this site could benefit from my amazing knowledge. Just jokin'. Ask any time and any place about anything. Is that better KSN?

Perhaps Judo would be better in that it is more physical and not so "ki" based. But there are some Aikido styles out there that are very physical indeed. But its what works for you at the end of the day.

True true Yoriki.

To begin with I think getting your Ukemi right is the single most important thing.

its always the case friend. Welcome to the forums.

I own a bokken and a Jindai Iaito Samurai sword.

Never seen it, is it any good?

whats a sprawl?