Kyle-san

Right, so assuming you learn just that what would happen if your opponent was: a) bigger b) stronger c) able to get his arm up to keep the choke from getting on d) able to counter it

I'm a five minute walk from the campus gym.

General Choi, the "founder" of TKD had a Nidan in Shotokan and used a lot of the basics as a foundation for TKD.

Yeah, I've taken a few months where I don't attend any classes and just try and decide what'd be best for myself. Everyone needs time to reflect on what they're doing or to just take a break, it's as essential as the pauses in music.

Just let it come from deep in you and forget that anyone else is around. I mean, everyone has to do it so there's no need to be embarassed.

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Ummm... many JJJ schools incorporate sparring as a part of their program, usually using padding and a sensible amount of force. I've sparred in both of the dojo's I've been to, the Aiki Jujitsu one and the Ketto Ryu one.

It all depends on the interpretation of the animals. Some styles view the animals in a very different way.

There's a world of difference between doing a form to build technique and doing a flashy kick at head height that will get you hurt.

Speaking from experience, Shotokan and TKD are a very good mix if you want to solidify the basics and expand on your kicks. I'd suggest at least another 6 months, preferably a year before signing up with TKD. That way you shouldn't have any problems mixing basics up.

True, but I was aiming more at his interests there. Crane is very good for a fighter that likes a bit of distance.

JJJ isn't completely helpless on the ground. In fact, I'd give a good JJJ practitioner an equal chance against a BJJ practitioner on the ground.

And a 30's something club. ... Go Canadians.

Yeah, I love the classic UFC bouts. Anything up to UFC IV or V was really something interesting. Then it moved to the state it's in today.

For personal enjoyment? To look back at the traditions of a style? Because it's something else to learn?

I'm certainly a blend between your definition of Progressive and Traditional. I'm tending to see your definition of Progressive as more of a "Closed minded" person. They aren't open to any of the other "Martial Artists" and attack any style that isn't their own. In my mind a true Progressive martial artists keeps his/her mind open to any new information they come across and have no qualms about adding foreign knowledge to what they already know.

It's a hybrid of a traditional form of Jujutsu (Aki-Jujutsu) that has elements of Kung Fu added in. It has a great balance between striking and grappling, weapons training, ki training and is probably the most "street effective" style I've seen. A solid Green belt can hold his own against most black belts. But, yeah, it's almost completely unknown.

I'm not "complaining" about it, I'm just pointing out that there are some styles out there that could completely decimate and of these UFC styles that are constantly being praised. I'd love to see anyone from BJJ take on a decent Aiki JuJitsu practitioner.

That's not a very bright way of doing it. What happens if the other guy is faster and stronger than you? You're done for.

Meh. UFC is heavy on styles that can compete, but tends to forget traditions and styles that are very effective but don't compete.

Tiger's a good choice for him, but it'd be more in close activity. He'd probably do quite well with a Crane style if he likes the range. But, uh, a good Shotokan dojo is a good place for anyone to start.

I'd tend to lean towards Jujitsu in this case.

That's a fairly common ideal, but there's a difference between studying history and understanding it.

Then he either wasn't doing the wrist lock properly or was too stupid to swtich to a more effective on if you've got some resistance.