Jermz

In a way yes, but from my stand point I am a person that likes to get things done fast over a lot of things. When I last took karate (my dad's friend taught me for free and I learned 2 katas and dabbled in a third), after one kata I wanted to move on, but he told me martial arts takes a lot of practice, and I totally forgot all of the katas he taught me except the first one because it was pretty easy to remember. But now I am starting to think its better to learn than just getting the rank. If I get a black belt in something and can't perform when the time is needed, it is just a waste of time and money.

A gun for sure, a knife doesn't have that same intimidation factor like a gun.

Flying armbar, gi or no gi it is up to you.

For working out/ sparring usually trance, techno, metal (none in particular whatever just pumps me up.), and hip hop (meaning angry hip hop that makes you want to work harder or beat someone up.)

After college, I would like to be a Pharmacist. Right now I am slowly looking for a job as a pharmacy technician, procrastinating a lot.

Depends, if he is a really good teacher yes. But if I am person more into the principles of actions no. I am just in the gray area about this.

Welcome to the forums! I am pretty much in your situation, minus the body height and weight. Just make sure the schools you go to are serious about you getting better and don't want you just for your money. And just look around for martial arts classes or maybe a MMA gym around your area if there is one around(if you are really trying to get into MMA).

I was kind of thinking of the MMA route, but I am starting to get second thoughts about it (Is it really worth it getting beaten up for money or the other way around, but its good money nonetheless and other health reasons that might affect me after I do MMA. Or the whole bandwagon thing). It'll just be determined on how well I do in grappling tournaments, and I have a friend that is willing to teach me Muay Thai whenever we have time in our schedules. Anyways, I always wanted to get a black belt in something, since Judo seems to be the quickest way to get a black belt is the reason why I am taking it. Well thanks for your inputs, and I'll probably take collegic wrestling over fall next year which will solidify my grappling techiques. All I have to worry about is keeping myself healthy and not injured.

Is it worth taking two grappling arts and neglecting a striking art? Also, do these arts complement each other? The only reason why I want to take Judo is the throws I can learn, history behind jiujitsu and judo, and the fact that earning a black belt takes about the same time to earn a blue belt in brazillian jiu jitsu. I feel that I would learn a great deal within the span of 2 years, rather than just taking BJJ. Probably after the two year span, after I earn the black belt I will move on to a striking form. From what I know the promotion on Judo is based on tournament wins (which I am sure of) and class performance (not so sure about.) Before I thought taking 2 grappling arts is pretty much overkill, but still martial art classes are all about learning. What is your input on this? Thanks in advance.

Looks crazy good job!

I only want one for the low impact it is going to have on my joints. My knees and ankles are kind of bad, and I get pain in them when I work out for prolonged amounts of time (eg. 1 1/2 hours). I'll probably be watching tv or listening to music while I use the airdyne to lower the "boringness" of the exercise. Thanks for mentioning about getting a used one, they are overpriced about 500-600 dollars.

@ Clash: Yeah that's what the teacher emphasized on that the moves can still be done without the sticks. @ Danbong: I was thinking maybe after a year or so, I was planning to go to the Chute Boxe academy, to better hone my skills in MMA. I am lucky that I am about 30-40 minutes away from that gym. And the caliber of the fighters they bring out is great. But I have to be training a lot ( I work out about 3-4 hours a day.Usually in the morning.), and I have gotten myself back into a work out regiment.

Thanks for the welcomes!

Yeah lol, I just hope I could transfer a lot of eskrima into MMA. As for BJJ it has already established itself as one of the essential arts to learn in MMA, so I have confidence in it.

I am thinking about buying an Airdyne as a low impact exercise to do to build up my cardio. What do you guys think of it, reviews and opinions are welcome. Thanks.

I am pretty much set on taking BJJ and Eskrima. I know both are completely separate arts, but the eskrima teacher is really good seems to have numerous awards and trained with the experts in the Philippines. He knows the guys that were in that Human Weapon episode. I am hoping that the BJJ guy is good though.

I found a really good instructor in my area that teaches eskrima. I just want to know what your opinions on it are, and the usefulness in MMA it has. Thanks ahead of time.

Thanks, hopefully the Judo school I am going to check out will have Kosen Judo. I might take BJJ as well to complement the Judo that I will be taking. I just wanted to see the difference, besides the obvious difference. The Kosen Judo seems to be very well rounded about 50% Take Downs and 50% ground. Thanks for telling me about this.

I just want to introduce myself, my name is Jeremiah. I joined this forum to get opinions about different types of martial arts. I wouldn't have gotten my interest in martial arts if it weren't for watching a K-1 fight between Andy Hug and Mirko Cro Cop. Knowing that Andy Hug had cancer he still fought one of the dominant K-1 fighters. I had taken karate when I was younger about 8 years old I did that for about a couple of months, and I just decided its a good way to get myself back in shape and a good way to protect myself if need be.

I am wondering which of the two is better to take, as far as submissions and take downs go. From my understanding Jiu Jitsu seems to focus on submission and Judo focuses on take downs. I know both have elements of take downs and submissions, but which one will I learn more and help me out more. Thanks ahead of time.

Thanks for the welcome. Alright thanks for your input. I think I have a better understand of the difference between the two. The practicality of Kyukoshin is more than that of Shotokan, granted that I take a few boxing classes which wouldn't matter to me since it helps me. I hope I could find a good Kyukoshin dojo.

Why do I hear a lot of buzz on Kyukoshin form of karate oppose to Shotokan? Which one is more useful with striking? And by the way I am new here sorry if there has been a topic on this before, I just want to get opinions about it. Because I am looking to take one striking form of Karate and one grappling art. Thanks for the opinions.