MABulldog Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 I have a little over two years of karate under my belt. Im ready to take something more serious. I dont want to do tournaments. I dont care about super duper flyin kicks to the head and lookin pretty. I just want self defense and the ability for defense. Which should I take? Second place is just the first Loser!
battousai16 Posted November 26, 2003 Posted November 26, 2003 from the limited knowlege i have, i've heard more more of what you seem to be looking for in san soo. "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
aznkarateboi Posted November 27, 2003 Posted November 27, 2003 based on what i've heard and seen kenpo is very good.
delta1 Posted November 27, 2003 Posted November 27, 2003 Kempo or San Soo Kung Fu... Im ready to take something more serious. I dont want to do tournaments. I dont care about super duper flyin kicks to the head and lookin pretty. I just want self defense and the ability for defense. Which should I take? Both are generally good, though I can't speak for specific schools. My base is American Kenpo, and it definately meets all your requirements. You are in California, and there are a lot of excellent AK schools throughout that state. If you can find a school afiliated with the LTKKA you won't go wrong. There are a lot of other good associations there as well. Freedom isn't free!
Icetuete Posted November 27, 2003 Posted November 27, 2003 what kempo style are you talking about? i only know some shaolin kempo, which i consider a very good self defense system. but one of my favourite styles is san soo! it seems to be exactly what you are looking for. san soo is (though very effective) very brutal; which might not be what some people are looking for. anyways, there is no wrong choice between these two.
Treebranch Posted November 27, 2003 Posted November 27, 2003 Both good. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
TheDevilAside Posted February 9, 2004 Posted February 9, 2004 I only know about American Kenpo, and, that martial art seems to be perfect for you. But, from what I've seen, San Soo doesn't seem that bad either. So, why don't you go try out some schools, a Kenpo school and a San Soo school. No big deal, just ask the isntructor, or whoever, if you can sit in during class sometime and watch (any school that knows what's good for them will let you, if they say "NO! YOU MAY NOT WATCH DURING CLASS AND SEE IF YOU LIKE IT! SIGN UP OR LEAVE!" ..then take the ladder option, leave.) Once you've seen a little bit of San Soo and Kenpo, decide from there. "If you're going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill
Shorinryu Sensei Posted February 16, 2004 Posted February 16, 2004 Although I've never trained in either of the AK or SS systems, I have had the opportunity to watch numerous AK classes in several different dojo's, and many classes at a local San Soo school. I like AK, but I feel the system (a often heard comment about them actually) that it's a very complicated and "flowery" system. I have no doubt that it is an effective self-defense system though. As for the local San Soo dojo. I got into a "discussion" with another member last year on this, but my observations and discussions with the instructors and students at the SS school has left me with this opinion. SS is a very aggressive martial art. Basically, as per the head of that dojo, they don't believe in defense at all..it's all ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK!!! Sorry, I disagree with that approach. The other member of this forum I talked to on that subject told me that isn't the way they all are, but I would keep that in mind when you talk to the instructor and watch the class. What emphasis do they place on defense? My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
TJS Posted February 17, 2004 Posted February 17, 2004 i guess im biased but so is everone else. My suggestion would be to try and locate a Krav Maga training center and check it out.
Treebranch Posted February 19, 2004 Posted February 19, 2004 It's not just attack, attack. There are defensive movements and blocks that put you in a good position to attack in order to defend yourself. I agree it is very agressive and if that is not what you are looking for then I agree with you. I would tend to say Jujutsu is good for defensive and offensive techniques that lend themselves well to a practical person. Just my 2 cents. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out"
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