Crosstraining

[Kickbutt]

What do you all think about crosstraining or rather learning two different arts at the same time? Do you think one would take away from the other or compliment it?

 

Lori

 

 

[Karateka_latino]

Hi

 

Crosstraining is great, No single art can give you everything you need to be a complete martial artist, that's why you need to look in other arts what you need to be complete.

 

The Only way i think you can get confused is taking two or three arts at the same that are traditional styles, heavy into KATA. like Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu.. Too much forms to memorize And the other aspect are basically the same..

 

The Key of Crosstraining is to learn Something that your style is lack off. Example. If you are in Karate, a traditional striking art, taking Judo or jiu jitsu, a grappling art with No forms, is a good choice.

 

I think no matter what styles you choose to combine, taking boxing is a good choice too because hands are our first weapon to use in a street self defense situation, boxing training gives you good stamina, gives you fast hands and good reflex, and also is fun. lol

 

So Yes, train in diferent arts compliment eachother if you covers the aspects in which your first style is weak.

 

[moobrack]

I will be soon cross training with Wing Chun, I have been told not to because I willl find it training oin both an hard and soft style, I choos to take note but try it anyway, If needs be I will adjust, Worth a shot!

 

I think that cross training is a relatively good thing, It can give you a bigger insight of what other styles and arts are all about.

 

 

[KickChick]

It is beneficial for all martial artists to cross- train within the other martial arts and understand all styles rather than have a false sense of security. The purest form of martial arts is the fighting/sparring. No matter what you have learned, if you cannot apply it, you have wasted money and years of training. If you can't fight anyone from anystyle, you have a lot more to learn.

 

Many styles can and do complement one another. Aikido is good for self defense but you might want to learn an attacking martial art such as wing chun and a kicking martial art like tae kwon do.

 

As was my case, sticking with one art for a prolonged period gets you frustrated because you are not learning anything new.

 

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[ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2001-10-29 12:49 ]

[taezee]

before considering cross training you should have a good foundation in one martial art..its good to cross train but i wouldnt reccomend it for begining students only becuase it winds up being too confusing and this does more harm then good..and although spparring is great for practicing "fighting" even better is self defense drills..these are techniques one may actually use in a combat situation..also the best place to implement crosstraining techniques (although my dojang is primarily taekwondo..when doing self defense alot of hapkido is done) but again a student should make the decision to crosstrain only after getting a strong foundation in one particular martial art..then take it from there..

 

 

[KickChick]

Yes, taezee ... I believe a good foundation first in one ma is best.

 

 

[Kickbutt]

Thanks very much everyone! Just something I've been thinking about for awhile and wasn't sure if it was a good idea or not. I agree that it is important to have a good grasp on your base art before moving on to something new.

 

Lori

 

 

[ChangWuJi]

Depends. Some styles arts are similar while others different in nature. Some might force you to make decision which to use. The best arts are complete systems by themselves so what need for cross train? At least until you master it, which can take around 10 years depending on art.

 

As I stated earlier different arts have different fundementals, principles, and theories. So how will you know which is right, or which to use in a fight if you're not experienced? Also styles from different countries, might oppose each other, and say my way is better and this way is wrong. While the other style might say the opposite. ALso some might teach you to strike totally differently, and might be hard and/or confusing to switch. My opinion is to crosstrain in styles from same region, if crosstrain at all.

[kickbuttnat]

i cross train, it gives me the best of both worlds

[taezee]

"My opinion is to crosstrain in styles from same region, if crosstrain at all."

 

there is no doubt as to the advantages of crosstraining...however as far as techinique... goes its best to train on what works..although what youre suggesting as far as same region may be less complicated..i would say some of the more dangerous combinations such as taekwondo kicks with western boxing are quite effective and one developed completely seperate from the other..but when combined its beautiful..