empty_cup Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hi, well, as it says, I've done Shotokan (1st kyu), Muay Thai, Krav Maga, and Jujitsu. Shotokan I enjoy, and had an amazing teacher, who set me on the path of martial arts. My biggest problem is the semi-contact kumite - it's just too difficult, and unrealistic, and not my thing. Also there was not enough close range work - there's some elbow use, but no knees, and no locks, or grappling. Muay Thai is just too damaging to yourself - training does not need to be really easy, but should not be as hard as it is (for me). But, it does allow you to feel what it's like to be hit, and to hit, and to know that when you're sparring, that you may take a hit, but then unleash a more powerful attack against your opponent, which more than counteracts. Krav Maga is good, but even though has locks in, not much emphasis was placed on them, and the instruction I received was not all that hot. They also did not include grappling, which considering the nature of the art seems odd. Finally, to my most recent art - jujitsu - love it - my teacher is inspirational, about the same size as me, and teaches the most well rounded method of fighting I have ever come across. We cover strikes (punching, kicking, elbowing, kneeing, etc), locks, and grappling. All this in addition to learning how to effectively change range - learning to kick, and grapple boxers, punch and grapple kickers, and generally fight the way your opponont does not want to. It's awesome! Anyway, that's me - an empty cup to fill with more knowledge, and application You must empty your cup before you can fill it - Zen saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Dragon Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Greetings Empty_cup and welcome ! May your cup be filled with knowledge that guides your path in the martial arts. If you need help, you have come to the right place. Red belt - Hon-Shin-Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empty_cup Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 Thanks - been reading for a while, but only just got round to joining, and posting. EC (oh, and notice how EC are also the initials of Eric Clapton - a fantastically gifted person, just in music, rather than MA) You must empty your cup before you can fill it - Zen saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Welcome to the forum. Yes, there is many here that can help you. And meet some new friends as most of us have. Enjoy your stay. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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G95champ Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 welcome wow small type (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelica d Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Hey there "Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals . . . except the weasel."- Homer J Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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