MunkyBoy Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 hey ya, my goal in the arts is to be able to defend myself against 1-3 unarmed or hopefully poorly armed opponents, in case i get into trouble. i dont look for a religion and i dont have 20 years to be able to defend myself against whatever. i dont have anything against complex stuff, but it shouldnt take a life time to be effective. i dont mind if its fancy stuff or something as long as it is effective. oh, and a good bodyfitness should come along. which art would you personaly suggest: Judo, DjuSu, Shaolin Kempo, Taekwondo, Shaolin Kung Fu, Aikido, Western Boxing, Chinese Boxing, Filipino Kickboxing, Shotokan Karate, Kickboxing, Ninjutsu, Kung Fu Kian, JiuJutsu, Vo Dao Viet Nam, Wing Tsun (Leung Ting), Ryu Kempo Karate, Escrima, Mantis Kung Fu, Hung Gar Kung Fu... i think that was basically what i have in reach.
cross Posted December 29, 2003 Posted December 29, 2003 If you just want to fight and get fit then i would say Western Boxing or kickboxing.
MunkyBoy Posted December 30, 2003 Author Posted December 30, 2003 i was not talking about "just wanting to fight". standing in the ring is the last i want. i meant fight in the street sense and not the ring sense.
cross Posted December 30, 2003 Posted December 30, 2003 i was not talking about "just wanting to fight". standing in the ring is the last i want. i meant fight in the street sense and not the ring sense. And when i said "just wanting to fight" i wasnt talking about in the ring.
Toast Posted December 30, 2003 Posted December 30, 2003 Tae Kwon Do School that specifies that Self Defense Is One Of Their Key Areas Of Teaching...Even If They Say its is not...talk to the master I'm sure he/she can help you.... Hap Ki Do is Korean Self Defense... Many people are misled that TKD is only for sport- WRONG! Go to the schools, and learn their curriculum you will see what I'm talking about... <Victory Martial Arts>15 yrs old; 6 yrs in TKD1st Degree Black BeltJr. Olympian | Team USA Qualifier"Train Like A Champion, Fight Like A Warrior"
cross Posted December 30, 2003 Posted December 30, 2003 Tae Kwon Do School that specifies that Self Defense Is One Of Their Key Areas Of Teaching...Even If They Say its is not...talk to the master I'm sure he/she can help you.... Hap Ki Do is Korean Self Defense... Many people are misled that TKD is only for sport- WRONG! Go to the schools, and learn their curriculum you will see what I'm talking about... Hahaha
Treebranch Posted December 30, 2003 Posted December 30, 2003 Kung Fu San Soo, Krav Maga, Arnis. "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"
Icetuete Posted December 30, 2003 Posted December 30, 2003 i agree: Krav Maga, San Soo, Arnis and Hapkido are well suited for what you are looking for MunkyBoy. sadly none of them seems to be available in your area. i think from what i've heard Shaolin Kempo is very good, too. i know too few about the ninjutsu, tkd and the kung fu styles that are taught in your area to judge whether they might be good or not. so, maybe someone else has good advice?
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