Rich_2k3 Posted January 8, 2004 Posted January 8, 2004 I dont know anything about jiu-jitsu, all I know is it has large amounts of throwing techniques. Its seems really interesting, I know the samurai studied it. I hear alot of ppl mentioning it, I might give it a go. So what does it involve; what kind of techniques; whats the style like etc? "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
TJS Posted January 9, 2004 Posted January 9, 2004 I dont know anything about jiu-jitsu, all I know is it has large amounts of throwing techniques. Its seems really interesting, I know the samurai studied it. I hear alot of ppl mentioning it, I might give it a go. So what does it involve; what kind of techniques; whats the style like etc? There are alot of diffrent stlyes. Traditional jiu jitsu focuses more on standing throws/joint locks as well as some pins and strikes etc. and Brazilian jiu jitsu foucuses more on the takedowns and ground grappling aspects.
Rich_2k3 Posted January 9, 2004 Author Posted January 9, 2004 Traditional jiu jitsu is what I would probably go for if I decide to start, is it just throwing and grappling techniques or is there any striking involved? "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
TBlow Posted January 9, 2004 Posted January 9, 2004 If your more interested in throwing, and would like to incorperate punching, kicking, etc. I would try Judo Brown/Black belt - 3 StripesKuk Sool Won of Petaluma, California
Bdaze Posted January 9, 2004 Posted January 9, 2004 as mentioned before, there where many differant stlyes of traditional ju-jitsu it's hard to really explain them all. it's like saying kung fu is ________. there are really to many styles. all styles include throws. not all have strikes, but the majority do. unfortunetly much of it is routed in ceremony and sometimes you have to take a japanese course just to understand what the instructor is saying. in my opinion it's a very well rounded art. traditional jujitsu was the base for many other arts (bjj, aikido, judo). there are weapons in some styles. but traditionally jujitsu would be a seperate skill from kenjutsu (sword) or other wapon skills and would be taught seperately. If in your journey you encounter God, God will be cut ~Hatori Hanso (sonny chiba)
Rich_2k3 Posted January 10, 2004 Author Posted January 10, 2004 Is Kenjitsu (Kendo) a good martial art to do, this is one that i'm very interested in, the one problem is what are the costs like, cuz i've seen Kendo armour online and it is quite pricey. When I can drive (when I my pass test...couple of months) I might take it up cuz my nearest club is a bit away, what are the costs like? "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
Venezolano Posted January 11, 2004 Posted January 11, 2004 That's an off-topic, you should open a new thread with it.Is Kenjitsu (Kendo) a good martial art to do, this is one that i'm very interested in, the one problem is what are the costs like, cuz i've seen Kendo armour online and it is quite pricey. When I can drive (when I my pass test...couple of months) I might take it up cuz my nearest club is a bit away, what are the costs like? Valencia - Venezuela.
empty_cup Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 Jujitsu (as I am taught it) covers all fighting ranges. We learn only two kicks - mae geri, and mawashi geri, but still do work on them, a) in case we are fighting people who don't kick, or against kickers, so that we know how to close to a closer range. In punching range, we cover the fundamentals of boxing - my teacher prefers to fight strong side forward, but we are allowed to make our own choice as to which side to take. Then it gets interesting, there are loads of joint locks, though they are all variations on only a few techniques. Then comes the groundwork - a lot of groundwork! There are also styles of Jujitsu that do weapon work - some cover knives, and some cover other weapons like kubotan, whilst others cover traditional japanese weapons, though mostly I think you have to do an art like kenjutsu, or kobujutsu. You must empty your cup before you can fill it - Zen saying
Rich_2k3 Posted January 12, 2004 Author Posted January 12, 2004 well it sounds pretty good but I have to find a club first, the nearest I know of is in Leicester nearly an hours drive away. "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
empty_cup Posted January 12, 2004 Posted January 12, 2004 Sadly that can often be the case. There are two schools of thought with regards to this 1) Even if it takes 2 hours go 2) Find a school nearer that you will train as often as you can When I was still at school I would travel an hour on a half sunday morning to go to one of my teachers classes. Now I'm married, and have a child on the way, I'm more inclined to the second. As it is, I love training, and would travel further than the 10 mins it takes me to walk, but on those cold dark nights, it makes it easier. Hope you find the right school / teacher / art EC You must empty your cup before you can fill it - Zen saying
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