Thirdtime Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 My first post here....and as my name says, I've gone through a few styles....started with Aikido. Was too slow for me. Went to Hapkido, LOVED it. Got up to a red belt. But there wasn't no sparring. If you don't spar I don't believe you'll be prepared for an actual fight (if you need it). My Hapkido Dojo had TaeKwonDo as well...so I tried a bit of that. Bored me very much. I didn't like sparring with 5-10 year olds. I'm 28. It did absolutely nothing for me! I like holds and submissions, so I was thinking of Judo. I want to be able to spar. I'm 6'1" and about 240 lbs. So I also want something that will give me a cardio workout so I can get back down to about 210. Am I on the right track with Judo? Or is there something else that I don't know about. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area in NC...so there's a good choice of schools here. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martialartsresearcher Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Whatever suits what your looking for, ya know. however, i'd say learn as much as you can. and never confine yourself to one martial art style. however, if you feel you just want to stick with one style, go for it. however, i suggest you cross-train.just go with what you like. weather it be karate, jujustu,krav maga or san soo kung fu, etc,ect. its really up to you. ok? anyways, i hope this helps. see ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Practice is the key _ Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 So you are about 183 cm and around 118kg pick karate train regulary and in 4 years time you'll be able to lern open hand tenchniques and other locks and sumbmission and getting out of a lock try about 4-5 lessons then you're understand it, hope you enjoy they DO spar so if you intrested have a go at it. Somone love oneSomone love twoI love one That one is myself just have been turn down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJS Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 If you like alot of free sparring Judo or Brazilian Jiu jitsu would be your best bet as far as grappling stlyes. Both are often sport oriented but can be highly effective in real situations if trained properly. Boxing,MT, San shou, kickboxing and certain stlyes of karate like Kyokushin would be your best bet as far as striking stlyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlingkaratechamp Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 I would recomend BJJ and or Wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 BJJ or Judo...don't do both, as you'll get confused because they are so similar. Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superfighter Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 i cant see how its confusing to do both BJJ and Judo, with them being so simiar it would b easy to addapt to both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewGreen Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Judo and BJJ should work toegether very well. For the most part its the same techniques, just different emphasis. Anyway, either of those, wrestling, Submission Wrestling, shootfighting, Sambo, etc. Just ask, "How often do you spar". If he says anything less then "every class" keep looking Andrew Greenhttp://innovativema.ca - All the top martial arts news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 I would never do styles that are that similar. There are subtle differences that will inhibit your learning process for each class. And on test day, god only knows if you'll react and do the BJJ version of what you've learned, or the Judo version. Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebranch Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 The one you enjoy and are good at. "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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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