Dorling Posted March 7, 2004 Posted March 7, 2004 Firstly, I will begin with a short profile. My name is Ben Dorling, and i live in the united kindom. I have intrest of obtaining a unique fighting and enlightenment skill, but i dont know what my path is. I wont expect you to tell me my path, but maybe some suggesstions. Im looking for a martial art that requisites dexerous techniques combining extreme mental control. Please reply with any intention you like. Thank you.
Red J Posted March 8, 2004 Posted March 8, 2004 Well, a good place to start is to tell us what is available in your vicinity. The UK is a pretty big place.... I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
Dorling Posted March 8, 2004 Author Posted March 8, 2004 I know of a few places that host Karate and Ju-Jitsu lessons, but i dont think thats the path i should take. I require somthing with a little more mental control and dexterety, along with somthing that requires some nimble manuvers. If you recommend a form of martial art, and i will study that path, as it follows a better path for me My parents would also most convinient if it doesnt involve going long distances and paying alot of money. I'm 16, will this help your recommendation?
Sasori_Te Posted March 9, 2004 Posted March 9, 2004 Well, Ben Dorling, your right. We don't know what your path should be either. You must have something in mind already for training. Why do you want to train? Have you seen something you like somewhere else? Other than that do an internet search on martial arts and see what you can come up with. Once you look and formulate some questions that we can answer, come back and give us a yell. Good luck. A block is a strike is a lock is a throw.
Chrisyama Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 Most MA may contain the elements that you're looking for. Mental control is very much personal in my opinion. Have you studied anything at all before? CHRISYAMA!
wado_lee Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 there is no right path just lots of wrong ones if that makes sense we all live and learn theres no one style just your style---------
ramymensa Posted March 13, 2004 Posted March 13, 2004 Shop around, get information about the styles in the neighbourhood, watch some classes, talk to your parents once you think you've found something interesting. Ask your friends. Sometimes it's amazing how many people are involved or have some useful knowledge. Try to see how the training sessions are conducted, how are the students relating to the intructors, vice-versa and between them, is there a friendly climate, do they get injured a lot, is the head instructor working with his students or just collecting the fees, how much do they charge for the lessons and so on. Once you've done your survey, you'll be able to go forward. World Shotokan Karate
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