Fenris-wolf Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 I completely disagree. To use a technique should take a few weeks, no more. Anything that takes longer is useless. Hm, Mart, I like you a lot but try and open your mind a little? I mean, many people do MA for many different reasons - not everyone just wants to fight. I know what you mean but just because you don't want to spend 15 years on one art doesn't mean that it can't be rewarding and enjoyable -not to mention effective- for some people. Also, I'm sure you know that it takes a lot longer than a few weeks to be able to do a good whip kick. Let Us Turn The Jump Rope In Accord With Socialist Principles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mart Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Ok maybe i was exagerating, but i would maintain that it shouldnt take years to learn one technique. I have never found this to be the case for any single technique. If it takes that long i would question its usefulness, i cant imagine what sort of techniuqe would take that long. Months yes, years no. Seize the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 Ok maybe i was exagerating, but i would maintain that it shouldnt take years to learn one technique. I have never found this to be the case for any single technique. If it takes that long i would question its usefulness, i cant imagine what sort of techniuqe would take that long. Months yes, years no. I agree with you Mart! How are you? I am a karate master, the way of balance, and the way of invisibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YuKiKaZe_D1 Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 I say yes. I don't do martial arts at all but I can say that Muay Thai is so technique based it's not funny. My best mate came 2nd in the MT World Championship last year I think it was. He lost to a Thai, so nothing bad, but this kid is skinny like a twig and he's like 4'6" + weighs about 38kg and he fights in the 50-60 class. He started when he was about 3 and so that means he has been doing MT for 10 years. I don't know if it's personality or arrogance of his strength and skill, but he seems to have no fear of people 3 times his size (i.e He punched me as a joke and some random guy said what a weak punch( Note: That guy was 17 ) So my friend said "Your mama's weak" and the 17 year old said " Come here and say that I'll smash you ****". Now this 4"7 38kg skinny-as-a-twig 13 year old strolls up to a 6'6" 17-year-old and said it. But I will say being not of the strongest build and physical appearance can be an advantage because technique is such a hard-trained thing in MT. My newbie 2 cents "It's not the size of a dog in a fight". "It's the size of the fight in the dog". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBN Doug Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 Ok maybe i was exagerating, but i would maintain that it shouldnt take years to learn one technique. I have never found this to be the case for any single technique. If it takes that long i would question its usefulness, i cant imagine what sort of techniuqe would take that long. Months yes, years no. I don't believe she meant a single technique. I'm pretty sure she meant it would take a couple years to be proficient enough at the art (meaning all the necessary techniques) to use it. In our case all the basics kicks, hand stirkes, defenses, and a decent number of grappling techniques. I will agree that MT is one of the ones that you should be able to use well after a single year. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 you can make that statement about most sport oriented arts, because they spar constantly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muaythaifreak Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I will agree that MT is one of the ones that you should be able to use well after a single year. I would say moderately well at best, and only against an equally or less trained individual. It's not like jab, cross, kick is all there is to Muay Thai. Pain is temporary, glory is forever, and chicks dig scars!-=pain is weakness leaving the body=-If there's lead in the air, there is hope in the heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 Either way should really work out, depending on how you train. TKD gets a very bad rep these days for a few reasons, but it can still be useful, provided you train right. (no one expects you to do a 720 spin kick except for show) Muay Thai, on the other hand, can get you in the right shape much faster, (and alot stronger) but they'll work you to the bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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