plainwhitets Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Does anyone know anything about the style of xtreme martial arts, XMA? I'm a cheerleader (don't comment on that) and well I'd really like to learn martial arts, so I'd like to find a style that would compliment my involvement with cheerleading and vice versa. I would kind of like to learn a more acrobatic style of martial arts, and I think maybe XMA is like that, but I'm not sure, I'm just looking for some clarification or suggestions. Also, can anyone name MA styles that are more concerned with fluidity, speed, and forms. 'thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 What's your goal? Self defense, things you can add to your cheerleading repertoire (i.e., flashy), self esteem, etc? "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainwhitets Posted July 28, 2004 Author Share Posted July 28, 2004 well I'd like to have self defense, 'cause in a year i'm leaving for college and well, a girl needs to defend herself in the world. I'd also like to enhance flexibility and maybe try my hand at acrobatic things. Another goal is to channel frustrations. I hate to be some uber fan, but I guess I like the "flashy" style of karate. I think it would be an interesting experience to train and if I like it, compete in forms competitions, I've seen some, and I was totally fascinated by it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Well, you'd probably be better looking for a 'sport' or 'freestyle' club, either in TaeKwonDo or Karate. Wushu would be another good choice if you like flashy stuff. If you're really into acrobatic moves, Capoeira would also be a good martial art for you. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vito Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 dont comment on cheerleader? why not? youre probably hot- i think we should go out. call me. anyway, if youre looking for flashy acrobatic moves, wushu, capoera, even tkd would be your thing. however, if youre looking for self defense- anything effective will not be flashy at all. real life self defense is nothing like the movies honey, im sorry. good self defense arts are BJJ, judo, boxing/kickboxing (not the cardio kind), and i hear krav maga is quite good though i wouldnt know from my own experience. anyway, flashy or self defense, its either one or the other- or both, but that means youll have to train in two different styles at the same time. "If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -Machiavelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vito Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 oh i forgot, though i doubt youll be into it, but wrestling (greco) is an excellent self defense thing. (notice that im avoiding more innuendos- its taking all my strength to do so you know.) "If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -Machiavelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radok Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 dont comment on cheerleader? why not? youre probably hot- i think we should go out. call me. NO! he beat me to it. I wasn't going to comment on it, until I noticed it said not to. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Whatever you do...don't join some women's self-defense class...A lot of times they are designed and built around techniques that aren't too effective. They mean well... If you want self-defense, you may have to choose between a practical school and a flashy school. That stuff only works in tournaments and movies... I'd recommend Okinawan Karate (maybe Shorin Ryu ) but I am a bit biased. Another good bet would be jujitsu. Unfortunately, the case is that since you are a woman, a self-defense situation would involve defending against a larger (male probably) person who would close in on you. Therefore, something that gets you used to fighting close from the get-go would be good (Shorin Ryu does this as well, but it isn't as overt...). Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutiivu Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 If u want more of an acrobatic style of ma u should try capoeira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 Search on the net for XMA schools. There are several out there. XMA is a curriculum separate from the school style that can be taught to students that involves gymnastics. Find one and visit it several times before you decide. You should also check out other styles as suggested, in paticular capoiera and some modern TKD styles. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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