CloudDragon Posted August 5, 2004 Posted August 5, 2004 Do like I did, work your butt off and pay your own way and when you can drive yourself and make sure the car is full of gas when you get back! A Black Belt is just a white belt that don't know when to quit!
pittbullJudoka Posted August 15, 2004 Posted August 15, 2004 Do like I did, work your butt off and pay your own way and when you can drive yourself and make sure the car is full of gas when you get back!Totally agree with this thought.And if you're paying for the train you get to pick what you train in
Rich_2k3 Posted August 28, 2004 Posted August 28, 2004 If ur looking for a good korean style, why not try Hapkido? Here is a brief description I got from http://www.martial-arts-info.com "Hapkido is a Korean martial art, and combines techniques from Karate, Aikido and Judo. It also draws influence from other native Korean martial arts. Characteristic for Hapkido are the wrist locks and throws that can look quite spectacular. Hapkido uniforms are available in white and black and have a characteristic diamond pattern. Developed in the 1940s and 50s, its founder Grandmaster Choi had learned martial arts first in Japan, in a school of Daito-Ryu Aiki-Jujutsu, an ancient form of Jujutsu that was practiced mostly by Samurai. On Choi's return to Korea, he added many techniques to defend against particular types of attacks, and borrowed heavily from other styles. The name of what is known as Hapkido today changed several times, and famous students of Choi such as Ji Han Jae continued to develop the art and were instrumental in bringing Hapkido to the west, where it was taught to FBI and other US government agencies. During this time Ji Han Jae met Bruce Lee, who was very impressed with the techniques of Hapkido. Ji Han Jae coached Bruce Lee, who then went on and incorporated certain aspects of Hapkido into the development of his own emerging style, Jeet Kune Do." Very practical and interesting style, a great all round martial art. See if u can find any clubs near you. "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
JLee Posted August 28, 2004 Author Posted August 28, 2004 ^well the only place around here that teaches Hapkido is the same place that teaches TKD. i heard that hapkido schools associated with or practiced with TKD isnt very good.
KingBuddha Posted August 28, 2004 Posted August 28, 2004 Bad news man, but as has been said, be greatfull you can even practise there are some people who may not even have the chance to at all
47MartialMan Posted August 29, 2004 Posted August 29, 2004 Nothing should be done because you still have their guidance. Do what they ask until you are of age. At least you may be able to practice a art.
aefibird Posted August 29, 2004 Posted August 29, 2004 NOO!!! my parents made me quit my muay thai and BJJ class cause it was too far from my house and too expensive damn, since my parents come from a very traditional korean family they want me to take a korean art. im currently looking into tang soo do..something practical for self-defense on the street..ok im done whining now JLee, have you started training at another MA school yet, or are you still looking? "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
JLee Posted August 29, 2004 Author Posted August 29, 2004 ^umm. im still looking but i want to train in wing chun at the same place i had to quit at, the wing chun sifu is Francis Fong, one of the best on the east coast or probably the whole country, but im also interested in tang soo do
aefibird Posted August 29, 2004 Posted August 29, 2004 Well, give it a try. At least you'll be training! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
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