Type_0 Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 hi, i am a blue stripe in kenpo karate and i am looking into starting to train in another MA, i was wondering what MA's you would suggest.
euphoria47 Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 what do you exactly want? self defense application? grappling? street fighting? beautiful acrobatic arts? but honestly, i'd focus on the instructor almost as much as i'd focus on the art when selecting something? i'd narrow it down to 2 or 3 arts you'd be interested in taking, then i'd meet the instructor and fellow students and make my decision based on that. oh, and if there's a particular reason you're quitting your current style, make sure you find something that fills in the gaps of all the things you've been missing.
Red J Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 I suggest something with a grappling base like submission wrestling or BJJ. It will compliment your current training well. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses.
Type_0 Posted September 16, 2004 Author Posted September 16, 2004 i was thinking of something like grappling. im not going to be quiting my current MA im in a Black Belt Club(iv paid one price for as many lessions as it takes until i get my black belt)
delta1 Posted September 16, 2004 Posted September 16, 2004 Type_o, what level are you in Kenpo? Do you mean purple with blue tip? What is your association? I recomend training in or with as many systems as you can find that are willing to train with you, but not necesarily joining their class. Work with them, then bring everything you learn back to Kenpo. You'll probably (almost allways) find the same or similar moves in Kenpo, but you have to think outside the box. By the way, the same is true for many martial arts systems or styles, and the process works the other way also. Find a kenpoist and work out, then take it back to your base! If you do want to join another school while working on Kenpo, I recomend a ground fighting system, if you are interested. It is a whole lot easier to see the ground applications in Kenpo, and you'll make a lot fewer painful mistakes, if you have a good understanding of ground fighting going in. Talk to your instructor, as many Kenpo schools also offer grapling curses. (I decided to leave the typo- Freudian slip, I'm sure! ) If there are enough students interested, maybe he'll be willing to find a good grappling instructor and hold classes once a week or something. Another idea is for him to find a grappling school and offer a recriprocal agreement for discounts if enough students want to cross train. Freedom isn't free!
Type_0 Posted September 17, 2004 Author Posted September 17, 2004 my level is blue with green stripe once i can find my dojo's web site i will supply it
Vito Posted September 19, 2004 Posted September 19, 2004 if you want to compliment your kempo id recommend bjj- a great grappling art. other good ones are tjj, judo, wrestling, sambo. "If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -Machiavelli
aefibird Posted September 22, 2004 Posted September 22, 2004 as many Kenpo schools also offer grapling curses. (I decided to leave the typo- Freudian slip, I'm sure! ) lol, good typo Delta1!! Grappling curses...I'll have to remember that the next time my Sensei does a grappling lesson. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
delta1 Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 Grappling curses...I'll have to remember that the next time my Sensei does a grappling lesson. Well, with some of the *^#@ grapplers I've met, it ain't too hard to remember! Freedom isn't free!
aefibird Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 lol "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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