Cross_Trainer Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I live in a small town, and so have limited options as far as MA cross-training goes. However, I am trying to get as well-rounded martial arts experience as possible (kicks, punches, grappling, groundwork, etc.), and I have the ability to learn karate, boxing, judo, and jujitsu (regular, not Brazilian). I will probably be able to train in all four. I have already been doing karate for eight months. My questions are: 1. Are their footwork, stances, and manner of movement relatively similar or compatible with one another? If not, what alterations have to be made to them to turn them into a coherent fighting system? (to give an example of what I'm asking, I have heard that Muay Thai and boxing have some differences in the height of their stances, method of moving, etc. and so are more difficult to combine. 2. If they are not extremely similar, which would be the best to act as the base martial art? 3. How much longer should I wait before beginning to expand my learning to other martial arts (continuing in my current one)? 4. Is there any other advice that you can give me? Thank you for your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 1. don't train so many different styles if you've only got 8 months of training under your belt. -A. you may get confused -B. how can you possibly become proficient in them ALL? 2. As for footwork, there will be differences. judo and boxing will be similar, but both will be different from karate. 3. see point #1. 4. only train two styles - one striking and one grappling. I would do boxing and judo, but karate and judo could work well as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuelito Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 1. don't train so many different styles if you've only got 8 months of training under your belt well put sevenstar. cross trainer, you need a stronger foundation before you go into something else. maybe another year an then take on a grappling art. imo does not matter which. pain is weakness leaving the body.fear is the mind killer, i will face my fear and let it pass threw me. from the movie "dune"i know kung fu...show me. from the movie "the matrix" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vito Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 all four is way too much, definitely. personally id recommend boxing and either the jujitsu first (if its good) or judo. that way you are rounded in that you have grappling and striking- and one of each is all you need. "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...
G Money Slick Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I wouldn't recommend crosstraining. just pick one style and put all your focus into it. Hapkido is incredibly well-rounded and respected. It is similiar to Aikijujitsu (Derived) and usually taught at TKD schools. Just a tip i guess. If your enemy refuses to be humbled......you must destroy him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenStar Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 nothing wrong with cross training - it's a quicker means to one of the ends which we are seeking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47MartialMan Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 So, I guess one should cross trained after a certain amount of time or energy spent, then if so, move on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 I think when it comes to cross training you need to have a good base to begin with like other people have already said. This is so you can become really good at one area so you can always fall back on it rather than just being 'ok' at many different areas. You may even 'find' techniques within your base style that you didnt notice before you began cross-training. <<< Im sure Delta can talk to you more about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47MartialMan Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Yeah, I know and agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 That wasnt directly at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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