GoGoGo Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 Hi! I am new to both this forum and martial arts themselves... I am 15 years old. I do not have an instructor yet... But I will probably get one soon. Is there anything I can do to prepare or practice before? Any advice for a rookie? I was reading some principles behind martial arts. I read that you must throw more than just what you are hitting with into each strike. Also, can someone help me decide on which martial art to choose? I prefer a combat type. But something good. What did Bruce Lee train in? Thanks. Learner GoGoGo
gheinisch Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 Hello and welcome to the forum. Bruce Lee trained in Jeet Kune Do (JKD). And yes, when striking you use more than just your arm and fist. Your whole body is used. There is no wasted motion in karate, everything has it's purpose. Welcome once again. "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
White Warlock Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 Well, that's not necessarily true. Bruce Lee developed JKD as a theory of study. He originally studied dance (traditional sixties Hong Kong hip hop dance champion, if i recall), and later studied wing chun taught by Yip Man for many years. After he went to the U.S., he continued his studies into a variety of other systems. He eventually opened up a school and began teaching Jun Fan Do (Jun Fan being Bruce's 'real' name). In time, he developed JKD as a theory of study (it is not a martial art per se, but an approach to the study of martial arts). GoGoGo, understanding what you are like helps to understand what it is you would like to study. It also helps to know what's available in your area, and who is teaching. Not all schools are alike, nor is the quality the same. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
gheinisch Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 Thanks WW for explaining that further. I was going for the quick answer which isn't always the best. :)I didn't want to say he developed the style because he wasn't a big believer in styles. I like the way you put it "theory of study". "If your hand goes forth withhold your temper""If your temper goes forth withold your hand"-Gichin Funakoshi
GoGoGo Posted September 26, 2004 Author Posted September 26, 2004 Thanks for the welcomes and information! Learner GoGoGo
White Warlock Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 *burp* "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro
TheDevilAside Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 *burp*Excuse him Welcome to the forums (everyone always posts a smiley face..) "If you're going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill
gcav Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 Hello. Train like your life depends on it....Because it does.
aefibird Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 Hi GoGoGo! Welcome to KF. "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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