Lyds Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 hey, I'm a black belt in Sotokan karate. I have been involved in this martial art for about 13 years now and am ready for a little bit of a change. I would like to stay in the hard style for sure but other than that Im open to sugestions and opinions. I would just like to know more about other styles. If you have a sugestion please share. Lyds My name is Lydia and I am a Sr. Black belt in Shotokan Karate. I have also done many other types of martial arts. I enjoy trying new things. I like just grabbing a book and learning from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Try some Okinawan Shorin Ryu as it is pretty soft. Or maybe you can try some jujutsu or maybe Tai Chi? I think adding some softness can only help. Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung001 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I've never experienced it, but from reading this forum, it sure sound like MT is pretty intense. Student: "Why did you hit that guy with a chair? Why didn't you use your karate?"Master: "Hitting him with a chair was the only karate I could think of at the time."Lesson: Practice until you don't have to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumite988 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Maybe try out some grappling, BJJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorinryu Sensei Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I think the best question to ask you is this. What do you have available in your area? I mean, what good does it do for us to suggest different systems, if they aren't available in your area? If you live in Calgary for example, you probably have access to quite a few different choices. But if you live in Medicine Hat, your choices would be more limited...see what I mean? My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dijita Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 My favorite is Kyokushin... see if there is a class in your area that you can attend. 13 years eh? That is a good commitment, why do you choose to leave now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username9 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 It might not be about Leaving - I never left my club but I train in other things. IMHO - Ju Jitsu would be good to try. U have a great striking background but I'm guessing your grappling is limited - That is what I found aftyer about 9 or 10 years of Shukoki Karate. Ju Jitsu is an excellent compliment to Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I'd say to choose something that will complement your Shotokan training and enhance it. Aikido or JuJitsu would be a good choice, as would a weapons art if your club doesn't focus on weapons. Cross-training in another art that is very similar to Shotokan (such as TaeKwonDo) wouldn't be as effective at rounding out your martial arts 'career' as would cross training in a style with a different emphasis. Perhaps before you make a firm decision on what other art to train in, you may wish to have a look at what arts are available in your area and try out a few lessons (more than one lesson) in each. Good luck! "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...
G95champ Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Greatest thing about shotokan is the fact it is so basic but at the same time so deep that it allows you to move to other styles and apply them to your shotokan background. I have done Shotokan for 11 years in that time I have played with Hapikido, Jujitsu, and other styles but I can always relate it to my shotokan base and have been able to find how that is part of my style that I did not know about. Good luck the one thing I have came to realize over the years is the answer for new moves is in my stlye I just got to rethink some traditional applications and moves. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I would suggest to find out what is around you. A grappling style would round you out good and/or a weapons art. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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