italian_guy Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Karate: Good: 1)Friendly and knoledgeable instructors 2)They allow me to take 2 classes so I go twice a week but my class lasts 2 1/2 hours. 3) Very nice karate style. 4) Very inexpensive. 5) Interdisciplinary teaching (frequent seminars on other MAs) Bad: 1) Not so close to my house. Good and Bad: I'm the oldest student (by far) so the workout for me is quite demanding. On one side is good because it forces me to push harder on the other it is not taylored to my needs and capability. Tai chi chuan. Good: 1) Very knolegeable instructors. 2) Quite close to my house. 3) Friendly atmosphere between students and some instructors. 4) Side courses (Instructors, Tui Na, other Kung fu styles, referee etc.) Bad: 1) Combat application starts at quite high level (after minimum 2 years of practice) 2) They don't allow me to take 2 classes a day. (They used to allow but now they don't allow me any more) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_UKWC Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Good: Small class so lots of attention Inspiring and talented Sifu - leads by example Very reasonable price Access to as many classes as I'm able to attend for the same fee Bad: Small hall Gets very hot Only actually able to attend one class a week "...or maybe you are carrying a large vicious dog in your pocket." -Scottnshelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souldburned Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 karate Good: - Very very resonable price ( really cheap ) - Very good instructor ( really AWESOME ) - classes are twice a week. 2 1/2 hour each one. - large space ( gym ) - near my house bad: - very large class ( about 30 - 40 students ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotochem Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Good: 2 excellent instructors who are great motivators excellent knowledge of karate, bunkai, joint locks throws and grappling. classes 6 days a week 1-1 1/2 hr classes (can do a double if you slum with lower belts ) weight room Mostly a good bunch of people (a couple of annoying ones but I won't play with them any more) Bad: Prices have gone up recently Adult membership in a bit of a lag (usually picks up in spring) would like an adult only class or 2 30 min drive to class Pain is only temporary, the memory of that pain lasts a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muaythaiboxer Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Teakwondo good. 1. cheap 2. good teacher 3. very difficult practice 4. small class 5. not a mcdojo! bad. 1. only twice a week 2. a little to traditional Fist visible Strike invisible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 In my old TSD dojang: Good points: Great instructors Reasonable prices Classes 6 days a week Didn't have to go elsewhere to cross-train Great workouts! Bad: Having the young instructors (16 years and younger) teach the adult classes when the master instructor was out ...... ggggrrrrrrrrr I do TKD now. Good points: great workouts. Knowlegeable instructors. The people and instructors a friendly and willing to help. This is the only TKD school I know of that it's a "you-know-what" to get a BB here! Bad points: Have to go elsewhere to crosstrain (and instructor isn't very open to it anyways). Tuition is a little expensive in my oppinion (doesn't really need to be that high). We are allowed to go only three days a week (max). Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempohands Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 The Good: -Knowledgable, dedicated instructors -Every class is something new and exciting, still not boring after almost 9 yrs. -Friendly, comfortable environment -Classes organized by rank AND age -Instructors are understanding of different students' needs -Since I'm 14, almost 15, I don't have to pay every month, my parents do (The benifits of being young and "dependent" ) -I don't have to go to a McDonald's or supermarket to get a job like most of my friends -Main and back dojo The Bad: -Tournaments have to many rules -The training has gotten progressivly easier over the years -Not that much full-contact sparring -Small main dojo -Weapons classes are either once a month or you have to get private lessons (privates are only 30 min.) -Private lessons aren't cheap (I pay for those, feel bad for me... ) "To win a fight without fighting, that is the true goal of a martial artist." -Grandmaster Nick Cerio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KUNTA KINTE Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Good- My sifu was recently inducted to the martial arts hall of fame Bad- In sparring noe punches or kicks to the head and no kicks above waist and only kickin on outside of the legs. The right to keep and bear Arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 That's one thing I forgot. Bad point: The sparring rules are geared toward tournies. Don't get me wrong, it's semi to full contact and it's a great workout, but I don't like the rules much. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeinwolf Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Muay Thai: Good---*One on one training *Intelligent trainer *Geared towards competition and Street *Classes go on for up to 3-4 hours depending on my needs. Bad---*Once a week *A little far to drive SiK---Joshua There are no limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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