usr Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 Could someone please elaborate on these styles? I've been in contact with a local instructor and these seem to be my choices in the area where I live and I am emtremely interested in taking up some form. I'm leaning towards the Judo or JuJitsu, but I want something which involves at least some striking, though is not necessarily based solely on it. Thanks.
Shorinryu Sensei Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 Could someone please elaborate on these styles? I've been in contact with a local instructor and these seem to be my choices in the area where I live and I am emtremely interested in taking up some form. I'm leaning towards the Judo or JuJitsu, but I want something which involves at least some striking, though is not necessarily based solely on it. Thanks. Which system of karate is it? The word "karate" is a generic term, just like saying "I own a car." The judo and JJ are grappling arts and mostly where you want totake your opponent to the ground. In my opinion, they are both good arts, but their biggest drawback is that they are designed to fight one person at a time, not multiple opponents. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
usr Posted February 9, 2005 Author Posted February 9, 2005 I'm not sure which style of karate. I've emailed the local instructor to ask. It looks like a different dojo offers American Shotokan. As for the instructor that offers the JuJitsu and Judo, I'm not sure what type of karate he offers. On one level Judo appeals to me, but after some positive stuff I've read on here about Shotokan karate, I'm interested in that as well.
Shorinryu Sensei Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 Shotokan is a good system from what I've seen, but a bit to "stiff" for my own personal tastes. If you're looking for striking, you need to go with the karate over the judo/jj dojo's. Neither is really a striking art. I guess what you need to do is check them all out and see what fits what you're looking for in a system. Most dojo's will let you try out a few classes (I let people try 2 weeks of free classes myself) and see how you like them. Try to watch some advanced classes if possible and see what the higher levels are doing, and if that's what you want to do. I always tell people that the sensei will tell you what he is doing is best. Of course they will, because they believe that. If they didn't, they wouldn't be doing it...right? You need to watch and listen to what is going on in the classes and make your own determination. You also need to watch out for extended contracts that lock you into a long term commitment to that dojo. That's fine if you are planning on staying long term, but if you're not sure and you've signed a contract, you're pretty much stuck paying for the class whether you like it or not. Can you tell me where you're located and I can see if there's any websites or information on these dojo's on the net? A city/state/country would be cool. If you don't want to post it on here, PM me. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
usr Posted February 9, 2005 Author Posted February 9, 2005 Portsmouth, Ohio would be the most convenient.
Shorinryu Sensei Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 Well...I didn't find any actual websites for your area, but being a University town, there should be more than just a couple of martial arts schools I would think, including on campus clubs...which are usually cheaper. Here's what I found: American Karate Center (The Shotokan School) 1622 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Tel: (740) 353-0215 That's about it...sorry I couldn't help you more. Try health clubs, chamber of commerce, asking around. There's got to be a bunch hidng here and there. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
usr Posted February 9, 2005 Author Posted February 9, 2005 That's the one I was referring to that taught Shotokan. Another instructor I've been talking to was the one that taught Judo and JuJitsu. I still don't know which to go with. I'm thinking Judo to start out. My university does offer karate...what type I'm not sure.
usr Posted February 9, 2005 Author Posted February 9, 2005 Does Shotokan Karate incorporate any throws/grabs into the form?
Shorinryu Sensei Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 Does Shotokan Karate incorporate any throws/grabs into the form? My experiences with Shotokan are limited to what is being taught locally. The sensei had in the past asked me to come into his class and teach them defenses against a grab because he did not know any himself. Whether this is true of all Shotokan, I can't say. This was a number of years ago also, and the sensei at that time was a shodan (1st degree black belt). He is no longer in this area, but his class is still running with two lady instructors. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
usr Posted February 9, 2005 Author Posted February 9, 2005 Thank you for all your help. I think I'm going to go with Judo, if possible. It just seems to appeal to me more than karate. I also just found out the university I attend offers Kendo. Unfortunately, I missed it this quarter, but it is something that excites me even more, as I have always wanted to learn sword techniques.
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