tigerstyle18 Posted March 18, 2002 Posted March 18, 2002 I had to give up my study of Shaolin Kempo when I moved to college. Since that time I've wanted to study another art. I need one that addresses my love of grappling but at the same time does not neglect the areas of striking which I also find to be important. Basically I want to join a versatile art that is both practical on my feet and on the ground. Any suggestions? Or do I have to mix and match different arts? When two tigers fight, one dies and the other is mortally wounded.
three60roundhouse Posted March 18, 2002 Posted March 18, 2002 I train in both TKD and BJJ....I find it suits me well, but I have also heard great things about Hapkido as being a good all-around type of art. Also, a lot of contemporary schools teach a combination. 1st dan Tae Kwon DoYellow Belt Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu16 Years OldGirls kick butt!
Bon Posted March 19, 2002 Posted March 19, 2002 I don't really know of any art that has striking and grappling integrated ? John Will thinks that in the next 5 years, they will become integreated though.. I hope he's right. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.
spinninggumby Posted March 19, 2002 Posted March 19, 2002 My old kung fu kwoon incorporated both striking/blocking/distance control from a standing position as well as striking or restraining from a ground situation (dunno if that is hard-core grappling but we used to call it 'ground-fighting'). But i would have to agree with 360, Hapkido is known for using both joint locks/manipulation and restraining strategies (don't know if it is hard-core grappling either. I would think that 'grappling' means start on the ground and end on the ground but I'm not sure) mixed with striking and stand-up fighting. :smile: 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND'
YODA Posted March 19, 2002 Posted March 19, 2002 Hi dragonstyle18 and welcome! It all depends what's available when you go to college - where are you going? If you can find a JKD Concepts club you will do striking & grappling for sure. L:et me know where & I'll do my best to find you a club. YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology)
tigerstyle18 Posted March 19, 2002 Author Posted March 19, 2002 To Yoda "It all depends what's available when you go to college - where are you going?" I'm at San Diego State University. Thanks for the effort. Much appreciated. I've been looking into taking BJJ with some sort of Kempo or Kung Fu system. What does everybody think? What forms of Kung Fu and Kempo are best for hand strikes? Thanks again!!! When two tigers fight, one dies and the other is mortally wounded.
ZR440 Posted March 19, 2002 Posted March 19, 2002 You might consider Kuk Sool Won. It's a Korean MA system that incorporates many different joint manipulation techniques and striking, sometimes as a combination. I'm not sure how much ground techniques are used because I've only practiced for a few years. You'd have to ask KSN Doug. The KSW website could also tell you more. It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
SBN Doug Posted March 19, 2002 Posted March 19, 2002 KSW first came over to the US (as many others did) in California. You've got lots of ggod schools out there. Look on the links page for the KSW homepage I put there. You can search for the nearest one to you if you're curious. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
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