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[RDsynMBZ]

hey whts up im startin to take up kung fu does anyone have any recommendations on which one and reasons for it?

[Goju_boi]

Well what are you looking at in your area?also what do you want in it?

[mintai2003]

im also a newb whos currently taking swai jiao kung fu. i find it effective, plenty of throws (yay!)

[Goju_boi]

im also a newb whos currently taking swai jiao kung fu. i find it effective, plenty of throws (yay!)

Isn't that the style of kung fu that looks like judo?

[Traditional-Fist]

hey whts up im startin to take up kung fu does anyone have any recommendations on which one and reasons for it?

There are many styles to choose from, but it all depends on where you live and what is available. I practise Wing Chun, it is very practical and effective, and I am very happy with it. It is also probably the most popular Kung Fu style in the west, so that means that you may have a school or two in your area.

Other effective kung fu styles include, Praying Mantis (various styles), Baji Quan, Shaolin Five Animals and Choy Li Fut. It is worth mentioning to you that no matter how good the style you choose, you will gain nothing if you pick an instructor who is not a real expert in kung fu. In short, do your research and find out as much as you can before taking the final plunge.

Hint 1. Try and avoid schools who claim to be the "new and improved" versions of traditional arts.

Hint 2. Avoid the "new" Kung Fu styles. This is just a marketing tool used by "instructors" who did not have what it takes to master any of the traditional styles. They gain some basic knowledge and then "invent" their own style and proceed to make money from people who do not know any better.

Hint3. Avoid also the schools that offer you short cuts. Kung fu practise and mastery means many years of hard training. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Good Luck.

[stonecrusher69]

The most important thing is not so much the style but the teacher,so you need to find a good teacher.A good teacher can take you a long way.Ask around about the rep of each teacher and judge for your self.I also look to see how much the teacher gets involved with the students progress.A one on one approach.If th eteacher just sits there and does nothing I probly head for the door.

[Goju_boi]

these two guys are right on the point,especially traditionalfist. When I first began martial arts I fell for a school that was like all of the three points mentioned.Anyways please tell us what you have around and what you want in it.

[RDsynMBZ]

hey been off here awhile but in my area there is gung fu at a community collage, classes dont start till january so i dont really know wht itll be like or the instructor is, anyone think i should go and watch one of the lessons this semester just to see how it works?

[Goju_boi]

of course , that's a very good idea that we shouldn't even have to mention.