krunchyfrogg Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 I'm looking for a style that both my Wife and I can do together. She's terrible when it comes to aerobic exercise, and is looking for something to tone up and be better at self-defense.I've done a style that was mostly shotokan before, but I got hurt and have been out of the game for a while now. I'm out of shape and would like to get back in the game.We both moved, so we have a clean slate to choose a style. Thanks for all of your suggestions! "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."-- Jackie Robinson"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke
Semper Jab Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 I think for the most part it's what you put into it that matters. If you want to talk to the instructor about whatever condition it is that you have, he'll be able to customize your training. Unless your area is really rich in MA schools like SF, CA then you're better off looking at schools than styles. If you had a problem with shotokan, I'd say do something with higher stances as it'll be less of a problem for your knees. Kickboxing or Muay Thai probably a good place to try. "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up." - Muhammad Ali
stonecrusher69 Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 My sifu has a school in Wanique,NJ we are a small private school .Our Style is Wing Chun.A very good style for self defense that does not use a lot of physical strength and excelent for women.Send me a PM or email me at wck108@usa.com for details.. http://www.youtube.com/user/sifumcilwrath"When the student is ready the master will appear"
SatyagrahaKF Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Tai Chi perhaps? Seek not and you will find. -Lao Tsu
Shorin-Ryu Karateka Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Tai Chi Chuan might be a good choice. The method is the same as 'normal' Tai Chi but it teaches more of the fighting aspect. If he practices 3 times, I must practice 6 times -- Osensei Nagamine
Meguro Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 Perhaps you are trying to accomplish too much at once: getting in shape and acquiring self defense ability. For me, getting in shape is a constant struggle, eventhough I'm in decent shape (low body fat, low resting heart rate, low cholesterol, etc.) After over thirty years in the ma, I cannot be dissuaded from the belief that no matter how good you are, there is always someone better. So for self-defense good judgment and avoidance are better than a good punch or kick.How about getting yourselves a rottweiler? Getting a dog eases you back into shape because of the daily walks that are required of pet ownership. Also, this particular breed should address your self-defense concerns. Golf might be another way to ease into physical fitness and derive some self-defense capability. A nine-iron makes for a persuasive deterrent when waved in front of a would-be attacker.To get the most out of any martial art, particularly it's self-defense aspects, you've really got to apply yourself diligently. This goes for Tai-chi-chuan, aikido, or anything else. There is no way to gently and easily apply an actual self-defense technique.The most practical thing to do is visit as many school close to you. Find one that appeals to you both (esthetically, economically, philosophically, etc.- whatever your criteria are) and join. But join with the understanding that you'll sweat and give it your best effort. The next thing you should do is visit the animal shelter or driving range, in case the martial arts thing doesn't work out.
Aodhan Posted January 17, 2006 Posted January 17, 2006 I'm looking for a style that both my Wife and I can do together. She's terrible when it comes to aerobic exercise, and is looking for something to tone up and be better at self-defense.I've done a style that was mostly shotokan before, but I got hurt and have been out of the game for a while now. I'm out of shape and would like to get back in the game.We both moved, so we have a clean slate to choose a style. Thanks for all of your suggestions!Any MA properly done will be both anaerobically and aerobically intensive. Since most MA classes will lean more towards the anaerobic side, you will need to supplement with aerobic exercise as well.As far as what MA, I would look more towards low impact. Some of the "soft" kung fu styles, aikido, tai chi ch'uan, however there will still be impacts, falls, rolls, etc in those styles.Aodhan There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.-Douglas Everett, American hockey player
Goju_boi Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 maybe tai chi chuan or aikido https://www.samuraimartialsports.com for your source of Karate,Kobudo,Aikido,And Kung-Fu
DragonMike Posted January 25, 2006 Posted January 25, 2006 I would recomend Tai Chi Xhun as well. Of course any style will be more or less physical bassed on the instructor, so that matters as well. 5th Dan Tang Soo Do
Goju_boi Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 what about bagua or xing yi? https://www.samuraimartialsports.com for your source of Karate,Kobudo,Aikido,And Kung-Fu
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