ssosw Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 Hi, I would like to learn the art of Karate,but am confused by the vast range of styles.I would like to know the pros and cons of some of the styles.I am not interested in karate as a sport.Please advise. How many years will it take me to be somewhat perfect in this art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODA Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 More important than the "vast range of styles" is what do you have the choice of in your area? You're not interested in sport - so what exactly are you interested in? Does it have to be "Karate"? Or are you using that as a generic term? 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssosw Posted April 11, 2002 Author Share Posted April 11, 2002 I am not sure but I think there is Shotokan, Shorin-Ryu Seibukan & Ryobu-kai.I dont know if there is any other I am 25 years old and I dont think I will be taking part in tournaments anymore. I need to be able to fight , and be good at it. Isnt Karate the art of self defence .Thats important too.Not just fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 Any form of karate should give you a nice base of balance between punching, kicking, blocking etc. However ifyour just wanting to learn how to fight find a Thai school. With that said Shotokan is maybe the most popular of the karate systems with lots of littature out on it to help you learn on your own. I would ask arround and see who had the most classes for the lesser price. LOL. Most schools will let you watch a few classes before starting. Take into account with numbe of students each have. Also watch the higher ranking students if they look pretty good the teach is most likely prrety good if they are sloppy and don't seem to be serious durring class I would sugest going to another school. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 Also watch who is teaching th classes. If the main instructor is there or if he has turned it over to his students to teach. Most schools will let Sr. studetns teach or help teach intro classes becasue that helps them get ready and it gives new kids a one on one feeling. However you don't want to take a class that you never see the main instructor. Your lucky to have 3 choices I only had 1 and I was lucky I had a good instructor in a quality class. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai Hate Posted April 11, 2002 Share Posted April 11, 2002 IMO, any MA can be used in real fighting if you really focus on it (train based on it). though some say judo or TKD is very sports oriented, i say it can be used in real fights too, if you're good enough.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssosw Posted April 13, 2002 Author Share Posted April 13, 2002 What about the practices in different styles. I have heard that some are original while some are derivatives .I would like to decide which is best for me after you give your opinion.I have heard that some styles need patience and many years of practice where as there are other styles which are fast and focus on some aspects only. Is this true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateMom Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 I like Kempo Karate. ~*KarateMom*~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantasmatic Posted April 13, 2002 Share Posted April 13, 2002 IMHo, I believe that basically any kind of Okinawan karate is good (i.e. Goju Ryu, Shorei-ryu.) They are all good styles, but make sure that the sensei is also a good sensei as well! "Which one is more foolish, the fool or the fool who follows him?" - Obi Wan Kenobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaolin Posted April 15, 2002 Share Posted April 15, 2002 Where are you from? USA? State? Hate to be biased but I think Wing Chun would be a great choice. Depending on where you live you may be limited. If there is Wing Chun around where you are you may want to check it out. If not see what's around. All things being equal try to find the most qualified teacher in your area - it'll be worth the drive - ride, etc. Many high ranking teachers out there know very little about their style and how to teach it, so choose carefully. If you can post the city where you live or schools/teachers in your area it would help. Good luck! _________________ Moy Yat Ving Tsun Rest in peace dear teacher, dear friend, dear brother, and dear father: Moy Yat Sifu [ This Message was edited by: Shaolin on 2002-04-15 06:15 ] Moy Yat Ving Tsun Rest in peace: Moy Yat Sifu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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