Own Syle

[Midkiff]

i trained in shindo jinen ryu ryobu kai for five years then quit. i still trained at home everyday, but without instruction i began to merge my own style and philosophys into my training. my techniques changed to fit my own beliefs on battle and fighting. Does anyone think this is a good idea or is continued traditional training the way to go. i just think that someone always has to branch out and evolve martial arts so it can become even greater. the exploration of the ultimate style i guess.

[DokterVet]

You're going to need to drill, spar and/or roll with others in order to improve as a martial artist.

So I recomend you continue to train at a martial arts club. If your shindo jinen ryu ryobu kai training is no longer satisfying you, try another martial art.

An MMA gym will give you all the facilities and instruction you need to become a good fighter while allowing you to develop a style of your own.

[NothingsShadow]

Five years training in one style is unlikely to be that useful when it comes to adapting your own style (especially if you are looking to improve martial arts in general not just your own fighting ability). One reason martial artists train under high level sensei is because their sensei has trained for many years under his sensei and his sensei under his and so on. Hence the style has evolved from one sensei to the next with the assistance of the many years of experience of the teachers of the past. By branching off at such an early stage of your training circumvents this process and instead of further strengthening an already good thing you would essentially be starting from scratch.

If you really do wish to apply your style to the training you have currently done and don't wish to continue in the traditional vein then DokterVet's idea is probably a good path to take as it will give you some hands on time to try out your style and ongoing contact with other martial artists.

[Brandon Fisher]

I started working on my own philosophy and adapting it in 1994 and 4 years later I named it and then recently renamed it to fit everything I have incoprporated. With over 20 years experience I have founded my own system. 5 years is no where near enough time for that. What about a cirriculum, ranking system and all. What rank are you in the other system?

[GOM]

I think you may need to find a mentor, someone who has been in the same boat as yourself and ask them plenty of questions and advice.

I don't think 5 years is enough time, hell, I don't think 10 years is enough.

[Red J]

I would think that you need more exposure like the other posters have recommended. Most people that go this route have studied multiple systems under different instructors.

My advice: Keep exploring.

[UseoForce]

There's nothing wrong with making your own style after 1 year or five years, provided your style continues to evolve as you learn and you don't isolate yourself from instruction or training partners.

[Holland]

New styles are like new churches. Many people start them, but most fold before ever really getting started.

Even when the instructor has 30 years or more experience a new style seldom goes anywhere. I have always believed that it is somewhat egotistical to believe that I will someday know enough to create my own system. (of course I have only been training for 15 years....)

Now I am not saying that one can not branch out and teach new things in their own system...I teach non isshinryu katas and kobudo at my "isshinryu" school...but to go out and start something "new" is just not an option in my book.

Most "new" styles are just adaptations of older styles with a new title put on it.

All in all though, 5 years in one style is not nearly enough to start your own gig. Go out and get some significant training, and rank, elsewhere. In a few years when you look back at this and realize what a novice you are.

[patusai]

For a person with 5 years experience strart ones own style would be like a person who just learned to swim go out and swim the English Channel then next day. Just my opinoin Whatever you decide...the best of luck to you. It would be a tough road even under the most ideal conditions

[bushido_man96]

This is not a bad idea at all. However, I would not yet overlook the value of peers and seniors. Having an experienced master or instructor to work with is always a valuable resource.

At the same time, its the masters and instructors who can become a roadblock to this kind of evolution. Sometimes these seniors can be stubborn to their way of doing things.

Tell me some of your theories and philosophies. I am sure we would all like to hear them.