Miracle Technique and Miracle Workout

[alsey]

i don't think anyone thinks all styles are equal; they're all different and have different advantages and disadvantages. until you define exactly what you mean by 'better' then its subjective and no style can be said to be better than another.

once you define precisely what 'better' means, then some styles will be better than others.

[italian_guy]

i don't think anyone thinks all styles are equal; they're all different and have different advantages and disadvantages. until you define exactly what you mean by 'better' then its subjective and no style can be said to be better than another.

once you define precisely what 'better' means, then some styles will be better than others.

Yes I fully agree with that. I've tried 4 different MA: Karate (GoJu), Kickboxing, Tai chi chuan (Yang), JKD/Kali, and at the end I figured out that karate is the one that suit me better, but it is a very personal choice, probably another person having made the same experiences would have made a different choice.

[Jiffy]

Having said all that, it's great to see that most people seem to agree with the main point which is, nothing is a miracle. Everything takes time and effort.

[jaymac]

I thought that it was a very good post. As for which style is better than the other...? I believe that unless you have taken every style of MA, then it is not possible to comment on which is better. I mean (for example) how would I know if Hapkido is better than Shotokan. I don't know because I have never done Hapkido. I do know that I love Shotokan and choose to exclusively practice that style only. I believe that if a person is getting up off the couch daily to practice a Martial Art and bettering themself and their life, then that MA is working for them just fine.

[ps1]

I like your golden rules. Thanks for the post.

[TigerDude]

Well said.

I would probably say for #4 something like "personal choices and needs will determine the 'best' style for an individual."

I recommend that this be a sticky in the beginner's forum.

[cathal]

That is a very good post, good solid common sense.

[bushido_man96]

I thought that it was a very good post. As for which style is better than the other...? I believe that unless you have taken every style of MA, then it is not possible to comment on which is better. I mean (for example) how would I know if Hapkido is better than Shotokan. I don't know because I have never done Hapkido. I do know that I love Shotokan and choose to exclusively practice that style only. I believe that if a person is getting up off the couch daily to practice a Martial Art and bettering themself and their life, then that MA is working for them just fine.

Well said.

[Daimyo]

Fantastic post Jiffy - very well put. I second the motion that this should be a sticky! I get your reasoning for the thread name, however I don't think it does justice to the great fundamental principles you've collected here. It should be "mandatory reading" for new (and old too) martial artists.

[Sensei Rick]

I disagree with all of you and I can tell you why. There is a school down the street that say's I am garranteed a black belt in 18 months and I only have to pay $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$