alsey Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 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. "Gently return to the simple physical sensation of the breath. Then do it again, and again, and again. Somewhere in this process, you will come face-to-face with the sudden and shocking realization that you are completely crazy. Your mind is a shrieking, gibbering madhouse on wheels." - ven. henepola gunaratana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian_guy Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted July 23, 2006 Author Share Posted July 23, 2006 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. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymac Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 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. A great martial artist is one who is humble and respectful of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I like your golden rules. Thanks for the post. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerDude Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 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. If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him. You must thoroughly research this. - Musashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 That is a very good post, good solid common sense. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 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. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daimyo Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensei Rick Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 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 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ place clever martial arts phrase here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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