DanielM Posted June 24, 2002 Posted June 24, 2002 Hey everyone, I'm a 14 (15 soon) year old from Maryland. I took Shaolin Kung Fu when I was younger, and starting two years ago, I also took Tae Down Do/a little Hapkido, but now I've stopped. I'm currently looking for an extremely effective fighting art that's good for any fighting situation. Any ideas or schools in Maryland would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot, and nice to meet you all!
-- Posted June 24, 2002 Posted June 24, 2002 Hi, welcome to the boards. Try Wing Chun or Aikido. Both rather popular and effective, so you should find a school somewhere around your area. d-----
G95champ Posted June 24, 2002 Posted June 24, 2002 Welcome You will get a lot of views on what is good and not here. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
spinninggumby Posted June 25, 2002 Posted June 25, 2002 Hey there! My experience also lies in a bit of Shaolin kung fu but mainly taekwondo now. Look forward to engaging in discussion with you. 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND'
Deirou Kuzan Posted June 25, 2002 Posted June 25, 2002 Hey, welcome to the forums. And there really isn't a single art that's "more" effective then the other, it's how you train and how much luck you have that's most important. but goodluck finding the right art. Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures. - Dalai Lama ==========================*I am Hiya, just changed my name*
Eye of the Tiger Posted June 25, 2002 Posted June 25, 2002 Luck is something that you definately shouldn't reliy on. Hard work, training and the determination to kick his ass is what makes a good fighter. If your looking for an effective martial art you have to be a bit more precise like for example do you want to learn a really effective grappling art, but theb again all martial arts are good in their own way. Oh welcome to the forums!
KickChick Posted June 25, 2002 Posted June 25, 2002 Welcome to KarateForums! Check out: http://www.aikimartialarts.com/aboutus.shtml or: Contemporary Fighting Arts (CFA) 267 Kentlands Blvd. Suite 1064 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
hobbitbob Posted June 25, 2002 Posted June 25, 2002 It depends on where you are in Maryland. (Note: DO NOT GIVE YOUR ADDRESS OUT ON LINE TO ANYONE!!!!) In Southern Maryland, near DC, the Southern Maryland Shotokan association is a small, but good group. If you are in the BAltimore area, several training options arise. IN Randallstowm, Sensei Najib Amin runs the Shotokan Karate Club of Maryland (MWF 7-8pm.). He is affiliated with ISKF. I Owings Mills, Sensei Watanabe has a Dojo doing Shorinji-Ryu. Hard training, but quite worth it. IN Baltimore itself, the Baltimore JKA Karate Club meets at Grace Episcopal Church's school cafeteria/gym (hardwood floor, lots of room!) on Tuesday and thursday Evenings from 7-9pm. The Sensei is Ed Davis. In Pikesville, Ron Doughty has taught Tae Kwon do for 15 years through Baltimore County Parks adn Rec (https://www.winandtkd.com). At University of Maryland, Baltimore County the Tae Kwon Do club meets Tuesdays adn thursdays from 6-8pm on tuesdays and thursdays. All are welcome. Close to DC, in Virginia, the Vietnam TKD Federation is active. We at UMBC are affiliated with them,a dn with Winand. (https://www.vietnamtkd.org.). Hope this has been helpful. Osu! There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm!
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