BlueDragon1981 Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 I want to study Aikido, BJJ, Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan, and anything else i can get may hands on....even Pekat Silat.
Kensai Posted February 5, 2003 Posted February 5, 2003 Ofcourse you want to study Aikido......... who would'nt.
zweistein Posted February 9, 2003 Posted February 9, 2003 I studied (and will study again soon) Shotokan, and I was present on a few Kenpo trainings, too, but never studied it.
Borzoi Posted February 9, 2003 Posted February 9, 2003 To Bluedragon, If you are interested in studying Shotokan Karate, I can assist you in this endeavor, by teaching you Shotokan. If you are willing to travel to Erie, which I understand is not that far from where you live. As far as I know, I am the only individual in the Erie, PA area that has a legitimate yudansha rank from a recognized organization in Japan (J.K.A- Nihon Karate Kyokai). I know that there are several schools and individuals that claim to teach Shotokan in North Western PA, but these are only what I refer to as “ Shotokan by the book”. What I mean by this statement is that their supposed Shotokan is derived from books, in which their waza(technique) lacks in proper body dynamics, weak kihon, kata that is very stiff, and no understanding of bio-mechanics, or Sen no Sen, Go no Sen, Tai Sabaki, Zashin ect. If you are interested in studying Aikido here is a list of the authentic Aikido schools in our area of the country that I know of. Three Rivers Aikikai Pittsburgh PA 412-278-0919 Keystone Ki Aikido W Elizabeth, PA 724-348-9122 New Castle Aikikai, New Castle, PA 412-652-6471 Pittsburgh Yoseikan Aikido Pittsurgh,PA 412-344-2232 Aikido of Shaker Hts Willoughby OH, 440-918-0810 Mushin Dojo, Cleveland Hts,OH 216-751-5984 For the record, I do not believe that the J.K.A. is the only source of authentic Shotokan. I have great respect for the Shotokai and the other J.K.A derivatives which can be found at http://www.shotokanworld.com/intlorg.htm It should be simple, to study and train in authentic Shotokan , you should be able to trace your linage back to the founder, Funakoshi Gichin Sensei. The best book to read on history of Shotokan is “ Shotokan a Precise History “ by Harry Cook. Bluedragon, you can contact me at 814-825-2640 Ken. " The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war " - Chinese Proverb
WhiteBelt Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 I voted other. We are told the basis for our style is Shotokan, but then we learn weapons and ground fighting as well. Some of our kata are modified slightly as well.
eyeball-san Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 Years ago I studied Kenpo, made it to brown belt. Now I am training in Okinawan Shuri Ryu.
Scotty_Monster Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 I am presently studying Motobu Ha Shito Ryu and Ryu Kyu Kobudo. I studied Aikido for a short period when I was a adolescent. "You must snatch the pebble from my hand, Grasshopper"
Shotokan_Fighter Posted February 20, 2003 Posted February 20, 2003 shotokan karate all the way "When I fight, I fight with my heart,and soul. My heart, and soul is Shotokan Karate."Shotokan_fighters creed"karate has to come natural in a fight, if you have to think about using karate in a fight, you will loose the fight"3rd kyu brown belt - shotokan karate
KerouacKev Posted February 20, 2003 Posted February 20, 2003 My style is primaraily based on Wado-Ryu but its got some other stuff mixed in too The easiest way out is always through.
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