jpein Posted January 17, 2003 Posted January 17, 2003 I'd like to get back into MA after a 3 year lay off, my concerns are I'm turning 44 in about 2 weeks and have some problems with a knee and hip. There are a multitude of different style to choose from and I was wondering if anyone else was or has been in the same boat. I started cardio boxing with a 'BOB' about 4 weeks ago and it feels good, real good. I even took a Krav Maga intro class with my son about 2 months ago. Anybody have any suggestions? or anybody in the KCMO area know of a good school to try? Thanks in advance. Pai Lum Kung fu - Brown beltLung-Fu Do - 1st degree Brown beltRyukyu Kempo - Yellow BeltHapkido - Orange Belt
iolair Posted January 17, 2003 Posted January 17, 2003 Judo has something of a reputation for breeding knee injuries, so I'd approach that and similar styles with caution... Apart from that, it's difficult to suggest anything without knowing what you want out of it ... self defence, sport, fitness, discipline, or the tradition/spiritual side, for example. Currently: Kickboxing and variants.Previously: Karate (Seido, Shotokan, Seidokan), Ju Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Fencing.
jpein Posted January 17, 2003 Author Posted January 17, 2003 Actually you have a good point. I think at this time in my life I'm looking more for the fitness aspect of MA. I remember enough self defense from my earlier styles. You mave have just given me an idea though, I think I felt the light blub go on. Thanks Pai Lum Kung fu - Brown beltLung-Fu Do - 1st degree Brown beltRyukyu Kempo - Yellow BeltHapkido - Orange Belt
Karateka_latino Posted January 21, 2003 Posted January 21, 2003 Take Muay Thai Kickboxing... good for both fitness AND self defense. Boxing is also a good choice, the workout is amazing.
ramymensa Posted January 21, 2003 Posted January 21, 2003 Avoid Shotokan It would kill your knees ... And I gues Muay Thay or something similar is OK. Anyway have fun. It's never too late to get back your groove World Shotokan Karate
kchenault Posted January 23, 2003 Posted January 23, 2003 What part of KC are you in? I live in Lawrence, KS and work in Lenexa. I might be able to help a little. Ken ChenaultTFT - It does a body good!
kchenault Posted January 23, 2003 Posted January 23, 2003 Here try this link, if it works, it should give you some ideas. If it doesn't post the right way, try http://www.smartpages.com http://www.smartpages.com/directory/search.jhtml;$sessionid$BG4YIVCFH1PZ3QFI22BB3KQ?QueryType=1&_D%3AQueryType=+&_D%3AQueryType=+&QueryString=Martial+Arts&_D%3AQueryString=+&CityZipAC=Kansas+City&_D%3ACityZipAC=+&%2Fsbci%2Fbean%2FSPDirQuery.state=MO&_D%3A%2Fsbci%2Fbean%2FSPDirQuery.state=+&ClearLevel=Initial&_D%3AGO%21=+&_DARGS=%2Ffragments%2Fhomepage%2Ffrag_SearchBox.jhtml&GO%21.x=10&GO%21.y=8 This is basicly SWB Yellow Pages online. Some of the entries have weblinks. Let us know what you find. Pilsung! Ken ChenaultTFT - It does a body good!
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