dark_adjudication Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 Hello everyone! While looking for a school I stumbled upon karateforums and thought I would give it a post. First, my background. In High School I took 2 years of Shotokan Karate. In college I took 4 years of Judo and 2 years of Ninpo Taijitsu. I then got a job that allowed no time for martial arts. I spent a few years as a firearms instructor for law enforcement. I would say that I have the equivalent to a blackbelt in combat pistol jitsu . Now I have the time but I am in a small town that doesn't offer much. I am looking for a combat effective martial art but I want to avoid the extra hard styles as I am 31 years old and want to avoid long term damage to my joints and other things... No sports, TKD and Judo are out. Here is what my town has to offer. Aikido, Kenpo, Case Kajukenbo, and Sanzyuryu Jujistu. Can anyone tell me what Sanzyuryu Jujitsu is? I have never heard of it before. I am leaning towards Aikido. Anyone have a thought on the subject? "There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change; it is, 'To use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wounds, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time.' " Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
BKJ1216 Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 I'd say either kenpo or aikido, although I've heard aikido takes a really long time to leanr. White Belt- Shudokan Karate
TJS Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 akido will take years before you could begin to use it in a real altercation..i mean fear..adrennaline etc. out of the ones you listed i would lean twords kenpo. is there a Krav Maga school near you?
Kensai Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 The choice is obvious.......... .... Aikido. With your Judo and Ninpo training Aikido will give you a more fuild nature, which will increase the power of your already excisting techniques. But like the others said, its takes time and effort to learn. I have heard that there are a lot of Krav maga mcdojo's about so be careful if you do find one. Kajukenbo, is pretty good from what I have heard. Best of luck in your search. Osu.
SBN Doug Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 I agree with Kensai. Woh, did I say that. If you hadn't had the prior Judo, I might lean toward Kenpo. However, not only will Aikido build on your prior experience, it's soft style nature will allow you to continue training long into your old age. It is NOT, however, going to be as "effective" in the short term as it will be later on. Kuk Sool Won - 4th danEvil triumphs when good men do nothing.
Pacificshore Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 Well everyone seems to be leaning towards Aikido based on your previous training. My question is what are you looking for at this time in your training? I know you stated that you want to spare your joints and with the Aikido, even though it is a "soft" art, there are still joint manipulations and throws. I just know personally that at my age, my body can't take throws and falls like it use too. As far as joint manipulations go, I'm still stiff in the joints just like I was when I first started training . I'm just building my case for the art of Kajukenbo/ or Kenpo . Both Kajukenbo and Kenpo are self defense oriented, with Kajukenbo priding themselves as being a street effective type art. Kenpo is the same way, and both arts are essentially related to one another. Kajukenbo being more of an offshoot of Kenpo. Is the Kenpo school and American Kenpo school? I ask because in Kenpo/Kempo there are many variations, but most if not all primarily focuses on Self Defense techniques. As far as the style of Jujitsu you mentioned, never heard of it so don't have any info to share. Hope this dosen't muck up the waters of decision making. Ultimately, I'm sure you will find what's best for you . Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia
CheekyMusician Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 Aikido is fun, but its takes a long time to master and I felt when I done it that it was really tough on your body. I only done it for a month and gave it up due to the class I was in being not all that great and me not having enough time, but I felt that my joints were really suffering from it (especially my elbows). As I said though, my class didn't seem all that great, so it could have been bad technique of my partners which was causing the joint pain. Smile. It makes people wonder what you've been up to.
dark_adjudication Posted March 18, 2003 Author Posted March 18, 2003 The Kenpo is an off shoot of Ed Parker's. Everyone says that Aikido takes a long time to become effective. What is a long time? 1,2,5 or 10 years? Has anyone ever heard of Sanzyuryu Jujitsu? "There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change; it is, 'To use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wounds, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time.' " Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
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