BlackRose Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 (edited) I am 14 and dont have much MA backround. Just half a year of basic karate when I was 8 and last year got three month TKD in Korea. I've been tring to reasearch but the different styles are confusing me. The ones that I think I would be interested in are -Judo -kendo -aikido -shaolin -taichi -jujutsu -ninjutsu I really dont know to much about MA so can you give me a recomendation and why you recomended that one. THANKIES. Edited March 29, 2003 by BlackRose "Do what your heart tells you, so you won't regret it later. That's the right path... for people who live life in the present." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRose Posted March 29, 2003 Author Share Posted March 29, 2003 I forgot to ask, What is the difference between traditional and non-traditional? "Do what your heart tells you, so you won't regret it later. That's the right path... for people who live life in the present." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJS Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 non traditional=adapts to a changing world, getting rid of what does not work and bringing in techniques that are more effective Traditional=thats how it was when we strated the stlye so thats how it will always be done. what are you looking for in a MA? self defense/fighting? to stay in shape? alot dpends on your goals, alos do you want a grappling style or a striking stlyle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRose Posted March 29, 2003 Author Share Posted March 29, 2003 (edited) Well, I really don't know my motivation. I just have an urge to learn MA. I enjoy fighting and like to be in shape but I dont think that is my main reason. I've been intrested since I was little and now its just like something it telling me, might as well start now. I'm interested in weaponry and speed but think it might be better to learn just hand-to-hand first. I dont really have a goal because as I said, I don't know much. I think i would like to learn a style that would fair well against all styles but that dosn't exist so maybe a couple styles that fill in where the others are lacking Edited March 29, 2003 by BlackRose "Do what your heart tells you, so you won't regret it later. That's the right path... for people who live life in the present." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 What arts are offered in your area? Look in the phone book or here: https://www.martialinfo.com Where in NY are you? I live in NY. I can help you. PM me. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radok Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Shaolin would be cool out of those styles. Good for speed, too. If you can't laugh at yourself, there's no point. No point in what, you might ask? there's just no point.Many people seem to take Karate to get a Black Belt, rather than getting a Black Belt to learn Karate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRose Posted March 29, 2003 Author Share Posted March 29, 2003 I live in a small town that no one knows of. We have two MA sckools: one is karate and the other didn't specify its style. I am willing to travel though. in a radius of 10 m. i found 82 schools. i will list the styles only -tae kwon do -Karate -taiji -kung fu ¤-Shaolin -kempo ¤-aikido ¤-judo -kenji ¤-jujutsu ¤-tai chi -Martial arts (didn't specify style) ¤-on the list i thought was interesting i still need recomendations and reason. What exactly is Kempo, i've heard of it alot. "Do what your heart tells you, so you won't regret it later. That's the right path... for people who live life in the present." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJS Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 I think Judo would be one of my top picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_adjudication Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Go for Jujitsu. The styles of Jujitsu vary but most include striking, grappeling and weapons. They probably don't have competitions but competitions get you hurt. "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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle-san Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 I'd definately suggest Jujutsu, it's one of the more well rounded styles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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