Gomme Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Hello, I wish to follow a course of self defense. Close to my home, there are 2 schools: "Shaolin Kempo" and "Jiu Jitsu" which is the best for self defense and why Thank's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibby Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I’d say Ju Jitsu. You might want to do both, see which one you enjoy more. Visit both schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radok Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I'd probably go with the Kenpo. 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...
delta1 Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Both are good styles. I agree that you should check out the schools- pay particular attention to the instructors. See how you fit in with the class. If you are looking to learn an art for self defense, you should watch them spar. Find out if they at least sometimes spar with contact. Everyting changes when you start hitting more than air, and the only way to learn to fight is to fight (but with some rules for safety- no one really needs to learn how to get injured). Check what equipment is available to use, and its condition. One good thing to find out is if they either formally or informally get together outside class and work out. Some of the better schools I've come across, with the most seriouse and motivated students, do this regularly. All else being equal, go with your gut. Good luck! Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKDChick Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Neither pure Kenpo or pure JJ is going to be much use for self-defense. Go for the Kenpo if that's all you've got, but I'd think you might want to look up an instructor at https://www.fighting.net. "I'm not tense; just terribly, terribly alert." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darce Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Krav Maga. There are no katas or anything that will not work on the street. Shukokai Karate, Orange belt ( 7. kyu) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miguksaram Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 What type of Kenpo are we talking about? Kosho, Shaolin, American, Combat, Ryukyu...there are too many to name. You need to figure out which philosophy of Kenpo and which philosophy of Ju jitsu...Then take you butt to the schools train and figure out which one you like best. It takes a big man to cry, but it takes an even bigger man to point at him and laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazaam Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 If those are you're only two choices I'd suggest you go to the pawn shop, invest in a firearm and then learn how to use it. Otherwise, train at both schools and buy some tapes on ground grapplin' or learn some high school wrestling. Then when you have mastered both, open your own school. Good luck to you! I know you can do it!! Peace, Love, Harmony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 (edited) Try this video for self defense. http://www.budovideos.com/shop/catalog/product_16273_Shotokan_Karate_Self_Defense_DVD.html Edited September 28, 2003 by Anonymous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznkarateboi Posted September 27, 2003 Share Posted September 27, 2003 chinese or american kempo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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