mirroredfire Posted October 12, 2003 Posted October 12, 2003 okey im 19.. im a lil old to be starting MA but I want to give it a try.. only problem is a work full time 6p-1am everyday of the week except wednesday and saturday.. I also go to college so my times pretty limited.. does anyone know what times the MA schools usually have lessons and what days are common to have them? Im also thinking ill have problems finding a training place because I live in a small town.. I know they have aquido here but im not sure if thats what I would want to do.. I also heard something about Kung Fu but I don't know where I would even start to look to find these places.. also im going to start lifting weights also so does anyone know anything I should really concentrate on?
mirroredfire Posted October 12, 2003 Author Posted October 12, 2003 oh and some info about me.. im 19 like I said 6' 1"185 lbs (lil out of shape).. im really flexible, can kick a 6'5" person in the face if I wanted too.. I definately want something with alot of kicks and some punching also.. as for the reason for wanting to take martial arts I would say just self progression.. mostly physical, oh and im not doing this so I can beat someone up or anything like that..
karatekid1975 Posted October 13, 2003 Posted October 13, 2003 You are never too old to start MA. I didn't start till I was 24. Anyways, I also live in a small town with two MA places near by. I liked one, but it was once a week The other I tried and didn't like it. I now travel 35 to 40 minutes (depending on traffic) for my current school, but well worth it Some schools have day classes (mine included). Look in your phone book for area schools (not just in your town .... if you are willing to travel a bit). I can also do a search for you if you tell me where you live (you can PM me the info). Hope this helped Laurie F
mirroredfire Posted October 13, 2003 Author Posted October 13, 2003 yes it helped, I went ahead and searched and found two schools near me.. ones for taekwando can anyone tell me what that is about and if they think id like it?
battousai16 Posted October 14, 2003 Posted October 14, 2003 well, assuming the school is all well and good i'd say that's just what you're looking for, what with your being tall and flexible. plenty o' kicks and punches to go with 'em "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
karatekid1975 Posted October 14, 2003 Posted October 14, 2003 I agree. From your first post, Tae Kwon Do will be ideal for you. Just watch out for the "money maker" TKD schools. The first sign is long contracts (short ones that are no more than a year are fine, or no contracts are even better, like my school ). If they want you to sign a contract as soon as you walk in the door .... RUN!!!! Oh and I do TKD, so I know Laurie F
CTpizzaboy Posted October 14, 2003 Posted October 14, 2003 um... good luck Canh T.I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversations.
battousai16 Posted October 15, 2003 Posted October 15, 2003 with all that said, the style dosen't matter so much, since most of us don't have excellent instructors in every style in the city we live in anyway. you'll probably want to look not so much for style, but more for what instructor seems the best and what you think you'll have more fun in "I hear you can kill 200 men and play a mean six string at the same time..."-Six String Samurai
TangSooGuy Posted October 15, 2003 Posted October 15, 2003 I agree, the style is nowhere near as important as the instructor, and the school atmosphere. based upon your interests, i'd say Tae kwon Do or tang soo Do are well suited for you, but eaither could be a horribl experience if you have a bad instructor or are exposed to a dojang atmosphere that just isn't right for you. Don't be in a hurry to join up, At 19 you have PLENTY of time. Find all the schools in your area first - check health clubs, YMCAs, community centers, too, although with your schedule, the classes offered at these places may not be offered at a suitable time. Then find out which classes have the right times for you, then visit EVERY single school until you find the one you want. be sure to meet with the instructor, make sure you get to see the instructor that will be teaching your class, as it isn't always the chief instructor everywhere, find out about all fees, contracts, etc, including equipment and testing fees, and then make an informed decision. Rushing into joing the first school you find will work out great sometimes, but i don't recommend it.
Karateka_latino Posted October 17, 2003 Posted October 17, 2003 Anyways, I also live in a small town with two MA places near by. I liked one, but it was once a week The other I tried and didn't like it. I now travel 35 to 40 minutes (depending on traffic) for my current school, but well worth it Some schools have day classes (mine included). Look in your phone book for area schools (not just in your town .... if you are willing to travel a bit). I'm agree. Look, if i go to the Dojo from my house, i have to travel 1 and half hours!!!! but as Laurie says, it worth it!. There's a Dojo 10 minutes away from my house, but i feel more confortable training in the dojo im right now, despite the 1.5 travel. lol Its up to and how willing are you to do that kind of sacrifices. Good Luck!
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