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	SD! : Web boards : Off Topic : "Martial arts" 1 2 Martial arts (20) 18 May 08, 10:49 AM Mistress_Tiara UK, 2 yrs anjuli wrote: <giggles> I'll bear it in mind. Can't help thinking it's a good job normal clothes, even summer ones, cover our butts then eh? anjuli < Yes, but such a pity, sigh... *~*Mistress Tiara*~* 18 May 08, 12:53 PM Fenrisulfr SE, 10 mths bluesky wrote: <snip> MMA clubs (mixed martial arts) would allow you to get an idea of all sorts of martial arts but not have to dash about from one club to another to another. </snip> I disagree. It would get a a general idea of a few of the competition style martial arts. But not even all of those, and certainly not an idea of what Aikido, Krav-maga, Goju ryu karate, Bujinkan budu taijutsu, etc is about. Even two different clubs within the same style and organisation can have a complete different feel to them, due to different focus. anjuli wrote: <snip> 'm going to do some research and whilst boxing is okay (my dad taught me a bit and I'd enjoy the release of energy and aggression), kickboxing sounds a bit hard on the hip and knee joints for me. (Getting older see Seriously, I'd need to work on strength and balance before attampting anything like that I think). </snip> Should not be that much of a problem as long you don't try to rush it, and make sure you twist your standing foot(or rotate the foot before you kick) when you make a round kick. Common beginner mistake is to forget to move the feet, and getting unnecessary torque on the knee. Another important part, if doing a full contact sport like kick-boxing (with low kick rules) is to not have the foot firmly into the ground when holding a pad to the side of the thigh. Just have the balance and weight on the other leg, so the knee of the leg taking the kicks don't have to take up any of the force. All the comments about bruises. What better way could you get to explain away kink induced bruises, than making everyone aware you are doing a martial art? 18 May 08, 2:34 PM anjuli UK, 18 mths Fenrisulfr wrote: What better way could you get to explain away kink induced bruises, than making everyone aware you are doing a martial art? <giggles hysterically> Riiiiiight, that'll work. I can just picture it now. ... Well you see, (insert Mum/sis/friend/etc here) ... I do (your MA of choice here) and we practice on each other's asses... Yeah!...um, cos it hurts less there?... The bruises?... um... Yeah well, you should see the other... erm, maybe not. alternatively - ... well you see I do (MA) and I... um... fall down/get kicked in the ass... a lot? Wonderful! I'm just worried someone would BELIEVE me. I am much amused in case you can't guess. anjuli Oh and Mistress Tiara? You're both pervy AND greedy. <grins> Don't you just love compliments? ~~~ “I, with a deeper instinct, choose a man who compels my strength, who makes enormous demands on me, who does not doubt my courage or my toughness, who does not believe me naive or innocent, who has the courage to treat me like a woman.” - Anais Nin ~~~ Edited 18 May 08, 2:35 PM by anjuli 18 May 08, 10:08 PM bluesky 14 mths Fenrisulfr wrote: I disagree. It would get a a general idea of a few of the competition style martial arts. But not even all of those, and certainly not an idea of what Aikido, Krav-maga, Goju ryu karate, Bujinkan budu taijutsu, etc is about. Even two different clubs within the same style and organisation can have a complete different feel to them, due to different focus. The club I go to does judo, karate, aikido, and tai chi. The other club I go to does judo, kick boxing, tai boxing and several other sorts too. 19 May 08, 8:34 PM 842-117-802 CA, 9 mths @ 842-117-802 Your description of Kenjitsu sounds a bit strange to me. But it probably was because a very short description But it does sound like a a marketing name for combining Kendo (ZNKR Kendo does include Iaido) with an unarmed MA, or a home brew. But I would not be surprised of more than one koryu would practice kenjutsu with shinais at times It is a strange description, but I'm not terribly good at describing it. It's an interesting art and my Sensei is a unique man who was trained in (what is for the western world) a unique way. It's possible that I'm learning a variant or learning in a manner that is inconsistent with many other dojos and practitioners of the art. My sensei learned from a family grouping of Japanese in British Columbia who had moved to British Columbia when the study of the sword was outlawed in Japan. As a result, their teaching style was quite different from the way martial arts are commonly taught in the western world. Sensei spent 18 years studying under his master, every day, won the world championship in Korea, and awhile after that, his master said he was qualified to go on his own to teach and not just teach under direct supervision of his master. By the estimation of most people who study martial arts in the west, our technique likely looks sloppy and we don't spend a long time learning each series of movements. We're taught the basic movements basically through a trial of errors, with the senior students taking the junior students aside and teaching us when we can't figure it out on our own. If our movements are ineffective, we WILL end up on our backs. We don't have a belt system or anything. I've been most fortunate in that the top student in our school has taken an interest in me because of my size. (I'm the smallest and he's the second smallest) Under consideration to Master Latrans 24 May 08, 8:04 PM Chastiser UK, 8 yrs Y! anjuli wrote: Martial arts I think a few of our number practice one or more martial arts disciplines so I'm looking for advice. I'm thinking about taking one up as a means of gaining fitness, exercising for health and enjoyment, learning something new and physical, and perhaps as an alternative to dance, for learning grace and balance and strength. Any suggestions as to which I should consider? thanks all anjuli kickboxing or thai boxing will probably be best for you given the reasons above. if its also for self defence, either ju jitsu or one of the combination arts would be best. Mike Let Me unchain your mind and your sexuality will follow. Taking part in the Macmillan 4x4 charity event in 2008. please donate to this http://www.justgiving.com/teameuropcar 11 Sep 08, 8:17 PM blackbeltcherry US, 6 mths I take kempo karate, well if you want to get technical, Hawaiian Shoalin Kempo, and I'm a black belt. Been going for 11 years, well almost 12. I love it. My friends in karate have developed into a family. They always look out for me. Its awesome to have a bond liek that with someone other than an owner Live for the sake of living Love till your heart is breaking Give your all and don't hold back, tell the truth and don't forget to Laugh till your body's aching Cry till your hands are shaking Wherever you go, whatever you do don't live a whatever life 12 Sep 08, 9:24 PM MasterAlan79 AU, 4 mths Y! well that depends really, while i havent done it in 10 years, i too did judo for 9 years and made it to blue belt, and i dint have any bruises myself. it depends on several things, ti kwan do, seems to be popular with girls, as its mostly kicking, so if you have long legs thats an advantage. judo is what i would recommend, it is not about punching or kicking, in fact both are banned, but its about counter action. to put simple, if you attack me, i use your momentum to throw you to the ground. how ever, be warned, in order to be successful you must compete in regular tournaments once you reach blue belt. and you will have to learn how to apply, and counter arm leg and neck locks bars and chokes. on the plus side, when i was a kid i was always falling over especially going up steps, now i have incredible balance. saved me falling on my butt several times when ive been half asleep and going for a leak. saved my best friend and his dads life when they fell of 2 story houses. 13 Sep 08, 2:04 AM 691-475-658 UK, 7 mths Hi Anjuli My daughter does Karate twice a week - karate on Wed and weapons on Thurs. She's really got into the sword and bo-staff stuff and has won herself a couple of belts. I'm not really sure of the exact nature of what she does but she adores it, says she feels 'bouncy' afterwards... and loves what it's done to her figure. I can find out more if it sounds like something you'd like and give you some websites about where she goes for more information. We're UK based too so she'll know the right places to send your mouse She also says it's like a social club too and she hates to miss a night. Lorii 16 Sep 08, 7:47 PM Fenrisulfr SE, 10 mths Ah, this thread have surfaced again. anjuli, have you been around and looked? Perhaps even found something you liked? As everyone else have mentioned what they have been practicing, I guess I should make a plug for my own favourite as well. Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Quite soft and aikido-like in the movements. Not as soft at the receiving end. Well rounded with punches, kicks, grapples, throws, weapons. There are no competitions, which means that a lot of techniques that is not permitted in competitions for one reason or another is still there. Some techniques might be a bit sub par by modern competing standards. But not many competition arts that would work in full armour, uneven terrain, and a lot of debris on the ground either. How it is taught does however differ a lot from dojo to dojo. Caveat; I have not yet owned anyone. While I have spent time reading and talking to people in the lifestyle, and do extrapolate from knowledge I have in related fields, it is still the thoughts and opinions from someone without personal experience. It is up to you how you wish to value what I say.