Any martial artists out there?

[dougaderly]

Just wanted to know how many of you study a martial art out there, and what it is. I\'ve been doing Jodo for a year, and have about 4 years of kenjitsu. (In other words, one year stick fighting, 4 years sword fighting). That\'s all!

 

[Khaylanis]

Did Shotokan Karate for about 6 years. Currently a fat lazy git.

 

[Ogrebane]

Coupla years Karate (Sho bu kai (sp?))
Coupla years Judo
!2 years Sand shoe tie (won my last fight by 300 meters and two fences)
A black finger nail in origami

Thats about it I think

 

[krom1415]

Ha ha Ogrebane,

3 years english boxing
27 years and counting Wing Chun Kung Fu

I love it

The stick fighting sounds interesting

 

[AinuLainour]

I did two years of tae-kwon-do

And SilAx does kendo. I\'m gonna get him to write up something here.

 

[SilAx]

I did 2 years of Taekwondo

Been doing Kickboxing for two and still going.

Been Doing Kendo for 3 years and Still going!

I did karate (If I can remember its Shotokan) for about 3-5 years, I stopped it for a bit, but I\'m sure to go back soon.

Gotta LOVE Martial Arts!

Silax Out

 

[dougaderly]

Krom, how do you like Kung Fu? I eventually wanted to take up something that didn\'t guarantee I would get absolutly demolished without a weapon in my hand. And the jodo is enjoyable, but it\'s a little lonely since there\'s only 20 of us on the East coast of the US.

I wanted to do Kendo, but I couldn\'t find a place in Connecticut that was in driving distance.

 

[AinuLainour]

I did judo for a quarter of a year

 

[krom1415]

Hi dougaderly,
I can only comment on Wing Chun, its fast hand orientated with low kicks and should be safe to train, however that depends on the mentality of the teacher!!!

It was Bruce Lee\'s original style and the one that HIS Jeet Kune do was based on.

Its always what styles you have near you, I had to travel 140 miles to train 1 1/2 hrs when I first started, did that for 5 years, 3 times a week.

If you are looking for a new style, find a teacher you like/respect first and make sure he\'s good.

 

[dougaderly]

140 miles... that\'s dedication.

Yeah, I\'ve learned the only way to really pick a teacher is to find one you like. I think it\'s why I\'m travelling what I consider a long trip (An hour each way) to do jodo.

I\'m old enough to not ask what\'s best or what art could beat any other

 

[krom1415]

dougaderly said,I\'m old enough to not ask what\'s best or what art could beat any other

Yes, wise words, I take the attitude that its supposed to be fun, I have only 14 students now, and thats enough, we train hard, have a laugh, have a chat, sometimes go for a drink after. Its like having close mates, like in the army, a special bond occours.

Its a total change from daily life, refreshingly so.

 

[Modderrhu]

A similar question was asked some time ago. A good thread it was too! Find it >>here<<

I\'ve been through a number of martial arts; Judo, Jiujitsu, fencing and archery. Never found one that \'did\' it for me until last year when I started Taijiquan. I wish that I\'d found it years ago.

 

[hakoMike]

I studied Shotokan karate for a few years... about 10 years ago now. A couple years ago I took a short class in Shorinryu karate.

Currently, I\'m with Khaylanis in the fat, lazy git club.

 

[Bastetcat]

Did about 2 years of Cuong Nhu. My husband is a black belt in Yoshikai. Now we both do Western martial arts (aka medieval sword fighting and grappling).

 

[Rodnik]

Reading these make me feel like an old man...

about 25 years through various arts. Not much Chinese--mostly Okinawan, Japanese, and Korean.

Hold various Dans in three. Competed with AAU for several years. After that I fought full contact for a bit. Taught for about 10 years. My preference is studying/teaching the philosophy and bunkai of traditional Japanese arts.

However, I\'m old, busy, and not nearly as energetic as I used to be....so, I\'ll just live vicariously through you guys and gals.

Kev

 

[peteh]

I started out with 2 years ju-jitsu which then lead into 13 years Wado Ryu karate which I\'m still training and teaching in.

 

[Tony Manero]

7 years of shotokan karate until i broke my left leg in a car crash (not my fault :cussing

 

[Thecadian]

my old football manager was uk champian of something martial arty

james

 

[DrEvilmonki]

I did 4 years Kyokushin Karate. Unfortunately my job doesn\'t get me home in time for classes anymore
My wife pointed out a Kendo class that runs on weekend just last week and now I am going to check that out.

 

[supervike]

18 years of taking orders, honey do lists, pretending I like the throw pillows and the In-Laws....not using the towels \'for guests\'....


EDIT....oh shit! I thought you said Marital arts!