experienced martial artist?
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Take MMA.  Which is a mix of different martial arts.  I have taken boxing,judo, karate, jui-jitsu and shootfighting.  Now I go to an MMA school.  It is the best I have taken.  It mixed all of them together.
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Why, another grapple fighting sport my dear sir. Look into judo for one, i know my cousin dropped out of judo because they had a change in sensei and whatnot, got into wrestling, she now does quite well, but i can't remember if she got a gold in provincials or nationals last year, well definetly provincials, i'd have to ask about nationals. And vice versa, i compete against a guy, he's been in judo a third of the time i have, and i consider him almost my competitive equal, his judo techniques in a lot of areas can be very low, but he carries very well with practical and tournament techniques necessary for kicking the shit out of people. Judo is good because it has your take downs, pins, submissions, whatever you want to look at. You can also look at jujitsu, but there is a lot of striking unecessary to wrestling, so maybe brazillian jujitsu. If you want sports to aid in strength training and conditioning, try boxing, rock climbing, kick boxing, rugby, maybe football. cycling is a good leg workout, but doesn't do much for your technique. i would stay away from form martial arts such as karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do (god it hurts to put kung fu next to those other discraces, i can't stand what north american culture has done to them.) But yes, judo and jujitsu are definetly worth a shot.
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you should contact themaster994@yahoo.com\nhe's a reincarnation of bruce lee..\nif you're lucky, he might teach you one of his techniques..
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There is a park called People's Square where local wu shu masters practice.  Try there and hook up with one of them and see if they are will to train you.
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LOL...  Well I have certainly come a long ways since TKD.  I mean, my "kick you off your horse style" is still quite effective, but I have more to learn.  I actually went back to my old dojang last night.  haven't been doing TKD in a few weeks.  Everyone asked what the hell i was doing since i was one of the best students there (not ego, just fact).  I told them the new styles that I was learning and they were interested.  I waited through class to the end to spar with some of my friends.\n\nI waited through the 45 minute run around cones drill.  The 30 minutes of Tap dance tag (also known as sparing).  And then got the chance to spar with a few of my friends.  They said that any style was ok.  One of them is a boxer so of course, he just boxed.  He was the only one I had real trouble with.  Hard to get in tight on someone to throw em, if your face keeps getting pounded!  Anyway, I made short work of the TkD "studs" (black belts), and eventually got the boxer to the ground.  \n\nIts funny to watch someones eyes as you go to full mount on em and start to Tee-off on their face!  I spoke with my old master, whom I still consider a really great guy.  I gave him ideas on what to do to turn TKD from Crap to Martial.  He has all the knowledge, the dudes a 4th degree from Korea under the best there, and a 4th degree in Hapkido from the same place.  Skill is NOT something he lacks.  But I told him what people thought about TKD and why i left.  He is making changes to get more reality based training and is now open to cross training.  Who knows.  I just might start to train there again if they mix things up.\n\nP.S - Hey nine... if you ever make it out this way dude.... I'd roll with ya any time!
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well i myself joined a martial art school when i was 11 and i am currently 17 yrs old and have my black belt and i am the asistant instrcutor at my dojo i currently attend and i myself learned who i really am as a person and learned to control my temper and not jump at any chance to fight i learned how to become a person and learned how to defend myself....\n\ni personally think you are doing a wounderfull thing by placing him in a martial art at such a young age and i dont understand what all these other people are talking about if they are all martial artist then why are they telling him....a next generation martial artist not to begin the arts everyone has to start somewhere and at some age..\n\nanyway i would make sure that the dojo is teaching him the right things and not to go around hitting people if the instructor is a good one he will teach his students when and when not to use it and also i wouldn't alow him to go to tournaments untill he is a higer rank if he goes and looses it could damage self-confidence..\nmy verdict is to deffinetly put him in an art but make sure it is teaching him the right thing...and i highly suggest something other than Tae Kwon Do it is unpractical
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Ah, but are any of us ever more than just masters of the basics?  I would say it all the depends on the individual in question.  How long have you trained and what it is your educational background?  Do you have knowledge of the business side of things?  Do you have a business license?\n\nI (only) have a single black belt, but I have been training in various martial arts systems for over 17 years.  Does that mean that I have not mastered more than "the basics"?  Am I one of those people who train and train but "never seem to get anywhere"?  Maybe, maybe not.\n\nI have taught martial arts only as private lessons.  But I have assisted in countless demonstrations, seminars and training camps for my teacher.  It would appear that at first glance I still have not "acheived" the privilege of opening my own school.\n\nHowever, I have two college degrees, and have been a public school teacher for 12 years.  And if I have learned anything through all of my experiences, it's that being a successful martials instructor has as much to do with business acumen as it does with knowing the lore of the art.\n\nWho is to say who is ready?  Only the individual can truly say.  All one really needs to do is to apply all that training that has gone before to the goals now set in sight.  90% of all martial arts training is a contingency plan (what do you do if...?).  So what are the contingencies of running a business?  Answer that and you should be ready.\n\nBest of Luck.  I hope to be in that position myself in the near future.\n\nVT
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It ultimately depends on what martial art you are talking about. As the other guy mentioned, some martial arts have been invented to counter different organizations or different styles at different points in history, which might render these particular styles innefective in todays street situations. \n   The truth is that there are many fake *** artists out there today and this probably makes up for about 75% of "martial artists" today. Some arts are mostly meant for demonstration and if you find yourself trying to apply your demonstration technique in a life or death street situation, you might find yourself dead pretty fast.\n   One of the things a REAL art will provide is incredibly strong concentration and it will help you to keep your cool in a deadly situation. Strong phsycology and negotion skills can give you a serious advantage over your average thug, thus opening the gaps, and letting you get inside to drop a bomb. I dont recommend trying it like they do in the movies and attempting to dodge bullets; you need to be practical. The best way to dodge a bullet is to not even be in the situation in the first place. Be intuitive and you need to develop neurologically and keep your senses sharp as a razor blade. Mental techniques like this help you pick apart certain situations and completely avoid them all together, like a ninja.\n   As far as efficiency goes? You need to use the given situation as your technique. Theres absolutely nothing pre-determined in a fighting situation, regardless of what your phony instructor might tell you. You need to understand the evolution of martial art and that it does involve more weapons than it did during times when the art may have been invented. Shotokan Karate was invented by the Japanese simply because they didnt have any weapons, and they needed to turn their bodies into lethal instruments.\n   Some say that if you are 1 guy that destroys 6 thugs on the street, that you are "lucky". For the average phony martial artist, that might be true. But for a master mind that doesnt even need the title of "master" to begin with, he may have it all calculated from the beginning. \n  Is martial art effective on the street? Its extremely effective, provided that you know a REAL art. The mixed martial artists in the UFC are not necessarily real Martial Artists. Most of them are only interested in destroying others for their own satisfaction. During their game, in the cage, they have the advantage. Obviously they can apply what they know to a real fight. But on the streets, a complete fighter always has the advantage.\n   What is a complete fighter? Think of the evolution of combat without limit. No boundaries. Wouldnt this involve weapons?
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I definitely don't think it's too late. I think Brad Imes who was in season 2 of the ultimate fighter....he had only done MMA for like a year before he ended up on that show and ended up fighting in UFC. I'm not sure how old he is but I would be surprised if he is younger than 25. It is possible for you to train in MMA and compete but I think it mostly depends on you. Are you a quick learner? It takes some people many years before they become proficient in their martial art and then you have some freaks of nature who pick up things in a year or less. I have a friend like that. He trained in BJJ somewhere between 6-12 months and he got his blue belt, which I think is not bad for someone who never trained in martial arts. Anyways, if this is something you wanna do, I would recommend a few things. First of all, find a really good instructor. This is important. If you can't communicate and ask questions and if the instructor isn't able to clearly explain what he's teaching you in a simple way, you will waste your time and money. So do your research on the instructors that are available to you. My next piece of advice is you should train as much as possible. Do you work full time? Married? Got kids? You may want to think about whether or not time will allow you to commit to training as much as you need to. Most people will say that you should train atleast 3 times a week. If you can train more than that, that's even better but make sure you don't get burned out. Don't train too hard to the point that you don't feel like going the next day. Also in training, you should build up your cardio too and do exercises that use your body weight. This is what Bruce Lee did as well as many other great martial artists. Dieting is also important, maybe equally important as training. Once you got the perfect instructor and the perfect training schedule and diet, you should eventually look into competing in some small scale MMA tournaments so that you can get the experience. You may want to consult with your instructor and decide on when it is the right time for you to start competing. I think if you pay a lot of attention to all of these factors that I have suggested, you will definitely be in a good position to break into the fight scene. Of course, I don't claim to be an expert, but what I know is what I have observed other MMA fighters doing. Good luck to you! Although I personally train for street fighting and may never fight in something like the UFC or Pride, I love to watch those things and I get excited when I meet people who have an interest competing.
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There are some excellent books and training videos out there. Check your local bookstore for them. I am trained in Kempo and reading a book written by the late master Bruce Lee. It's called "Tao of Jeet Kune Do." Not only does it provide great training methods but it gives great mental insight as well.
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have that person show you one of his moves or tell you about the orgin of his association. any martial artist can tell you all about the orgin of their form.
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You can't find very many good ones. Even if you did, it would be extremely hard to learn from them. I reccomend finding a good martial arts school. ^_^
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I think that is Shaolin martial arts. Try that. :)
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Orientals bow instead of shaking hands to avoid getting negative\nspiritual energy from others.\nWhat do you know about Martial Arts Bullshido?\nI am self-taught, studying for 30 years. Have proven myself in "street" fights.\nAnd started developing my own style before I got degenerating discs!\nWhat have YOU done but criticize people on Yahoo Answers? I've seen your answers before.
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I like think Koei Kan Karate is pretty good. Here's an answer I once gave someone who asked about taking a martial art. Hope this helps!\n\nHere's what I would do:\n\n\n1. Get a sheet of paper and write down exactly what kinds of benefits you wish to obtain from studying karate/martial arts. It's a good idea to know exactly what you want to achieve.\n\n2. Go to www.smartpages.com and look up MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION in you city and state. It will tell you what martial arts are taught in your area and where the schools are located.\n\n3. Once you know what martial arts are offered in your area look up their definitions on the net. Note the similarities and differences between each. A good place to do that is www.wikipedia.com.\n\n4. Visit the schools in your area. Ask for a free class. Make sure you find a Master Instructor who is overseen by a larger governing body.For example: Many Tae Kwon Do schools belong to the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Verify your instructor's credentials.\n\n\nSome Martial Arts:\n\nTae Kwon Do and Karate will provide you with a great cardiovascular workout. They will also tone you. For the best results go to class around 4-5 days per week and at least 20-30 minutes a day at home to practice your moves.\nKoei Kan and Isshin Ryu are two good styles of karate. You can also look up Kenpo.\n\nKrav Maga, an Israeli style of self defense, is a superb physical workout. Around 4-5 days of Krav with transform your body. I've watched it happen. Fair warning! The workouts are intense! Take a look at Jennifer Lopez in the movie Enough. She's doing Karv Maga.
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Go to a martial art class.\nAfter that he will come here and ask the same question.
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That's Kung Fu training.  Thousands of punches.  Anyone who takes any form of kung fu and many other martial arts will have to practice their punches as often as possible.  The more punches the better you will be.