Will learning a Martial Art help me get into college?
922412
i don't think martial arts will make or break your chances of getting into college
1145651
That depends on what you want out of it. They are all different. They all have strengths and weaknesses. I teach and train in Karate but that's because it's right for me, not necessarily for you. Here are some brief descriptions of the major arts.\n\nKarate - linear punching and kicking (similar to boxing and kickboxing)\nJudo - ground work, grappling, locks and throws\nTai-chi - slow beautiful movements used for exercises\nTae-kwon-do - A lot of kicking (and shouting)\nAikido - Circular movements with locks, holds and throws (non aggressive)\nKung-Fu - Chinese art that is very flashy and great for tournaments.\n\nThe best thing to do is to find an art for you, go to different Dojo's and watch classes. Most Dojo's will let you take a free class. Find whats best for you and work hard. Later you can add another art that compliments your first one.
596449
His best bet would be to enter some "open" tournments in the area. EX: The N.A.G.A. holds grappling tourments where one does not need to be part of a club to participate.  If he does well there other's that are part of clubs will attempt to recruit him.  From there he will train with others and when skill levels raise they will support him into UFC events and or Pride events.  Or look for any training facilities in your area that specialize in martial arts but make sure they are endorse by a national agency. If your located out in the lost lands it might be tough but worth the effort if he's really serious about it.
697956
I Would consider other styles as well Tai chi and sho lin. But I would sit in on a few classes first and make sure of two things. One that the class is scaled down in difficulty a doesn't go for much more than an hour. And two that the class is ONLY taught by a patient blackbelt. Often classes for beginners are given to those who are not instructors and lack teaching experience of any kind. Also talking to parents of other students wouldn't hurt. But is he personally ready, that is hard to say for sure, but it might be good to stay for the first few classes and watch. Some do great scaled down classes for kids.
651675
Why don't you join a martial arts school,you can remain as a powerful fighter at the same time ,your girl friend will be happy for you listen to her.\nBesides,martial arts club will teach the correct way of sparring under rules,control and discipline,plus if you good,may be one day you can represent your country to tournaments and even to the Olympic.
259905
Yes, I do.  Se-Jong TKD, which is old school.  It is totally worth it.  There are 2 types of schools.  1) old-school schools that teach you respect, discipline & how to be an artist. 2) New schools teach you that if you have enough $$$$$ to spend, you can buy yourself a blackbelt.  1 is about the art of it, 2 is about the sport of it and spending way to much money on patches.
451643
this depends entirely on your targets and goals there is no ultimate or best martial art it is important to visit many dojos or clubs and view what is on offer by just vissiting these places not necceserly training with them you will get a look at the different styles and then you will see which is better for you good luck in your training
401260
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_martial_arts should help.
572950
Depends on where you live.A friend of mine has a school that teaches all types of swordfighting.
38780
It really depends what you are looking for in a martial art.  Do you want to learn to handle yourself in any situation on the street?  Do you want to compete in a ring, forms or weapons?  Do you want to learn stand up fighting or grappling arts?  Or do simpy want to know some cool kicks to show your friends?  It comes down to your personal goals.  \n\nI've trained for five years in Kung Fu San Soo.  I'm an advanced brown belt today.  I've learned free form fighting from day one, weapons forms from day one and learned extremely effective methods for defending myself and my family from day one.  I enjoy it but it's not for everybody.\n\nSearch for KFSS, Jimmy H. Woo or Kug Fu San Soo online and you will find more than enough sites that share history, teachers, shcools etc...  Good luck on your quest.  \n\nEnjoy the journey as much as the goal.\n\nOne word of caution (beware of McDojos), if you are forced to sign a contract that ties you to a large debt $2,500 or more WALK.  If they want you to pay huge bucks $150 per month (WALK).  There are plenty of fantastic schools and instructors who will teach you Japanese, Chinese, Phillipine, Korean or Thai fighting arts and not break your bank.  In SoCal the usual fee ranges $45 to $60 per month and private lessons start around $100 per hour.
1078164
Oh yes def u can learn online have u got a socket behind ur head..but u need to get that chair from the movie the matrix where he's jus programmed to fight without practising..thats cool init.first drill a hole in ur head and get some wire connected to ur cerbellum..and that wire should connect straight to ur pc then get all the action movie and load it in ur brain u'll be the master of martial arts....congratulation u've learnt it.
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Well, as your question referred to the "martial arts" AKA the art of combat/warfare, to hone the body into an instrument of the proper type for martial ability, it really MUST be every day, save one a week. That is the honest truth, even if you train one hour a day, its better than not at all, that’s 312 hours a training for the year if you train that one hour a week, 6 days a week. Now image if you trained 2, or 3? You'll see a difference, and really you wont get much of anywhere without it truthfully. I know that in my system that the MINIMAL amount of hours of a first level certification is 1200. So think about that.
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Depends on the specific martial art and any previous training you have.  For a beginning with no experience and assuming you train and practice consistantly, it should take 3.5-5 years.  Anything less, you have to question how you can promote up ranks so quickly without proving commitment.
189533
yes. it's the only way you even got a chance in college or even learn how to set up plays to be able to get open shots. It's one of the best ways to establish yourself. it'll also help you to get into a good college. Who knows you might one day be good enough to make it in the NBA if you do. good luck
621196
No. The first thing they make you learn when you go to an art/design school is how to draw. Good news is, ANYBODY can learn how to draw well. It's simply a mechanical thing. You don't need a "talent" for it. So if ad. design is where your heart is. Go for it!
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There is a very old and very true saying... \n\n"The Jack of all trades is a master of none."\n\nI believe it is a good thing to learn multiple martial arts. The issue is that many martial arts are fundamentally so different that it is hard to learn them together.  Arts like Tae Kwon Do and Aikido are so different from one another that learning them together is not a problem. Other martial arts such as many forms of Kung-fu are do conceptually different from Tae Kwon do that learning the art will be very difficult, if not virtually impossible. \n\nFor instance. Aikido uses circle to enter into your opponent and bring him down with any number of throws, pins or locks. Tae Kwon Do uses strait lines to enter into an opponent and then either attack with a strike (Kick or punch) or block their strike and then counter strike. Many forms of Chinese Martial arts don’t block, but rather parry attacks. They also use circular or more common angular movements to enter into an opponent and prefer multiple rapid attacks using chi as power rather then the one or three step sparing drills used in Tae Kwon Do.  Furthermore, many forms of Chinese martial arts are as much mental (philosophical/strategical)  as they are physical. It will be hard to do one thing one way in one class and another way in another class. Also, traditional Kung-fu instructors will not train a person who is studying another martial art. Not because they think there are is the best or some such nonsense as that, but because they are afraid that if you divide your thoughts and energies between their art and the other art(s) then you will not be able to give 100% of your time to their art. \n\nRemember, many Martial Arts, (Unlike Tae Kwon Do) take many, many years to become even the least bit proficient in. Learning forms is not the only goal. In a traditional Chinese Martial Arts school it often takes several moths to learn a single form and then a year or more to get to a level of proficiency that the Sifu thinks you are ready to learn another form. I've known more then my share of people that have dropped out of Chinese martial arts schools because they felt they weren’t learning anything new after working on the same form for six months. \n\nThe problem you will face is that Tea Kwon Do is linear and hard. Most of your forms are Move, then strike. Step left into a front stance, then perform a down block, followed by an upper block, step right into a right front stance and then do an eyelevel front punch. Chinese martial arts forms are different. As you step into a stance you are striking and before you settle into the position, you are already moving again. It is much more fluid. Everything flown one into the next. TKD is more Choppy. In fact, if the forms are not performed in a Step by step fashion, you aren't doing them right. (I have a 2nd Dan and use to judge at tournaments) \n\nAll I am saying is that is would be hard to master an art that requires your undivided attention if you are not giving your undivided attention. It's something to think about.
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There are a variety of martial arts forms/systems out there.\nI think you should re-evaluate your reasons for wanting to learn them, your question seems to focus more on feminine movement, whereas the arts are geared more toward pugilism.\nI do not mean to imply that they will not teach you the attributes you have listed, simply that you may feel more comfortable focusing on something else to provide these elements without the effort involved to attain your goals.\nMartial arts have been around for as long as humans have.\nThere are literally hundreds of different branches/styles/systems out there.\nGenerally speaking the arts can be classified as either "hard" or "soft" styles. This refers to the arts methodology and instruction parameters. Hard styles usually involve a more direct forceful approach in there applications. Softer styles are more about learning to redirect/redistribute a particuler "energy" that is being focused, either with or without damage to your opponent. Hard styles often result in injury in their more direct approach.\nTai chi is an excellent soft art that focuses more on the movement and energy associated within a particuler technique as well as fine tuning your mind/body "fortress".\nIf you prefer something that is not geared specifically at the martial arts, maybe you should try something along the lines of dancing/aerobics. There are some really great programs out there for this purpose.\nOne thing to consider is the group factor. You would probably be more apt to "keep up" with the regimen if you had others to "compete" with. Often a solitary workout will lead to isolation and dis-interest in the activity.\nI would personally think that a Modern Dance class would be great to express yourself in and gain all the attributes you are looking for.