Martial Arts.

[Jonluw]

I used to do Jiu jitsu. Reached blue belt.

Did some Tae kwon do a long time ago too.

 

[Adam28]

Did karate for four years, would like to get back into martial arts but am avoiding doing so for now.

 

[HellsingerAngel]

I have my 1st Dan in TaeKwonDo.

I want to learn Tai Chi because I want a good soft style that works regardless of body size and musculature and that martial art really feels like the beginning and the most exemplary example of soft styles to me.

If I could, I would like to learn Northern Xiaolin because I'm apparently very good at hard styles of combat. I sound intimidating (funny enough, sounding like Link when I yell during strikes translates to intimidating) and keep very tense during a fight which lends itself to hard style strikes and blocking techniques. The only problem is I would have to dedicate my life to it and what little I do have in life, I could never give up for a recreational passtime.

-snipped because of too much awesome-

This is why I want to train in proper Tai Chi. It's just such a beautiful martial art and a great example of a soft style. Also, thanks for the tips for finding a proper Tai Chi master. I may have to go searching again with those pointers in mind.

Yeah, unless you're talking about finger or toe pulling, THERE IS NO RULE AGAINST THAT IN THE UFC. Yet it is not used, I wonder why...
http://www.ufc.com/about/Rules

Also, the redman suit is cool and everything, but while effective in protecting your partner is not tremendously realistic with regards to distance and target size.

Maybe because it actually is illegal?

#22. Engaging in an unsportsmanlike conduct that causes injury to an opponent.

Intentionally causing permanent harm (I.E. breaking bones) is illegal and grounds for disqualification. This is why UFC fighters don't just jam right into a submission to break the bone -- because if they wanted to they could.

Congradulations for reading the rules throuroughly before posting them. =)

 

[Dangerious P. Cats]

I've done a bit of tae kwon do, boxing and Japanese swordsmanship in the past, though now days I tend to learn historical fencing, mainly backswording and Hutton's sabre, but I learn i.33 sword and buckler, English longsword, Italian Rapier and spear and shield as well.