I practice Tai Kwon Do, Jujitsu, Tung Soo Do, and Hapkido. I'm only studying them as a hobby, not just for self defence.
What Martial Arts/Self Defense Do You Know?
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I bet I could kill you before I hit the ground, I bet I can kill you before you even notice I'm there...Tiger Sora said:
Taekwondo, 4 years. Got my black belt 2 years ago but stopped after I started football. I got to go back when I get the chance. Ahhh, memories...
Oh, and basic pistol/rifle practice.
Oh, and basic pistol/rifle practice.
None and I am perfectly fine with that. I stay in shape and that's about it. They are good options to stay in shape though but I think anyone learning them to defend themselves in a fight are just kidding themselves.
You'd certainly hope so, but in the end it boils down to knowing how to get punched in the face less than I would otherwise. No one really wins in a fight.Biosophilogical said:
I took Soo Bahk Do karate during middle school and I wrestled a couple of years in high school. I kinda want to learn Muay Thai and Kenpo.
I took taekwondo when I was little. Took Naginata and Kendo much much later. Though are Naginata and Kendo martial arts? I mean they require weapons to actually be effective...
I've done aikido for about 4-5 years. Its not the most efficient style of self defence, to be learnt quickly and simply, but for a trained person it gives nearly unlimited understanding of movement, balance, constant control, distribution of mass, "flow", "the moment of intention of attack" etc etc etc - feelings, that would make any other martial art experience a lot deeper.
It's rather about opening own feelings and following them - meditation in movement, rather than simple techniques of "killemall".
Sometimes one feels like a jedi, making another person completely unbalanced (falling, "flying" etc.) by a very slight and narly non-visible from the side complex movements of the centre of mass, and just slightly modifying persons own movement "blending with him" - even funnier to do that without using any kind of force, just own weight.
I'd recommend videos on youtube like "Aikido Motion Capture - Gravity Clouds"
For a martial art, though, something more simple, physical force oriented and practical would do, though.
Styding aikido is really an art, giving so much more than just "fighting techniques"... and it takes considerable time, so its obviously not for everybody.
It's rather about opening own feelings and following them - meditation in movement, rather than simple techniques of "killemall".
Sometimes one feels like a jedi, making another person completely unbalanced (falling, "flying" etc.) by a very slight and narly non-visible from the side complex movements of the centre of mass, and just slightly modifying persons own movement "blending with him" - even funnier to do that without using any kind of force, just own weight.
I'd recommend videos on youtube like "Aikido Motion Capture - Gravity Clouds"
For a martial art, though, something more simple, physical force oriented and practical would do, though.
Styding aikido is really an art, giving so much more than just "fighting techniques"... and it takes considerable time, so its obviously not for everybody.
Knee cap/groin style, and running away.
I did some Judo ages ago but all I remember from that is how to fall without injury. If I get in a fight my immediate goal is taking down my opponent so I can escape, and a good hard kick to the knee caps followed by a sharp kick in the groin usually does the trick if I can't just sprint away.
I did some Judo ages ago but all I remember from that is how to fall without injury. If I get in a fight my immediate goal is taking down my opponent so I can escape, and a good hard kick to the knee caps followed by a sharp kick in the groin usually does the trick if I can't just sprint away.
Judo. About 4 years. I'm pretty confident with Judo.
Punching mother fuckers, I've been doing that for a couple years too.
A bit of Eskrima. I wouldn't say I know it so much as have practised it a couple times.
A mate of mine taught me how to use Nunchaku in the style of Rhee Tae Kwon Do, but again, I don't claim to know how to use them, only that I've been shown and I have practised.
A mate of mine developed a Martial art called Araejutsu, or R A jutsu. Run Away jutsu.
A surprisingly effective martial art that relies on light annoying punches, slaps, and kicks followed by running like crazy.
Punching mother fuckers, I've been doing that for a couple years too.
A bit of Eskrima. I wouldn't say I know it so much as have practised it a couple times.
A mate of mine taught me how to use Nunchaku in the style of Rhee Tae Kwon Do, but again, I don't claim to know how to use them, only that I've been shown and I have practised.
A mate of mine developed a Martial art called Araejutsu, or R A jutsu. Run Away jutsu.
A surprisingly effective martial art that relies on light annoying punches, slaps, and kicks followed by running like crazy.
Studying Bushi Kempo Jujitsu myself. It's basically traditional Japanese jujitsu that was remodeled by two british brothers who served in the SAS. Probably similar to Krav Maga, though I think our focus may be a bit different (though I have no way to prove it). We mainly employ counter-strikes, throws and locks on the ground.
Whatever martial art you take, make sure it has some form of grappling in it. Anyone can throw a haymaker, not everyone can perform a hip toss.
Whatever martial art you take, make sure it has some form of grappling in it. Anyone can throw a haymaker, not everyone can perform a hip toss.