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broomhilda000
Yellow Belt
Joined: 17 Jun 2003
Posts: 84
Styles: judo
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 Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2003 11:28 pm Post subject: Combining Martial Arts |
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I would just ike to know your opinions on what martial arts I should combine with my judo, the ones around me are Shou Tsu Do Kung Fu, Kung Fu San Soo, Taekwondo, o-ryu Karate, and a BJJ.
And some reasons why.
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kajukenbo dad
Orange Belt
Joined: 11 Jun 2003
Posts: 132
Location: New Mexico
Styles: Kajukenbo
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2003 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Some place were you can work at the big picture, down the road....Good Luck
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Kirves
Black Belt
Joined: 09 Jan 2003
Posts: 1182
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| Yeah, try to mix arts that cover different areas. |
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karate_woman
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 11 Apr 2003
Posts: 863
Location: Ontario Canada
Styles: Kickboxing,Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate, Judo, JuJitsu,T'ai Chi, QiGong
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Well what are you looking for, something different or similar? I have a feeling BJJ would be rather similar to the judo you've taken - especially since you've already received your black belt in judo and have been exposed to most of the techniques judo has to offer - including striking, from what I recall.
The TKD, karate and kungfu would offer more striking and kicking techniques for you (though BJJ should too, a lot of its focus would probably be on moves you already know). Keep your eyes open; a lot of moves in the kata can be throws and locks as well. They often aren't taught that way, though, and if they are it is usually to the higher ranks, so you'll have an edge when it comes to that. I'm speaking primarily from my karate background (I've taken both Okinawan and Japanese Goju), but I'd imagine the same would apply to kung fu and TKD when it comes to locks and throws. The training I received in both judo and jiu jitsu helped me, that's for sure, and I never received a black belt in either of those arts.
I wouldn't judge a school primarily on its style - it is best to go, see some classes, try one, talk to the instructor, and then decide.
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granmasterchen
Black Belt
Joined: 18 Jun 2003
Posts: 1027
Location: japan
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my suggestion is to try them all, do what karate_woman says and check out the classes, this way you can judge the class and the instructor and see if there is anything that interests you. Pop by the classes and if you like one or so talk to the instructor and find out some more inside info on the style. But you want to be well rounded if you ever have to use your skills, this way you will be prepared for future scenarios against any type of assailant.
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on the post.
