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Nick117
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 Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 12:25 pm Post subject: Want some opinions on these arts. |
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These are the martial arts available in my area that sparked my interest. I'm looking for general opinions on the following martial arts, and opinions on their effectiveness and how practical they are. I would also like to know if YOU had to pick one of these to train in, which one it'd be and why.
1.) Shotokan Karate
2.) Tang Soo Do
3.) Hapkido
Thanks in advance!
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kungfumaster
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Joined: 12 Aug 2003
Posts: 55
Location: London Ontario Canada
Styles: Little bit of this a little bit of that mainly preying mantis
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All of those are really good styles if their taught to you efectively in a safe hardcore enviroment. I suggest you try out a few classes of them all to see wich instructor is better and what the schools and fees are like and how good their students are.
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Drunken Monkey
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Joined: 10 Apr 2002
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Location: bar italia
Styles: white chocolate profiteroles and natas....
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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nothing beats sitting in a class or two.
most places give you a few free lessons anyway to let you get a feel of it before deciding to join or not.
and if they don't let you sit in the lesson? well, i think that speaks for itself...
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TKDLadyInSC
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Joined: 19 Jan 2003
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Styles: TaeKwonDo
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Ahhh. Should you have the blueberry pancakes, the strawberry pancakes or the plain pancakes.
As with food, it's a personal decision. What are you looking to gain from the martial art? What are your goals? How old are you? Do you want a martial sport (one that leans towards competition) or a martial art (one that tends to place more emphasis on the history and tradition)?
Personally being a Taekwondo artist, I couldn't think of picking another style now  .
But answer these questions and we may be able to better help you.
And personally, I like blueberry pancakes .
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Drunken Monkey
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why do i get the idea that you were hungry while writing this post?
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Drunken Monkey
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oh and while i'm at it, anyone got a good recipe for them pancakes you guys make?
y'know, the thick ones you have for breakfast and stuff.
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Nick117
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Ahhh. Should you have the blueberry pancakes, the strawberry pancakes or the plain pancakes.
As with food, it's a personal decision. What are you looking to gain from the martial art? What are your goals? How old are you? Do you want a martial sport (one that leans towards competition) or a martial art (one that tends to place more emphasis on the history and tradition)?
Personally being a Taekwondo artist, I couldn't think of picking another style now .
But answer these questions and we may be able to better help you.
And personally, I like blueberry pancakes . |
I'm 15. Goals: strength, flexibility, discipline, coordination etc. I want a combo of both competition/tradition. If that is not possible, traditional is fine. (As long as it's effective in self-defense, and what I listed under my goals.) |
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TKDLadyInSC
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Styles: TaeKwonDo
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'Bisquick Pancake Mix'. Don't know if they carry that brand in London.
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Nick117
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Please use PM's if you want to talk about pancakes. 
Thanks.
P.S. I am going to watch a class and stuff, I just want to get some opinions beforehand. |
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Pacificshore
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Joined: 26 Mar 2002
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Location: West Coast
Styles: Chinese Kenpo/Kara-Ho Kempo
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| Alot of the goals you listed you will learn from any MA, so long as you have a good instructor. However, all those goals also fall on your shoulders as to how much you put into your training. |
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