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livinlife
White Belt
Joined: 10 Aug 2010
Posts: 3
Location: Georgia
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 Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 5:53 pm Post subject: Looking to start martial arts |
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To start off, I am new to this site and would like to just say hey to everyone.
I am looking to start training in a martial art and was wondering if I could get some help from you guys on which one to train in.
What I am looking for in a martial arts is to learn self defense. I don't want a martial arts that has been turned into sport. I want to be able to handle myself if ever I am jumped by one or more people. That is what i am looking for in taking a martial art and I was wondering if anyone could tell me which martial art is best for this. Thank you. |
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GeoGiant
Brown Belt
Joined: 29 Nov 2009
Posts: 610
Location: East Coast
Styles: Tang Soo Do
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| Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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| If I were you I would try to pick a school that is close to my house, work or school so its convenient for you to attend. |
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StrangeBacon
Orange Belt
Joined: 08 Jul 2010
Posts: 138
Location: England, UK
Styles: Shinkido-Tai Karate, Aikido, Kickboxing
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Alot of martial arts are good for self defense, it mainly depends on the person training and how well you can apply things in certain situations.
Regarding the school, take a look near you and see whats on offer, most schools will give a free taster lesson or let you sit in on one.
Write a list of questions you'd like to ask so you dont forget anything at the time, and make sure you think you'll get on with the people there, no matter how good a martial art is it wont work if you quit after 2 weeks.
Hope this helps and welcome to KF 
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honoluludesktop
Orange Belt
Joined: 03 Aug 2010
Posts: 233
Styles: Japanese Karate
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| Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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| When starting out, the most important thing is to chose a legitimate martial art, and to find a good teacher. |
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livinlife
White Belt
Joined: 10 Aug 2010
Posts: 3
Location: Georgia
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| Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:51 am Post subject: |
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| Alright thanks. I will take a look at what is near me but Honolulu, how do you know if a place is legit or not? |
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Nevinyrral
Blue Belt
Joined: 16 Jul 2010
Posts: 295
Location: Poland
Styles: Karate
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| Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:57 am Post subject: |
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The best way is to stay and observe the training, and try finding some info on the net about instructor, and how long this school functions.
And when you know what schools are near you, tell us and we may help you choose one.
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livinlife
White Belt
Joined: 10 Aug 2010
Posts: 3
Location: Georgia
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| Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Alright, thanks very much everyone. |
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tufrthanu
Brown Belt
Joined: 29 Aug 2003
Posts: 686
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Styles: American Tae Kwon Do, Sin Moo HKD, WHF HKD, Song Moo Kwan TKD
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Do a lot of research. You already know what you want: a self defense oriented non sport school. Now you have to look at martial arts that come under those categories. Realize though that some arts/schools even if they are geared toward something else can help you get what what you are looking for. I will list a few types of martial arts so that you can maybe look them up and see what you like. Also I would like to add that being close to where you live is an element but should be weighted with everything else otherwise you may end up at a school you don't like. Also in the end I think school trumps style. A good school/instructor can make up for a lot.
Self Defense Arts:
Hapkido
Traditional TKD
Traditional Karate
Tang Soo Do
Hwa Rang Do
Krav Maga
Systema
Japanese Jujitsu
Some Judo
Some Aikido
Jeet Kune Do
Escrima
Some Kung Fu
Sport Arts:
Olympic TKD
Some Judo
Boxing
Savate
Brazilian Jujitsu
Sport Karate
Wushu
Muay Thai
Hope this helps!
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honoluludesktop
Orange Belt
Joined: 03 Aug 2010
Posts: 233
Styles: Japanese Karate
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| Hi LivingLife in Georgia, That's the dam#$%t thing. Unless you get a recommendation from someone you trust, and who knows whats going on, like most of us, the first time is by luck. If you end up in a bad school, just have the courage to leave and look for another. The problem is when you bond, make friends, and close your mind to the possibilities. |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 30188
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, GRACIE, Police Krav Maga, SPEAR
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I would not be so quick to rule out sport Martial Arts. The training that they do will usually be high impact, with lots of fight training, and definitely some contact. You'll learn to actively defend against someone whose goal is to knock you down, as opposed to being a passive partner allowing you to accomplish a technique. Look into all options before shutting any down.
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