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rasputin
White Belt
Joined: 04 Apr 2014
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:57 pm Post subject: Resources on finding a good Karate school |
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When I was younger I trained some Shotokan Karate in Germany, mostly with my father. I moved to the US many years ago and have not really practiced in about 15 years.
I'd like to get back into it and join a more serious...or reputable school if I can, but I don't know where to begin. Are there any resources on more reputable Karate schools?
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Wastelander
KF Sensei
Joined: 18 Oct 2010
Posts: 2734
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Styles: Shorin-Ryu, Shuri-Ryu, Judo, KishimotoDi
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Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum, rasputin! Unfortunately, there isn't a "single source of truth" when it comes to martial arts schools. Your best bet is to visit the schools in your area, try out classes and talk to the instructors, and decide which one is the best fit for you. If you want more information before you make your decision, you can ask the instructors about their history/lineage and ask Sensei Google about them _________________ Kishimoto-Di | 2014-Present | Sensei: Ulf Karlsson
Shorin-Ryu/Shinkoten Karate | 2010-Present: Yondan, Renshi | Sensei: Richard Poage (RIP), Jeff Allred (RIP)
Shuri-Ryu | 2006-2010: Sankyu | Sensei: Joey Johnston, Joe Walker (RIP)
Judo | 2007-2010: Gokyu | Sensei: Joe Walker (RIP), Ramon Rivera (RIP), Adrian Rivera
Illinois Practical Karate | International Neoclassical Karate Kobudo Society |
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RJCKarate
Orange Belt
Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 103
Location: Australia
Styles: Matsubayashiryu Karatedo Kobujutsu, Yamaneryu Kobudo
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Ellacooper
White Belt
Joined: 08 Apr 2014
Posts: 21
Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:14 am Post subject: |
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Dear rasputin, for finding a better school for martial arts fist of all you should see around your area if there any school is present or not. If you got that take some trial classes by this you can know the teaching style of your trainer. If you are not able to find simply search on www.google.com and you will find your desired school. _________________ http://www.pacificsports.com.au |
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bentongweston
White Belt
Joined: 12 Aug 2014
Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 3:59 am Post subject: |
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Finding a school can be really difficult sometimes. But presently I'm practicing at mount kim's martial arts school leesburg, va everything is pretty decent here. So, if you're in leesburg and wish to join me you can join here. Check https://plus.google.com/103378641263949272740
Otherwise, you can even look around in google and find some in your local. |
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sensei8
KF Sensei
Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16430
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Yes...Welcome to KF; glad that you're here!!
Some good advice thus far. Where, in the US, do you live?
Whichever school you of the MA you do choose, please visit said school as many times as you feel is necessary. The more you visit, and the more different classes you observe, as well as talking with others at the school, the more you'll be able to make your choice.
Then, do a free trial lesson...A FULL CLASS not an abbreviated one either, as a suggestion.
Look forward to hear how your search is going.
_________________ **Proof is on the floor!!! |
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Nidan Melbourne
KF Sempai
Joined: 21 Aug 2013
Posts: 2359
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Styles: Goju-Ryu, BJJ, Balintawak Arnis
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forum!
Like everyone has said go check out schools around your area.
Was your old school in Germany a JKA affiliated Dojo or not?
Maybe go to a Shotokan school and train there? Well if there is one that you can find that is good.
Otherwise it is totally up to you and what type of Karate you wish to train in and might interest you the most? |
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