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BlackDragon777
White Belt
Joined: 06 Nov 2002
Posts: 5
Styles: Kung Fu, Karate, (Japanese and Korean Styles), Tai chi
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 2:11 pm Post subject: Self Defense or Looks? |
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I am just curious to see what you guys think. In the Kung fu I practice, my teacher as I said combines Karate with Kung fu and we don't learnmany "fancy" moves. We learn moves to take down the opponent very fast and easy. This is the way I like.
For example, You have a big strong guy.
#1, with front leg, kick to the groin, strike the eyes out with five fingers, punch to the groin and come up with a punch. This should eliminate the opponent, at least long enouph for you to get away. There is nothing fancy about the moves. He says as long as you learn trhough Karate and Kung fu how to defend yourself, fancy moves aren't important.
He does however teach us some fancy moves, but self defense moves come first. I love his philosiphy. These attacks are VERY easy and VERY fast. I am not interested in fancy moves, rather skills to eliminate an opponent.
My shihan use to teach Us Special Forces, and now trains all the police officers in my city. His moves and forms are made to easily and quickly take out the opponent which as I said I really enjoy. What do you guys think? Do you perfer "fancy" moves or are you the martial artist who just cares to learn how to take out an opponent quickly or both?
For myself, I enjoy both but I mostly enjoy learn quick and easy moves to take out an opponent. Thanks!!!!
GOD Bless you Always my Friends!!!! |
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fungku
Orange Belt
Joined: 31 Oct 2002
Posts: 107
Styles: gong fu
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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Personally I prefer both.
Sometimes it's fun to put on shows.
I think training 'real' moves should come first and foremost, and they should be seperated. It should be clearly understood what is combat efficient/effective and what is not.
A lot of the 'fancy' moves are good to practice simply because of their fitness benefit. They may not be a 'combat-oriented' technique, but they can help improve agility, balance, power, speed, strength, accuracy, etc. _________________ Visit Shaolin, Chinese Martial Arts
- I don't fear the 10,000 techniques you've practised once, I fear the one technique you've practiced 10,000 times. - |
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omnifinite
Purple Belt
Joined: 09 Apr 2002
Posts: 524
Location: Northern VA
Styles: Hapkido | Kempo | Jujitsu
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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I have no interest in the fancy stuff personally. My head is cluttered enough already without sticking that extra stuff in there . _________________ 1st Dan Hapkido
Colored belts in Kempo and Jujitsu |
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Kyle-san
Brown Belt
Joined: 09 Sep 2002
Posts: 735
Location: Brandon, Manitoba
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not much of a flash kinda guy, I tend to lean towards something that's effective and doesn't have much look to it. _________________ <Currently out of practice> |
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Karateka_latino
Black Belt
Joined: 21 Jun 2001
Posts: 1299
Location: Panama city, Panama
Styles: Goju-Ryu Karate do; Kung Fu.
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Unless you aren't planning a carreer in the show business, then stick what its effective. |
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Karateka_latino
Black Belt
Joined: 21 Jun 2001
Posts: 1299
Location: Panama city, Panama
Styles: Goju-Ryu Karate do; Kung Fu.
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2002 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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small correction..
Unless you ARE planning a carreer in show business, then stick with the effective techniques.
sometimes i type so fast that i don't watch what im writing. |
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Red J
Black Belt
Joined: 11 Aug 2002
Posts: 2278
Location: WPB, FL
Styles: Shaolin Kempo Sandan
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 6:05 am Post subject: |
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For self defense, effective is what's best. Fancy techniques are nice for training purposes. _________________ I had to lose my mind to come to my senses. |
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ramymensa
Black Belt
Joined: 12 Aug 2002
Posts: 1450
Location: New Jersey
Styles: Shotokan
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 8:04 am Post subject: |
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Fancy stuff ... love it, but I take care of the effective techniques first. The others are just to prove myself I can do artistic moves
Effectivness is our priority. Shotokan is quite boring in this apect, but I guess I cope with the situation. And when it comes to defend your person on the street it's important to do it well and powerful, not artistic _________________ World Shotokan Karate |
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fungku
Orange Belt
Joined: 31 Oct 2002
Posts: 107
Styles: gong fu
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2002 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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Watch this video from Kungfu.net
I liek the part where one of the guys tries a big spinning hook or whatever and the other guy justs grabs his leg and sends him on a trip.
This just shows make sure you know what you're doing. Like I said, keep your training seperate. If you want to do fancy stuff, because it looks cool and helps coordination, agility and balance, go ahead. Just remember when it comes to actual combat -> KISS - Keep it simple, stupid _________________ Visit Shaolin, Chinese Martial Arts
- I don't fear the 10,000 techniques you've practised once, I fear the one technique you've practiced 10,000 times. - |
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Shaolin Fighter
Yellow Belt
Joined: 20 Aug 2002
Posts: 25
Location: Van Buren,AR
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Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2002 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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Self-defense, looks can get you really hurt........ |
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