martial arts - what to try next?
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martial arts - what to try next?
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Question for all you Martial Artists....
I've previously spent around 6 years in total studying traditional Karate followed by shorter spells at Muay Thai, Lau Gar Kung Fu and others but haven't trained for about 6 years.
I'm now looking to get back into the martial arts, mainly to keep my fitness up and a bit of stress management, but having spent a fair time studying the kicking /striking arts of Karate and Muay Thai, I'm looking for something a little different.
So far, short list is Jiu Jitsu, Aikido or Tai Chi - has anyone trained in any of these / train in them now, and if so offer any opinions on them?
As I say, I'm not looking at this from a self defence aspect (although Jui Jitsu and Aikido appear to be a very effective defence system) more a hobby/fitness/stress buster
Any ideas?
Neil
Question for all you Martial Artists....
I've previously spent around 6 years in total studying traditional Karate followed by shorter spells at Muay Thai, Lau Gar Kung Fu and others but haven't trained for about 6 years.
I'm now looking to get back into the martial arts, mainly to keep my fitness up and a bit of stress management, but having spent a fair time studying the kicking /striking arts of Karate and Muay Thai, I'm looking for something a little different.
So far, short list is Jiu Jitsu, Aikido or Tai Chi - has anyone trained in any of these / train in them now, and if so offer any opinions on them?
As I say, I'm not looking at this from a self defence aspect (although Jui Jitsu and Aikido appear to be a very effective defence system) more a hobby/fitness/stress buster
Any ideas?
Neil
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Originally Posted by NeilT
Hi
Question for all you Martial Artists....
I've previously spent around 6 years in total studying traditional Karate followed by shorter spells at Muay Thai, Lau Gar Kung Fu and others but haven't trained for about 6 years.
I'm now looking to get back into the martial arts, mainly to keep my fitness up and a bit of stress management, but having spent a fair time studying the kicking /striking arts of Karate and Muay Thai, I'm looking for something a little different.
So far, short list is Jiu Jitsu, Aikido or Tai Chi - has anyone trained in any of these / train in them now, and if so offer any opinions on them?
As I say, I'm not looking at this from a self defence aspect (although Jui Jitsu and Aikido appear to be a very effective defence system) more a hobby/fitness/stress buster
Any ideas?
Neil
Question for all you Martial Artists....
I've previously spent around 6 years in total studying traditional Karate followed by shorter spells at Muay Thai, Lau Gar Kung Fu and others but haven't trained for about 6 years.
I'm now looking to get back into the martial arts, mainly to keep my fitness up and a bit of stress management, but having spent a fair time studying the kicking /striking arts of Karate and Muay Thai, I'm looking for something a little different.
So far, short list is Jiu Jitsu, Aikido or Tai Chi - has anyone trained in any of these / train in them now, and if so offer any opinions on them?
As I say, I'm not looking at this from a self defence aspect (although Jui Jitsu and Aikido appear to be a very effective defence system) more a hobby/fitness/stress buster
Any ideas?
Neil
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Originally Posted by NeilT
Hi
Question for all you Martial Artists....
I've previously spent around 6 years in total studying traditional Karate followed by shorter spells at Muay Thai, Lau Gar Kung Fu and others but haven't trained for about 6 years.
I'm now looking to get back into the martial arts, mainly to keep my fitness up and a bit of stress management, but having spent a fair time studying the kicking /striking arts of Karate and Muay Thai, I'm looking for something a little different.
So far, short list is Jiu Jitsu, Aikido or Tai Chi - has anyone trained in any of these / train in them now, and if so offer any opinions on them?
As I say, I'm not looking at this from a self defence aspect (although Jui Jitsu and Aikido appear to be a very effective defence system) more a hobby/fitness/stress buster
Any ideas?
Neil
Question for all you Martial Artists....
I've previously spent around 6 years in total studying traditional Karate followed by shorter spells at Muay Thai, Lau Gar Kung Fu and others but haven't trained for about 6 years.
I'm now looking to get back into the martial arts, mainly to keep my fitness up and a bit of stress management, but having spent a fair time studying the kicking /striking arts of Karate and Muay Thai, I'm looking for something a little different.
So far, short list is Jiu Jitsu, Aikido or Tai Chi - has anyone trained in any of these / train in them now, and if so offer any opinions on them?
As I say, I'm not looking at this from a self defence aspect (although Jui Jitsu and Aikido appear to be a very effective defence system) more a hobby/fitness/stress buster
Any ideas?
Neil
Did JJ many moons ago - like Judo but without the good manners Good for general fitness, mostly holds and throws but some strikes as well. Would be something a bit different to the karate / kung fu style arts.
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I do This martial art and really enjoy it. You'll see there are many, many, many aspects to it that might interest you including pressure point strikes/manipulation, joint locks, weapons, etc, etc.
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