First of all i like to say to all the martial arts lovers , i am too fascinated with martial arts .
I hope i am not being to boring but i would like some advice .
I am eighteen i consider myself healthy and i always wanted to practise martial arts , the problem is when i was little i had a minor case of respiration problems so i had to do swimming for quite long ( i do swimming for almost 10 years now ) nowdays i don´t have respiration problems anymore thank god ,and i would like to practice a martial art .
I already attended a ninjustu class just to see , and i liked it but i would like some advice on which martial art to choose .
Thanks in advance
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Being a UechiKA I would love to tell you Uechi-Ryu , There is no other . That would be very close- minded . You need to go to different schools / styles , take their interductory class and make you discision.
If any school will NOT let you just observe a regular class in session ,STAY AWAY They are hiding something , there are bad types out there unfortunetly My 2 cents are free
Thanks in advance[/B][/QUOTE]
Being a UechiKA I would love to tell you Uechi-Ryu , There is no other . That would be very close- minded . You need to go to different schools / styles , take their interductory class and make you discision.
If any school will NOT let you just observe a regular class in session ,STAY AWAY They are hiding something , there are bad types out there unfortunetly My 2 cents are free
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Bill Glasheen
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I agree wholeheartedly with this advice.
It is useful to know enough about martial arts to know what you want. Absent that, then the most important thing to do is to find a school/instructor that appeals to you.
Do not go to just one school. Visit several and get the feeling for what it is like. If it is possible, observe both beginners and advanced classes.
Furthermore, don't just go with what is in the Yellow Pages. Many successful for profit and not for profit schools exist that do not advertise. It is best to ask around and find out by word of mouth what is good IN YOUR AREA.
Remember that it is the quality of instruction and not the quantity of practitioners in the world (of a particular style) that matters.
And finally, beware of fads. In the fifties and early sixties, it was judo. Then it was karate. Then it was kung fu. Then it was Bruce Lee anything. Then it was ninjitsu. Then it was Brazilian Jujitsu. Then it was Muay Thai. Etc, etc. A movie comes out or a public figure practices something, and suddenly EVERYONE has to be a part of it. Meanwhile, sincere martial artists are doing their thing and developing the kinds of skills that can only come about with years of dedication separate from the waxing and waning of popularity. Get past the marketing and the fads, and find something that will mean something TO YOU when the fickle public walks away.
- Bill
It is useful to know enough about martial arts to know what you want. Absent that, then the most important thing to do is to find a school/instructor that appeals to you.
Do not go to just one school. Visit several and get the feeling for what it is like. If it is possible, observe both beginners and advanced classes.
Furthermore, don't just go with what is in the Yellow Pages. Many successful for profit and not for profit schools exist that do not advertise. It is best to ask around and find out by word of mouth what is good IN YOUR AREA.
Remember that it is the quality of instruction and not the quantity of practitioners in the world (of a particular style) that matters.
And finally, beware of fads. In the fifties and early sixties, it was judo. Then it was karate. Then it was kung fu. Then it was Bruce Lee anything. Then it was ninjitsu. Then it was Brazilian Jujitsu. Then it was Muay Thai. Etc, etc. A movie comes out or a public figure practices something, and suddenly EVERYONE has to be a part of it. Meanwhile, sincere martial artists are doing their thing and developing the kinds of skills that can only come about with years of dedication separate from the waxing and waning of popularity. Get past the marketing and the fads, and find something that will mean something TO YOU when the fickle public walks away.
- Bill
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SublimeSound
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Thanks a lot you guys , i dont have a lot to choose from but your advices were pretty helpfull
I already done some research about the diferent martial arts but i guess i have to observ them to understand which one i like
I already done some research about the diferent martial arts but i guess i have to observ them to understand which one i like
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Scott Danziger
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If I may add another small piece of advice...
When visiting a school, watch the students. How are they? Are they respectfull to eachother? What are they doing? There are many "bad ass", and/or skillfull teachers that can't teach worth a lick. And if an instructor tells you his style is the best, walk away.
Visit this site: http://www.ee.duke.edu/~wrankin/karate/newbie.html it has some really good common sense information I think will help.
Scott
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Eastern Arts Multimedia
Eastern Arts Hotlist (Martial Art Links)
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When visiting a school, watch the students. How are they? Are they respectfull to eachother? What are they doing? There are many "bad ass", and/or skillfull teachers that can't teach worth a lick. And if an instructor tells you his style is the best, walk away.
Visit this site: http://www.ee.duke.edu/~wrankin/karate/newbie.html it has some really good common sense information I think will help.
Scott
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VISIT:
Eastern Arts Multimedia
Eastern Arts Hotlist (Martial Art Links)
Taking Charge - Cable TV & Video Martial Arts Show
