Martial arts, anybody else into it? Options

[FallenHero]

Tang soo Do

Anybody else take martial arts?

[Ryu3x16]

Jeet kune Do.... WAAAATAAAAAA

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Ti-Kwon-Do
I've done a good bit of ti-kwon-do. I got up to red belt, thats the belt right before black. I quit because I have problems with athority, and it became an isue. I've also done alot of boxing, six years to be exact. And I wrestled for 2 years, heavy wieght class. I've been looking into doing some Sumo. Any one want to spar sometime?

[turboinduction]

Ti-Kwon-Do
I've done a good bit of ti-kwon-do.  I got up to red belt, thats the belt right before black.  I quit because I have problems with athority, and it became an isue. I've also done alot of boxing, six years to be exact.  And I wrestled for 2 years, heavy wieght class.  I've been looking into doing some Sumo.  Any one want to spar sometime?
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Tae Kwon Do

2nd degree in TKD
1st degree in Kenpo
1st degree in Judo
3 yrs of Kickboxing
5 yrs of Escrima

and yes, I'll spar you

-Ti

[Kwanza26]

Martial arts is not something to be summed up with a single "style"... I'd rather not get too deep into it so I don't offend people... but yeah. A martial arts "style" IMO, is simply a restriction...

Oh... and Jeet Kune Do isn't considered so much a "style" as a philosophy of fighting. Bruce Lee NEVER meant for Jeet Kune Do to be a "style" of fighting... unfortunately, the people who try to teach think otherwise.

[turboinduction]

I've yet to find a Jeet Kune Do studio. I'm kind of mad about that one because from what I see, I'd rather learn that than most other arts. I agree with you that it shouldn't be a 'style.' But they all have. And futhermore, TKD has broke down to 'sport.' Kindof sucks. Now its all about flash instead of art.

-Ti

[zachattack15]

I am a 2nd degree black belt in a Korean Martial Arts called Hon Mudo. I trained for about 7 years. The school I trained at shut down and the closest one is more then 45 min away.So I no longer train. I used to instruct kids classes also.

[FallenHero]

Modern martial arts is too compatition based. That's why I like Tang soo Do. It originated in Korea about 2k years ago. We still practice the same forms and general teachings our founders came up with. there is one old special forces guy that takes with me... He's formerly Jeet Kune Do... for a 60+ year old man he will Seriously kick your ass.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Ti-Kwon-Do
I've done a good bit of ti-kwon-do.  I got up to red belt, thats the belt right before black.  I quit because I have problems with athority, and it became an isue. I've also done alot of boxing, six years to be exact.  And I wrestled for 2 years, heavy wieght class.  I've been looking into doing some Sumo.  Any one want to spar sometime?
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Tae Kwon Do

2nd degree in TKD
1st degree in Kenpo
1st degree in Judo
3 yrs of Kickboxing
5 yrs of Escrima

and yes, I'll spar you

-Ti
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Awsome , I'm always looking for some new action.

[Ryu3x16]

I've yet to find a Jeet Kune Do studio.  I'm kind of mad about that one because from what I see, I'd rather learn that than most other arts.  I agree with you that it shouldn't be a 'style.'  But they all have.  And futhermore, TKD has broke down to 'sport.'  Kindof sucks.  Now its all about flash instead of art.

-Ti
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well....whatever you guys say ... I took jeet kune do classes therefore I study jeet kune do... go complain to the teachers or something

[Kwanza26]

well....whatever you guys say  ... I took jeet kune do classes therefore I study jeet kune do... go complain to the teachers or something 
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It's not meant as any sort of challenge... Jeet Kune Do schools go against everything Bruce Lee ever taught. The idea alone of an organized school teaching "how to fight Jeet Kune Do style" should not be associated with anything Bruce Lee. I'm not saying Jeet Kune Do schools are bad or anything... it's just a little disappointhing that people don't accept his teachings for what they are... but instead want to distort it for their own little gains. Jeet Kune Do... in its essence, is self realization and self study. How anyone can claim to teach a person about themselves, then teach that person what is best to fully utilize their weapons... is beyond me. To quote something that is of a similar case, Bob and Tom said: religion is like that game telephone. God originally whispered, "Love everyone" and by the time it reaches the end, all that can be interpreted is "don't let fags marry." I highly doubt modern day Jeet Kune Do is what Bruce Lee meant it to be.

As for my martial arts background... if there's one thing I can consider myself very good at, it's martial arts. Between cars, art, writing, philosophy, and Martial arts... I'd say I far exceed in martial arts compared to the other stuff i like to do. I breathe and I live martial arts. I don't do "style"... instead, I adapt to whatever. I fight the way I fight. It's not flawless, but I can fight, adapt to my opponent, and counter. My brothers and I are all trained in the arts and we've all been full-contact sparring for the past several years on a mostly consistent basis. Nothing teaches better than live combat.

[keefer37]

I used to take To Shin Do here locally, but had to give it up last spring cause of working two jobs and not being able to afford it. I miss it. I was only up to a blue belt when I had to stop. I also took kickboxing at the same place.

[turboinduction]

As for my martial arts background... if there's one thing I can consider myself very good at, it's martial arts.  Between cars, art, writing, philosophy, and Martial arts... I'd say I far exceed in martial arts compared to the other stuff i like to do.  I breathe and I live martial arts.  I don't do "style"... instead, I adapt to whatever.  I fight the way I fight.  It's not flawless, but I can fight, adapt to my opponent, and counter.  My brothers and I are all trained in the arts and we've all been full-contact sparring for the past several years on a mostly consistent basis.  Nothing teaches better than live combat.
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oh god, how I’ve been wanting someone else to say that. I've been thinking that the only way to learn, the only way to know someone else is by their fighting technique. I try to indulge myself in all kinds of 'styles' when I find the right places. Just like Mr. Lee himself, I think a combination is right. Judos grappling, Kenpos flow and strikes, with TKD flexibility helps my fights considerably. I use everything I know to adapt. If I were a rigid TKD man, a Judo master would kill me. Thus adaptation is a key role to winning matches and learning. Around where I live there aren’t to many martial artists around. I get to spar far and few between. John Crystal (TKD master black) hosts a tournament each October. I get to go to that, and that’s about it. Its a 2-round 3 minute match until the finals which is 3-round 5 minute match. I've won each time, but I wish I could do more. Wisconsin hosts the Badger state games each year as well. However I don’t go there because they suck. Its point-break. For those who don’t know, that is when you hit your opponent, judge stops the match and resets the players. I lose badly in these matches. I'm a counter fighter. I watch how nervous, anxious, flawless, cautious my opponent is when he strikes. Once determined, I counter and have yet to lose. Point-break ... well he strikes, hits my shoulder, reset match. I cant counter, I cant learn, we cant do anything except slap each other like wussies for 3 minutes. Pointless IMO. Wow, I’m ranting. I'll stop now, but Kwanza got me all excited with the last thing he said in his post.

-Ti

EDIT: I'd suggest martial arts to everyone, girl and guy, old and young. It doesn't just teach you to fight, but teaches your mind. You think faster, plan quicker, and overall everything you do in life is somewhat improved. When I find a dojo, I grab it and sink myself til I feel I need something else. In this life, you can never stop learning.

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[FallenHero]

I'd suggest martial arts to everyone, girl and guy, old and young.  It doesn't just teach you to fight, but teaches your mind.  You think faster, plan quicker, and overall everything you do in life is somewhat improved.  When I find a dojo, I grab it and sink myself til I feel I need something else.  In this life, you can never stop learning.
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As do I. Just don't take from somebody you don't like. Normally you can tell the guys that are in it for the money and those that are actually 'teachers' by the way they talk to you. And I agree, everybody should give it a shot. It will make you a better person. Not to mention keep you in shape.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I agree, martial arts for all. I should get back into some kind. I've spent my life trying to turn myself into an asskicking machine. Now that I'm 20, I feel like I need more. Something that I got with Tae Kwon Do, but I wasn't mature enough to stick with it. By the way, Kwanza, you are the mouthiest Asian I've ever seen. I roomed with a kid from Japan last year and I always hung out with him and the other Asian students. I didn't think Asians were anything but considerate, humble, and nice. I guess thats sterio typing though, same as saying every American is a jerk. That's what my roommate said to me, said I was the only American that wasn't rude, loud, obnoxious, and unconsiderate. He hated Americans. The raciest bastard. lol
P.S. Are you Korean?

This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Dec 14, 2004 - 9:36 PM

[madmods]

Funny story, I was at GNC buying some protien powder, and the guy behind the counter was a little smart-ass, so we exchange words, and i was surprised how he stood up to me. He was probably 125 pounds, and I'm 200+ My friend intervened and stopped a fight before it happened. Outside of the store he tells me, I would of got my ass kicked. I tell him no way, and he replys thats refugio flores world lightweight champion. i was like......no one he didn't back down and had a smart mouth. I'm no bully, but he was a smartass.

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

You should have tried him any man. Light weight or not, you get behind that counter with him and he can't run, you'd woop him good.

[Kwanza26]

By the way, Kwanza, you are the mouthiest Asian I've ever seen.  I roomed with a kid from Japan last year and I always hung out with him and the other Asian students.  I didn't think Asians were anything but considerate, humble, and nice.  I guess thats sterio typing though, same as saying every American is a jerk.  That's what my roommate said to me, said I was the only American that wasn't rude, loud, obnoxious, and unconsiderate.  He hated Americans.  The raciest bastard. lol
P.S. Are you Korean?
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That would be a stereotype. I'm not exactly loud, but I don't hestitate to speak my mind. That doesn't mean I'm not considerate, humble, or nice... I'm just me. The guys that know me on the boards, that ask me stuff personally and privately, know me better than simply assuming from my posts. You can't ever classify anybody...

And no... I'm not Korean. It would show much better ettiquette if you simply asked my nationality instead of labeling it something (korean).

[Ryu3x16]

well....whatever you guys say  ... I took jeet kune do classes therefore I study jeet kune do... go complain to the teachers or something 
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It's not meant as any sort of challenge... Jeet Kune Do schools go against everything Bruce Lee ever taught. The idea alone of an organized school teaching "how to fight Jeet Kune Do style" should not be associated with anything Bruce Lee. I'm not saying Jeet Kune Do schools are bad or anything... it's just a little disappointhing that people don't accept his teachings for what they are... but instead want to distort it for their own little gains. Jeet Kune Do... in its essence, is self realization and self study. How anyone can claim to teach a person about themselves, then teach that person what is best to fully utilize their weapons... is beyond me. To quote something that is of a similar case, Bob and Tom said: religion is like that game telephone. God originally whispered, "Love everyone" and by the time it reaches the end, all that can be interpreted is "don't let fags marry." I highly doubt modern day Jeet Kune Do is what Bruce Lee meant it to be.

As for my martial arts background... if there's one thing I can consider myself very good at, it's martial arts. Between cars, art, writing, philosophy, and Martial arts... I'd say I far exceed in martial arts compared to the other stuff i like to do. I breathe and I live martial arts. I don't do "style"... instead, I adapt to whatever. I fight the way I fight. It's not flawless, but I can fight, adapt to my opponent, and counter. My brothers and I are all trained in the arts and we've all been full-contact sparring for the past several years on a mostly consistent basis. Nothing teaches better than live combat.
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Understandable

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

[.quote][./quote]That would be a stereotype. I'm not exactly loud, but I don't hestitate to speak my mind. That doesn't mean I'm not considerate, humble, or nice... I'm just me. The guys that know me on the boards, that ask me stuff personally and privately, know me better than simply assuming from my posts. You can't ever classify anybody...

And no... I'm not Korean. It would show much better ettiquette if you simply asked my nationality instead of labeling it something (korean).
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I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. You make a good point in saying that I don't have enough info to go on, I am basing my opions only on your posts. You can't hold a person down with a label. But you must admit, from your posts you don't come off as kind and considerate. You and I have had our arguments before. Personally, I don't mind them. I enjoy a good conversation/agument every now and then. I'm for keeping it up to contiue to make these forums more interesting. Martial arts for all, find the peace inside you. Budda

I can't figure out how to quote only part of someones message. Anyone help me with this?

This post has been edited by Bigmeanbulldog55: Dec 16, 2004 - 2:13 AM