What M.A do you actually do?

[Master of Blades]

Im interested as to know what you guys do or have done in the past? So rather then check who posts in which forum Im just gonna ask you here. What Martial Arts do you do or have you done in the past (And it has to be more then one lesson!). And why did you start it?

Me I'm currantly a Kali JKD practicioner but I have also done a few bits of Wing Chun, Karate (Not sure what form), and Judo. I also did a few Taekwando and White Crane Kung Fu lessons but didnt have the time or the money to keep it up.

What bout you guys?

[Matt Stone]

Yiliquan kung fu since 1985.

Pekiti-Tirsia for a brief period between 1985 and 1986.

Shuri-te Ha Karate-do (in Japan) for a brief time in 2000.

Modern Arnis (in Japan) from summer 2001 to present.

RyuTe Karate (in Japan) from about June to present.

Moving to Washington State in about a month - I will be continuing with Yiliquan and Modern Arnis, and beginning several other arts, primarily Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu.

Gambarimasu.

[tonbo]

I've been doing Kenpo karate since 1993.

Before that, I did a little Wado-Ryu karate (about 8 months--not even enough to get started).

Since then, I have played with Iaido (roughly a year), as well as some weapons work (stick, staff, knife, sword, nunchaku) (grand total of about 5 years of "serious" study).

I have also played a bit with fencing and western bladework.

That's a rough approximation of what I've been doing...;)

Peace--

[Dronak]

Are you sure we haven't done one of these in here before? I'm pretty sure I replied to a question like this in the past. Anyway, I'm pretty new to martial arts. I started a bit less than a year ago with the Chinese Martial Arts Club we have on campus. In fall 2001 I started taking classes in northern Shaolin long fist style kung fu. In spring 2002, our teacher split the class into groups to learn different forms and I was in the group that started learning a long form of Yang style tai chi. That's it. While I've always had some interest in martial arts, I never really studied any until recently.

[karatekid1975]

I've done Tang Soo Do (mixed with Hapkido). I do TKD now. I donno what to call it anymore, though. It's a mix of several styles on top of TKD. Very confusing.

[J-kid]

I am in
Judo/Jujitsu
Wrestling
Boxing
Cuong Nhu

M.A. IS FUN!!!

[arnisador]

Originally posted by Judo-kid

Cuong Nhu

Would you tell us more about that in the IndoChinese Martial Arts-General (http://www.martialtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=1000&forumid=60) forum?

[Eraser]

Well...

Im studying the art of Hon Sang Mu Sa Hapkido (Hapkido)
(we also are certified in Tae Kwon Moo Do) i started in Jan 02

Before that... 99-01 (about two years give or take a month)
Of Aikido!!

And as for the Future... get more into Kosho Ryu along with my Hapkido!!!:asian:

[Shoto Tiger]

I've been studying Shotokan since May 2000 (with a couple of injuries hampering me now and then). Started Self defence Jan 02 and been studying Modern Arnis since June.

Not much but I love doing them all.

[arnisador]

We have a very active Modern Arnis (http://www.martialtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=1000&forumid=32) forum, with many of the top players from the various groups posting from time to time.

[J-kid]

What would you like to know,

Cuong Nhu is a hybrid style which blends 7 different martial arts to create, Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Art. Shotokan style karate techniques, Boxing, Judo, Aikido, Wing Chun, Tai Chi Chuan, and Vovinam. Anything else you wanna know?

And it was made during the veitnom war.

[arnisador]

How do you find it--effective? Intricate?

[fissure]

3 Yrs. Judo starting when I was 8 yrs. old
3 1/2 Yrs. Shotokan 11 - 14 yrs old
16 Yrs. TKD 15- to present
In addition,while training in TKD I have at different times 'doubled up' ,with practise in boxing, submission wrestling (approx. 18 months in each) and to a lesser degree Aikido(sucked at it!!) and MT ( only sparring with 2 Thai brothers who are friends of mine).
I have MANY friends that I have meet over the years who train in all kind of arts. It's informative to get together with them on occation and see whats what!:EG:

[Zujitsuka]

Currently I am studying an eclectic form of Jujutsu, and Western Boxing. Down the road I'd like to take up San Shou (Chinese Kickboxing) and some form of submission wrestling.

Tyrone Turner
"Zujitsuka"
Queens, NY
http://www.tyroneturner.com

[7starmantis]

I studied Dragon Style Kung Fu for about 4 years as a kid, I guess I was about 7 when I started. I studied that because my best friend and neighbor got too, and I couldn't let him get the upper hand on me! At 7 years old, these are the things that are important :)
Then at about 15 I began JKD. I studied it off and on for about 7 years. More off than on, High School and College tends to move your mind to girls!
I have since been studying 7 star praying mantis kung fu. I have a hard time changing from JKD, but I'm loving every minute of manits !

[Shinzu]

i started in shotokan karate and eventually switched to tang soo do (there are no shotokan schools where i live now.)

i have also touched upon pai lum tao kung for for about a month or so.

presently i am still doing TSD.

[Aikikitty]

I've only done Aikido, I presently do Aikido, and I hope to always have the opportunity to do Aikido! :cool: I am also interested in trying other arts (in addition to Aikido) someday.

Robyn :erg:

[Jay Bell]

Former - Muay Thai, Kenpo, BJJ, Shinto Muso ryu, Wing Chun
Current - Bujinkan Taijutsu, Systema

[fissure]

I've only done Aikido, I presently do Aikido, and I hope to always have the opportunity to do Aikido! I am also interested in trying other arts (in addition to Aikido) someday.
Stop beating around the bush and just tell us if you really like Aikido ;)

[Aikikitty]

Originally posted by fissure


Stop beating around the bush and just tell us if you really like Aikido ;)

Okay----

I REALLY, REALLY,LOVE AIKIDO!!!!:D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D!!!

Robyn :rofl: :D ;)

[Kempojujutsu]

Currently 3rd Black belt in Kempojujutsu
1st Black belt in American Jujutsu
Jr. instructor in shootfighting
3rd brown belt in Shudokan karate
Have played around with Bo, Sai, Tonfa, Escrima, Katana, Chinese spear, kama. Some just around a year others for over 5 years.
Bob :asian:

[islandtime]

Originally posted by Master of Blades

Im interested as to know what you guys do or have done in the past? What bout you guys?
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Here goes:

Sport fencing - jr high school
Kokoshinkai Karate - 1yr young adult
Texas TDK - 3 1/2 yrs adult
WunopKuenDo/KaJuKenBo - 2 yrs adult
Shito-Ryu - 1 1/2 yrs current
Kuniba-Ryu Iaido - 1 1/2 yrs current


57 and still kicking

Gene Gabel


:asian:

[Obi Wan Shinobi]

Shotokan 4 years
Judo 2 years
and
Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu 3 years

[Balrog]

Taekwondo has been my primary martial art. Some crosstraining in Tai Chi, groundfighting, joint locks, etc.

[charyuop]

Been doing Aikido for a year, but I have a Black Belt in the follwoing styles:

8th Dan Okuto Ryu
7th Dan Nanto Ryu
5th Dan Cento Ryu

Practiced for a short time the Kame Ryu (or Tartle style), but gave it up coz I had problems in channeling the energy to deliver the Kamehameha strike.

[Em MacIntosh]

Chito-Ryu Traditional Karate from 1990-1996 (Blue Belt)

(Taikyoku?) Taiyoku-Jiu-Jitsu Kickboxing: (Muay-Thai, Jiu Jitsu and Kyokushinkai for the most part) from 1996-2001 (Brown Belt)

Tiger Taekwan Do under Simon Chung for 6 months during 2002 (Yellow Belt)

Kanzen Kempo for a couple of months in 2002

Breifly re-joined The Honbu Dojo (Chito-Ryu) when I moved to toronto (2007)

My grandfather taught me some boxing and russian sambo growing up.
My father taught me to wrestle. My mom tried to teach me yoga but I was never interested.
Currently I'm studying JKD with my freinds Dez and Mike.
I'm interested in taking Choy Lay Fut and Wing Chun in the near future.
...and Shorinji Kempo.

[turtle]

Started in "Korean Karate" in 1983 which quickly changed to taekwondo when a new instructor from Korea took over the school and have done taekwondo ever since.

Also learned some hapkido and am moderately proficient with the short stick, long stick and sword. I like weapon forms a lot because they're quite different from taekwondo and a nice break from routine.

[TKDJUDO]

Current Arts
1. Taekwondo since 2002
2. Hapkido since the Holidays
3. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for 4 months

Past Arts
1. Karate - Chose not to continue with it because I didn't feel comfortable with the teaching methods
2. Muay Thai - Too Aggressive for me

[buddah_belly]

Used to do Aikido, Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu, Yang Style Tai Chi, Yagyu Shinkage Ryu Kenjitsu...teacher had a motorcycle accident and quit teaching.

Starting taekwondo and danzan ryu jujitsu next week.

[YoungMan]

I have practiced Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan since 1983-5th Dan.
I also hold a 7th Kyu in Aikido Yoshokai.

[Doc_Jude]

8th Dan Okuto Ryu
7th Dan Nanto Ryu
5th Dan Cento Ryu


What are the sources of these styles?

[Xue Sheng]

I am the lord high omnipotent grand master and evil wizard of Xuefu :mst: