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hedgehog
04-06-2007, 11:10 PM
hey guys/gals

Never studied any ma before, but have always wanted to. im a 27yo male. 6'5" tall.

i have been looking at the schools in my town, as i know if i have to drive to far, i wont go as much as i should.

im currently looking at two diffrent types of ma. bujinkan, or a school that teaches hapkido/kickboxing/super feet

im leaning towards the bujinkan. i like the idea of fewer "rules" when it comes to a real fight on the street (if the ocation should ever arise) and the lack of colors in the belts. im not into chasing the belt, but more in learning the art.
im undesided on matches/sparing as the idea of real fight training sounds appealing. dont thing that the bujinkan has such "matches"

thanks, and i hope to hear from you

terryl965
04-06-2007, 11:16 PM
Welcome and happy posting

fnorfurfoot
04-06-2007, 11:43 PM
Welcome to the site.

14 Kempo
04-06-2007, 11:57 PM
Hello and welcome to MT ... enjoy!

MJS
04-07-2007, 12:00 AM
Welcome to MT! :)

Mike

Kacey
04-07-2007, 12:01 AM
Welcome, and happy posting! :wavey:

Ninjamom
04-07-2007, 12:05 AM
Welcome to the neighborhood!

Zida'sukara
04-07-2007, 06:05 AM
Welcome to MT!:)

stickarts
04-07-2007, 08:29 AM
Welcome to MT!

Drac
04-07-2007, 08:41 AM
im leaning towards the bujinkan. i like the idea of fewer "rules" when it comes to a real fight on the street (if the ocation should ever arise) and the lack of colors in the belts. im not into chasing the belt, but more in learning the art.thanks, and i hope to hear from you

Greetings and Welcome to MT..You have the right attitude about belts...

Jade Tigress
04-07-2007, 11:48 AM
Welcome to Martial Talk! :)

QUI-GON
04-07-2007, 01:28 PM
Welcome.

IcemanSK
04-07-2007, 10:50 PM
Welcome to MT!

Skip Cooper
04-08-2007, 06:49 PM
:asian:Welcome to MT!

MetalStorm
04-08-2007, 11:52 PM
Welcome to MT

OnlyAnEgg
04-11-2007, 11:21 AM
Welcome to MT, Spiney Norman!

Ping898
04-11-2007, 01:37 PM
Welcome to MT :wavey:

kidswarrior
04-16-2007, 10:53 PM
Welcome to Martial Talk. Enjoy....

exile
04-17-2007, 12:10 AM
Welcome to MT, HedgeH—it's good to have you with us!

I don't know that Hapkido, in its full combat form, has much in the way of `rules' (I assume you mean something like ring scoring restrictions?) It's a no nonsense combat art that uses locks, throws, joint manipulations and breaks, as well as a range of striking techs. It all depends on the way it's taught. Do yourself a favor and check out the Hapkido school thoroughly before you decide. Bujinkan ninjutsu is a great art too, it's your good luck that you've got the choice, but don't conflate Hapkido with the ring sparring sport that some (not all!!) KMA schools concentrate on...

HKphooey
04-17-2007, 07:54 AM
Welcome to MT!

bluemtn
04-22-2007, 09:37 PM
Welcome, happy posting, and best wishes with finding what you want in MA!