Jack Meower
Blue Belt
Hi all. I've been reading MartialTalk for a while but just joined today.
I'm looking for martial arts instruction in Columbus, Ohio. I am 42 years old and have nearly no previous experience (one summer of Shotokan classes as a teenager). As far as what I'm looking for, I suppose it's pretty much everything. See below in no particular order:
- I would like to learn realistic, applicable self defense.
- I would like to get in better physical shape. I'm not necessarily looking for a rigorous workout, but something that would get me moving and hopefully inspire me to work out further.
- A hobby. I would like something fun to participate in on a regular basis.
Below are some of the schools in the area that I am considering, with links if available and lists of arts taught:
- Dr. Wu's Kung Fu (No website) From what I understand he teaches a few Chinese systems including Wing Chun and Baguazang. I'm not sure of what others. They used to have a website with that information but it no longer exists.
- Hilliard Martial Arts Center http://www.teamhmac.com/ Teaches Modern Arnis and Aikido. I am primarily interested in the Modern Arnis curriculum, I think.
- Seishin Karate Club http://www.karateheart.com/ Teaches Shorin Ryu under the Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association of America. I believe they teach Matsubayashi Ryu, but I'm not certain.
- Asian Fighting Arts http://asianfightingarts.com/home/ and http://sikaltactical.com/ This appears to be a hybrid of several Philippine and Indonesian arts. I can't seem to find any info on this anywhere except their own websites.
- Circle of Harmony http://www.aikicircle.com/index.html Teaches Aikido and Aiki Ju Jutsu.
- Jay T. Will Karate (No Website) Teaches American Kenpo, which the instructor also called Chinese Kenpo. Received his black belt from Jay T. Will.
- Contemporary Karate Studio http://www.contemporarykarate.com Teaches American Kenpo.
- Tai Chi Corner http://www.taichicorner.net/index.html Teaches Tai Chi and Water Style Boxing.
- Short North Muay Thai http://www.shortnorthmuaythai.com/ Teaches Muay Thai.
I think I would like to find a Silat school, but haven't been able to find a true Silat school. The Sikal is based in part on Silat, but I cannot seem to find much information about that.
The Tai Chi Corner is the only school I've visited to date. The instructor was nice enough, but I'm just not sure it's right for me. I will visit others in time, but I would like some input from others if possible. I'm also open to any other suggestions in the Columbus area.
Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to give.
I'm looking for martial arts instruction in Columbus, Ohio. I am 42 years old and have nearly no previous experience (one summer of Shotokan classes as a teenager). As far as what I'm looking for, I suppose it's pretty much everything. See below in no particular order:
- I would like to learn realistic, applicable self defense.
- I would like to get in better physical shape. I'm not necessarily looking for a rigorous workout, but something that would get me moving and hopefully inspire me to work out further.
- A hobby. I would like something fun to participate in on a regular basis.
Below are some of the schools in the area that I am considering, with links if available and lists of arts taught:
- Dr. Wu's Kung Fu (No website) From what I understand he teaches a few Chinese systems including Wing Chun and Baguazang. I'm not sure of what others. They used to have a website with that information but it no longer exists.
- Hilliard Martial Arts Center http://www.teamhmac.com/ Teaches Modern Arnis and Aikido. I am primarily interested in the Modern Arnis curriculum, I think.
- Seishin Karate Club http://www.karateheart.com/ Teaches Shorin Ryu under the Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo Association of America. I believe they teach Matsubayashi Ryu, but I'm not certain.
- Asian Fighting Arts http://asianfightingarts.com/home/ and http://sikaltactical.com/ This appears to be a hybrid of several Philippine and Indonesian arts. I can't seem to find any info on this anywhere except their own websites.
- Circle of Harmony http://www.aikicircle.com/index.html Teaches Aikido and Aiki Ju Jutsu.
- Jay T. Will Karate (No Website) Teaches American Kenpo, which the instructor also called Chinese Kenpo. Received his black belt from Jay T. Will.
- Contemporary Karate Studio http://www.contemporarykarate.com Teaches American Kenpo.
- Tai Chi Corner http://www.taichicorner.net/index.html Teaches Tai Chi and Water Style Boxing.
- Short North Muay Thai http://www.shortnorthmuaythai.com/ Teaches Muay Thai.
I think I would like to find a Silat school, but haven't been able to find a true Silat school. The Sikal is based in part on Silat, but I cannot seem to find much information about that.
The Tai Chi Corner is the only school I've visited to date. The instructor was nice enough, but I'm just not sure it's right for me. I will visit others in time, but I would like some input from others if possible. I'm also open to any other suggestions in the Columbus area.
Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to give.