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[Transk53]

Hi peeps,

I would like to ask for some advice on a Martial Art. Now I knowthis may well be a case of how long is a piece of string, but for me it is aquestion of middle age. The problem I have is that I have never specialised ina Martial Art (classic or other interpretation) throughout my teens and early 30’s(there was life blip after) and just really tried other disciplines to see whatworked along with what I had already had. I am versed in boxing and kick boxingas a core, but did do thai boxing briefly, but certain life issues at the timeprecluded me from doing that and many things.
Now, I have an impending 43[SUP]rd[/SUP] birthday coming upand I want to earn the right to call myself a martial artist, but I do not knowwhat to consider. I have a feeling for B/KB obviously but whatever else isstill evading me at this point. When I was at school, the most common artsavailable that I can remember were boxing and judo. Tried both but did not feeljudo. My late teens took in TKD and Shotokan. Could not get on with those. Thingscame to an abrupt halt in my late twenties, but now I am on a mission of lifeas I have dubbed it. In the past 2, 3 or 4 or whatever it is, I have tried WingChun twice, but it is not for me. Hopefully some of you experts could maybegive me some tips.

My strong points are having quick hands and reactions, plusmy situational awareness a key point. I have good feet as well and used to bequite quick from foot to foot. You would think that Wing Chun would havesuited, but that stance was just not my friend. Anyway, thanks for reading andif any of you can help, it would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ballen0351]

Its easier to tell us whats in your area. If we say oh Goju Ryu is great and there is no Goju Ryu Dojo in the area its pointless advice.

 

[oftheherd1]

Its easier to tell us whats in your area. If we say oh Goju Ryu is great and there is no Goju Ryu Dojo in the area its pointless advice.

Quite true. Also it might help to know what about the other arts really turned you off. Hapkido is a grappling art, but it that is what you dislike about Wing Chun, it wouldn't help to recommend it even if it is available. Have you visited other different schools in your area?

 

[Transk53]

Its easier to tell us whats in your area. If we say oh Goju Ryu is great and there is no Goju Ryu Dojo in the area its pointless advice.

Yeah you are most correct on that. The only things that actually interest in my area is Combat JKD and the following. There a couple of schools that offer Kung Fu, one Southern and the other Northern style. There is a proper Dojo that offeres this. That looks good, but would lose some sessions due to working 12 hour shifts.

Quite true. Also it might help to know what about the other arts really turned you off. Hapkido is a grappling art, but it that is what you dislike about Wing Chun, it wouldn't help to recommend it even if it is available. Have you visited other different schools in your area?

This sounds contradictory, but I actually think Wing Chun is technically superb, I just don't feel it though. I guess the only way I can convey that would be from personal philosophy. Grappling I have no problem with. When I was a Doorman working the clubs, that was a useful skill albeit probably sloppy, though never hurt anybody. Hapkido would be fun, but London would be the nearest school (55 miles away). Grappling and striking, that appeals.

 

[Xue Sheng]

Try Jeet Kune Do it is Wing Chun but it is not Wing Chun. My short time training it I thought of it as Wing Chun on steroids.

As to the styles of Kung Fu, one Southern and one Northern....which styles would that be because there are a whole lot of styles that fall into those categories.

 

[Transk53]

Try Jeet Kune Do it is Wing Chun but it is not Wing Chun. My short time training it I thought of it as Wing Chun on steroids.

As to the styles of Kung Fu, one Southern and one Northern....which styles would that be because there are a whole lot of styles that fall into those categories.

Having trouble finding one, but one I have noticed is White Crane and San Da is on offer. A question about JKD if I may. Is this the same JKD that you tried or a Sifu interpretation?

 

[Xue Sheng]

Having trouble finding one, but one I have noticed is White Crane and San Da is on offer. A question about JKD if I may. Is this the same JKD that you tried or a Sifu interpretation?

The man I briefly trained JKD with was a student of Jerry Poteet, who told him he can teach JKD and then he later trained with Lamar Davis as well.

White Crane, if taught correctly is a very good art but there is a modern wushu version that is forms only. If you get a true White Crane school it is a good fighting art. I am guessing the Sanda is sports Sanda and that pretty much covers kicking, punching and takedowns

 

[Transk53]

The man I briefly trained JKD with was a student of Jerry Poteet, who told him he can teach JKD and then he later trained with Lamar Davis as well.

White Crane, if taught correctly is a very good art but there is a modern wushu version that is forms only. If you get a true White Crane school it is a good fighting art. I am guessing the Sanda is sports Sanda and that pretty much covers kicking, punching and takedowns

Yeah I youtubed the Sanda bit. I have a bit of time to explore other things as my fitness drive is still in its infancy. Intially put a three month leg on the timetable, but increasing to six for re-conditioning and fitness. No way would I be fit enough just, can only manage 10 press ups on my knuckles. Crikey that is terrible.

 

[pgsmith]

Had an old Japanese instructor tell me a number of years ago that the hardest thing about learning any martial art, is going to the dojo regularly. His take was that what martial art it was is not nearly as important as enjoying your time in the dojo so you keep going. Ignore the style and visit every dojo in your area to see if one clicks. If one does, then that's the martial art you should study.

Just my opinion.

 

[Transk53]

That is a good opinion. At the dance studio where I do a couple of Zumba classes, they have a Portuguese Muzenza Capoeira intructor starting lessons. Starts in a couple of weeks and as I am a member, I may as well have a go. I'll heed you're advice though and re think my approach.

 

[Xue Sheng]

Yeah I youtubed the Sanda bit. I have a bit of time to explore other things as my fitness drive is still in its infancy. Intially put a three month leg on the timetable, but increasing to six for re-conditioning and fitness. No way would I be fit enough just, can only manage 10 press ups on my knuckles. Crikey that is terrible.

You will never get there like that and I know this from experience. Just go and train and your fitness levels will increase

If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done.
----Bruce Lee

 

[Transk53]

You will never get there like that and I know this from experience. Just go and train and your fitness levels will increase

Basically bite the bullet and throw myself to the Wolves sort of thing.

 

[Xue Sheng]

Basically bite the bullet and throw myself to the Wolves sort of thing.

Well I wouldn't call it throwing yourself to the wolves....but yeah something like that