Hey guys,
I've been searching around and am not able to find specific matters of this post. Please feel free to PM me specific threads or posts and shut down this post if it is unnecessary.
I practice Seven Star Praying Mantis, however I've always been interested in Japanese Jujutsu, and have even had a taste of Aikido. Would you think that practicing both CMA (7spm and Aikido for example) and JMA would be a bad idea? I really am into the effectiveness of redirecting energy in different ways, however I also like staying true to an art and not doing things half way.
Another important one for me(last one I promise): I am in love with the Katana. I'm sure you've heard that often. I grew up on Guam and a good chunk of my family speak Japanese. We grew up with a lot of the people and have shared our cultures. I would love to practice Iaijutsu or Kenjutsu. Would having 7SPM as my main art hinder my progress in the JSA and my CMA? Personally, I do not plan on working with weapons in 7SPM, except for maybe a staff. I take it to heart as an empty hand art for me.
Both questions kind of go hand in hand in a way. If 7SPM doesn't work together, then what other art would compliment the Japanese Sword Arts?
I'll go ahead and post this and see what is thought of the matter. Pardon my ignorance. I am definitely here to learn.
Regards,
G
I've been searching around and am not able to find specific matters of this post. Please feel free to PM me specific threads or posts and shut down this post if it is unnecessary.
I practice Seven Star Praying Mantis, however I've always been interested in Japanese Jujutsu, and have even had a taste of Aikido. Would you think that practicing both CMA (7spm and Aikido for example) and JMA would be a bad idea? I really am into the effectiveness of redirecting energy in different ways, however I also like staying true to an art and not doing things half way.
Another important one for me(last one I promise): I am in love with the Katana. I'm sure you've heard that often. I grew up on Guam and a good chunk of my family speak Japanese. We grew up with a lot of the people and have shared our cultures. I would love to practice Iaijutsu or Kenjutsu. Would having 7SPM as my main art hinder my progress in the JSA and my CMA? Personally, I do not plan on working with weapons in 7SPM, except for maybe a staff. I take it to heart as an empty hand art for me.
Both questions kind of go hand in hand in a way. If 7SPM doesn't work together, then what other art would compliment the Japanese Sword Arts?
I'll go ahead and post this and see what is thought of the matter. Pardon my ignorance. I am definitely here to learn.
Regards,
G