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(Since the original thread was deleted with the old guild, I thought I'd revive it. Here goes...)


As the title says, What styles have you studied?

I studied Limalama, Kali, Tae Kwon Do, and the philosophy commonly known as "Jeet Kune Do". (I say that because "Jeet Kune Do" isn't a "style")

My first art was Tae Kwon Do, and that got me into martial arts. Than my Dad taught me Limalama, "Jeet Kune Do", and Kali; the latter 3 in which I have the most experience and training in.


So, how about you?

tae kwon do when i was REALLY little. so the only thing i remember are the stretches. XP ... but i want to get into martial arts. as soon as i can find time and means lol.
any suggestions?

That was basically the same experiences I had with Tae Kwon Do as well. sweatdrop

Falaran had some pretty good recommendations. The only ones I can ad would be Jeet Kune Do if you can find it (Or Kali, which is even rarer razz )


Please don't quote me on this; but I have noticed that a lot of styles have a tendency to be better suited to a certain body type. (i.e. harder styles tend to better suit people "built like a fire plug")

I would say Okami-ryu, but unfortunately, my brother and I are far from finished with even a 'beta release' of our art, and also it'd be hard for me to teach you right now since I'm in Iraq. However, two arts that I reccomend for beggining would a style of Kempo, which will teach you striking and blocking, and Aikido (specifically Kokikai Aikido) which teaches you use of your ki and how to counter and evade almost any attack with minimal effort whatsoever. If you can find a ninjutsu dojo near you, I would also highly recommend that.

To start with, I'd really have to say Aikido Kokikai would be excellent, especially if you're not in very great shape, since it teaches you a rock solid (or maybe better descibed as untouchable as a breeze) defense with little physical strain.

thank you for the very specific info. aikido was one i was REALLY considering, but all in my current area aren't specified as anything like 'kokikai' - then again, i'm looking only in my 'current area' ... not the area i live permanently (not that i technically live ANYWHERE permenently anyway rolleyes ). and the chances of one being near where i live in alaska is very minimal.
and so, i've even been considering moving to a location to study xP. can only be close to a place with lotsa water, cause that's the kindof work i happen to be in and someplace not terribly warm.
i'm not in 'great' physical shape, but i have been, and currently am, working on that.

dont want to sound completely stupid (but as my last boss pointed out, the only stupid question is the one not asked) what is kempo like? (researching my options thouroughly wink )

Lately I've taken up fencing at the local community college, which is a lot of fun. (So far I've only used a saber, but eventually I may try foil or epee)