2006-11-10 08:30:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Yes.... And yes. Formally studied Aikido/Aikijitsu, Kyoshinkan Karate, and Tae Kwon Do. (Though I don't really count the last two as I was only there long enough to gain some basics.) However, also have done personal research and/or worked out with practitioners in Jui-jitsu, Taijiquan, Arnis, & a non-classical form of Gung Fu.
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2006-11-10 09:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by Shaman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Very much so. And as far as practice I have been an instructor of the Hakuno-Kai system of martial arts since 1979 and have also studied Korean Hwa Rang Do and Chinese Choy Lee Fut. I have noticed a definate change in the way that the martial arts are practiced and presented especially in the US. It seem that more and more instructors are getting away form the practicality of use in favor of more aesthetically energetic movements. This shows itself in the lack of intention during the performance of Kata and forms as well in an inability of the students to explain the use of the techniques when asked. Maybe I am too much a traditionalist but once you remove the practical fighting aspects for the martial arts you lose not only the effectiveness but the spirit of the art.
2006-11-10 17:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by kveldulfgondlir 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a second degree blackbelt and I have been doing martial arts since I was 6 years old. It is a very good sport in my opinion. When I was 15 I won the state championship in South Carolina. That right there paid off for all the hardwork.
2006-11-10 16:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by cjlambert05 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I didn't like MA, why would I be on this board? I practice Tae Kwon Do. I have 15 yrs experience & am a 3rd degree Black Belt.
2006-11-10 17:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes i love it and i practice 9-12 hours a week with American Karate and 2-3 hours for Bo training. I also teach the ranks lower than myself for 3-5 hours.
2006-11-10 19:33:33 · answer #5 · answered by gamerx66x 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yup, i love every style of martial arts.. i think all are beautiful...
i practice a few..
my primary art is taijiquan, yang style, i also study qigong, i-chuan, hsing-i.. those are my chinese arts
and my mixed martial arts training includes: kickboxing, boxing and grappling as well as jkd trapping, krav maga, escrima, collapsible baton defensive training, and capoeira..
my husband is a completely external martial artist so i learned my external martial arts from him..
my internal martial arts i learned from my sifu, laoshir corpolongo
i know it's a lot, but it keeps us busy and sets a good example for our 4 year old son, who is already pretty good at ground and pound..
~*smilez*~
2006-11-10 19:13:41 · answer #6 · answered by nm_angel_eyes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really. But I started fitness things to grow muscles.
(I know it isn't martial arts, but it's an "art" anyway)
2006-11-10 16:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
love em, such a great work out, been doing freestyle karate since i was 10, which is like 4 years now and im still not fed up with it im one of the only females in the club, only bout 3-4 and im highest girl grade, its cool just chillin out and having fun with people your friends with and keep fit and enter comps at same time
2006-11-11 08:54:49 · answer #8 · answered by ~ Twirl Girl ~ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah I like them very much. Practice tae kwando when I was a kid. Learned kenjutsu, ju jitsu, and tongfa before too. Currently I'm doing kendo and brazilian ju jitsu.
2006-11-11 04:25:18 · answer #9 · answered by Slayer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, i love the martial acts...i use to be into it hardcore, but don't have much time for it any more....but can,t wait tell my son asked me to teach him some moves, cause i'll have fun teaching him how..
2006-11-10 16:37:07 · answer #10 · answered by chris52863c 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋