After gaining a black belt in Karate, then training with boxing, and suffering the flaws in both arts, i.e. the fixed positions and lack of fluidity, block, counter attack "yawn" (karate), and the reliance on power and being a glorified punching bag/machine (boxing).
Is there a martial art that can give me much more than the skills I have achieved to date?
NB. I dont want to find anything too "dancey" and delicate! e.g. Tai kwando, or big girls wrestling ("before we learn Karate"), e.g. judo
Something that will take a while to grasp!!!
2006-12-28 12:25:14 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Jeet Kune Do "Way of the Intercepting Fist"
Bruce Lee's personal style and the precursor to mixed martial arts.
Bruce Lee believed that martial arts styles were limited by their very nature. Instead, he emphasized what he called "the style of no style". This consisted of utilizing a non-formalized approach influenced by Western boxing and fencing. Although the backbone concepts (centerline, vertical punching, forward pressure..) come from Wing Chun, Lee stopped using Wing Chun stances in favor of what he claimed were more fluid/flexible fencing and boxing stances that allowed him to "flow", not to be stuck in stances. Instead of using footwork to position the body for maximum fighting position vis-a-vis the opponent, JKD uses flowing "entries" that do not equire "bridges" from Wing Chun.
Bruce Lee wanted to create a martial art that was unbounded and free. Later he would expand that notion and include the art for personal development, not just to become a better fighter -wikipedia
2006-12-28 16:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well as you've said, you've suffered the flaws in both of these fighting disciplines, so I'm sure you realize that neither are better than the other, it comes down to you and how you train, the discipline and the instructors can only help you but so much, you have to push beyond to the next step yourself, it can't be done for you.
recommending a discipline to someone else is NOT going to alleviate any problems you've already found.
I could say "you should try Tang Soo Do" or "You should try Hapkido because it's the best Martial Art in the world!!!".
But I'm not, because it's about what YOU want or like about Martial Arts; not what I want or like about Martial Arts
just because I like it, and that it's worked for me doesn't mean you're gonna like it or that it'll work for you (Nor does it mean that a school is going to be available to you in your area)
So what YOU need to do, is research the discipline's in your area, find at least three that interest you the most and watch some of their classes, and pick the one that interest you or impressed you the most by the curriculum.
Just because you have a black belt in ANY discipline doesn't really mean anything other than the fact that you've dedicated yourself to learning Martial Arts in general, otherwise it's just there to hold your pants up and keep your uniform together.
If you want to train in another discipline, then go for it, all it's gonna do is add to your fighting arsenal should you need it later, and give you a fresh perspective on Martial Arts..
2006-12-28 12:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by quiksilver8676 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Judo (big girls wrestling... What rock did you crawl out from under. First off learn about an art before dising it. Secondly Karate is known as the McDojo or kids art more than any other. Not saying it is diserved though.
Now that said I recomend Judo because it is one of the only arts that offeres a full body work out and offers many techniques for throws grappling armlocks chokes and striking. It is the chosen combat style by many police forces around the world including the Canadian RCMP, military and the Japanese police and military forces.
So I say again learn abit about an art before you think negativly about it.
2006-12-29 05:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by Judoka 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Uechi Ryu Karate Do. Centered around the Sanchin stance, a shorter stance than in traditional karate and therefore more useful in the real world. Sanchin teaches good body mechanics that increase striking power tremendously. Uechi also utilizes strong knees and elbows great for real world confrontations.
Everything in this system is meant to be translated into a real fight, not tournament point-sparring. As such techniques are easier to begin to grasp, are useful from the get-go in and situation and do not require you to be an athlete to perform.
2006-12-29 00:35:19 · answer #4 · answered by Will 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look into the Art of Kenpo..Search the web for information and check out those technique video clips. After almost 15 years in Korean Arts like Tae Kwon Do (Take your Do) & Tang Soo Do I'll never go back, next year, is my tenth year in Kenpo. Check this Art out!
2006-12-29 05:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmmm, maybe water colors? sculpting? I'm not sure, art is an individual's talent and it varies from person to person. I suggest you start out with something easy like a coloring book and crayons. That way, if you suck, you won't have invested a lot of money in materials to find out. Good luck, the world could use more Artists
2006-12-28 23:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by sneekier 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kuk Sool Won takes you all the way through the actual Martial Art and into acupuncture and meditation. Good Luck!!!
2006-12-28 12:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by OnTheShortList 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Try kajukenbo. Its one of the mixed martial arts. Some jkd, kickboxing, escrima, karate, jujitsu, kung fu. I like it its alot of work.
2006-12-29 06:38:14 · answer #8 · answered by lisa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how about kickboxing?
its not a martial arty type martial art, but its not dancey cuz theres not really any patterns or stuff
2006-12-29 02:22:49 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Natalie♥ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Tai Chi its good for people of all ages...Begin with slow movements and then procede onto harder and quicker movements
2006-12-28 16:41:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋