I am a retired amature kick boxer.... All I know is that hard on the joints style.... Though I abused I got abused, and lets just say I can't do the hard style anymore.... I am 38 and still have lots of years left..... I am in good shape but I want to find a style for the mind and soul as well as staying fit.... I also want some philosophy behind it... I live in Orange County California, money is tight, and I no longer want tokick ***.... Can anyone help....
2007-01-10 20:31:56 · 10 answers · asked by turmoilwithin 2 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Ahhhhhhh Very good responces.... It is much appreciated.... I have never considered being a trainer.... Although I am not certified as such and would need to do so.... I am a member of the North American Tae Kwon Do Association, which includes Canada.... Yes I can give back what I have learned, but I need to obtain some inner piece before I tackle such a venture.... I will resarch further... Please email me with ideas, it is much appreciated
2007-01-11 04:56:21 · update #1
TaiQi - can found it in library and pratice yourselve at home.
2007-01-10 22:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 14⤊ 0⤋
Yes I understand. Find a Kwan that teaches both Yang Tai Chi Chuan and Hsing Ye Chuan. You will enjoy the soft T.C.C.And the bold aggressive liner Hsing Ye chuan.The other way is to study the Chen Tai Chi Chuan system Another way to study the internal boxing stile would be to study Pa Qa Chuan and Hsing Ye Chuan.At age 38 I think you are ready for these so called soft martial arts systems. There is nothing soft about being knocked 10 feet smack into a wall I think you Will like the challenge.
good luck.
2007-01-11 08:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Tom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't know why you retired, you are still young, but then again I don't know how many years of punishment you've gone through. Nevertheless if you are still in shape maybe you should become an instructor. Why abandon a style you've mastered? I'd keep on training kickboxing or perhaps learn muay thai , to make your game even more complete and then adapt it to your style, if you don't want to fight anymore you can find out that helping other pupils or fellow practicioners you get a sense of fulfillment. Don't abandon kickboxing, it's an effective martial art.
2007-01-11 10:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by Frank the tank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk your path my friend. The only place close to OC is in Marina Del Rey. The academy is ran by Dan Inosanto: www.inosanto.com - they teach different things, but most of all Jeet Kune Do concepts/training. Which (to me) has another aspect of Philosophy in the arts. They also train in Filipino Martial Arts and other Indonesian/Malaysian arts. They also have Muay Thai, I believe. But for your search, I can point you toward JKD training. I continue my path in it, after studying Japanese Karate-Do Ryobu Kai style. JKD is outside all paths. Actually it is not a style and does not actually "exist" as a style. It is a way of training with the concepts shown to you. So that you can find your own "way". Because my way does not necessarily mean it can be the best for you. I suggest you research it more to see if you'd like it. I think there might be an Orange County JKD that is ran by a guy who was taught by Paul Vunak, one of the premier instructors of JKD, who studied under Guro Dan Inosanto.
www.inosanto.com
www.ocjkd.com
2007-01-11 10:44:25 · answer #4 · answered by tao of zenben 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
38 what are ya a sook?you got plenty left in ya mate.have a go at muay thai you dont have to get in the ring you can just train and possibly even train a couple of your own fighters?putting something back is good for the mind and the soul.if not find a good freestyle karate instructer.a good one will teach you stand up,ground/grappling.anyway good luck.
2007-01-11 07:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by BUSHIDO 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Bushido above as well. You should consider becoming an instructor for kick boxing. Try going back to your old training gym to see if they need the extra help.
2007-01-11 09:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by Maverick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aikido. It mainly focuses on self-defense using minimal movements. The aim is to use your opponent's strength back at him. I've seen the training and it's less strenuous when it comes to impacts. But still, strength and fitness is a must~ It's still a martial art. Hehe
2007-01-11 05:29:40 · answer #7 · answered by Holden® [ThumbZUP] tRoLL PaTrOL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bushido said it all
40 year old active instructor
students in their 60's
2007-01-11 08:55:55 · answer #8 · answered by Vincent W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should look in Tai Chi for that.
2007-01-11 11:04:15 · answer #9 · answered by kveldulf_gondlir 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you know 'silat'?
from asia...
2007-01-11 04:44:22 · answer #10 · answered by nazq_ni9e 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋