My kids are in Judo and Jujitsu. I teach them some boxing. I would like to let them taking something with kicking but everytime I watch the typical stuff out there I cringe at how bad the use of hands is. I see these low hands, wide dramatic parries, chin up and other terrible habits. Is there any type of popular kicking arts that won't ruin my kids use of their hands?
2007-03-16 06:14:30 · 13 answers · asked by Bruce Tzu 5 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
yeah the kids are not old enough for Muay Thai.
2007-03-16 06:33:14 · update #1
Spiderfighting - You are right in regards to teaching the kids to walk away. At the same time I want them to have practical self defense methods. I don't want people to misunderstand I don't encourage fighting except as part of an orgainzed sport or self defense.
2007-03-16 06:56:44 · update #2
It's not type, it's the particular school. Don't go by what you see on TV. Check out schools.
2007-03-16 07:28:45 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 16⤊ 1⤋
If it is kyokushin karate, then the answer is karate because the kyokushin style of karate is a full contact style. Modern tae kwon do is more of a performance art that a fighting art or martial art. Traditional tae kwon do is similar to karate, so the answer would be neither. You should take boxing instead.
2016-03-16 21:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took hapkido in Chicago and it was a good mix of Tae Kwon Doe kicks and boxing. We also did joint locks, throws, and a lot of fall downs without worrying about Kata. Some of it would be a repeat of the Judo and Jujitsu.
I don't know if your kids are old enough to take Muay Thai but it quickly teaches good striking skills with the hands, feet, elbows, and knees. You might drop your hands once in Muay Thai sparring but I don't think you would do it twice.
2007-03-16 06:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by endo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FACT: Police statistice indicate the 95% of street fights end up in some type of a clench and then going to the ground. In what your kids are learning right now...Judo and JiuJitsu, that covers it quite well! However, if you want to teach them some practical stiking for REAL self-defense, traditional boxing and muy thai boxing (to use the legs to), is quite effective. The school that I attend teaches Muy Thai and BJJ.
Dont' be fooled into the hype that striking is the answer....as I mentioned, 95% of time is a pretty large percentage of the fight to ignore....adding the boxing certainly won't hurt, but taking them out of jiu jitsu will
2007-03-17 07:49:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. When I took lessons some years ago, there was a lot of sparring in class. Additionally, my instructor fought full contact competitively and I sparred with him often. The hand technique that is used in full contact fighting is the same as that used in boxing. The reason for this is simply that it is the most effective method of attack and self-defense when fighting in an upright position.
2007-03-16 06:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by AZ123 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi there
I think reading this question that you may have got the wrong idea. Why would you want to teach your kids practical fighting skills? Whats next UFC for the under 12's? Thats not what martial arts is all about thank god! No most martial arts classes will teach co-ordination, respect, discipline and fun! Anyone who wants to train their kids up to be killers has issues!
Sorry
idai
2007-03-16 14:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by idai 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The reality is contrary to what the dojo darlings and chest beating cyber badazzes would have you belief there is no single best Martial Art for every situation or everyone would be practicing it. That said if you are looking for a style that emphasizes kicking I would suggest either Muay Thai Kick-boxing or Savate.
2007-03-16 11:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
With Judo, Jiu Jitsu, and boxing, I'd say that they already have a good base. You might want to look into Muay Thai.
2007-03-16 10:16:25 · answer #8 · answered by xyz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
kyokushen karate, they have tough sparring, founder was Mas Oyama, called "hand of god", truly an inspiration.
shidokan karate, they have kyokushen style sparring, plus muay thai, and ground grappling, called the triathlon of martial arts, founded by one of Mas Oyama's best pupils.
freestyle karate, they teach you full contact and grappling
ryobu-kai karate, this is the one I did for 3 years, and gave me good basis for striking, base,and defense. It was tough, but then again I was training in the adult class at 14 years old, they didn't go easy on me.
2007-03-16 09:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by Frank the tank 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thai Boxing with an instructor who understands how to blend western boxing is the best bet IMHO. You've got'em a great base already though.
2007-03-16 10:19:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh my! A fight is a willing physical clash of two or more egos. You should not encourage children to fight, you should be teaching them to walk away.
A self-defense situation is when a victim is attacked against their will. This is what you need to train your children
to protect themselves against. They should be able to defend themselves.
Check out schools in your area, you sound somewhat knowledgeable on technique. Examine what they are teaching the children. Select a school that suits your needs.
2007-03-16 06:49:20 · answer #11 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋