Kyokushing karate, we have 5 different classes throughout the week, this is not including the beginer classes and the childerens classes only the adults
The standard class consists of stretching for about 10 min, then basics, we do 10 slow then around 30 quick of each technique sometimes we do ALOT of mawashi geris, after the basics we do some advanced techniques, moving and attacking in stances that sort of thing, since you do shotokan you know the kind of techniques there are, after the basics is partner and bag work, just going for power, then depending on what time of year it is, we either do sparing or kata, if there is a tournament coming up we will do more kata if there is a grading we will do more kata usually we do sparing on every one of these classes at least one fight
Also there are "fight classes" these are basically fitness bag work and sparing, period, these classes are the most difcult physcially
then we also have a "nutcase class" which is two hours of everything but everything is twice as quick and hard as the normal class
also there is a "sparing class" which is just sparing and it goes on until no one can take it anymore
and finally there is a kata class which is only kata kata kata
I love my school, its like the people who you train with are so much different from the people outside the dojo, you can ask anyone for anything and they will go out of their way to help you, especially the higher grades, even if you bash the crap out of them in sparing! its great, its definately great for self defence, you are put under as much pressure as possible to prepare you for a real street fight, especially in the tournaments, and the techniques are nice, simple and to the point, once in a while you get a sprinkling of defence against knife attacks and holds but most of these are taught much more in depth to black belts so that they can teach it to others, but if you want to know how to disarm a knife they will know it
oh and we ALWAYS drip in sweat, good luck and all the best
OSU!
2007-05-30 00:08:16
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answered by Anonymous
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Hi, I'm a red belt in tkd. I've practiced both olympic tkd and sogoham tkd. I love olympic tkd, the training was extremely intense. Training sessions lasted an hour and a half. The warm ups were 30 minutes long and damn though!! Some of the exercises performed were: regular push ups, clapping push ups, jumping jacks, squats, futter kicks, leg levers, sprints, etc. After we were done w/ the warm up, we would do 50 alternating round house kicks. After that we would go over numerous combinations and other techniques. Forms or katas were also practiced, but we didn't focus on them that much, sparring was our priority. Sometimes at the end of the class, we'd cool down by doing 300 sit ups. Stretching was very important. The majority of the techniques taught and practiced were usually kicks. We didn't use our hands a lot. Grappling was never practiced. Sparring was full contact and very intense. I do not recommend olympic tkd for self defense purposes.
I'm currently practicing sogoham or traditional tkd. Self defense and forms are a priority in this martial art, at least where I train. We learn how to use numerous weapons like knives, sticks, swords, among others. Since we point spar, the conditioning is not very tough. We also learn grappling techniques. We work out 3 days a week: modays, tuesdays and thurdays. Mondays are dedicated to conditionin' and tuesdays and thursdays to forms, self defense and sparring. This martial art is great for self defense: u learn how to strike, grapple, and disarm opponents.
Tkd= taek won do
2007-05-29 20:04:56
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answered by Anonymous
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Kyokushin Karate founded by Mas Oyama. I have been training in this style for over 15 years now. When I first started, I did not have much confidence, nor discipline. Through long and hard training changed me from inside out. I hit so many walls in the past 15 years in training, but learned to over come them one at a time mostly mentally. My friend practiced Shotokan for many years, and he suggested I shall take Karate for health. That is how it all started. The more I train, sweat, shed blood and tear, the more I learn the deep meaning of karate. I've learned that it is a life long journey. Regardless of what style or which martial art, if you dedicate yourself into it by meeting the self challenge, you can discover yourself. I have never been in street fight. You just do not when you earn experience in Martial Art. I believe Street fights are different than training in school. You can face a life threatening situation with a deadly weapon. Human body is very fragile no matter how strong or tough you think you are. The best self defense is to be aware, and be able to avoid the situation. Through Martial Art training, you will earn the confident and street intellectual. Martial Arts or not, there are many people out there who can fight. Being street wise and be realistic is the best self defense. I do not dare go around telling people bragging about my Martial Art skills. Humble takes strength. Strength takes dedicated daily consistent training.
2007-05-29 17:11:32
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answered by Anonymous
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I have been taking tai chi ch'uan for 6 months. I undertook it because that is what it was recommended for people who are in their 60's. I feel that I am spending a long time doing stretching exercises and exercises to strengthen the legs, as well as the 24 forms.
I just started to take karate. My first class was a few days ago. I am the oldest person in the class, and find it quite tiring. Quite frankly, I started the course with the motivation of getting an exercise course rather than as a course in martial arts. If I learn a fighting skill, that is just something extra.
You ask, "how hard is your training?" Compared to what? It was rather easy compared to the training I had in the Army some 38 years ago. But then, I am not in as good shape now as I was then.
2007-05-30 11:41:40
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answered by Mark 7
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I train in kajukenbo kenpo, the original method . Its a fast paced, hard hitting, street style, often referred to as America's first mixed martial art. It was created in Palama settlement in Hawaii between 1947 and 1949 by five blackbelts from different styles. The styles were Korean karate - Tang soo do, Judo, jujitsu, Kenpo, and Chinese boxing - kung fu.
It involves all ranges of fighting as well as weapon and multiple attacker training. The techniques taught are all street effective, tested and proven through actual fights.
We train hard with a lot of what some consider excessive contact. The kajukenbo theory is that you should feel pain before you deal it to others. I hope this explains at least a little about the martial art I practice and love.
Kajukenbo forever !!!!
2007-05-30 03:11:49
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answered by Ray H 7
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I take aikido. Whoever said that it was the "gentle art" is laughing his *** off in heaven right now. It's extremely tough on the body when you first start out. You wake up every morning feeling like you've been hit by a mach truck. Then, a year or so passes by and you learn how to fall, then you really get thrown! We learn a lot of throws, joint locks, submissions, weapon defense- it's a bit like taking judo, jiu-jutsu, and bjj all in one. The self defense compared to what I learn in karate is phenomenal. A lot of people say aiki is useless, but they fail to take into account that one person's aiki move set is different from another's, and it's not all prettiness like it shows in many demos. It depends on what techniques are your favorite and what personally works best for you (and trad. aiki has 2884 to choose from). True self-defense isn't about creativity or beauty but what works for you, and I find a lot of moves that just happen to be aiki just work better for me.
I love how hard we work, but class is too short (1 hr 1/2, X3 a week). I feel like class should be at least 2, but those bratty little karate children have to have their time...I suppose *roll eyes*.
2007-05-30 16:42:01
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answered by cookiesrme 4
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I train in Taekwondo. I train for an hour every day and also run everyday so I can be the best I can be. I wake up every morning and perform a short session of yoga followed by a run and then usually train in the evenings after work.
Taekwondo is the Korean art of self defence. It teaches respect, courtesy, indominable spirit and perseverence. We take a vow before every competition that we will not use our art to harm others only to act in self defence.
We learn patterns of moves such as blocks and punches which can easiy be used in the real world. We also train heavily in self defence and exhast possible scenarios to ensure students are as prepared as possible should it happen for real.
I love my sport because of the rigorous training it requires, to progress and understand the sport it must become a way of life to you, not just a hobby
2007-05-30 02:34:12
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answered by Pinkcherryblossom 2
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I train Gracie Jui Jitsu and we train very hard. everyone in our gym is very competitive and nobody wants to tap which leads to some very gruelling sparring matches. it is not uncommon for drills to turn into matches as well. After focusing primarily on grappling(no striking) we often glove up and enter the ring for some MMA rounds. these always get intresting as people who are not always the best on the ground can often get some pay back by ground and pounding someone into submission. When doing MMA rounds we hardly ever go 100% but there are times when it turns out that way. regardless we always sweat hard and end up with bumbs and bruises but hey there isnt any love shown on the streets and this is why we train.
2007-05-29 17:01:08
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answered by **drew** 3
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Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA training.
Mon- 1 hr of BJJ gi training, then 1+ hr of MMA training.
Tues- 1 hr Muay Thai, then 1+ hr of BJJ no-gi.
Thur- 1 hr Muay Thai then 1+ hr of BJJ no-gi.
The Muay Thai training is very taxing on your stamina, especially right before rolling for an hour or so! Most people leave after that class, but me and a few others stay for the no-gi after wards. We throw pads for the majority of class then train heavy cardio with a 10 minute cool down with a lot of body-weight resistance exercises.
After that is the no-gi BJJ class, which never lasts for only an hour. We have instruction for 30min of class, then we roll live the other 30min. At the end we have open mat and can stay as long as there are people to train with.
MMA on Monday is my favorite class. We do a lot of stand-up work (boxing, wrestling take downs, muay thai, full contact) and heavy grappling at the end. We grapple with MMA gloves and shin guards on and train with strikes to the body. When any of us has a match coming up, we do a lot of clinch work and train against the wall (to simulate the cage).
2007-05-29 18:35:42
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answered by Brian 3
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I take TKD. BUT we also train in Judo, Jujitsu and Hapkido. Every night I come home sweaty and physically drained. Often I come home with my legs and arms trembling. Some times I come home with blood on my uniform. I've come home limping and nursing sore joints from the self defense techniques that we practice. I've had a dislocation and broken bones.
We probably aren't a typical TKD school. We focus pretty heavy on practical self defense and we don't point spar. We practice full contact. I feel confident with my self defense.
2007-05-29 17:15:19
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answered by Anonymous
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