How many of you study martial arts?

[Idliver]

Along the lines of a thread started by Michael Bolton, inquiring about the professions of forum members, I'm curious if our interest in knives also extends into the fighting arts. What do you study? I'm into a little of everything but my foundation is Zujitsu, a blend of Goju Karate/Vee Arnis Jujitsu, with an emphasis on close quarters combat, defending against multiple attackers, and short distance weapons...like knives!

Love the blade.

[Dr. Snubnose]

I am always studying....but mostly nowadays I teach....5 Animal Shaolin Kung Fu, Sun Style Tai Chi Chuan, Filipino Stick and Dagger Fighting, Western and Asian Forms of Knife Fighting, Judo, Boxing, Karate, Argentine Gaucho Knife Fighting, Wrestling, Fencing, Northern Long Fist Kung Fu, Chen Family Style Tai Chi Chuan, Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu, Northern White Crane Kung Fu, Preying Mantis Kung Fu, Phoenix Eye Fist Kung Fu, Drunkard Forms, Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu, Hong Style Kung Fu, ...just to name a few.....Doc :D

[dete]

Wow Doc,

there are some styles that you listed that I have never
even heard of before which is kind of rare for me :D

I try to study and teach equal amounts of:
MMA (combat sport of mixed martial arts)
TMA (traditional martial arts)
RSD (reality self-defense)

[KaliGman]

I have been known to study and teach a bit. My background is on my website: http://www.albokalisilat.org .

[tonydahose]

well i earned a junior yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do when i was 11 :D , wrestled for a few years in high school and then praticed with the CPD judo club for 6 months....so i'd say not really, i plan on joining when my kids get old enough and i get them into it, if they are interested that is.

i think you should add one more option in the poll, for me.
I know just enough to be a danger to myself.

[telemeister]

iwama ryu aikido incorporating aikikenjutsu, and aikijojutsu

[zenheretic]

well i earned a junior yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do when i was 11 :D , wrestled for a few years in high school and then praticed with the CPD judo club for 6 months....so i'd say not really, i plan on joining when my kids get old enough and i get them into it, if they are interested that is.

i think you should add one more option in the poll, for me.
I know just enough to be a danger to myself.

That is why they gave you a yellow belt, it is like hazard lights or an orange construction cone... :D

[Dr. Snubnose]

That is why they gave you a yellow belt, it is like hazard lights or an orange construction cone... :D

LOL.....Proceed with caution!!!!!......Doc :p :D

[Dr. Snubnose]

That is why they gave you a yellow belt, it is like hazard lights or an orange construction cone... :D

LOL.....Proceed with caution!!!!!......Doc :p :D
One of my instructors used to say...White Belts and Masters are the most dangerous people in the world...The White Belt because he is unskilled and is willing to take risks that no one of higher ranking would ever consider...so he is limitless in the technique he might choose and the Master who is also limitless in the technique he chooses but has the skill behind him to know how to be safe while executing those techniques...Given the choice I'd rather be the Master...

[Stenny]

I went through some arts and systems, and today I train mix of things that suit me most (although I will probably join some BJJ club to get more grappling skills). WWII combatives, boxing, Taijutsu, Krav Maga, Jiu-Jitsu, TKD, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Kali Sikaran, even some kung-fu... all were good :D .

[tonydahose]

That is why they gave you a yellow belt, it is like hazard lights or an orange construction cone... :D

yep thats me...big old mack truck .... :p

LOL.....Proceed with caution!!!!!......Doc :p :D
One of my instructors used to say...White Belts and Masters are the most dangerous people in the world...The White Belt because he is unskilled and is willing to take risks that no one of higher ranking would ever consider...so he is limitless in the technique he might choose and the Master who is also limitless in the technique he chooses but has the skill behind him to know how to be safe while executing those techniques...Given the choice I'd rather be the Master...

hey doc... i sent you a PM, (i didnt want to hijack the thread) on how dangerous me (a white belt) was...your instructor was 100% correct and my instructor learned that lesson very quickly if he didnt already know it..lol

[CopilotATS-55]

Ive been studying Uechi Ryu Karate for a year now and im enjoying every minute of it. Hers the sit http://www.okikukai.net
The style is very no nonsense. :)

[dete]

although I will probably join some BJJ club to get more grappling skills

good luck man,
I'd really recommend that you go in decent shape
I swear some schools are swarming with sharks :D

[Fred Sanford]

I used to study Karate when I was younger, but haven't done any formal training or studying in 20 years.

I went to a class with Michael Janich last September and met Mark G. and Michael Cook and had a good time but I was way out of my league. It was amazing to see so many people that could take me out in any given second. I was impressed.

I like to throw the beat down on a heavy bag in my basement quite a bit but it's more just boxing.

[PaloArt]

Aikido according to Tanaka Sensei´s teaching and iaido... This is too little but I am satisfied that I have found this way of life... Big thanks to my master.

[jmazzi]

I study/practice Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do. Very practical non-flashy street combat. Effective, yet simple.

[spydutch]

Not currently :o

However I studied Judo for 9 years and Tae Kwon Do for 2 years.

Would like to take up Aikido but I'm too short on cash right now and it's always difficult to go to tainings(mostly in the evenings) while working in shifts :o

[zenheretic]

I am always studying....but mostly nowadays I teach....5 Animal Shaolin Kung Fu, Sun Style Tai Chi Chuan, Filipino Stick and Dagger Fighting, Western and Asian Forms of Knife Fighting, Judo, Boxing, Karate, Argentine Gaucho Knife Fighting, Wrestling, Fencing, Northern Long Fist Kung Fu, Chen Family Style Tai Chi Chuan, Northern Eagle Claw Kung Fu, Northern White Crane Kung Fu, Preying Mantis Kung Fu, Phoenix Eye Fist Kung Fu, Drunkard Forms, Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu, Hong Style Kung Fu, ...just to name a few.....Doc :D

Some Fus you won't likely see the good Dr. Snubnose teaching: Google Fu, Digital Camera Fu, Less than 10 Ronins Fu.... :D

[dete]

Not currently :o

However I studied Judo for 9 years and Tae Kwon Do for 2 years.

Would like to take up Aikido but I'm too short on cash right now and it's always difficult to go to tainings(mostly in the evenings) while working in shifts :o

I think Aikido can be a very good investment in health.
:)

[Michael Cook]

:spyder: Ten years Aikikai Aikido (shodan), three years Doce Pares Eskrima, three years MBC. I'm currently working towards being an instructor in Mr. Janich's MBC. :spyder: