I've formally studied martial arts for 15 years (primarily Jiu-Jitsu, Eskrima and Martial Blade Concepts). Before that it was growing up on the streets of Harlem/South Bronx and a stint in the military.
The more I learn the more I realize that my knowledge and expertise covers just a small slice of what there is to know. Instructing has been a tremendous learning experience.
How many of you study martial arts?
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2edgesword
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"The longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men, and if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it possible an empire can rise without His aid?" Benjamin Franklin
"The longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men, and if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it possible an empire can rise without His aid?" Benjamin Franklin
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Hannibal Lecter
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My Dear Friends,
I am a longtime student of Chang Wu Chi Lin Chu'an Kung Fu, but I also study Albo Kali Silat with KaliGman at every opportunity; he is a treasure-trove of Martial knowledge, an esteemed knifebrother and a good friend.
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Hannibal
I am a longtime student of Chang Wu Chi Lin Chu'an Kung Fu, but I also study Albo Kali Silat with KaliGman at every opportunity; he is a treasure-trove of Martial knowledge, an esteemed knifebrother and a good friend.
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Hannibal
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"I have followed with enthusiasm the course of your disgrace and public shaming. My own never bothered me except for the inconvenience of being incarcerated, but you may lack perspective."
"I have followed with enthusiasm the course of your disgrace and public shaming. My own never bothered me except for the inconvenience of being incarcerated, but you may lack perspective."
Jiu Jitsu. Been doing loads of other things in the mean time (Judo, Aikido, Kung Fu, Pencak Silat) but enjoyed Thai-boxing the most. I did some of that at the same time.
Makes a good mix though, jitsu + thai boxing. You get the "fight" and cardio from the TB, and all the dirty tricks and groundwork from the JJ.
I'll probably change the JJ to BJJ (brazilian Jiu jitsu), it's a tad harder on the body (the lessons here that is), and the trainingtimes are better for me.
But at the moment I'm "just" studying hard at home, working, and "waiting".
I'll probably start excercising again in a few weeks (I hope).
Makes a good mix though, jitsu + thai boxing. You get the "fight" and cardio from the TB, and all the dirty tricks and groundwork from the JJ.
I'll probably change the JJ to BJJ (brazilian Jiu jitsu), it's a tad harder on the body (the lessons here that is), and the trainingtimes are better for me.
But at the moment I'm "just" studying hard at home, working, and "waiting".
I'll probably start excercising again in a few weeks (I hope).
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J D Wijbenga
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Ive been studing Jiu-Jitsu for about 6 months now...Im beginning to see great strides in me techinque...tough to learn, very techinical, but lots of fun and very practical for a Police Officer...
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