Martial Arts Thread -

[Stress Sigh]

I didn't see one yet so I decided to post one.

Post anything related to martial arts here like what you practice, what you like watching in movies, training tips, questions for other martial artists, or just goof off and enjoy.

 

[Stress Sigh]

I'll get started I practice capoeira. It's a lot of fun and gets you in shape really quick plus it's very amusing being able to flip and spin from point A to point B if you get bored around the house. It's also a very cultural martial art that still has a lot of traditions from the old days when the art was developed in Brazil by African slaves to train to fight and escape while appearing to just be dancing. Many of the traditions are found in the songs we sing during the roda (People standing in a circle clapping their hand, singing, and playing instruments while two people kick each other).

It's nice to see it appearing a little bit more in movies and media like for any Pokemon fans believe it or not Hitmontop is based on a capoeirista not a break dancer (I know fooled me too) or in this video from The Protector shows a really cool capo fight scene or if anyone recalls the Bob's Burgers episode Sexy Dance Fighting it shows a very small satirical look at capoeira.

 

[Grand Number of Pounds]

I've wanted to learn a martial art or boxing for awhile. I'm unemployed so I don't have the money to do it right now, but there are a lot of taekwondo schools where I live, so I'd probably study that if I had the money.

 

[Stress Sigh]

I've wanted to learn a martial art or boxing for awhile. I'm unemployed so I don't have the money to do it right now, but there are a lot of taekwondo schools where I live, so I'd probably study that if I had the money.

Or if you want in the meantime there's plenty of free videos. These are how I got started before I found a group near me. There's plenty for all kinds of martial arts.

 

[AN/ALR56]

Very interesting that americans are using this part of our culture.
Sadly very few people know capoeira or just makes fun of it in my social circles.
But capoeira is used to help poor children,as a sport and a way of life,to avoid using drugs,going into a gang,crime life,etc.

Personally i am a beginner with judo,i can only do kosoto gari for now.
i am enjoying it a lot.
I want to do other more rare types,like systema and defendo.

 

[Stress Sigh]

Very interesting that americans are using this part of our culture.
Sadly very few people know capoeira or just makes fun of it in my social circles.
But capoeira is used to help poor children,as a sport and a way of life,to avoid using drugs,going into a gang,crime life,etc.

Personally i am a beginner with judo,i can only do kosoto gari for now.
i am enjoying it a lot.
I want to do other more rare types,like systema and defendo.

Most people here still haven't heard of it but it's getting more popular. I just love how free it is and it's fun to just throw yourself around and flip upside down so nonchalantly. How long have you been practicing? I'm just a beginner with a couple months of practice.

 

[AN/ALR56]

Most people here still haven't heard of it but it's getting more popular. I just love how free it is and it's fun to just throw yourself around and flip upside down so nonchalantly. How long have you been practicing? I'm just a beginner with a couple months of practice.

Ive had around 6 classes of judo right now.
But the teacher said its now going to get more intense.
Im loving it,one of the best things ive ever done.

 

[Abethedemon]

I took a bunch of courses in Pa Kua when I was young. I got up to orange belt.

 

[Trombonista]

I want to take up a martial art. I know there's a Krav Maga place not too far from me, as well as other martial arts places.

 

[Yawning Asperchu]

I want to take up a martial art. I know there's a Krav Maga place not too far from me, as well as other martial arts places.

Same here but I wanna take BJJ classes, I think UFC fighter Gabriel Gonzaga still has a gym (in Ludlow, MA) a couple towns away from where I live. Not that being semi famous is important.

Aside from the beauty of the art and just seeming like fun, I think it'd be reassuring to know that being on my back getting pounded on (strong possibility if I ever got into a fight) is a good spot to apply techniques from.

 

[Stress Sigh]

Same here but I wanna take BJJ classes, I think UFC fighter Gabriel Gonzaga still has a gym (in Ludlow, MA) a couple towns away from where I live. Not that being semi famous is important.

Aside from the beauty of the art and just seeming like fun, I think it'd be reassuring to know that being on my back getting pounded on (strong possibility if I ever got into a fight) is a good spot to apply techniques from.

I'm thinking about taking bjj over the summer I got nothing if I'm pinned.

 

[Yawning Asperchu]

Anyone else on suicide watch after news of Jose Aldo getting injured in training camp? I've been looking forward to Aldo-McGregor all year.


Edit:
@AN/ALR-56
I know you must have an opinion on this.

 

[AN/ALR56]

Anyone else on suicide watch after news of Jose Aldo getting injured in training camp? I've been looking forward to Aldo-McGregor all year.


Edit:
@AN/ALR-56
I know you must have an opinion on this.

Man i dont know this dude!
Lol.

 

[LordDarkrai]

I'm currently doing taekwondo classes for three years. Thinking of retiring in a few months due to money reasons sadly.

 

[Stress Sigh]

I'm currently doing taekwondo classes for three years. Thinking of retiring in a few months due to money reasons sadly.

I took the past couple of months off for the summer though I'm still practicing and trying to teach myself off youtube vids. I'm getting pretty good at going from standing into a headstand pretty seamlessly that's one of the things I've been working on along with Au Batido. If anything I've got some good work out for my arms and core.

 

[Holdek]

I've studied TKD (ITF) and Aikido (Aikikai).

I'm thinking of studying Aikido more. It's much more difficult to learn than TKD. I've also thought of taking up boxing or Judo or another martial art.

 

[Olhelm]

Kapu Kuialua master race here.

 

[Ntwadumela]

I have taken Northern Style Kung Fu for over 5 years and have gotten a Blue belt as a result. I have learned techniques from Leopard, Dragon, Snake, Drunken, a little bit of Mantis, Tiger, Eagle, Monkey and Chicken (Crane) styles. I still go there when I have the chance. It helped me with flexibility and strength, and helped me with self-control as well. There's a deeper meaning to Chinese Martial Arts, and I find that fascinating.
I'm also taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Taekwondo. BJJ is very straightforward and easy to get into, and it teaches you some great and reliable grappling techniques. Needless to say, I transitioned well to Taekwondo thanks to my Kung Fu training. We also have some Boxing drills in my Taekwondo class.

 

[Captain_Asshole]

I like reading and learning about martial arts, particularly MMA techniques, but personally I do not have any practical knack for them, I tend to panic in any situation that remotely resembles hand to hand combat.

 

[Ntwadumela]

I like reading and learning about martial arts, particularly MMA techniques, but personally I do not have any practical knack for them, I tend to panic in any situation that remotely resembles hand to hand combat.

My advice: Calm yourself and do not think too much. Spar whenever you can while you take your martial arts courses so you get the feel of it. Helped me IRL and I haven't lost a fight as a result.