Teras Kasi Archive

I am currently taking Isshin-ryu near my hometown, it is a form of Okinawan Karate. here is from one website that sums up the history. Isshin-ryu is not fancy like wushu etc, it is all about power and pain

Master Tatsuo Shimabuku was born in Chun Village, Okinawa in the early 1900’s. He studied karate under many notable instructors of the time, including Master Chotoku Kyan, the founder of Shobayashi Shorin-Ryu; Master Chojun Myagi, the founder of Goju-Ryu; and Choki Motobu, who was known as one of the most powerful fighters on Okinawa; and Shinken Taira, the developer of many Kobudo Kata. By 1940 he had become the first person to master both of the Shorin-Ryu and Goju-Ryu systems of karate. During World War II Japanese officers in exchange for karate lessons kept him from military conscription. As his reputation grew United States servicemen sought him out as well. By the 1950’s he had become one of the most respected practitioners of Martial Arts on Okinawa.

I take Isshin-ryu. My sensei teaches (if you know isshin-ryu then you know the name) the Jenkins way. He also has alot of guest teachers come in for other arts and such. No art is wrong but combned they canb e deadly.

Just imagine doing chinto (in game) when your mind wounds are to high....oooo how nice it would be. Or to do sunsu with a breathing sound going with the moves...OH MAN i need to go train..class tomorrow.

"Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to by his title 'O Sensei' or 'Great Teacher'). On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from Kenjutsu. Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement." (quote from the aikido website faq)

Probably the most difficult martial arts that i have taken, lot of philosophy involved which i enjoy, been at it for almost a year so far and it goes great with one my most favorite sports which i have practiced longer than any other andhad most fun...boxing

I master the art of slapping ,while saying whos your dady

I have been practicing Aikido and Judo for years (3) now. Beautiful and most importantly, both entirely defensive. If they want to fight, let them feel their own negative energy and see what it brings. You are a channeler of energies around you. A rock at the pinnacle of a waterfall, stationary and strong while the world and it's business flows around you...I'm getting carried away.

On a game note: If Aikido masters are close to a Imperial Major with a gun, knockdown wouldn't be needed. It would be over like that. *Clicks his fingers*

Good luck in your search

I've been all over the board...

Starting out with about a year of Karate...

Then switched to Wing Chun for about 3 years...

Took Pentjak Silat and Kali Silat for about the same amount of time.

Tried Panantukan.

Tai Chi Chuan...

Tried Shaolin for about a day, but the monthly cost was too much for me =p

I've always wanted to try Hsing-I or Pa Kua but there are very few Chinese martial arts teachers in Michigan

Wasn't really going to post on this one, but just read one of the post and thought it was kind of weird. It spoke of some hybrid that blended Aikido, Aiki-jiujitsu, and Tae-Kwon-Do. First off, Aikido was derived from Aiki-jiujitsu, but with Aikido being more defensive counter attack and Aiki-jiujitsu being the more violent of the two. Tae-Kwon-Do is a sport more than a martial art (let the flames begin), being 80% kicks and 20% other. I would say first to look at what you want to get out of the art and then go from there. Are you wanting it for dicipline? Exercise? Self-defense? If it is for dicipline, then pretty much any of them. If it is for exercise, then go with Hapkido, kempo, or Mui-thai kickboxing. If it is for self-defense I would go with Aikido or Aiki-jiujitsu.

Now I'm not saying this is the only way to go, but I have had A LOT of experience with this. I've been in the martial arts since I was 6 and was in Marine Recon, so have had a lot of time to fight and try different styles. For real life self defense you straight up can't beat a grappling and joint lock technique, for 85% of your fights will end up on the ground (one person always sees when they are going to lose and charges you). What ever you choose make sure you have a good instructor and a fun atmosphere to train in.

shorin ryu here!!! woohoo!

i take redneckido karate!!!

it was developed by some gump about 10 years ago... it focuses on grabbing the karate man and throwing him to the ground and beating him senseless... some say this art is the most deadly.. because it has never failed

A few years back I managed to lodge the idiotic notion to attempt to gain Martial Weapon Proficiancy (anyone play D&D? You know what I'm talking about). Consequently, I have taken lessons in fencing,kendo (2 handed fencing), najin (spear), archery (longbow and crossbow), and knife fighting. I've also attended seminars on the fundamental concepts of fighting with axes, maces and shields (obviously you don't use a shield to fight, but you do fight with a shield). Last, I know how to ride: although I do not own a horse, nor have I found a stable willing to let me practice jousting.

Mysteriously absent from this list is any sort of unarmed fighting.I figure I'm never actually going to get in any sort of real fight (and if I do, I'll use my mace... the kind that comes in a can), so I've yet to aquire any real unarmed skill.

Boxing/kickboxing. Nothing like training everyday to turn your body into a solid rock. Sometime it's not about style, whoever hits the hardest and fastest wins.

Yes I take 3 I take Tang Soo Do which is pretty much your basic karate. Krav Maga which is Israeli Hand to hand Fighting, its really in your face and bull dozing the bad guy, actually it like self defense on steroids. And I take Combat Hapkido which is about joint locks , kicks and pretty much putting the pain on someone.

Greetingssss

2nd dan in Tae Kwan Do - Chung do Kwan

I lean towards the eclectic though

Tai Chi has always facinated me I truly wish to learn that 20 minute form/style.