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Streetracer81 said:

There are several girls around here studying Aikido (really girly fighting style) and it is very sad to see how they get beat up in every tournament.

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First off all Akido is not a tournament fighting style. there might be some schools that practice some type of competitive Aikido but they are not certified by the Homu Dojo in Japan. Akidoo holds no tournaments.

Aikido is about peace and harmony, but of course whiile being able to suddue your opponent in a quick and efficient way causing the smallest amount of injury possible. That is why it is considered by the United Nations as a Martial art of peace.

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Ive seen a 2 Kempo Practitioners ,1 Shotokan Karate and a few Judokas make the same mistaken assumption that aikido is a weak style and very girly. Practicing a randori they all quickly changed there minds. Aikido has a high gedree of finesse derived from fencing and spear fighting. It is also the result of fighting arts such as Jiu jitsu and aiki jutsu. It has many joint locks and throws that can be deadly when applied. I also read an article of a high degree judoka chalenging an aikido sensei at the latters dojo and the judoka ending up in the hospital.

The founder of modern judo, cant remember his name when seing O Sensei teaching and practicing had many of his students go train with him. He obviously saw somwthing in the art. MAny aiki-jutsu practitioners did the same thing.

Have you ever read anything of aikido, if so explain to me how O sensei could hold a randori with multiple atackers (i think up to 12) and come out on top. Not very girly to me.

Wel not flaming you, just figured that as a martial artist you would have a better perspective on diferent fighting styles, before flaming them. Aikido is considered a soft style but it has also hits or atemi. All in all akido can be a very efectiveself defense style, taught nowdays to many branches of ther military and police in countries such as the US, France, Germany, China, Korea and of course JApan.

Ive been a practitioner of Kick boxing, kempo, Tai Chi Shuan, Judo and more recently boxing and Aikido. Im only a 5th que in aikido and im loving it. Im aslo considering Hapkido and Muay Thai because I found a school near home. I think Aikidi and Hapkido due to some similarities will be a good mix.

For info on Aikido schools look for Aikido Schools of Ueshiba.

Aiki Jujutsu forever.....Brazilian Jujitsu rules....For a true fighting art.....take em down, keep em down!

I currently train in Muy Thai Kickboxing and American Wrestling where I compete in Chinese San Shou/San Da (Kickboxing with takedowns).

At first, I wanted to stay away from TKA cause its what I do in RL and wanted soemthing different. But after trying it (forcommando) Ilater realized that its the best profession to play and the most fulfilling.

I currently study Looang Foo Pai in Massachusetts. I formerly studied Kenpo/Ju Jistu/Karate for about 6 years. Basically Young Padawan is completely right.

Looang Foo Pai is, more or less, a Chinese hybrid martial art which involves the five basic animal styles (Tiger, Mantis, Eagle, Monkey and Dragon),Long Fist, Southern and a bit of Muay Thai. The classes are about an hour long and extremely difficult.

Wesparonce a week for about 15 - 20 minutes in 3 - 5 minutes rounds. This is not point sparring. Light contact is perferred, but as always, you can get hurt. It is a martial art after all and bruises happen constantly.

A few easy ways to find a decent martial arts school...

Look for enthusiasm. The instructors should be engaging and push you as far as you can go. The students should look happy to be there even though the are half-dead from the work out. Everyone should basically be happy to be training.

Make sure they train the basics. Basic punching and kicking and blockingis the be all and end all of being a decent fighter and its also a great way to get in shape. Just about every class should be have at least 15 minutes of straight punching and kicking. Grappling is awesome, but you really need something to supplement it.

Good stance work. Martial artists traditionally hate stance work. You'll learn to love it.

My final advice would be to find something that suits you. No martial art is better than another. They each bring something different to the table. Anyone who tells you "such and such martial art is crap and my martial art rules," is a load of crap.

I've visited a few schools who teach horrible stances/basics, but thepeople who go there love the forms, confidence buildingself-defense techniquesand have a great time. In the end all that matters is what you like.

Loshuss

Teras Kasi Master/Wayfarer

Kalarippayattu (origin of the martial arts in India). Uses unarmed and traditional weapons - swords, daggers, pikes, shields, Urimi (a 10 ft long flexibile - like chain - doublebladed sword). Quite demanding but good for the mind and the body.

ima a dabbler bcuz of time constraints....mainly jujistsu, then kempo, and now im thinking kung fu!