Teras Kasi Archive
Thread: OT: Name Your Martial Art
Huh?
You might have misread the post, hehe. I said I had to resort to boxing - I think I should have used different wording though. I meant it in the context that the Judo man was THAT good, in the way he managed to neutralise my kicking. It was a respectfull/admiration sort of context, lol. If you look at my earlier posts, you'll see I have much respect for boxing. It's EXTREMELY effective, which is why I'm glad to have it as part of my arsenal.
SilLum wrote:
LordReaver:
Huh?
You might have misread the post, hehe. I said I had to resort to boxing - I think I should have used different wording though. I meant it in the context that the Judo man was THAT good, in the way he managed to neutralise my kicking. It was a respectfull/admiration sort of context, lol. If you look at my earlier posts, you'll see I have much respect for boxing. It's EXTREMELY effective, which is why I'm glad to have it as part of my arsenal.
oh ok, i see how you ment it now
Traditional Jiu-jitsu (Black Belt, help teach a kid's class and women's self-defense)
Dabbled in Penchak Silat, Jeet Kune Do, Okinawan Karate
Part-time study of Yang style Tai-Chi (long form) and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu (long fist)
I hope one day to actually learn something.
Hijack 1: I'm wondering if many of you find yourselves playing martial artists less as you learn more about real-world martial arts.
Hijack 2: Why do you study? The movie Hero had a great line in it that went something like "the ultimate goal of the warrior is to lay down his sword". Many here have talked about how much damage they could do to the human body if they found it necessary. But realistically speaking, how many "action movie" moments do you expect to crop up?
I've had several things come up where I was proud to use my martial arts training to good use:
Helping my dad with electrical work, I had to knock a hole in a junction box with only about an inch of space to "wind up".
When a friend went into diabetic shock, I took charge of the situation, kept everyone calm, and made sure she got the help she needed to keep her alive until the paramedics showed up. (You find out just how strong someone is when every muscle locks up :-)).
Using pressure points and massage therapy, I helped a friend get through an asthma attack.
Personally, I hope to never find an occasion where I would think the best course of action was to hit someone.
Vaashtkk wrote:
Hijack 1: I'm wondering if many of you find yourselves playing martial artists less as you learn more about real-world martial arts.
I tried for a long time to steer clear of TK (and Melee in general) mainly because of my real-world training, but found I enjoy the profession too much to stay clear. Generally it seems to happen this way for me, I always end up in some type or related character skillset.
Hijack 2: Why do you study? The movie Hero had a great line in it that went something like "the ultimate goal of the warrior is to lay down his sword". Many here have talked about how much damage they could do to the human body if they found it necessary. But realistically speaking, how many "action movie" moments do you expect to crop up?
I study to strengthen myself, both physically and mentally. Do I expect to ever encounter a need to use my training? No, and I truly hope the need never arises.
TravonLepen wrote:
How is that Ninjutsu? I know there can't be many qualified teachers here in the States for that style....
How is what Ninjutsu? And true enough, Grand Master Soke Masaaki Matsumi does not take very many students from the States. Some of which I really wish he had not.
Vaashtkk wrote:
Hijack 1: I'm wondering if many of you find yourselves playing martial artists less as you learn more about real-world martial arts.
I didn't intend to, just migrated that way. I started as Bounty Hunter but somehow ended up TKM back in december, kinda fits to my RP style I guess.
Hijack 2: Why do you study? The movie Hero had a great line in it that went something like "the ultimate goal of the warrior is to lay down his sword". Many here have talked about how much damage they could do to the human body if they found it necessary. But realistically speaking, how many "action movie" moments do you expect to crop up?
I've studied many styles since I was young and prefer the soft styles but I do agree with a previous poster thats its good to incorporate both soft and hard, neither are stronger than the other. Its duality, yin and yang. Which brings me to why I study, for the spirituality of it, mind body and soul. Call me a romantic but I am a firm believer in bushido. A true warrior wins his battle without the sword ever leaving its sheath. Nooffence intended but I get irritated with those that dabble for sport or because its cool. They miss the true nature of the art.
I've had several things come up where I was proud to use my martial arts training to good use:
Helping my dad with electrical work, I had to knock a hole in a junction box with only about an inch of space to "wind up".
When a friend went into diabetic shock, I took charge of the situation, kept everyone calm, and made sure she got the help she needed to keep her alive until the paramedics showed up. (You find out just how strong someone is when every muscle locks up :-)).
Using pressure points and massage therapy, I helped a friend get through an asthma attack.
Never underestimate the art of shiatsu. Good job.
