Martial Arts

Richard M · 30-06-2005, 00:06

Background:
I want to find a martial art which keeps me ultra-fit that I can do for a few hours per week during the summer.
As a teenager I practised Ninjitsu which is essentially Karate but with more weapons.

What I want:
I'm fairly interested in Kung Fu but I want something which will give me the most thorough work-out but at the same time trains me with real weapon skills.
I've considered going back to Ninjitsu but it wasn't all that energetic, and I'd prefer using my whole body to fight rather than just my upper body.

At the same time, I'd place fitness above weapon skills mainly because it's not every day that you can take a Samurai Sword out in the street.

Any ideas?

Chris W · 30-06-2005, 00:12

muay thai?

greencreeper · 30-06-2005, 00:14

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Originally Posted by Richard M

Any ideas?

See someone professional to help you understand the origins of your violent impulses

Seriously, what is it with men and violence? Can't you do something like speed orienteering instead - exercise mind and body?

Jon M · 30-06-2005, 00:16

jujitsu (sp?)

I did it for a while... utterly knackering, more defense based though, so it has no weapons stuff but very practical techniques for real life.

Richard M · 30-06-2005, 00:22

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Originally Posted by s1lv3r

jujitsu

Kinda, it has both Japanese and English spellings.
There was a lot of defence involved and I'd prefer to try something more aggressive this time.

Jules · 30-06-2005, 09:47

Judo maybe?

Ramrod · 30-06-2005, 09:56

If you want a good workout and hard training then try Shotokan Karate in a KUGB club.
I sustained several broken bones over the years with this bunch (but I'm cr*p)

The only bunch tougher (imo) are the BKK Kyokushinkai Karate lot.

**Russ B** · 30-06-2005, 10:13

Bear in mind that the martial art itself is unlikely to get you fit - it's the aerobic excersise which does that. Judging by your build I'd say Kung Fu would be your better option - it relies on fast strikes to soft, vunerable targets as opposed to, say karate which tends to be more strength-based.

Nidge · 30-06-2005, 10:14

Try Ikedo.. That will keep you fit

grandmaster · 30-06-2005, 11:13

ju-jitsu is the way forward.

I'm always tired after a session of ju-jitsu.

Punches and kicks
Locks and Throws
Plus after blackbelt weapons training.

What more does a man need

STONEISLAND · 30-06-2005, 11:19

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Originally Posted by s1lv3r

jujitsu (sp?)

I did it for a while... utterly knackering, more defense based though, so it has no weapons stuff but very practical techniques for real life.

Is that what a lot of the fighters of UFC do jujitsu?

There arent many places where you can learn that are there?

Ramrod · 30-06-2005, 11:20

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Originally Posted by grandmaster

What more does a man need

A combat shotgun?

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Is that what a lot of the fighters of UFC do jujitsu?

There arent many places where you can learn that are there?

Ah....there is a slight difference between jujitsu as done by the japanese and brazilian jujitsu

STONEISLAND · 30-06-2005, 11:22

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

A combat shotgun?

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Ah....there is a slight difference between jujitsu as done by the japanese and brazilian jujitsu

So which is the UFC jujitsu? Brazil?

grandmaster · 30-06-2005, 11:29

i think that is a part of it.

Gracie ju-jitsu is the brazilian style.
I did'nt like the look of it to be fair.

Ramrod · 30-06-2005, 11:30

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Originally Posted by skunk4u

So which is the UFC jujitsu? Brazil?

I think so.
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Gracie ju-jitsu is the brazilian style.
I did'nt like the look of it to be fair.

But you can't deny that it's effective