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Posted: 12-Sep-2005, 11:05 PM
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Arizona: I started Martial Arts when I was...I think in 5th or 6th grade. It was really good for me, and gave me tons of confidence in myself. In fact, it actually kept me out of any fights as I grew older because I just didn't see the need.

I would recommend meeting with the instructor though. My instructor wasn't very good in the end, and he was a little too interested in expanding his business instead of teaching well.

I would suggest doing some research on the internet into the different styles and also look into the different instructors and styles available in your area.

I'd avoid any place that looks more like a babysitting group.


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I actually wanted to take martial arts lessons as a kid, but my folks wouldn't let me. no.gif


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I think it's a great idea, if the kid takes to it. Conditioning, body awareness, mental discipline and restraint. That, together with a real interest in and dedication to one of the arts, would make a huge difference to a lot of the kids in this country.
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QUOTE (MDF3530 @ 12-Sep-2005, 09:41 PM)
I actually wanted to take martial arts lessons as a kid, but my folks wouldn't let me. no.gif

Hey MDF it's never too late! The benefits can be felt and seen almost immediately and if that doesn't convince you I don't know what will!

Rindy- I've just moved to Vancouver and I might be moving again so soon. Tai Chi will have to be put on hold... I may be moving but CelticRadio is not. So I'll let you know as soon as I get the chance to try it!

On the bright side, a friend of mine has been in contact with a trusted club and they'd be willing to find me lodging and cheap fare if ever I'm in their neck of the woods. I just might be. I practice CanRyu Jitsu and I'm beginning to find out that we seem to be a close knit community(for those who really practice it).

Arizona- Celtic's advice is sound. You mentioned that your son is tall. If there is one thing I learned quickly in martial arts..regardless of the chosen discipline is that it's a level playing field..tall, short, fat, thin, old or young-- everyone will be awkward the first couple of months... a good Sensei knows this and encourages his/her students to work on improving their weaknesses and harnessing their strengths. Some use kata's as a learning tool others don't.

I recommend trying to be as informed as possible on the different styles of martial arts before choosing. Every style is unique and generally the physical demands can be quite different.

For example Aikido and Karate and Jitsu are as different as day and night.

Aikido incorporates a wide range of techniques which use principles of energy and motion to redirect, neutralize and control attackers. At its highest level, aikido can be used to defend oneself without causing serious injury to either the aggressor or the defender. If performed correctly, size and strength are not important for efficiency in the techniques. Aikido is considered one of the most difficult of the Japanese martial arts to gain proficiency in.

Within karate there are presently a multitude of different styles or schools. Karate emphasizes striking techniques, such as punching and kicking, knee/elbow strikes and open hand techniques. Mostly keeps the student on the offensive. Defense is taught but at higher levels. However, grappling, joint manipulations, locks, restraints, throwing and vital point striking are inherent in the finer points of the kata. Beware:many "freestyle" schools in the West (particularly the USA) sell a highly compromised interpretation of the art, and should not be regarded as emblematic of karate. The freestyle approach is oriented heavily towards sport competition, which includes point fighting and demonstration of forms (aka, kata) for entertainment value. Martial practicality is eschewed in favor of gymnastic and musical fashion. Not very practical for self-defense.

Some define jujitsu and similar arts rather narrowly as "unarmed" close combat systems used to defeat or control an enemy who is similarly unarmed. From a broader point of view, based on the curricula of many of the classical Japanese arts themselves, however, these arts may perhaps be more accurately defined as unarmed methods of dealing with an enemy who was armed. An all-encompassing awareness, zanshin (literally "remaining spirit"), in which the practitioner is ready for anything, at any time; the spontaneity of mushin (literally "no mind") which allows immediate action without conscious thought; and a state of equanimity or imperturbability known as fudoshin (literally "immovable mind").Together, these states of mind tremendously strengthen the jujitsu practitioner, allowing him the utmost potential for effective action. Such effectiveness and the technical competence and mental mastery on which it stands, however, is possible only after a period of serious and devoted training.

Regardless of what martial art your son may choose:
Check their pedigree(they should all have one) smile.gif Find out about their roots..how long have they been teaching? Who taught them? etc...
A good Sensei will teach the basic fundamentals on how to fall properly without injury before anything else and will also instill the weight of responsability that this art demands. Every strike was designed to injure...my teacher taught me that the best fight was the one not fought.

Now I've said a mouthful... hope this helps!
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