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SnikPlosskin
09-13-2011, 8:01pm
My son has a black belt in TKD. Not from a belt factory either. Took him 5 years to earn it. He's been training with a grand master who has produced two Olympic gold medalists.

But I think it's getting sort of pointless. He's not interested in competing but martial arts is part of his lifestyle.

I think he would like to start learning more of a useful (i.e., defense) martial art.

What OT think?

Krav Maga?
Brazilian Ju Jitsu?
Akido?
???
JRD77VET
09-13-2011, 8:06pm
Kenpo :yesnod:

One of the guys I used to work with is working on his third degree black belt. From what he explained and showed me, it looks to be very good for self defense. No wasted moves with maximum infliction of pain/damage.
Sea Six
09-13-2011, 8:07pm
Krav or aikido. He's going to have to find what works for him.
OddBall
09-13-2011, 8:08pm
You better be working on something or he's gonna kick your ass.

Serious. You'll be his bitch by the time he's twelve
DAB
09-13-2011, 8:09pm
i'm lost, i'm just here to say HI.

my belt is black, but it's not a black belt. got a silver buckle! :leaving:
mrvette
09-13-2011, 8:09pm
I"d be more interested in the kids learn hard science, engineering, physics, medicine....business, economics.....even a touch of business law.....

THAT will make him/them a living, the rest is fun only.....

keep the nose to grindstone, .....


:seeya::cheers:
Burro (He/Haw)
09-13-2011, 8:12pm
Teach him to play guitar Thrakk.

I don't know ANYTHING about martial arts. Wish I did though.
Burro (He/Haw)
09-13-2011, 8:13pm
You need a fun hobby Gene. Otherwise you end up a crusty old fuk.
kingpin
09-13-2011, 8:14pm
I"d be more interested in the kids learn hard science, engineering, physics, medicine....business, economics.....even a touch of business law.....

THAT will make him/them a living, the rest is fun only.....

keep the nose to grindstone, .....

McIntosh Engineer...Case Closed!
:seeya::cheers:

FIXT! :dance:
DAB
09-13-2011, 8:15pm
You need a fun hobby Gene. Otherwise you end up a crusty old fuk.

:slap:

that is his hobby, crusty old fart (hey kids, get off my lawn!!)
Kerrmudgeon
09-13-2011, 8:16pm
UFC seems to cover all of them.:beat:
VITE1
09-13-2011, 8:18pm
Classics Jujitsu if he want art and self defense. Krav Magna if only SD.

Brazilian is VERY good for one on one. Stick with the old style for combat style Self defense.
SnikPlosskin
09-13-2011, 8:18pm
Kenpo :yesnod:

One of the guys I used to work with is working on his third degree black belt. From what he explained and showed me, it looks to be very good for self defense. No wasted moves with maximum infliction of pain/damage.

I forgot about Kenpo. I'll look into it.

Krav or aikido. He's going to have to find what works for him.

That's what I'm thinking. He may have to try a few different schools for a few months.

You better be working on something or he's gonna kick your ass.

Serious. You'll be his bitch by the time he's twelve

Good point. At least I'm still a better shot than him.

I"d be more interested in the kids learn hard science, engineering, physics, medicine....business, economics.....even a touch of business law.....

THAT will make him/them a living, the rest is fun only.....

keep the nose to grindstone, .....


:seeya::cheers:

He's doing both. I'm very proud that martial arts has become a lifestyle for him. He has zero interest in quitting. I think he'll train for his whole life.

Teach him to play guitar Thrakk.

I don't know ANYTHING about martial arts. Wish I did though.

I would if he was interested. Truth be told, he is too impatient. I gave him my Ovation Legend. But it just sits. Sort of like my strat. Sits there and stares at me.
jeff w
09-13-2011, 8:18pm
Krav maga is incredibly effective. None of it is about subtle containment. I'm a huge fan of wing chun and jeet kun do, but it's pretty rare to find a place to learn it.
mrvette
09-13-2011, 8:27pm
Originally Posted by mrvette View Post
I"d be more interested in the kids learn hard science, engineering, physics, medicine....business, economics.....even a touch of business law.....

THAT will make him/them a living, the rest is fun only.....

keep the nose to grindstone, .....

McIntosh Engineer...Case Closed!
You need a fun hobby Gene. Otherwise you end up a crusty old fuk.

I had more damn hobbies than you ever dreamed of.....BET me on that one....

Guns, Cars, GoCarts,Racing, Home remodeling, Stereo/HIFI.....TV, Ham Radio....Used to make electronics for Rock bands....50? years ago....

got any OTHERS?? can't afford flying and that's my largest sadness in life....

Pete, glad to hear shorty there is into the academics.....nothing rong with the martial arts....but it's secondary .....


:hurray::cheers:
DAB
09-13-2011, 8:29pm
Originally Posted by mrvette View Post
I"d be more interested in the kids learn hard science, engineering, physics, medicine....business, economics.....even a touch of business law.....

THAT will make him/them a living, the rest is fun only.....

keep the nose to grindstone, .....

McIntosh Engineer...Case Closed!


I had more damn hobbies than you ever dreamed of.....BET me on that one....

Guns, Cars, GoCarts,Racing, Home remodeling, Stereo/HIFI.....TV, Ham Radio....Used to make electronics for Rock bands....50? years ago....

got any OTHERS?? can't afford flying and that's my largest sadness in life....

Pete, glad to hear shorty there is into the academics.....nothing rong with the martial arts....but it's secondary .....


:hurray::cheers:

have you tried party planner? :dance: :leaving:
mrvette
09-13-2011, 8:41pm
have you tried party planner? :dance: :leaving:

No, but I have done some planting at a few parties......

:hurray:
SnikPlosskin
09-13-2011, 8:41pm
Pete, glad to hear shorty there is into the academics.....nothing rong with the martial arts....but it's secondary .....


:hurray::cheers:

Agreed.
MattW
09-13-2011, 9:09pm
Wado-ryu Karatedo. :)
Scissors
09-14-2011, 6:56am
The way of the gun.
theriver
09-14-2011, 8:11am
Teach him to play guitar Thrakk.

I don't know ANYTHING about martial arts. Wish I did though.

:rep: that little faggot got his own jet airplane
SnikPlosskin
09-14-2011, 4:20pm
Wado-ryu Karatedo. :)

How did I know you would suggest that?

Do you train with any kids?
MattW
09-14-2011, 10:55pm
How did I know you would suggest that?

Do you train with any kids?

I teach eight and sometimes nine classes a week, for children.

You know the secret to becoming effective at any martial art - Grind it out! Repetition, repetition, repetition... did I mention repetition?

Something which gets demonstrated say, once a month - won't be there when you need it. Something you practice every class - *might* be there, when the SHTF.

Pick a style known to be at least reasonably effective, and watch to see if the classes look to be very repetitive... and there you go.

A class which never seems to teach the same thing twice? You'll never be able to execute in the middle of a fight-or-flight adrenaline dump.