Martial Arts Community Thread

Do you know your martial arts lineage? Explain in a post.

Yep	66.7%	[ 12 ]
Nup	22.2%	[ 4 ]
line-what?	11.1%	[ 2 ]
Total Votes:			[ 18 ]

[goingd]

Where do you live? There's nothing wrong with being in a popular shopping center or strip mall. It is good for business after all - and without the business there is no school. It's a matter of how the school teaches.

[Shaggy Rogers_mystery inc]

I live in Minnesota.

[goingd]

What city of Minnesota? I'm just curious. I like looking up schools in other areas.

[Kilo of the Shadows]

goingd

What city of Minnesota? I'm just curious. I like looking up schools in other areas.

What do you use? Google? That's what I use. Ofcourse, it doesn't find all the schools. There is one literally down the road from me, but it's not found on Google. They offer BJJ and MMA, so it's not a terrible loss in my book.

[goingd]

Kilo of the Shadows

goingd

What city of Minnesota? I'm just curious. I like looking up schools in other areas.

What do you use? Google? That's what I use. Ofcourse, it doesn't find all the schools. There is one literally down the road from me, but it's not found on Google. They offer BJJ and MMA, so it's not a terrible loss in my book.

Ususally google, yeah. That way I may even get a street view of the school (even though that's ever so creepy). There's a school in my area run by a very well known master, but it doesn't show up in any business searches.

[Sakura Parfait]

Hello, I currently take Aikido and Tai Chi at my community college. My Tai Chi teacher is a student of Chiang Yun Chung, the fifth generation master of the Guang Ping Yang lineage (who was a student of Kuo Lien-Ying---you can find out about the lineage here: http://www.justtaichi.8k.com/photo4.html ) .

While the atmosphere in training aikido in a dance room (same room that I take tai chi) is different, I am still learning aikido correctly. My aikido teacher is still a student at some dojo, but he knows the correct positions of where your hands and feet should be in each movement. He constantly goes over to me and corrects my position because I'm always off by one or two inches.

[goingd]

1LitreofTears_Sakura

Hello, I currently take Aikido and Tai Chi at my community college. My Tai Chi teacher is a student of Chiang Yun Chung, the fifth generation master of the Guang Ping Yang lineage (who was a student of Kuo Lien-Ying---you can find out about the lineage here: http://www.justtaichi.8k.com/photo4.html ) .

While the atmosphere in training aikido in a dance room (same room that I take tai chi) is different, I am still learning aikido correctly. My aikido teacher is still a student at some dojo, but he knows the correct positions of where your hands and feet should be in each movement. He constantly goes over to me and corrects my position because I'm always off by one or two inches.

crying You have claimed the 200th post! YAY! 200! blaugh

Anywho. I've only done so little Tai Chi. I love it though! I have never done Aikido, but I am a student of Hapkido which has the same roots as Aikido and is actually almost identical other than Hapkido's powerful strikes involved. I LOVE Hapkido!

How are you liking your classes?

[Kilo of the Shadows]

goingd

1LitreofTears_Sakura

Hello, I currently take Aikido and Tai Chi at my community college. My Tai Chi teacher is a student of Chiang Yun Chung, the fifth generation master of the Guang Ping Yang lineage (who was a student of Kuo Lien-Ying---you can find out about the lineage here: http://www.justtaichi.8k.com/photo4.html ) .

While the atmosphere in training aikido in a dance room (same room that I take tai chi) is different, I am still learning aikido correctly. My aikido teacher is still a student at some dojo, but he knows the correct positions of where your hands and feet should be in each movement. He constantly goes over to me and corrects my position because I'm always off by one or two inches.

crying You have claimed the 200th post! YAY! 200! blaugh

Anywho. I've only done so little Tai Chi. I love it though! I have never done Aikido, but I am a student of Hapkido which has the same roots as Aikido and is actually almost identical other than Hapkido's powerful strikes involved. I LOVE Hapkido!

How are you liking your classes?

A school near me offers Hapkido, and I was considering it for awhile. So, seeing as you take it, what's it like? I've seen videos on Youtube, but those rarely do the arts any justice.

[Shaggy Rogers_mystery inc]

I must say this thread is very understanding & polite towards its posters. There is another martial art thread I've read & posted in once that was very rude. It treated those that posted with little martial skill or chose to practice at home by video or book like a disease. Thumbs up to you goingd for making a great thread.


@ 1LitreofTears_Sakura: Nice to see another person that has enjoyed Tai Chi. Since unable to afford the local Shoalin school currently I decided to start practicing it at home again. I let the instructor know about this & they didn't seem to have any problems with someone practicing while watching a video. The school teaches Tai Chi Mantis, but my video is the Yang short form. Sadly because of the lack of funds for now I am beltless. No matter how good I get with the video I can't obtain a belt showing how I've grown until I can afford the school. (It wasn't the largest building for movement anyways. The basement of my house is about the same size as the practice area of the school.)

[goingd]

Kilo of the Shadows

goingd

1LitreofTears_Sakura

Hello, I currently take Aikido and Tai Chi at my community college. My Tai Chi teacher is a student of Chiang Yun Chung, the fifth generation master of the Guang Ping Yang lineage (who was a student of Kuo Lien-Ying---you can find out about the lineage here: http://www.justtaichi.8k.com/photo4.html ) .

While the atmosphere in training aikido in a dance room (same room that I take tai chi) is different, I am still learning aikido correctly. My aikido teacher is still a student at some dojo, but he knows the correct positions of where your hands and feet should be in each movement. He constantly goes over to me and corrects my position because I'm always off by one or two inches.

crying You have claimed the 200th post! YAY! 200! blaugh

Anywho. I've only done so little Tai Chi. I love it though! I have never done Aikido, but I am a student of Hapkido which has the same roots as Aikido and is actually almost identical other than Hapkido's powerful strikes involved. I LOVE Hapkido!

How are you liking your classes?

A school near me offers Hapkido, and I was considering it for awhile. So, seeing as you take it, what's it like? I've seen videos on Youtube, but those rarely do the arts any justice.

Well, do put it ever so bluntilisciously, I LURVE Hapkido!

Let me explain Hapkido. It teaches virtually every kick and hand strike you can think of. It traditionally teaches no blocks, but only deflections. It covers very effective joint locks, take downs and throws, pressure point manipulation, and just manipulation in general, while often incorporating it's kicks and hand strikes. Hapkido translates roughly to "The art of harmony and internal power." Hapkido is about controlling your opponent and even more so yourself. The more you control yourself, the better you will be. Hapkido is one of the arts that teaches one how to overcome in battle using as little strength as possible. It also teaches you how to fall and roll properly. As far as pure self defense goes, I see Hapkido as an incredible martial art. If you can even just get the chance to try it out, I so suggest you do.

[goingd]

Clyde Smith

I must say this thread is very understanding & polite towards its posters. There is another martial art thread I've read & posted in once that was very rude. It treated those that posted with little martial skill or chose to practice at home by video or book like a disease. Thumbs up to you goingd for making a great thread.


@ 1LitreofTears_Sakura: Nice to see another person that has enjoyed Tai Chi. Since unable to afford the local Shoalin school currently I decided to start practicing it at home again. I let the instructor know about this & they didn't seem to have any problems with someone practicing while watching a video. The school teaches Tai Chi Mantis, but my video is the Yang short form. Sadly because of the lack of funds for now I am beltless. No matter how good I get with the video I can't obtain a belt showing how I've grown until I can afford the school. (It wasn't the largest building for movement anyways. The basement of my house is about the same size as the practice area of the school.)

I feel special! blaugh
Heheh, thanksoo!

Just curious, what is Tai Chi Mantis? I'm probably gonna go look it up now but I'm pretty curious what it's like to learn?

[Kilo of the Shadows]

goingd

Clyde Smith

I must say this thread is very understanding & polite towards its posters. There is another martial art thread I've read & posted in once that was very rude. It treated those that posted with little martial skill or chose to practice at home by video or book like a disease. Thumbs up to you goingd for making a great thread.


@ 1LitreofTears_Sakura: Nice to see another person that has enjoyed Tai Chi. Since unable to afford the local Shoalin school currently I decided to start practicing it at home again. I let the instructor know about this & they didn't seem to have any problems with someone practicing while watching a video. The school teaches Tai Chi Mantis, but my video is the Yang short form. Sadly because of the lack of funds for now I am beltless. No matter how good I get with the video I can't obtain a belt showing how I've grown until I can afford the school. (It wasn't the largest building for movement anyways. The basement of my house is about the same size as the practice area of the school.)

I feel special! blaugh
Heheh, thanksoo!

Just curious, what is Tai Chi Mantis? I'm probably gonna go look it up now but I'm pretty curious what it's like to learn?

I'm guessing it's like Drunken Monkey, which is a very interesting style when used properly. Although I'm not really sure what Tai Chi Mantis would look like, it seems like a good combination. Mantis is very effective against larger opponents, and I remember Tai Chi being described as a very 'fluid' art. So a very 'fluid' Mantis... damn... I know wouldn't mess with that.

[Kilo of the Shadows]

goingd

Kilo of the Shadows

goingd

1LitreofTears_Sakura

Hello, I currently take Aikido and Tai Chi at my community college. My Tai Chi teacher is a student of Chiang Yun Chung, the fifth generation master of the Guang Ping Yang lineage (who was a student of Kuo Lien-Ying---you can find out about the lineage here: http://www.justtaichi.8k.com/photo4.html ) .

While the atmosphere in training aikido in a dance room (same room that I take tai chi) is different, I am still learning aikido correctly. My aikido teacher is still a student at some dojo, but he knows the correct positions of where your hands and feet should be in each movement. He constantly goes over to me and corrects my position because I'm always off by one or two inches.

crying You have claimed the 200th post! YAY! 200! blaugh

Anywho. I've only done so little Tai Chi. I love it though! I have never done Aikido, but I am a student of Hapkido which has the same roots as Aikido and is actually almost identical other than Hapkido's powerful strikes involved. I LOVE Hapkido!

How are you liking your classes?

A school near me offers Hapkido, and I was considering it for awhile. So, seeing as you take it, what's it like? I've seen videos on Youtube, but those rarely do the arts any justice.

Well, do put it ever so bluntilisciously, I LURVE Hapkido!

Let me explain Hapkido. It teaches virtually every kick and hand strike you can think of. It traditionally teaches no blocks, but only deflections. It covers very effective joint locks, take downs and throws, pressure point manipulation, and just manipulation in general, while often incorporating it's kicks and hand strikes. Hapkido translates roughly to "The art of harmony and internal power." Hapkido is about controlling your opponent and even more so yourself. The more you control yourself, the better you will be. Hapkido is one of the arts that teaches one how to overcome in battle using as little strength as possible. It also teaches you how to fall and roll properly. As far as pure self defense goes, I see Hapkido as an incredible martial art. If you can even just get the chance to try it out, I so suggest you do.

Kicks AND Takedowns!? My two favorite fighting elements!? Well, I certainly have to look into this art of Hapkido! Now, I just have to hope the school has a reasonable price! Ah, cash... the story of my life!

[goingd]

Kilo of the Shadows

goingd

Kilo of the Shadows

goingd

1LitreofTears_Sakura

Hello, I currently take Aikido and Tai Chi at my community college. My Tai Chi teacher is a student of Chiang Yun Chung, the fifth generation master of the Guang Ping Yang lineage (who was a student of Kuo Lien-Ying---you can find out about the lineage here: http://www.justtaichi.8k.com/photo4.html ) .

While the atmosphere in training aikido in a dance room (same room that I take tai chi) is different, I am still learning aikido correctly. My aikido teacher is still a student at some dojo, but he knows the correct positions of where your hands and feet should be in each movement. He constantly goes over to me and corrects my position because I'm always off by one or two inches.

crying You have claimed the 200th post! YAY! 200! blaugh

Anywho. I've only done so little Tai Chi. I love it though! I have never done Aikido, but I am a student of Hapkido which has the same roots as Aikido and is actually almost identical other than Hapkido's powerful strikes involved. I LOVE Hapkido!

How are you liking your classes?

A school near me offers Hapkido, and I was considering it for awhile. So, seeing as you take it, what's it like? I've seen videos on Youtube, but those rarely do the arts any justice.

Well, do put it ever so bluntilisciously, I LURVE Hapkido!

Let me explain Hapkido. It teaches virtually every kick and hand strike you can think of. It traditionally teaches no blocks, but only deflections. It covers very effective joint locks, take downs and throws, pressure point manipulation, and just manipulation in general, while often incorporating it's kicks and hand strikes. Hapkido translates roughly to "The art of harmony and internal power." Hapkido is about controlling your opponent and even more so yourself. The more you control yourself, the better you will be. Hapkido is one of the arts that teaches one how to overcome in battle using as little strength as possible. It also teaches you how to fall and roll properly. As far as pure self defense goes, I see Hapkido as an incredible martial art. If you can even just get the chance to try it out, I so suggest you do.

Kicks AND Takedowns!? My two favorite fighting elements!? Well, I certainly have to look into this art of Hapkido! Now, I just have to hope the school has a reasonable price! Ah, cash... the story of my life!

The funny thing is that monkey style and drunken style already serve the same purpose of distorting the opponent and using surprising tactics. If they're combined properly it can be ever so very effective... pirate Rah!

Isn't it a shame how money runs this world? But you know what, if they offer any kind of trial classes or introductory classes or anything like that, I still suggest you take advantage of it, even if just to get a taste of Hapkido... Hapkido.

[theEmocarebear]

Michigan.
http://www.nmtptkd.com .
It's hard to find otherwise - my teacher teachs under him.