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 ]

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Stratamagnus

I don't really know much about Hapkido, I always thought it was similar to Aikido.

It is. One of the most notable differences though, is that most forms of Hapkido use hard strikes, but mostly as finishing moves. Both styles focus on using an opponent's force against them with techniques like joint locks, take downs and deflections.
Aikido and Hapkido in fact are spelled with the same Chinese characters, both meaning the way of harmony and internal power. Both styles also come from the Japanese style Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu.

[Stratamagnus]

Thats really neat. The old academy I use to go to teaches Hapkido and Sanshou, but I never took advantage of it. I regret that now.

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Stratamagnus

Thats really neat. The old academy I use to go to teaches Hapkido and Sanshou, but I never took advantage of it. I regret that now.

Chances are you'll have to opportunity to learn quite a lot over the years.

[Stratamagnus]

Haha, very true. I just get so excited! I have to remind myself that it isn't a race lol. Just, I've always been kind of a klutzy guy but since I've started my martial arts about a year ago, I've really proved to myself that I can do things. Even do them well lol.

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Stratamagnus

Haha, very true. I just get so excited! I have to remind myself that it isn't a race lol. Just, I've always been kind of a klutzy guy but since I've started my martial arts about a year ago, I've really proved to myself that I can do things. Even do them well lol.

Man, if you weren't klutsy starting off I would think you were weird. There is almost no one who magically gets everything after the first explanation.

[Stratamagnus]

Heh, very true. I'm a very slow learner but I find I'm pretty good at stuff if I give it enough practice. I'm very awkward on my feet since I'm not a natural striker. My Choi Kwang Do dojang does alot of everything, but the one they do that kinda confounds me is they train in left front and right front stance equally so for awhile, it was extremely awkward.

[KylarKage]

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Stratamagnus

I don't really know much about Hapkido, I always thought it was similar to Aikido.

It is. One of the most notable differences though, is that most forms of Hapkido use hard strikes, but mostly as finishing moves. Both styles focus on using an opponent's force against them with techniques like joint locks, take downs and deflections.
Aikido and Hapkido in fact are spelled with the same Chinese characters, both meaning the way of harmony and internal power. Both styles also come from the Japanese style Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu.

True, but one of the other biggest differences is that Aikido (coming from Japan) is a very religious art. They believe they can manipulate the "energy" within themselves and the opponent using some sort of thing like the Force. They even do all the hand movements!

[KylarKage]

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DeadlyKicksofRegal

Ello. I'm a brown belt in Hapkido, although I had a break when I was around 13 years old, so I've actually got the time to be a 3rd degree. Me step-dad is testing for his 5th degree in two days. He has his own dojang close to here and we just merged with one of the largest Hapkido schools in this region! We're also about to start teaching a class at the local college. Fun fun

Awesome! I have a 1st Dan in Hapkido. When you merged with the other school, did you change your curriculum to theirs, did they change to yours, or did you combine the two?

Well originally we were sort of a branch off from their school, and their Master is still higher ranked than ours, but we've always taught the same things. We're all studying Sun Moo Kwan, but up until recently were were trying out Sin Moo. It's pretty much just like having additional days for classes

[goingd]

Stratamagnus

Heh, very true. I'm a very slow learner but I find I'm pretty good at stuff if I give it enough practice. I'm very awkward on my feet since I'm not a natural striker. My Choi Kwang Do dojang does alot of everything, but the one they do that kinda confounds me is they train in left front and right front stance equally so for awhile, it was extremely awkward.

It takes getting used to, but it really is better to practice things equally on both sides.

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DeadlyKicksofRegal

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Stratamagnus

I don't really know much about Hapkido, I always thought it was similar to Aikido.

It is. One of the most notable differences though, is that most forms of Hapkido use hard strikes, but mostly as finishing moves. Both styles focus on using an opponent's force against them with techniques like joint locks, take downs and deflections.
Aikido and Hapkido in fact are spelled with the same Chinese characters, both meaning the way of harmony and internal power. Both styles also come from the Japanese style Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu.

True, but one of the other biggest differences is that Aikido (coming from Japan) is a very religious art. They believe they can manipulate the "energy" within themselves and the opponent using some sort of thing like the Force. They even do all the hand movements!

Most of the Hapkidoists I've met believe basically the same thing. It's more than just body mechanics, it's body "magic", or so you could say. Our nervous system has a lot to do with it, and I'm certain it's scientific, but we understand so little about it that it is most often misinterpreted.

[Stratamagnus]

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Stratamagnus

Heh, very true. I'm a very slow learner but I find I'm pretty good at stuff if I give it enough practice. I'm very awkward on my feet since I'm not a natural striker. My Choi Kwang Do dojang does alot of everything, but the one they do that kinda confounds me is they train in left front and right front stance equally so for awhile, it was extremely awkward.

It takes getting used to, but it really is better to practice things equally on both sides.

Yeah, I've started to really adapt to southpaw. I'm not exactly comfortable throwing punches from it though, my left straight sucks lol. It just doesn't feel right.

But I hope that one day I could learn enough to open my own studio.

[goingd]

Stratamagnus

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Stratamagnus

Heh, very true. I'm a very slow learner but I find I'm pretty good at stuff if I give it enough practice. I'm very awkward on my feet since I'm not a natural striker. My Choi Kwang Do dojang does alot of everything, but the one they do that kinda confounds me is they train in left front and right front stance equally so for awhile, it was extremely awkward.

It takes getting used to, but it really is better to practice things equally on both sides.

Yeah, I've started to really adapt to southpaw. I'm not exactly comfortable throwing punches from it though, my left straight sucks lol. It just doesn't feel right.

But I hope that one day I could learn enough to open my own studio.

I've found that the best way to learn something new for the first time, whether its on the left or the right side, is to practice it very slowly. The thing to understand about all motion, is that it is built up of countless smaller motions. So when you're throwing a punch with your left hand, reverse in your mind exactly what you should do with your right hand, and practice that very slowly, bit by bit. Eventually, speed will come on it's own. Never try to force yourself to be fast at something before you're ready.

[Stratamagnus]

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Stratamagnus

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Stratamagnus

Heh, very true. I'm a very slow learner but I find I'm pretty good at stuff if I give it enough practice. I'm very awkward on my feet since I'm not a natural striker. My Choi Kwang Do dojang does alot of everything, but the one they do that kinda confounds me is they train in left front and right front stance equally so for awhile, it was extremely awkward.

It takes getting used to, but it really is better to practice things equally on both sides.

Yeah, I've started to really adapt to southpaw. I'm not exactly comfortable throwing punches from it though, my left straight sucks lol. It just doesn't feel right.

But I hope that one day I could learn enough to open my own studio.

I've found that the best way to learn something new for the first time, whether its on the left or the right side, is to practice it very slowly. The thing to understand about all motion, is that it is built up of countless smaller motions. So when you're throwing a punch with your left hand, reverse in your mind exactly what you should do with your right hand, and practice that very slowly, bit by bit. Eventually, speed will come on it's own. Never try to force yourself to be fast at something before you're ready.

*Nods* Thank you

When I was in jits, I'd always have to work with kids that would never take time to learn a throw or a sweep and I'd go flying in a terrible way. I hated working on throws because if you do the throw right, you can set the person down pretty lightly.

You don't have to fling them into the Earth stare

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Stratamagnus

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Stratamagnus

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Stratamagnus

Heh, very true. I'm a very slow learner but I find I'm pretty good at stuff if I give it enough practice. I'm very awkward on my feet since I'm not a natural striker. My Choi Kwang Do dojang does alot of everything, but the one they do that kinda confounds me is they train in left front and right front stance equally so for awhile, it was extremely awkward.

It takes getting used to, but it really is better to practice things equally on both sides.

Yeah, I've started to really adapt to southpaw. I'm not exactly comfortable throwing punches from it though, my left straight sucks lol. It just doesn't feel right.

But I hope that one day I could learn enough to open my own studio.

I've found that the best way to learn something new for the first time, whether its on the left or the right side, is to practice it very slowly. The thing to understand about all motion, is that it is built up of countless smaller motions. So when you're throwing a punch with your left hand, reverse in your mind exactly what you should do with your right hand, and practice that very slowly, bit by bit. Eventually, speed will come on it's own. Never try to force yourself to be fast at something before you're ready.

*Nods* Thank you

When I was in jits, I'd always have to work with kids that would never take time to learn a throw or a sweep and I'd go flying in a terrible way. I hated working on throws because if you do the throw right, you can set the person down pretty lightly.

You don't have to fling them into the Earth stare

If you really know what you're doing, you should be able to demonstrate a lot of control in a lot of ways. One thing I love to do is kick right up to a persons face and hold my foot there. Throwing is another good example - if you know what you're doing you should be able to perform the technique without slamming your partner into the ground.