Martial arts

[Raev]

I'm just curious to know who else is a fan of the training and if so, what style?

Me personally, I started off with Gung Fu - followed by Muay Thai - followed by boxing - and have just started with Krav Maga.

Thus far, Krav is my favorite...and the one that seems to make me hurt the most the next day lol.

Edited December 15, 2008 by Raev

[SkYFiRe]

my brother Nomad and i were wanting to start Krav before i got laid off. more then likely will after i get my finances in order tho

[ManicQueen]

Kenpo Karate

[prick]

Tai Chi Chun is my first but have dabbled with many more!

[Raev]

my brother Nomad and i were wanting to start Krav before i got laid off. more then likely will after i get my finances in order tho

The Fighting Fit in Wyandotte is a good place to learn Krav.

In the 16 years I've been involved in various fighting styles, I've never met a better group of instructors.

[Rev.Reverence]

I know a few things.

[Mean Salley]

I've been doing Capoeira for a little while, but because it is so diverse in it's nature, I don't really learn it as so much a martial art as I do a way to get my ass in shape. I can dance a bit better because of it too.

Were I to get in a fight that I couldn't run away from, I'd probably bite and head-butt my way out.

[Head Wreck]

Kalaripayat. but mainly started for the herbology , acupressure, meditation, fitness, yoga and pranic healing thats included in the study

[StormKnight (1)]

Shorin-ryu, tai-chi, and a couple of animal forms.

Learned from a retired navy sub driver that was working on being the first occidental little old martial arts man. Two students, one master, out in the middle of the base's football field. Stretching at 4pm, warm-up at 4:30, Respect at 5, practice/philosophy until sunset (usually 6:30,) then tai chi at sunset until lights went on the field, then Respect and leave.

Got spoiled being one of two students. I don't think I would like a school training. Just like my avatar Usagi, who learned one on one with his master. Also, full force was not used, but was discussed (both students had a job to do for the military, and it would not be good to come into work and explain the broken sternum or dislocated elbow.)

[Head Wreck]

very true, i'm one of three regulars at our classes. but unfortunatly 3 does not even cover the rent on the hall.

i find the 3 nights a week also beneficial

[Raev]

I've been doing Capoeira for a little while, but because it is so diverse in it's nature, I don't really learn it as so much a martial art as I do a way to get my ass in shape. I can dance a bit better because of it too.

Were I to get in a fight that I couldn't run away from, I'd probably bite and head-butt my way out.

I love that style! Where do you train? I didn't think there was anyplace in MI for that!

[detroitrequiem]

Working on my 2nd degree in Ninjutsu, finishing the old frame Chen style Tai Chi. i also take a little from this and that, I agree about the Krav Maga school in Wyandotte, nice guy, great place.

I have though about teaching ninjutsu downriver to anyone that's interested. My wife wants to open a MA school one day

[torn asunder]

Working on my 2nd degree in Ninjutsu, finishing the old frame Chen style Tai Chi. i also take a little from this and that, I agree about the Krav Maga school in Wyandotte, nice guy, great place.

I have though about teaching ninjutsu downriver to anyone that's interested. My wife wants to open a MA school one day

hey, i remember you! (not that we ever talked at all!) - how ya been? good to see you back - stick around for a while this time!

[detroitrequiem]

hey, i remember you! (not that we ever talked at all!) - how ya been? good to see you back - stick around for a while this time!

Thank you,

Im around. I was at CC last night. Good times.

[predaking]

I love that style! Where do you train? I didn't think there was anyplace in MI for that!

there is a place here. I dont know if its the same as mean sally. Im gonna start training next year. I gotta find the info again, id be happy to share when I find it.

[Mean Salley]

I love that style! Where do you train? I didn't think there was anyplace in MI for that!

For a little while I was doing Cordao De Ouro in Ypsilanti, but the class got way too full. Now I'm a part of Mandinga in Royal Oak. The classes are at the YMCA. Monday is the beginner's gig, and Wednesday and Friday are intermediate to advanced.

I'll fish around for a website with more infor.

[detroitrequiem]

Does anyone know if Owen is still around and if he still teaches Kung fu? I went on a honeymoon this past summer and we went to China for 2 weeks. We went to Shaolin temple, fun but very touristy.

[Invictus]

I'm currently training quite a bit. Mostly BJJ, CSW and Muay Thai, but also some Savate and Kali. I did a little Shotokan Karate in the past as well as some Judo. I'm trying to find room in my schedule to get back into Judo.

[Invictus]

Apparently they have Tai Chi push hands competitions in China. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUJ_VKiz6No, it's pretty interesting.

[Homicidalheathen]

I took a judo class once...really would like to study something but my joints dislocate easy...my bones break easy...I scared of sparing...

[detroitrequiem]

My Tai Chi teacher wants me to go over to China and compete in push hands. He says because of my size and internal power that I could do well. Some o the guys that o push hands are incredible. My wife wants to go back in a few years and train on Wudang mountain with some of the Tai Chi masters there. If anyone wants to do Chen style or learn a little ninjutsu, hit me up this summer.

[detroitrequiem]

My Tai Chi teacher wants me to go over to China and compete in push hands. He says because of my size and internal power that I could do well. Some o the guys that o push hands are incredible. My wife wants to go back in a few years and train on Wudang mountain with some of the Tai Chi masters there. If anyone wants to do Chen style or learn a little ninjutsu, hit me up this summer.

[Invictus]

The contact in those Chinese tournaments looks pretty solid. Almost Judoesque to my mind. Do you train like that at all?

[detroitrequiem]

yes a bit. Push hands can be pretty tricky. Internal power is the key. My teacher Sifu Cao isn't physically very big but has an almost supernatural quality about him with internal strength. When we do push hands, it's like trying to move a car off balance at times. He's pretty cool, used to be a stunt man for Jet Li in Once Upon a Time in China. He's one of Ma Hong's inner door students.

[Invictus]

That sounds interesting. I'd like to see what it's like.