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Re: Have you ever tried Martial Arts?

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By RodKarate, Wed 19 Jul 2006 at 10:52am

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FATBOY wrote:

i tried the Northern Martial Art of Ecky Thump

but i had to hang up my flat cap and braces when me whippet died...

Flat cap and Whippet !! One of the best forms of self defence ! Hat on and RUN.........

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Re: Have you ever tried Martial Arts?

By RodKarate, Wed 19 Jul 2006 at 11:00am

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andy wrote:

I'm sure I've already posted my martial arts experience, but just to contribute to the thread:

I'm a 3rd Dan black belt in Taekwondo (WTF/Kukkiwon Style). I started training in about 1986 but haven't trained properly since about 2002ish.

I'd love to get back to it (so don't really consider it giving up, more a sabattical) but the weight keeps getting in the way (I shift some, stop dietting because of work pressures and it comes back).

Next summer, I'll be back there!!!!

There are a couple of post here about 'getting back' to your chosen martial art. I wouldnt mind a quid for every lapsed student I have bumped into who says 'I'm coming back soon'. It doesnt happen....... Dont think about it or find a delaying excuse, just get back in there - now.
If you enjoy it - do it. Your mention of being overweight ........ doing your martial art will actually help you lose a bit of it.
You work hard. Give YOURSELF a couple of hours a week for your own pleasure and enjoyment. As the ladies say 'Because i'm worth it!'

Rod

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Re: Have you ever tried Martial Arts?

By StevieG, Wed 19 Jul 2006 at 11:04am

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My gym runs a kick boxing class and I'm gonna start tonight. I was thinking about it and umming and ahhing as I'm not as fit as I wanna be but your words inspired me, Rod!
Time to stop making excuses and start getting my ass get kicked by a professional!

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Re: Have you ever tried Martial Arts?

By PJ, Wed 19 Jul 2006 at 11:11am

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May I ask an "ignorant and wishing to be informed question"

I know there are loads of different styles of Kung Fu, but what are the basic differences between Foo and Karate please?

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Re: Have you ever tried Martial Arts?

By Apple, Wed 19 Jul 2006 at 11:15am

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I did Judo for about 6 years, and I was pretty good at it too. I gave it up when I started doing all things teens want to do, and life took over.

I will probably go back to doing it again soon, as I did enjoy it.

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Re: Have you ever tried Martial Arts?

By KT, Wed 19 Jul 2006 at 11:18am

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PJ wrote:

May I ask an "ignorant and wishing to be informed question"

I know there are loads of different styles of Kung Fu, but what are the basic differences between Foo and Karate please?

Soft and hard would be the most simple way to put it!!

Some might say open or closed hand, but that's not true, there are open hand karate forms.

Karate up to black belt is very hard block and hard counter, Foo is more soft block while moving out of the way and striking in the correct point.

However after years of good teaching, there isn't much difference!!

I would say that people with small frames might suit foo more, but that doesn't take into account peoples taste for interaction.

I hope this helps a bit

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Re: Have you ever tried Martial Arts?

By PJ, Wed 19 Jul 2006 at 11:27am

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Thanks Kev - very curious about Foo , a lot of the Warrior Site do it.

I could proably cope with the "conditioning " part of the training - its the contact bit that worries me, I don't even slam doors when I'm cross hit and tend to duck and negotiate rather then actively defend myself.

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