Any Martial Artists?

Leatherman123 · **on:** January 14, 2008, 01:48:51 AM

I have blackbelts in Judo, Aikido, Combative Judo ( outlawed in U.S now), and lastly JuJitsu. I currently do Judo and I am a fourth degree blackbelt in it. Any other martial artists?

Sea Monster · **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2008, 08:52:11 AM

I've got a foul temper and sharp fingernails, if that's worth anything.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:27:11 PM

I retired from ninja-ing when my left foot was shattered. In retrospect, I probably should have given it up when my right knee was shattered, but what fun would that have been?

Def

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2008, 01:47:24 PM

I did a lot of Judo and Jujitsu, when I was a kid/teenager which was handy, as popular I was not

Once I left school I signed myself up for a couple of intensive ww2 combatative style courses, which I absolutly swear by as they got me out of a good few scrapes which could easily gone the other way

Nowa day's I'd like to get back into it, plus I'd like to get my son involved too, (he nearly kicked one of my teeth out last weekend

) but most so called martial art's classes these days are all softly, softly no contact stuff

So now I'm just internallising the stuff I've learned, getting more into the spiritual aspects of the art's (chi ect) and keep looking for an old school, training school

Leatherman123 · **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2008, 02:30:56 PM

Oh, cool..

Benner · **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2008, 03:27:19 PM

I used to do Wing chun a few years back. But then I became a teenager and discovered girls and booze so I gave up.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2008, 03:30:54 PM

Just go's to show that all us Brit's are double hard bastids

Just look at Yellowhammers avatar if you need proof

Dtrain · **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2008, 03:34:18 PM

I took Aikido for awhile when I was in the service,then for awhile in college right after I got out of the service.But nothing after that.So I dont think that I am a Martial Artist,just someone who was trying to pick up a few things and see where they fit in.

Dtrain

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2008, 03:36:26 PM

Did you get a lot out of aikido? (still thinking about what martial art to do next)

Leatherman123 · **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2008, 03:52:17 PM

I personally didn't. It really is ment for older people because it is not about physical or muscular strength. But I did learn a lot of cool take downs!

Dtrain · **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2008, 03:58:19 PM

Personally,that is what I liked about it.Sooner or later I figured we all run into someone bigger and stronger.It seemed to me that being able to toss someone is prety important.There is no better impact weapon out there than the ground or a wall.

Dtrain

Leatherman123 · **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2008, 04:02:43 PM

That is true. There really isn't any punches or kicks either!

665ae · **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2008, 04:16:48 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 14, 2008, 03:27:19 PM

I used to do Wing chun a few years back. But then I became a teenager and discovered girls and booze so I gave up.

Don't you mean Wang Chung?

665ae · **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2008, 04:22:42 PM

For me... I've always been partial to Isshin-ryu karate. I've also studied a bit of Bando Bull, and I tried to learn Monkey Kung Fu at one point

yellowhammer · **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2008, 05:03:29 PM

I did a bit of Shotokan at a p*ss-poor club as a kid 'cos I didn't know any better, but now I'm more interested in the internal Chinese styles - Feng Shou kung fu, Yang-style taiji and a bit of qigong. If you get the hang of it you can see & do some crazy stuff

Before I moved back to Kent I joined a superb full-contact taiji club - it was the only time a taiji instructor asked me if I knew how to breakfall before they would let me play!

If I can find a decent instructor I'd like to learn Bagua too.

Mike, mastery of the brick flail is a heady responsibility

It must only be used for good - zombies only please!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2008, 06:19:41 PM

Quote from: yellowhammer on January 14, 2008, 05:03:29 PM

I did a bit of Shotokan at a p*ss-poor club as a kid 'cos I didn't know any better, but now I'm more interested in the internal Chinese styles - Feng Shou kung fu, Yang-style taiji and a bit of qigong. If you get the hang of it you can see & do some crazy stuff Before I moved back to Kent I joined a superb full-contact taiji club - it was the only time a taiji instructor asked me if I knew how to breakfall before they would let me play! If I can find a decent instructor I'd like to learn Bagua too.

Mike, mastery of the brick flail is a heady responsibility It must only be used for good - zombies only please!

What if I ''thought'' they were zombie's at the time

As for Qigong, if you master it, can I come round your house an hit you with stuff, or do I have to form an orderly que behind your missus

ducktapehero · **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2008, 06:47:29 PM

I've taken a little over the years. A variety of stuff never in a "formal" setting though. I am considering learning some cane self defense from Professor Wayne Carmen at a school down in Branson MO. From what I gather he's pretty good. I've talked to him on the phone a couple of times and he's very friendly. Finances are what is keeping from taking the class. Hopefully we can get that straightened out soon.

yellowhammer · **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2008, 10:49:02 PM

SWMBO likes my Qigong practice as she can warm her hands up on me

No Iron Body here though, that looks far too strenuous

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2008, 10:53:15 PM

Quote from: yellowhammer on January 14, 2008, 10:49:02 PM

SWMBO likes my Qigong practice as she can warm her hands up on me No Iron Body here though, that looks far too strenuous

Did you watch ''kick ass miracles'' on friday, where that guy smashed those files against his head

Now that is a very cool party trick

hawkchucker · **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2008, 12:37:14 AM

My martial arts is actually para Ordnance warthog. Nothing says love like a .45

by the way Def its made in Canada.

Dtrain · **Reply #20 on:** January 16, 2008, 12:22:59 AM

Don't sell Canada short,we all know the best Maple Syrup come from Canada.LOL,Canada is a good country in my book DEF.

Dtrain

hawkchucker · **Reply #21 on:** January 16, 2008, 01:16:12 AM

Actually not selling it short. The thig is a powerhouse. I just wish I bought a second.

However I will say I find it amazing that the country that makes it will not allow citizens to buy one.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #22 on:** January 16, 2008, 01:16:25 AM

Canada is just like any other country, only with more Canadians...

Def

CQC-7 · **Reply #23 on:** January 16, 2008, 05:10:56 AM

I took no martial arts classes. I was a wrestler though. I can take someone down pretty quick if I need to. All martial arts have their merits.

By the way Def, I seen a few of your countrymen in action last night. I went to see the Pittsburgh Penguins game. Crosby is from near where you live isn't he?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #24 on:** January 16, 2008, 02:03:36 PM

Sid the Kid's parents live right across the street from my in-laws, about five miles away from me. It's funny- all the players on US teams are Canadian, while all the players on Canadian teams are Swedish or Russian!

Def

Dtrain · **Reply #25 on:** January 16, 2008, 03:18:43 PM

Quote from: Defender on January 16, 2008, 01:16:25 AM

Canada is just like any other country, only with more Canadians...

Def

So thats where Canadians come from..................Mongo learns something new everday LOL.

Dtrain

No if I can just figure out that pasting and copying thing........

Leatherman123 · **Reply #26 on:** January 16, 2008, 08:44:34 PM

I was a varsity wrestler and football player in highschool too

Sea Monster · **Reply #27 on:** January 16, 2008, 09:59:49 PM

Quote

So thats where Canadians come from..................Mongo learns something new everday LOL.

Hey, it's not that funny.
Some folk think Canadians come from Canadia.

Dtrain · **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2008, 01:30:44 AM

I know for years I thought all the Globes were wrong.I never could find Canadia anywhere.I always felt bad all those fine Canadians and no country to call home

.

Dtrain

hawkchucker · **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2008, 11:02:50 PM

I actually hold to the South Park Mentality.

"Blame everything on Canada, because you really cant trust a country where they are just so damn polite."

Just like the movie Canadian Bacon.

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