There’s no need to change up your technique. Our seminars are open to everyone, not just the local guys. You can find a full list of upcoming sessions on our website; if anything catches your eye, just let me know. We don't have many scheduled here in the States this year, unfortunately, but we'll have two excellent specialty seminars toward the end of the year. Honestly, I think fighting without gear or barehanded is a real struggle.
There’s a Bujinkan Ninjutsu section over in Osijek. Go check them out if that sounds like your thing. Unfortunately, their website is still down, but I can give them a call and find out when and where they hold training sessions if you want to head over and watch a class. Either way, since you aren't quite sure what you want to train yet, my advice is to go see a few different disciplines before making a final decision.
Andrew Mendoza9 said:I guess I’m mostly just drawn to classic ju-jitsu, if I’m being honest
I have no idea if anyone actually does strictly traditional stuff here in the States. Our training sessions include plenty of classic ju-jitsu, but we mix in a lot of other techniques too. I'm not sure if that's going to be an issue for you.
It’s definitely not too late. You have traditional Japanese jujutsu alongside various modern derivatives, such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Dennis Survival JJ, and things like that. Some styles lean more toward competitive sport, while others focus more on practical application.
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goldenhound9 said:I’d say that applies to pretty much every move in every discipline. If your own muscle tension is choking out the motion of the technique, then it's not actually being done right. I mean, sure, the move might still work, but you're definitely not hitting your true potential. If you keep repeating sloppy movements, you're basically hardwiring bad habits into your muscle memory. And the more you do it wrong, the harder it’s going to be to fix later. So, in my opinion, the priority should always be getting the form down perfectly first. Once you've actually mastered the mechanics, then maybe you start adding strength—as long as you don't ruin the technique in the process.
Fundamentals are everything when you're starting out. You hit the nail on the head there. If you master the basics right from the jump, all those advanced techniques will actually stick later on.
Of course strength matters. You can definitely build it if you follow a proper training program. But personally, I think dedicating massive chunks of training time solely to strength exercises is overkill. It’s really up to each individual to take care of their physical conditioning on their own time. To me, training sessions should be focused on technique, drills, and similar skill work.
If you’re thinking about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, just know it's much more focused on ground fighting than Aikido is. It's also definitely more sports-oriented, whereas Aikido is really more of a martial art.
Your best bet is to go check out a session for both.
George Martin70 said:It fits perfectly. He’s basically an underwear smuggler from some small town in the Midwest. Jamie Fowler2 is just a corrupt doctor from the sticks... 😬
Well, if he is corrupt, his bribe threshold is pretty low. Or he’s just incredibly good at hiding the paper trail.
Either way, you're getting a one-day ban for making those accusations.🙂
Christian Thompson5 said:I don't think it's bad, assuming that's the kind of thing you enjoy. Personally, I wasn't exactly blown away. I'm really holding out for a movie where ninjas are just regular people possessing extraordinary skills or knowledge that sets them apart from the average soldier. Something along the lines of The Last Samurai, but with a ninja twist.😁