Posts by placidbison20

Scott Garcia10 said:First off, hey everyone. Thanks in advance for any advice or feedback you can share!

I’m a total beginner here, but I’m really interested in learning staff techniques. I’ve heard about Bojutsu, though I’m not sure if there are many practitioners around here. My question is: are there other martial arts that incorporate the Bo, and how much of a focus is there on it? I plan on starting some kind of martial arts training to learn the basics anyway, but eventually, I want to work with the staff.

A few logistical details: I’m a college student, so I’d prefer to train with an older group rather than being stuck in a class full of kids. I’m originally from a smaller town but I'm studying in Chicago right now, so both areas work for me.

Thanks again, everyone!

www.genbukan.com
www.cronipon.com
www.city-ryu.com
www.bujinkan.com

I believe all of these schools work with the Bo.

Rebecca Doyle2 said:So, you're saying it's possible to hold the sword so that the blade actually peeks out behind your back while the handle stays in front?

Look at that. Anything is possible. 🙂

That’s basically the attitude of a cat with its claws out (gyakute), where the blade emerges from the base of the hand rather than the side where the thumb sits.
Based on that, you could say such a mindset exists...

Zachary Mendoza17 said:I believe the question is being asked quite seriously, so: one can certainly possess a stance, and indeed a wide variety of them, provided that stance serves as a foundation for a subsequent move or a decisive cut—essentially acting as a preparatory position for something else. However, as a standalone skill involving such stances, I don't think it exists.

I was actually referring to that specific stance with its own name.
A similar stance exists in one of our traditional martial arts schools,
except you hold the sword (or whatever weapon) with both hands and point the tip toward the ground.

As for carrying a weapon on your back, that style is used while moving around (like when you're leaning over an obstacle or something). When the sword is at your belt, you just swing it behind your back so it doesn't get in the way. You can still draw it from there if you need to, though you'll have to adjust your positioning, especially if you have short arms and a long blade.🙂

Rebecca Doyle2 said:

I'm not entirely sure about having the tip pointing upward. If the tip is facing the ground, then there's...

Rebecca Doyle2 said:Is there any legitimate Japanese martial art that teaches holding a sword with the handle facing outward and the blade positioned behind you—either tucked against your back or trailing behind your body? If such a technique exists, I would be interested to know which specific discipline utilizes it.

You’re going to need to explain that a bit better or maybe just post a picture of what you mean.

Alexander Taylor72 said:I’ve been checking out some instructors for casual hobbyists and catching a bit of sports on TV, so I wanted to throw two quick questions out there:
First off, I'm really interested in striking—you know, kicks and punches. Since I’ve got a pretty lean, light build, I’m looking to steer clear of anything involving heavy grappling, throws, or wrestling, and I’m not really into weapons training either... what kind of disciplines would be the best fit for that vibe? I’m living over in River City, so I'm assuming there should be plenty of options nearby for training...
On the other hand, I've been hearing a lot about Krav Maga. Is that taught like a standard martial arts class—something you'd pay maybe $30 or $40 a month for—or is it more of a specialized seminar style course $1333 like I’ve heard mentioned elsewhere??

Thanks a ton for any insight you guys can give! 🙂

If you want strikes with hands and feet, try Muay Thai or Kickboxing. Ask the user rustyangler02 about it; I think he’s from the Riverside area.
As for Krav Maga, they have regular training sessions, so it isn't just a seminar. There is also a solid crew in Riverside for that—check with the user Jacob Sullivan9.

cosmicorca20 said:Are there any martial arts gyms in San Diego? I only know about Taekwondo, but I haven't done that in like 8 years. I'm 17 now and just want to get into some kind of combat sport to get back in shape (doing 20 pushups at once absolutely kills me) and build some muscle because I'm basically skin and bones. I'm 5'8" and sometimes I drop down to 130 lbs. You wouldn't believe it. I really want to try K-1 style fighting
or maybe if there's any ground fighting, you know, Jiu-Jitsu, somewhere in the area.
Please let me know if you can help.🙂🙂🙂

People have asked this exact thing plenty of times before.

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Ashley Wood59 said:Hey everyone!
I'm trying to track down some intel on this kickboxing club—Barun Trenk.
Basically, I need the lowdown on their pricing, how many sessions they run per week, what the schedule looks like, where they're located, and if they actually take beginners/hobbyists or if it's strictly for pros. Also, do they teach Muay Thai or straight-up Kickboxing? And honestly, what's even the real difference between the two?
Thanks for the help!

Anyone know the deal??

Have you tried just giving them a call to ask?

Nathan Walker16 said:You're a little late to be getting into sports at your age; you might have better luck picking up old coins or collecting postage stamps instead.

Nathan, if you don't have anything intelligent to contribute, just don't post at all.

prettylittledi, it isn't too late. If your main interest is striking, then go check out some Muay Thai or Kyokushin Karate training sessions.

Alright, what part of this thread's purpose is confusing you?

This space is strictly for information sharing.

If you want to talk about karate, feel free, but please head over to the specific thread dedicated to that.

My dad signed me up for martial arts when I was just four years old.🙂

Since then, he hasn't been able to make me quit if he tried.

It’s not about being serious, but please don't clutter this thread. Feel free to start a separate one dedicated to Kyokushin.

Thanks.

Samuel Morales said:Hey guys, got a quick question. I'm 22 and I've basically lived in the gym my whole life—I'm pretty strong and coordinated, but honestly, my flexibility is kind of non-existent. 😁 Basically, because of some dumb decisions I made, I stopped doing sports seriously, so now I just hit the weight room to keep my cardio and muscle definition somewhat decent. 😢 I'm slammed with stuff right now, but starting next February, things clear up for me, so I want to start training some kind of combat sport recreationally. So, what would you recommend, and is this even doable? I really want the training to be hardcore—like, the more intense, the better—around 3 to 5 times a week, and I’d prefer something where strength plays a big role alongside technique. 😁 Obviously, I don't have any competitive ambitions or anything, and I've zero experience with martial arts. Also, two big questions: where and how should I go about this?

btw I'm from Chicago 😉

Kyokushin could work, or maybe Muay Thai.

Eric Cox73 said:Hey, I’m new here. I’m looking to connect with people who actually take Tai Chi seriously—and when I say serious, I mean hitting the mats for 5 hours a day, plus at least two meditation sessions, and having a solid grasp of Taoism. If there are any of you out there living that lifestyle, I’d love to link up and swap some insights.

I doubt you're going to find anyone like that on this forum.

rapidowl15 said:Juji, do you happen to know any dentists in DC where I could get this made?
thanks

I actually have one in mind too, just in case Juji can't help out.

You people are nothing but spammers 🙂
Thread closed. If anyone actually wanted to reach out, they probably already did. My DMs are still open if you need me.

quietcobra2 said:I recently decided to finally check a long-time dream off my bucket list: owning what I consider to be the most beautiful Katana ever made.

After doing some digging online, I came across www.replikart.com, which seems to offer some really stunning pieces.

A few specific ones caught my eye:


as well as



and



I'd love to get some feedback regarding the overall quality and whether anyone here has had experience buying from Replikart. Just a heads up, this sword is strictly for display purposes—I've spent way too much time on an operating table to be playing with weapons.🙂

Thanks in advance for any advice you can share.

The gentleman running Replikart is perfectly professional. We haven't run into any issues with him or the items we've purchased from him so far.

Please, just keep this thread clean from spam 🙂

ruggedlynx162 said:Thanks for the tip, Sandra Martin73. I’m starting to feel like Wing Chun might actually be a better fit for me than Aikido, though I have to admit both styles look pretty cool.

Also, I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea—even though I definitely want to learn something useful for self-defense, that isn't really my main reason for wanting to train. It doesn't necessarily have to be 100% practical for a street fight or anything like that.

If I’m going to commit at least five years to mastering a martial art, then Wing Chun and Aikido are solid choices.

If you aren't sure you have the stamina to stick with this for the long haul, just go try Krav Maga or something similar. You'll see results a lot faster that way.