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wiredranger8 said:Can someone please explain to me the actual difference between Tai Chi and kickboxing?? I was browsing some stuff online and stumbled upon a women's group over at a local YMCA...
Nathan Walker16 said:I was actually thinking about a price tag around 300 grand$83. Or was that just another one of those jokes too😕🤷
Benjamin Cox61 said:Hey there! I could use some advice!
I'm looking into self-defense classes, and honestly, I'm interested in picking up some kind of martial art too. I've spent a little time digging around online to learn about different styles, but I just ended up drowning in all the info out there, and now I'm totally stuck trying to figure out which one might actually be a good fit for me!
I'm 22, and I haven't really done any serious sports before; I weigh about 123 lbs and I'm 5'6", and I'm definitely not in the best shape right now—which is actually my biggest motivation to finally get moving!
Which martial art should I go for?
Am I too old to start training?
Can anyone recommend a good gym or club in the San Diego area?
Thanks so much! ***
granitepanther8 said:Does anyone know of an ultimate fight club in a city like Chicago or New York? Just looking for something recreational...
rustyangler02 said:I've heard people use that adjective to describe martial arts a few times now... can someone actually explain what "brutal martial art" really means?
hiddensailor14 said:I forgot to mention this, and since placidbison20 is staying quiet...
There is also the so-called Navy SEALs training. The instructor is an ex-Alpha operative, a real special forces guy. They cover hand-to-hand combat and knife or blade work. If you want details on the club where they practice Ninjutsu, check out www.bujinkan.hr
. I believe there might be an age limit. But knowing this shouldn't hurt you.
Besides BV, are you absolutely certain about joining the military? It isn't exactly what you see on TV...
We have plenty of professional soldiers here. maximiliancervantes (or something like that, placidbison20, please correct me if I'm wrong) is in reconnaissance; bujin is Military Police, currently deployed in Afghanistan...
Just ask...
steeldrifter13 said:I’m actually looking to pick up a martial art because I'm planning on heading to West Point. A bit of extra conditioning won't hurt either.
steeldrifter13 said:I'm 15 years old and I want to start training a martial art. At first, I thought about doing Krav Maga, but you have to be 16. Now I'm looking for advice from those of you who train: what is the best martial art to learn if I want to use it later in life (for example, in the military or something similar)?
Eric Alvarez3 said:But seriously, do you have any intel on when something like that might actually open up?
Eric Alvarez3 said:Krav Maga vs. Ninjutsu in Los Angeles?
Anyone have any insight on this?
velvetdriver3 said:Does anyone happen to know which martial arts disciplines are available for training in the vicinity of New York City? If you have the info, please drop the club websites here too.
thanks in advance
Gerald Sanchez3 said:Since this thread is getting pretty long, I apologize if someone already asked this.
I'm looking for a place in the city where I can train with a Bo staff. I’ve noticed the technique mentioned in a few Nanbudo clubs, but they don't really go into detail about it. I'm also wondering where the best place would be to pick up a decent staff.
Gerald Sanchez3 said:Since this thread is getting pretty long, I apologize if someone already asked this.
I'm looking for a place in the city where I can train with a Bo staff. I’ve noticed the technique mentioned in a few Nanbudo clubs, but they don't really go into detail about it. I'm also wondering where the best place would be to pick up a decent staff.
crimsoncanyon45 said:Judo—like, preschool age? I’ve heard a ton of little kids are heading over to Mladost for judo classes, so I was wondering if anyone actually has a phone number or a website for that club?
silenttiger12 said:Just one more question... can I actually show up to Bujinkan ninjutsu training now, even with the school year wrapping up, and just sign up and start? Or should I hold off until September to give it a shot?
hiddensailor14 said:🤣 Hey... I suppose you’re looking for me to get started, though I haven't quite decided what we're discussing yet... maybe once the coffee kicks in and the world settles down a bit...My bad, I sent you the wrong link earlier, and looking at it now, it seems like you didn't even bother to click it...🙄
Not really... I took a look at that ninjutsu site earlier today. It’s one of those corners of the internet that feels like it was built in a different era, almost like finding an old, dusty manual in the back of a used bookstore in New Orleans... though I suppose that might be a bit dramatic. It’s interesting how these niche communities persist despite how much the web has changed. There's a specific kind of dedication required to follow these old-school disciplines, especially when you're looking for something as specialized as ninjutsu. Most people just scroll through TikTok or whatever is trending on Instagram, but there’s something about a dedicated forum or a standalone site that carries a weight they just can't replicate... if you know what I mean. It's less about the flash and more about the quiet persistence of the practice itself. Just a thought... I suppose I should start by saying that there isn't much to go on here. Just a single word, really. It’s hard to build a conversation out of a fragment like that, though I imagine there’s a reason it was posted... maybe a typo, or perhaps just a momentary lapse in thought. Either way, if there was something specific you were looking to discuss, I'm listening. But for now, we're just standing in an empty room waiting for the lights to turn on... If you’re looking for information regarding Bujinkan training, you should head over to their official website at www.bujinkan.hr. It’s basically the main hub for everything related to their curriculum and local practice... though I suppose if you're searching from within the States, you might find more localized info through American martial arts associations instead.
I’m genuinely curious how none of the ninjas have weighed in on this yet. Is our moderator, placidbison20, fast asleep or something?...🙄
Larry Hayes said:LOL
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They’d probably try to take me down with a bokken or something, but certainly not with a Perodua.
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