OT: Martial Arts, what do YOU practice?

I practice a relatively new art...5.56 Tactical. It works very well for me, if it gets to the point of having to use my knife, hands and/or feet I probably didn't bring enough ammo :D.
 
I found kickball to be very effective in self defense :eek:

As for martial arts been exposed to alota different things, came to realization that without my glasses Im blind as a bat. But letsee, TKD 4 years (hey I was a kid and didnt have a choice), dad taught me how to box and a little fencing, tried some Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Jun Fan, though right now Im in Inayan Eskrima. Been thinking about going into jiu-jitsu, but cant quite afford the classes right now.
 
Lessee.. a synopsis, from 1979-2002:

First was Goshin Jutsu Karate, an Okinawan form, Moved, but then kept up with the katas and sparred with some buddies. Then, Aikibudo Kobudo, Then Historical Armed Combat (the european form of Ken-do) in full armor. Fought melees, duels, bridge battles, and other scenarios, various weapon forms (Spear, two-sword, sword and shield, dagger, mace, greatsword, bastard sword). Field combat martial traning is a bit more than a martial art, as multiple man melees can get chaotic, and you gotta grow eyes int he back of your head. Carrying 70lbs of body armor and weapons is the anerobic lifting part, and the running and swinging is the Aerobic part. After that, did some histirocal combat form studies, comparative martial arts studies, and I'm currently poring over old fechtbuchs and using my MA exp. to deduce what the pictures mean, and my OE and ME skills to translate the text.

A Fechtbuch is literally "Fight book" or "Book of fighting". They were written under the direction of certain Eruopean Fechtmeisters (German, English, French, Spanish, Italian etc), and were intended to convey advanced duel or battlefield weapon techniques to intermediate students. An example of a modern day fechtbuch would be the Special Forces manual on Combatives, and you can even compare the pix in that modern manual to George Silvers or others and find the same info!

Keith
 
For years I practiced Tae Wunon.

Even though I started in High School, I didn't really become dedicated until I joined the Military. There I found most of my contemporaries were dedicated and experienced Tae Wunon practitioners. We met weekly at the NCO Club for extended sessions.

Due to genetic pre-disposition, I was never able to achieve the higher levels of Tae Wunon such as the "Transcendence of Forgetfulness" commonly called "The Lost Weekend". I was a master of the first level, "The Tounge of Idiocy", but I could never get beyond "The Volcano of Vomit".

When I went back to college, I found many Tae Wunon followers ready to welcome me into their ranks. But they were mostly faculty members, and even though I was closer to their age and experience, I was a student and felt more comfortable with other students.

Not many students practiced Tae Wunon. They talked about how it killed millions of brain cells, but I knew that humans generally use only about 10% of their brain so I felt I had plenty to spare. But, practicing Tae Wunon by myself was no fun, it was also considered a pathological condition so I dropped out of the discipline.

As I became more involved in university life I met a group that followed a path similar to Tae Wunon, but much kinder and gentler. One could still achieve the "Tounge of Idiocy" but it was kind, sharing, and humorous, lacking the hard, boisterous edge of the same level in Tae Wunon. The "Trancendence of Forgetfulness" was also entirely different, much more enjoyable, and it never contained the "Lost Weekend" component.

The practice of this new, but very ancient, art was quite informal. It could be practiced alone or in groups, and had many local variations of etiquette and procedure, but it's rituals were fairly universal, and it's mantra "Rooooloanotherone" was instantly recognizable.
 
The practice of this new, but very ancient, art was quite informal. It could be practiced alone or in groups, and had many local variations of etiquette and procedure, but it's rituals were fairly universal, and it's mantra "Rooooloanotherone" was instantly recognizable.
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LOL!!:D I guess I left those two "arts" out of my ciriculum vitae by accident:D I practiced them in the same order you did, but have given them both up as the after affects of training become worse with age;)
 
30 years karate,pentjak silat,iaido, kendo,naginata,kiyudo.
at some time third place dutch national championship,naginata.
karels.
 
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WOW:eek: This thread is turning out better than I expected:)

I think Snuffy wins for most styles studied so far!

Hey Chris, how did starting MA so young affect you? For better or worse? I'd guess better from knowing you on this forum:)
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Not anymore! :D:D:D

I've done Tang Soo Do, TKD, Shotokan, Shutokai, KyoKoshin, Karates, Muay Thai, Western Kickboxing, Wushu, Wing Chun, Lo Ha Ba Fut, Choy Lee Fut, Lung Ying, and Hung Gar Kung Fu styles, a little Bando, JKD, Freestyle, Shingen Ryu Batou Jutsu, various Aikido styles, Hockheim CQC, Knife and Archipelago Combatives (a flawless blend of everything that works, including Arnis De Mano, Modern Arnis, Bujitsu Kempo, Aiki-Jitsu, Kajukenbo, Ju Jitsu and Sadiq Kuntao Silat), Wayne Roy Ninjutsu (a modern, tactical version of Bujinkan Ninjutsu)...

And a few more I may have forgotten!
 
Rusty I laughed out loud!................:D

I Started formal training at 14, won many tournements until the war years. I never beat a Oriental unless it was with a firearm.:(
 
I have studied Koshoryu Kodenkan Karate for almost 10 years. I also teach this style at a community college as a community service type class. It is mainly a hard karate style, but it is an eclectic blend of many styles. During this time I also did some Jujitsu and kickboxing. Before this I studied Tang Soo Do for about 3 years, but I was a little kid then(not enough focus). In the last 2 weeks I have started a Judo/Jujitsu class and a Kenpo class. I like being a white belt again:D
 
and I mean just started. I'm still working on the first form. But it's a cool group of guys and it doesn't cost any money as we're training in a guy's garage. I keep thinking about picking up a Gunting/drone and the videos. Maybe for my birthday.
 
I once studied Shotokan Karate for a couple years, but found it hard on the knee joints (from snap kicks) and hands (from breaking techniques) as you get older. I've heard rumors it could lead to arthritis in later years. Today, I’m more of a softer style Tai Chi kinda guy.
 
I've done Tang Soo Do, TKD, Shotokan, Shutokai, KyoKoshin, Karates, Muay Thai, Western Kickboxing, Wushu, Wing Chun, Lo Ha Ba Fut, Choy Lee Fut, Lung Ying, and Hung Gar Kung Fu styles, a little Bando, JKD, Freestyle, Shingen Ryu Batou Jutsu, various Aikido styles, Hockheim CQC, Knife and Archipelago Combatives (a flawless blend of everything that works, including Arnis De Mano, Modern Arnis, Bujitsu Kempo, Aiki-Jitsu, Kajukenbo, Ju Jitsu and Sadiq Kuntao Silat), Wayne Roy Ninjutsu (a modern, tactical version of Bujinkan Ninjutsu)...
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Ok, now THAT is alot of syles!! Are there any that you have studied continously? or do you just study one for a short time and move on---I ask because obviously there isn't enough time in the day to keep up with all those at once!

I once studied Shotokan Karate for a couple years, but found it hard on the knee joints (from snap kicks)
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I found much the same thing with my knees in the short time I was in the kicking/punching classes that my mixed style school offers. I wasn't sure if it was just my knees, or I needed to keep with it. FOr the time being I am trying to do just grappling at that school and Aikido at the other one. WHich takes up ALL the spare time I have pretty much!!

First was Goshin Jutsu Karate, an Okinawan form, Moved, but then kept up with the katas and sparred with some buddies. Then, Aikibudo Kobudo, Then Historical Armed Combat (the european form of Ken-do) in full armor. Fought melees, duels, bridge battles, and other scenarios, various weapon forms (Spear, two-sword, sword and shield, dagger, mace, greatsword, bastard sword). Field combat martial traning is a bit more than a martial art, as multiple man melees can get chaotic, and you gotta grow eyes int he back of your head. Carrying 70lbs of body armor and weapons is the anerobic lifting part, and the running and swinging is the Aerobic part. After that, did some histirocal combat form studies, comparative martial arts studies, and I'm currently poring over old fechtbuchs and using my MA exp. to deduce what the pictures mean, and my OE and ME skills to translate the text
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Interesting! Have you ever seen the show "conquest" on the history channel? They had some really cool episodes on medievil(sp?)weaponry and combat:) What is Aikibudo Kobudo?

I like being a white belt again
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So do I. OF course I wasn't far from one the last time I was in Aikido in college (4th kyu):D Its amazing how my brain remembers alot of the technique, but my body has forgotten how to actually do them when my partner is attacking!
 
martial:of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior

arts: skill acquired by experience, study, or observation

http://www.af.mil/photos/images/fighters_a10_0008.jpg

'Nuff said :D

Sarge
 
OOps:o Let me try that picture again guys
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Sarge I noticed the landing gear(?) is down on these. Is this normal or do they retract like on other aircraft?
I just never paid any attention before.:o :rolleyes:
 
Yvsa, good eye, and you're right they do retract. These boys are wheels down 'cause they're lined up at the "flying gas station". Tanker boom operator snapped the pic.

Sarge
 
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