MA Questions, Pls help!

[ryan213]

I am a beginner in Martial Arts. I have checked out a few different styles. But I cannot conclude to which I want to persue in my life. I want a style which teaches good all-round ability (I'm not really interested in MMA - It's great, but not what I'm looking for). I can honestly say that I don't think I will be getting in any confrontations any time soon - it's not in my nature. But I would just like to know that if I did and I had no choice I could be confident to defend against almost any situation, that and I like the idea of training hard in an art that I love. I'm quite a physically active person and I enjoy a good work-out. Also, I'm joining the Police Force soon, they will provide me with training for the job, but I would like a place I can stop off to, whenever I get the chance, to do some hard training.

So, I have some questions:



1) How does one determine which Martial Art is for them?
2) How does one determine which Karate style they like? (I'm not saying I'm interested in Karate, I'm just curious)
3) Do you need to be trained to take a hard blow if you want to be a good fighter/self defender? If so, how do I do this?
4) Are there any martial arts you could reccommend for a Police Officer?
5) Is it true that it doesn't matter what you train in?
6) What are the chances of a Kick having this effect : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W0WN...20broken%20leg
7) What's your opinions of studying two arts? (Again, just curious)

Anyway, I hope that wasn't too much for you to think about. I look forward to reading you'r replies.

Thankyou,

Ryan.

[Groucho]

Originally Posted by ryan213

1) How does one determine which Martial Art is for them?
2) How does one determine which Karate style they like? (I'm not saying I'm interested in Karate, I'm just curious)
3) Do you need to be trained to take a hard blow if you want to be a good fighter/self defender? If so, how do I do this?
4) Are there any martial arts you could reccommend for a Police Officer?
5) Is it true that it doesn't matter what you train in?
6) What are the chances of a Kick having this effect : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W0WN...20broken%20leg
7) What's your opinions of studying two arts? (Again, just curious)

Hi, Ryan

1) check your local schools for any that offer free introductory classes or cheap intro programs...the best way to find out is to do
2) same answer...but you do realize that Kyokushin and it's derivatives are the best? ;-)
3) the members here will tell you most emphatically yes, and you train by building up toit slowly, then doing it
4) The police in Japan study jujitsu as part of their training, some do aikido (old school, though)
5) yes and no, as some styles focus more on effective technique, others more on sport...the best instructor available is key...
6) can't watch youtube at work...the broken leg clip? IMHO, the chances are slim to none, but accidents happen
7) when I lived in Japan, I trained concurrently in Kyokushin, iaido and jujitsu, so I'm biased, but if you select the right arts, the training actually begins to complement each other, and you see greater results...but maybe I was lucky

I'd start out in just one, though...spare yourself some confusion...

[kakatootoshi]

Dear ryan213,

1) How does one determine which Martial Art is for them?
2) How does one determine which Karate style they like? (I'm not saying I'm interested in Karate, I'm just curious)
3) Do you need to be trained to take a hard blow if you want to be a good fighter/self defender? If so, how do I do this?
4) Are there any martial arts you could reccommend for a Police Officer?
5) Is it true that it doesn't matter what you train in?
6) What are the chances of a Kick having this effect : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W0WN...broken%20l eg
7) What's your opinions of studying two arts? (Again, just curious)

1)Why do you want to study martial art? Are you interested in hardcore full-contact fighting?
2)Would you mind telling us where in Vic you are? Melbourne? There are surely good kyokushin schools around and you can watch a class (or even try out yourself depending on the dojo policy) before you decide. I think there are also big aussie tournaments coming up so you can just go there and "feel" what kyokushin fighting is like.
3)Yes. In kyokushin we call these "toughening exercises". They both prepare you mentally and physically. We simply hit those areas that need training (usually ab, thighs and ribs) repeatedly with light to medium blows (if you hit too hard then you will get injured). The idea is much like giving a shot of vaccine.
5)I think the WAY you train most matters. And SOMETIMES (but not always) what you train does decide the way you train. And of course if you do not train hard, then whatever school you belong to is simply meaningless.
6)It is like winning a lottery (or dining out with Delta Goodrem :P ). If I say "never worry about it" then I am like fooling you. As a police officer I think you are pretty much aware of the possible danger you will encounter on the streets, but I think you will be very alert while you are on duty and I hope you understand what I mean.
7)If you think you can benefit from doing that (or whatever goal you want to achieve...people are all different) then just go ahead. If you think doing that will only mess things up then just stick to one thing.


OSU!

[buckette]

might chuck in my opinion too...

1) depends upon your personality/what your physical interests are/ what you're personally suited too...too many variables for this question. In the end it just comes down to personal preference.

2) the two main differences are full-contact karate and sport-karate. Decide which type you're interested in, then go on from there (although like Groucho said...kyokushin is the best!)

3) yes. you need to get conditioned to take blows. Not only physical conditioning, but mental too. Once you're physically conditioned, you lose the "fear" factor. Kakatootoshi sums it up pretty well.

4) possibly Judo/Aikido for the throws.

5) not too sure what you mean by this question, but i reckon it matters what you train in depending upon your suitability to the style.

6) look up "broken leg" on you tube and you will find people breaking their legs playing soccer, footy, skateboarding etc. The chances of you breaking your leg like the guy in the clip is the same as your chances of breaking your leg participating in other sports too.

7) would recommend being proficient in one first, before starting another.