OT: Martial Arts - My new Keep Fit

[Angstrom]

I used to do Akido for a while, that was fun. I've been thinking about doing BJJ, but I worry that in my city it's a bit of a pastime for beligerent doormen wanting to tear up their opponents ligaments in a roid rage.

Watching these Gracie breakdowns makes it seem like a great game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiC94pDO9nM

[simmerdown]

my son is getting his Bblack in tae kwon do in September, pretty good for 15

i tried for a few classes and never joined, way to regimented and strict for me

so i skateboard

[HeadrickProductions]

I love FMA. Eskrima is a very deep and complicated art. I feel that it is very important to be able to hold your own in a knife fight or close quarters situations. It also incorporates rhythm as an important aspect of the art.

Always respect those who train no matter what art they choose to follow

[Tone Deft]

I find it important to not piss people off in the first place.

except on the interwebs.

stupid fucks...

where's your tae kwon fooey now?

[Tarekith]

I did Tae Kwon Do for years when I was younger, really enjoyed it. Lately I've been doing more yoga, which is something I never thought I'd get into. Great stretching and strengthening, and I was surprised how it reminded me of martial arts.

My legs are too trashed fro distance running any more but I still have biking too.

[HeadrickProductions]

I did Tae Kwon Do for years when I was younger, really enjoyed it. Lately I've been doing more yoga, which is something I never thought I'd get into. Great stretching and strengthening, and I was surprised how it reminded me of martial arts.

My legs are too trashed fro distance running any more but I still have biking too.

Yoga is very similar to martial arts based on the notion of strengthening tendons slowly to build up to harder things like inversions. They also compliment each other very well. Yoga/T'ai chi ch'uan can help to repair your legs slowly so you can run again. It can take up to 11 years to repair damaged tendons.

I find it important to not piss people off in the first place.

except on the interwebs.

stupid fucks...

where's your tae kwon fooey now?

Not every conflict can be avoided. It would be great if this were the case, but being mugged at knife point/ bar fights is a reality. The best thing is to give the wallet or try to walk away without a fight, but crack (meth, OC, booze etc) is a hell of a drugs and it never hurts to know what to do (the question is can one execute).

[crystalmsc]

I have no idea what you did there, but it looked good
I quit TKD late last year. To many negatives with the experience.
Looking for a more gentle replacement...

ha2, thanks..it's just a bunch of attack while defense and defense while attack movements in a sequential row

I think tai chi and yoga are some of the most gentle form of exercise.

[Angstrom]

I find it important to not piss people off in the first place.
except on the interwebs.
stupid fucks...
where's your tae kwon fooey now?

I find that running away as fast as possible is the best possible martial art.
Sadly that's not always available.

[Forge.]

[crystalmsc]

Finally, my dream concert is going to be realized..just before my 40th birthday which is going to be an exclusive Ableton Live + Push performance, combined with Real 7 Pieces Orchestra, Traditional Indonesia's Martial Art: Pentjak Silat and a Street Dance Performance.