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Old 02-25-2009, 08:41 PM   #1
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I think this is actually the first thread that I've started... Wow.

Anyway, I trained and taught Shaolin Chuan Fa (Chinese Kempo) for many years (Got my blackbelt in 94), but haven't done much of anything with it in at least 8 now.

I've recently started training my 5 year old daughter and my wife and I'm getting the itch to really get back into it again.

So here's the question: Do you train? What style and for how long?

(stories about being forced to use it are always entertaining too )
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Old 02-26-2009, 01:10 AM   #2
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I did kempo for years then I got 13 stitches in my left leg and had to take 2 months off.I got laxy and never made it past yellow belt
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Old 02-26-2009, 01:19 AM   #3
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My brother used to teach Wing Chun and would teach me some stuff.

But he really enjoyed when I went to his class and said "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster by your side."
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Old 02-26-2009, 05:56 AM   #4
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I have learned a few over the years

Karate
Hwa Rang Do - Korean Martial Arts
Currently I am learning Escrima - Filipino Martial Arts
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Old 02-26-2009, 07:18 AM   #5
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I have learned a few over the years

Karate
Hwa Rang Do - Korean Martial Arts
Currently I am learning Escrima - Filipino Martial Arts
A good friend of mine is really into Filipino fighting styles. We practice stick fighting every now and then with full riot gear on. A stick against a riot helmet really makes the ears ring!
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Old 02-26-2009, 07:25 AM   #6
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shorinji ryu - 8 years - black belt - shaolin temple family / forest
okinawan kobudo - 6 years - black belt - weaponry
iaido - 4 years - traditional japanese swordsmanship
daito ryu - 4 years - hard version of aikido
aikido - 4 years
tai chi - 3 years - unsure of style
ground fighting / some type of jitsu - 4 years
Ki - a mix of japanese and chinese instruction
modern arnis - 4 years

The school I was in had a few specializations which allowed us to learn multiple styles at the same time, and had a lot of special events with instructors coming in. I also traveled a bit and trained under various schools with a few other people from my school.
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A good friend of mine is really into Filipino fighting styles. We practice stick fighting every now and then with full riot gear on. A stick against a riot helmet really makes the ears ring!
I have been a score keeper at the competitions here in San Diego, it cracks me up how loud we are. There are other competitions going on with other martial art styles, but we are the group that is heard, and with the most adrenaline.
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Old 02-26-2009, 07:46 AM   #8
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Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. I have a teaching license, have been to Japan a few times for training, but haven't had much time for it the last couple of years.
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:16 AM   #9
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shorinji ryu - 8 years - black belt - shaolin temple family / forest
okinawan kobudo - 6 years - black belt - weaponry
iaido - 4 years - traditional japanese swordsmanship
daito ryu - 4 years - hard version of aikido
aikido - 4 years
tai chi - 3 years - unsure of style
ground fighting / some type of jitsu - 4 years
Ki - a mix of japanese and chinese instruction
modern arnis - 4 years

The school I was in had a few specializations which allowed us to learn multiple styles at the same time, and had a lot of special events with instructors coming in. I also traveled a bit and trained under various schools with a few other people from my school.
So basically dont F U K with Dan!!!

Studied karate when I was young, never got past green belt. I have considered taking it up again.
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:34 AM   #10
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19 Years of TKD, 4th Degree Black Belt, and run my own school. Currently with 150 members
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:38 AM   #11
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So basically dont F U K with Dan!!!
Yeah, I didn't know Dan was such a lethal weapon.

I went to a Ju Jitsu class last night and will keep going once a week until I go home.

Back home I took Muay Thai for 4 months and then injured my foot. I plan on getting back into it this summer.
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:45 AM   #12
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I studied Hung Fut Kung Fu for a few years and Tae Kwon Do...I never really tried very hard though...
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Old 02-26-2009, 08:48 AM   #13
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I studied a mixed style of TKD, Kenpo and Tai Boxing with a little Jiu Jitsu thrown in for almost 5 years. The I moved and wanted to do something a little different so I've been studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for about 7 months now.
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I did Karate for a few weeks as a kid. All I remember was doing alot of push-ups and jumping jacks. I guess I wasn't too focused. lol
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So basically dont F U K with Dan!!!

Studied karate when I was young, never got past green belt. I have considered taking it up again.
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Yeah, I didn't know Dan was such a lethal weapon.

I went to a Ju Jitsu class last night and will keep going once a week until I go home.

Back home I took Muay Thai for 4 months and then injured my foot. I plan on getting back into it this summer.

Yea.... you'll never suspect a fat guy could move so fast
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Yea.... you'll never suspect a fat guy could move so fast
Dan is KUNG FU PANDA!!!
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Old 02-26-2009, 09:13 AM   #17
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Judo on and off for about 8 years.
Capoeira for about six months.

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You jest but I loved Kung fu panda. Go Panda Style

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