Anybody taking Martial Art classes?
02-07-2007, 01:40 PM
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i took one in cleveland tai-chi. It was fun after 3 weeks that is for first 3 weeks all the muscles and bones in my body were paining. i even walked funny and my friends used to make fun of me. to add even my wife joined them.
02-07-2007, 02:01 PM
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I've done alot of martial arts before, but never in the bay area. I'm waiting for a good muay thai place to open up down here. Gotta try something different...
In general if you can find a good place, it's an awesome experience. Some places just suck, so be careful before you sign-up for a long set of classes.
In general if you can find a good place, it's an awesome experience. Some places just suck, so be careful before you sign-up for a long set of classes.
02-07-2007, 02:08 PM
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I practice Hapkido at The Hapkido Institute in the City (North Beach).
I love it - great combination of strike type movements from Tae Kwon Do, plus the grappling and groundfighting techniques of Judo and Jiujitsu. Not the mention the owner, Steve Menasche, is a really good guy.
If you want to give it a try, feel free to come to class with me some evening - he will often give a free couple of classes for a newbie to see if they are interested in Hapkido specifically.
--Matt
I love it - great combination of strike type movements from Tae Kwon Do, plus the grappling and groundfighting techniques of Judo and Jiujitsu. Not the mention the owner, Steve Menasche, is a really good guy.
If you want to give it a try, feel free to come to class with me some evening - he will often give a free couple of classes for a newbie to see if they are interested in Hapkido specifically.
--Matt
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02-07-2007, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GilTsuby
Brazilian Jujitsu. Good stuff in case you ever get into a street fight.
02-07-2007, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sephy
Very cool guys. I'm actually teaching at a local place, called Hapkido USA.
Mcowger, I'm familiar with your studio. If i'm not mistaken, our schools are affiliates.
Mcowger, I'm familiar with your studio. If i'm not mistaken, our schools are affiliates.
Indeed they are. Maybe I'll see you at a tournament some time
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02-07-2007, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ZeR0
Judo, I perfer jujitsu though
02-07-2007, 07:34 PM
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Last time I took a martial art was for 3 years from age 10 till I was about 13. It was Tae Kwon Do at some janky *** overpriced chain school and I didn't know any better since I was just a kid. LOL.
02-07-2007, 08:53 PM
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I'm taking muay thai at the new fairtex in mt. view. They also offer Juijitsu there. Awsome trainers, i'm starting my second month. I'm loving the full body work out, but to get the most of it, you have to have a good partner, someone your height and knows how to hold thai pads.