Thread: Martial Arts Styles

Anyone practice Hapkido or Ninjitsu? They seem interesting, I don't have any exposure to these styles. Wondering what kind of perspectives are out there?

I tried Ninjutsu (Bujinkan) and really liked it.

I don't preactice it anymore because the Dojo is too far from home.

Ninjutsu is a mix between Judo and Jujitsu, with weapon styles.

Well, the ancient samurai techniques were a mix of locks and projections, Judo had removed the joint locks and Jujitsu had the projections removed.

I highly recommend it. At least try it. Not the best for the cardio since it's movment economy, but a very interresting art.

(My background: TKD, Ninjutsu, MMA. The MMA gym is just WAY closer to my house)

I do not know much about Hapkido, but i've seen people practicing ninjitsu for many times. It looks really effective.
I used to practice karate and kobudo for about 15 years but had to stop few years ago as me knees got really ill. Guess it is just aging.

What about Aikdo, I have practiced Kenpo, and Shorei Gojo-Ryu. Im looking for something new, plus my dojo is so far away from my home.

Originally Posted by georgej

What about Aikdo, I have practiced Kenpo, and Shorei Gojo-Ryu. Im looking for something new, plus my dojo is so far away from my home.

Aikido is bit different than those already mentioned, yet very effective as well. It is not based on kicks and hits but rather using opponents own strength and movement to force him. In aikido there is also weapon techniques.
There are many styles of aikido.
I've tried and i think it is more suitable for those who usually do not like 'hard' brands like karate or ninjitsu.

Originally Posted by Sailor

I've tried and i think it is more suitable for those who usually do not like 'hard' brands like karate or ninjitsu.

What kind of ninjutsu have you seen?

What I learned was not "hard", the hits were more distractions.

Bujinkan is composed of 3 ninjutsu schools (ryu) and 6 jujitsu schools, and jujitsu means "the art of softness"

What is the purpose of your studying any of the arts?

Do you just want some physical activity?

Are you interested in the so called "Spiritual" side of some arts?

Do you want to learn how to fight?

I would first find out what I wanted or needed and go from there.

Krav maga is where its at, youtube it if you havent seen it in action , it claims not to be the best but its for real world applications(attacked with a gun. knife multiple people ect.) Ive been dying to start it, as for me i am a black belt in hapkido but like 10 years ago and forgot most of it(kinda pointless huh?)

Originally Posted by cybrok

What kind of ninjutsu have you seen?

What I learned was not "hard", the hits were more distractions.

Bujinkan is composed of 3 ninjutsu schools (ryu) and 6 jujitsu schools, and jujitsu means "the art of softness"

It's been some time since. Local ninjitsu school shared the same Dojo with us but i think i never found out what style they had.

What is comes to why i started practicing Martial Arts. I started with Judo as a teenager, but after 5 years or so i changed into karate and soon after into kobudo (=traditional karate) school.
It was not so much how i could learn to defend myself; it was rather physical fitness and self confidence. Also understanding the meaning and use of various Katas. Knowing my body. Knowing my limits. The feeling of meeting the opponent in tatami. I miss those days. Damn my knees.
Am i old enough to start Taiji?

If anyones interested of pure self defence then i would think that Krav Maga would be good. I have several friends at my work practicing it and they seem to be happy for what they learn.

Originally Posted by Sailor

It's been some time since. Local ninjitsu school shared the same Dojo with us but i think i never found out what style they had.
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One point is that "style" translates to organization
more often than not. Organization ties are both good and
bad. An instructor that is not part of an organization
is a big risk. Some organizations are McDojo franchises
that can be as uninspiring as a national chain doughnut shop.

A very big component of training is perspiration.

If you watch an intermediate or advanced class
and they are not dripping from exertion move on.
By the same token, if you are there in the heat of
the summer no one should pass out from the heat as well.

Look for the old guys with grey whiskers still training
after all these years.

No locked in long term contracts and fee structure...