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?)

My first post here, (Have an Erik Anton Berg, user, not collector, have benefited a lot from this site to date, and will continue lurking around yada yada yada..)

As a previous poster said, what is the goal of your training? To wear PJs and collect belts or really to learn fighting?

If it's the former any of the japanese and korean arts will do. If it's the latter you should try MMA for unarmed fighting and civilian Krav Maga for armed. Military and police krav is restricted to the IDF (and some companies).

I have in my life trained and competed in Greco-Roman wrestling, ju-jutsu, western boxing, Muay thai, bjj and mma (no bouts in mma). I started with wrestling when I was 9, I'm 29 now.

If I were to start training today I would start with greco-roman or western boxing. Why? I'm a modern european guy, I don't fancy wearing PJs in public places, I don't want to follow a made up picking order (belts) and I want something physically challenging. I don't believe in esoterical masters of the mystic east (I've been training half a year in thailand, masters are made by dedication and good promoters, not temples).

Today I mainly train boxing and muay thai, not so much for competition now, just for keeping the lard at bay. I really like the informal training, you get down to the club, you skip some rope, wrap your hands, shadow box, work the bags and the pads, spar a lot, clinch a lot, stretch and talk to your mates. It's about the same with greco-roman. I couldn't live without the strikes nowadays though..

Silat is my choice. Specifically serak. Martial, not sporterized. Effectively eliminate threats with open hand or blade.