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material arts

[(Anonymous)]

Cough, can you recommend me a material arts style that is not too straining for a slob like me? I'm already researching a bit, but it's a bit much to take in, because I would be interested in the philosophy as well.

Aside from that: Do you practice any material arts? Did it help defent yourself?

Re: material arts

[thene]

(...I thought you were talking about stuff like textile art or sculpture at first. material=/=martial)

I took tai chi classes at one point. It's very relaxing, and I did once use the arm movements to fend off a shitbag who tried to grab me in a club, so hey.

Re: material arts

[(Anonymous)]

damnit, sorry, ESL here
Although textile martial arts would be a fun concept. Kinda like the "knitter" super hero.

Oh, that sounds good :)

Re: material arts

[thene]

http://deadspin.com/man-knits-12-foot-scarf-while-running-kansas-city-marat-1448543954 !

Re: material arts

[chardmonster]

Cover your face with paint and slap it against a wall until you feel defented

Re: material arts

[(Anonymous)]

funny that you mention it, heh. I already hit my head on surfaces when I feel frustrated, it's a bad habit of mine since I was young.

Never tried paint before though.

Re: material arts

[(Anonymous)]

NGL, this is what "defent" made me think of:

http://cephalogenic.blogspot.com/2006/08/getaway.html

Re: material arts

[(Anonymous)]

Do you mean martial arts? The slow-moving style is good too start off with since you'll be training to strengthen muscles using your own body weight. There're are faster styles too, my uni has a group that trains taichi with swords! *g*

If you're looking for someone local, best bet is probably to ask the dojos if what they're teaching is applicable for someone at your level.

Have fun!

I was talking about tai chi chuan

[(Anonymous)]

I accidentally words, sorry

Re: material arts

[(Anonymous)]

Oooooh, thanks, that's good to know :)!! I don't know much about different styles, so I assumed the slow ones were "just" to relax and be more agile.

lol at the swords

martial arts

[(Anonymous)]

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Re: material arts

[(Anonymous)]

As for martial arts (and... sort of related arts), I've done: aikido, kenjutsu, karate, kendo, tai chi sword, and tae kwon do. I honestly feel that it's going to depend almost 100% on the school and the teacher. If you want a "genuine" martial art, it will probably be straining, but you'll need to find a beginner's class. Philosophy/spirituality will also really depend on your teacher and how much into that stuff they are.

I always recommend aikido, as I think it tends to be taught more "spiritually" while being more practical (not so many crazy kicks and stuff). But when I did it, there was a lot of rolling and getting up and down involved, so it definitely leaves you out of breath.

I'd avoid most tae kwon do places - at least in the West, it's a lot more about form than practicality, and kind of has an image for being really crazy with ridiculous techniques you should never use. Plus, it's sort of become a kid's sport like baseball or something, everyone gets a black belt if they pay enough (that being said, I have known a few very savvy people with TKD backgrounds - I'm sure you can still find good schools for that if you look).

I did sword stuff because I like swords, but that really depends on how much you care about defending yourself. I really enjoyed the kenjutsu/iaijutsu I did, felt very spiritual to me, but not practical.

Honestly, though, even though I've had a lot of experience, as far as "defending" myself, I'd still probably rely on quick and easy basic self defense class stuff - quick points or breakaways and run away. I think it's probably more dangerous than useful to try martial arts if you're truly being attacked, unless you absolutely know what you're doing.

Re: material arts

[(Anonymous)]

Damn, thanks again, that's some good advice here.

I probably would have went straight to the next tae kwon do place otherwise, pffh! I'll probably try something slow or aikido :)

Re: material arts

[(Anonymous)]

No prob! Just remember to SHOP AROUND. :) Most schools will let you attend one class for free to see if it fits you. Try one class at whatever is in your area and see whatever clicks with you. There's a lot to consider, after all, and think about what you want to get out of it - spirituality/philosophy? Getting in shape? Self defense? Ability to compete in tournaments? Cool teacher? Interesting classmates? You might not get it all.