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⌈ Secret Post #2483 ⌋

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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.