I know I'm probably the only non-gkr student here, but is there anyone here who has studied or is studying another martial art. Preferably non karate too.
I'm just wondering what else is out there, what they're like, etc etc.
Any comments at all please.
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I'm currently training shito-ryu karate and kempo jujitsu. A lot of fun.
Mick
Mick
i am training at burridge martial arts academy (only been there for a little while) and am about to sigh up with shotokan karate after doing 2 lessons with a friend that was a gkr student, and for a few reasons decided to go back to his first style. i cann't really comment on shotokan yet, but i can say burridge martial arts is very exciting to do, and i cann't wait to get there 4 mornings a week or the 3 arvo's my son trains there.
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Victoria and Sam GKR and Tang Soo Do
Victoria and Sam GKR and Tang Soo Do
I am as yet unsure of what GKR is like (I'm here at this forum for a number or other reasons.)
I trained in Kyokushin as a kid, and I thought it was great at the time. Thinking back, I don't rate it too much now. I train in HapKiDo and Taekwondo at the moment. I like pretty much all of the elements of hapkido, but it is non-contact and my clubs training style is not very physical, so I took up Taekwondo (with the same club and instructor), and it's the perfect complimentary style, I think.
Done a little bit of capoiera as well, but not enough to comment on it. Pretty much a whole different kettle of fish anyway...
I trained in Kyokushin as a kid, and I thought it was great at the time. Thinking back, I don't rate it too much now. I train in HapKiDo and Taekwondo at the moment. I like pretty much all of the elements of hapkido, but it is non-contact and my clubs training style is not very physical, so I took up Taekwondo (with the same club and instructor), and it's the perfect complimentary style, I think.
Done a little bit of capoiera as well, but not enough to comment on it. Pretty much a whole different kettle of fish anyway...
Theres a few of us here Falcore who have done other styles. Glad you can join us!
To answer the original question I have done some taekwondo but now train GKR. To be honest I find the two goso well together its a pity we dont organise cross training sessions. The lower body work done in TKD mixed with the "snap" of karate would combined make an excellent style!
I saw from an earlier post you do kung fu. Whats a kung fu class like?
I saw from an earlier post you do kung fu. Whats a kung fu class like?
I study the Choy Lay Fut style of kung fu.
In many ways it's very similar to Win Chun (Bruce Lee's original style) as the founder of the Choy Lay Fut style was originally a student along side Bruce Lee.
We work mainly on footwork, speed, body mechanics (including full rotation of the shoulders for extra reach) and body conditioning.
Half of the class is focused on speed and physical development (basically getting us fit) by doing various footwork drills and leg work (moving stances, kicks, etc).
The last half of the class we split up into grade levels to work on the grade level techniques, forms and weapons. Those we will be tested and graded on.
The very end of our classes are usually capped of with some meditation and Qi Gung.
It's a fairly fast paced class and for the first few weeks of any new level you are very confused as you need to learn a whole new sylabus each time and get only 2 minutes to work on each technique. Once the confusion has past you tend to work at your own pace to get it right.
Hope that's a little bit of an insight into what else is out there.
***Oops, I nearly forgot. The higher grades also have sparring sessions at the end of their classes. 3 minute bouts of full contact sparring (you can wear as much or as little of the protective equipment as you like).
In many ways it's very similar to Win Chun (Bruce Lee's original style) as the founder of the Choy Lay Fut style was originally a student along side Bruce Lee.
We work mainly on footwork, speed, body mechanics (including full rotation of the shoulders for extra reach) and body conditioning.
Half of the class is focused on speed and physical development (basically getting us fit) by doing various footwork drills and leg work (moving stances, kicks, etc).
The last half of the class we split up into grade levels to work on the grade level techniques, forms and weapons. Those we will be tested and graded on.
The very end of our classes are usually capped of with some meditation and Qi Gung.
It's a fairly fast paced class and for the first few weeks of any new level you are very confused as you need to learn a whole new sylabus each time and get only 2 minutes to work on each technique. Once the confusion has past you tend to work at your own pace to get it right.
Hope that's a little bit of an insight into what else is out there.
***Oops, I nearly forgot. The higher grades also have sparring sessions at the end of their classes. 3 minute bouts of full contact sparring (you can wear as much or as little of the protective equipment as you like).
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I like the sound of what you do Buttercup,the children want to go into a Kung foo style,when they have attained b belts in their current styles.Do you know of any dojo over here in the UK that practise your style.Have you any links to choy lay fut websites we can browse over.
Nigel
I like the sound of what you do Buttercup,the children want to go into a Kung foo style,when they have attained b belts in their current styles.Do you know of any dojo over here in the UK that practise your style.Have you any links to choy lay fut websites we can browse over.
Nigel
There is in America. My instructors, intructors run a school over there.
Not sure about the UK though.
I will have a look and ask some questions.
Not sure about the UK though.
I will have a look and ask some questions.
BUT...
There are a few things you need to check when looking for a kung fu school...
1. Authenticity (can be hard if you don't know what you're looking for - I didn't at the time but was lucky to find one anyway)
2. An experienced instructor - by this i mean years, not months - my Sifu has 25 years teaching experience PLUS 4 different styles of kung fu and tai chi under his sash.
3. Lion Dance - If it's a respectable school it will have a very good lion dance team (that dancing dragon looking thing you see at chinese festivals).
Ask around and see what you can find I guess.
There are a few things you need to check when looking for a kung fu school...
1. Authenticity (can be hard if you don't know what you're looking for - I didn't at the time but was lucky to find one anyway)
2. An experienced instructor - by this i mean years, not months - my Sifu has 25 years teaching experience PLUS 4 different styles of kung fu and tai chi under his sash.
3. Lion Dance - If it's a respectable school it will have a very good lion dance team (that dancing dragon looking thing you see at chinese festivals).
Ask around and see what you can find I guess.
Is the Lion Dance something like doing kata?
IE its part of your grading criteria?
IE its part of your grading criteria?
Body mechanics is one of the aspects of training that fascinates me. My jujutsu sensei will explain something as 'you do it like this and position here and grip here and balance and posture and and and' - explaining the mechanics of the HOW once you have the basic technique.
If you ask because it doesn't seem to be working quite right he can explain what and why which is far better than just saying 'do it like this'. This is where depth of knowledge becomes indispensible.
Mick
If you ask because it doesn't seem to be working quite right he can explain what and why which is far better than just saying 'do it like this'. This is where depth of knowledge becomes indispensible.
Mick
QUOTE (deano @ Dec 22 2003, 09:25 PM)
Is the Lion Dance something like doing kata?
IE its part of your grading criteria?
IE its part of your grading criteria?
Lion Dance is an extra.
Any student from orange level and up can join the Lion Dance team.
It takes a huge commitment and the student MUST be committed and show up to EVERY lesson.
It helps to develop a good grounding of the basic moves, stances and footwork. It also develops team work, fluidity, body mechanics, strength and stamina.
A good lion dance would show all these things at a high standard. If they are a high standard in the lion dance they tend to be a high standard throughout the club.
Lion dance is not part of the grading criteria, but you can be recommended to it if you have a high standard at your grading (if that makes any sense).
The main reason for a clubs lion dance team is to put on a show for chinese new year. Our Kung Fu club celebrates chinese new year in February by "Blessing the Gwoon". This Blessing of the Gwoon includes demonstrations by the S.W.A.T. (Form Demo Team) and S.T.O.R.M. (Sparring Demo Team) as well as a Lion Dance show.
I missed last years but plan on making it to this years.
That'd be good to see
Mick
Mick
I used to be a blue belt at Auburn 8 years ago training under John Simpson, thought it would be nice to somehow visit or look into how this club is going.
Anyways, I’m currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. BJJ is a ground-fighting system were one would learn how to control, submit, and survive a brawl situated on the ground. If you have ever seen a brawl on the street, TV or in actual MMA competitions, you would know that 90% of the time is spent on the ground.
Training in BJJ involves a partner when practicing different moves. Because BJJ is a non-impact sport, training is sufficiently safe and one can practice effectively to the extremes of their physical and mental health, and with people of varying sizes.
I suggest training in a submission wrestling style like BJJ accompanied with a stand-up system like Kick boxing or Karate. Nowadays, specializing in one style is not enough as each style has its own strengths and weaknesses.
If you guys are curios of the extent of BJJ practicality, then look out for MMA events such as UFC and Spartan – which is held in Australia -. Look into www.sinosicperosh.com.au for information about MMA
Anyways, I’m currently training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. BJJ is a ground-fighting system were one would learn how to control, submit, and survive a brawl situated on the ground. If you have ever seen a brawl on the street, TV or in actual MMA competitions, you would know that 90% of the time is spent on the ground.
Training in BJJ involves a partner when practicing different moves. Because BJJ is a non-impact sport, training is sufficiently safe and one can practice effectively to the extremes of their physical and mental health, and with people of varying sizes.
I suggest training in a submission wrestling style like BJJ accompanied with a stand-up system like Kick boxing or Karate. Nowadays, specializing in one style is not enough as each style has its own strengths and weaknesses.
If you guys are curios of the extent of BJJ practicality, then look out for MMA events such as UFC and Spartan – which is held in Australia -. Look into www.sinosicperosh.com.au for information about MMA
Hi, I train with the Karate Jitsu club in Adelaide. The Karate is based on Shotokan principles. We also have Judo,Jiu Jitsu,Kickboxing,Western Boxing, Self Defence and Sports Karate in our syllabus. I was concerned with the mixed styles at first but I find that they all work quite well together as a total system. The club regularly competes at NAS tournaments with pleasing results in sparring and katas.
I was with GKR over 18 years ago and I'm amazed that apart from the large student numbers the style has not really changed over the years.
I was with GKR over 18 years ago and I'm amazed that apart from the large student numbers the style has not really changed over the years.
My old school used to have BJJ classes run by an instructor by the name of Soa. Apparently he's pretty up there in UFC circles. It was recommended to cross train ground fighting with your TKD to develop a more rounded self defence training.
What is Karate Jitsu?
Hi Wanderer,
As I mentioned previously Karate Jitsu comprises the following:
1 Karate and Kickboxing. Shotokan style mixed with MT techniques
2 Judo and Grappling. Basic to advanced Jiu Jutsu moves .
3 Self Defence Learning strategies and techniques to empower and protect in life threatening situations .
4 Competition Martial Arts to apply Karate, Kickboxing and Judo and Shoot-fighting) .
There is also a large focus on fitness & conditioning which helps with continuous sparring & kickboxing
The club's based in Adelaide. I have compared the club to other styles and it more than holds its own. :thumbwink:
My Webpage
As I mentioned previously Karate Jitsu comprises the following:
1 Karate and Kickboxing. Shotokan style mixed with MT techniques
2 Judo and Grappling. Basic to advanced Jiu Jutsu moves .
3 Self Defence Learning strategies and techniques to empower and protect in life threatening situations .
4 Competition Martial Arts to apply Karate, Kickboxing and Judo and Shoot-fighting) .
There is also a large focus on fitness & conditioning which helps with continuous sparring & kickboxing
The club's based in Adelaide. I have compared the club to other styles and it more than holds its own. :thumbwink:
My Webpage
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