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irish_handgrenade · 04-27-2009, 09:18 PM

it happens a lot my personal fave is when people call it UFC fighting or just UFC when talking about mma in general. To me it's the same as people calling us ambulance drivers...

irishpridetilidie · 02-25-2010, 11:30 PM

Hello everyone. I am new to the forums so I felt this would be a good way to introduce myself into here.

I have been doing martial arts since I was about 11 (I am 21 now) and have enjoyed it tremdously. It helped me not only with working on getting in shape, but also self confidence.

Personally I took Kung Fu (Choy Li Fut for all you who want to know exactly what kind). I prefer Chinese styles as opposed to Japanese styles since I have come to find Chinese are much more relaxed and flow better. I am not saying Japanese styles are not effective, but I do find this as a personal preference.

Actually I will be going into boxing and Krav Maga (Israel style seen in Batman Begins and Bourne Series) simply for self defense, and if you have ever taken a hit by a boxer you know what it can do.

So all in all, it is preference. I like Chinese styles, wikipedia has a list of em. Many people however are going into MMA, but I am a fan of martial arts and not so much the ground pounding and UFC type. To each their own.

Buzz · 02-26-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by irishpridetilidie

Actually I will be going into boxing and Krav Maga (Israel style seen in Batman Begins and Bourne Series) simply for self defense, and if you have ever taken a hit by a boxer you know what it can do.

Actually, the stuff in the Bourne movies was kali, or at least the major fight scenes were...

I've been practicing western martial arts for a little over two years now. It's a bit unusual to bring up in discussions about martial arts since it's so overlooked.

Nelg · 02-27-2010, 01:41 PM

Before I had personal issues hit, I was practicing American Freestyle Kenpo Karate. (Long name, just call it Karate for the most part)

I loved it, but had been laid off from the job I had at the time and couldn't afford my dues. My Sensi offered to let me continue for free until I could start up again, but he had already done enough for me that I didn't feel like a free ride.

Always wanted to earn what I got, really. Want to finish that up and check into Tai-chi with my girlfriend or Tae-Kan-do or any other form. I really enjoy the arts them selves as a form of discipline and self defense.

medicRob · 06-03-2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Epi-do

Just wanted to share with everyone that we tested today, and I got my yellow belt! (and it was really cool to be able to break a board, too!)

Congratulations!

jjesusfreak01 · 06-03-2010, 07:19 PM

Bill Cosby on Karate

It's very important that you can break a brick or a stick, because if you're ever held up...some guy says, "Gimme your dough", you can turn around, break a brick, break a stick, and then give him your dough.

bigk428 · 06-04-2010, 04:31 PM

Long time lurker and a first time poster...

I've been training in boxing for about 3 years and I've started competing last year as an amateur. It's required a great deal of dedication in terms of diet, training and the dreaded process of making weight but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

If anyone is looking for a great way to get in shape I'd suggest learning how to box. I believe it's also one of the best forms of self defense. If you don't want to get punched in the face you can just avoid the sparring or competition but it really is a lot of fun.

fortsmithman · 06-04-2010, 10:15 PM

Today I became a paid up member of my town's MMA club. So Ill see how much fat I lose and how much muscle I gain.

Epi-do · 04-28-2009, 12:59 PM

Hey, just wanted to share a few pictures from our promotion test/graduation to yellow belt....

KempoEMT · 05-05-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Epi-do

Hey, just wanted to share a few pictures from our promotion test/graduation to yellow belt....

Congratulations! Keep it up!

04-28-2009, 12:59 PM	#9
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04-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#1
irish_handgrenade Forum Crew Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 92 Training: EMT-Paramedic	it happens a lot my personal fave is when people call it UFC fighting or just UFC when talking about mma in general. To me it's the same as people calling us ambulance drivers...

02-25-2010, 11:30 PM	#2
irishpridetilidie Forum Ride Along Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1 Training: EMT-Basic	Hello everyone. I am new to the forums so I felt this would be a good way to introduce myself into here. I have been doing martial arts since I was about 11 (I am 21 now) and have enjoyed it tremdously. It helped me not only with working on getting in shape, but also self confidence. Personally I took Kung Fu (Choy Li Fut for all you who want to know exactly what kind). I prefer Chinese styles as opposed to Japanese styles since I have come to find Chinese are much more relaxed and flow better. I am not saying Japanese styles are not effective, but I do find this as a personal preference. Actually I will be going into boxing and Krav Maga (Israel style seen in Batman Begins and Bourne Series) simply for self defense, and if you have ever taken a hit by a boxer you know what it can do. So all in all, it is preference. I like Chinese styles, wikipedia has a list of em. Many people however are going into MMA, but I am a fan of martial arts and not so much the ground pounding and UFC type. To each their own.

02-27-2010, 01:41 PM	#4
Nelg Forum Crew Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe Posts: 50 Training: EMT-Basic	Before I had personal issues hit, I was practicing American Freestyle Kenpo Karate. (Long name, just call it Karate for the most part) I loved it, but had been laid off from the job I had at the time and couldn't afford my dues. My Sensi offered to let me continue for free until I could start up again, but he had already done enough for me that I didn't feel like a free ride. Always wanted to earn what I got, really. Want to finish that up and check into Tai-chi with my girlfriend or Tae-Kan-do or any other form. I really enjoy the arts them selves as a form of discipline and self defense.

06-03-2010, 07:19 PM	#6
jjesusfreak01 Forum Captain Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 378 Training: BS Bio, NC EMT-B	Bill Cosby on Karate It's very important that you can break a brick or a stick, because if you're ever held up...some guy says, "Gimme your dough", you can turn around, break a brick, break a stick, and then give him your dough.

06-04-2010, 04:31 PM	#7
bigk428 Forum Ride Along Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1 Training: EMT-Basic	Long time lurker and a first time poster... I've been training in boxing for about 3 years and I've started competing last year as an amateur. It's required a great deal of dedication in terms of diet, training and the dreaded process of making weight but I wouldn't trade it for the world. If anyone is looking for a great way to get in shape I'd suggest learning how to box. I believe it's also one of the best forms of self defense. If you don't want to get punched in the face you can just avoid the sparring or competition but it really is a lot of fun.

06-04-2010, 10:15 PM	#8
fortsmithman Forum Asst. Chief Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Smith Northwest Territories Canada Posts: 898	Today I became a paid up member of my town's MMA club. So Ill see how much fat I lose and how much muscle I gain.