Ok for the past 6 months or so Ive been thinking about getting into martial arts some way. I think I have narrowed it down to wanting to learn learn Mui Tai. But I am not 100% sure. I wont be taking it to be the next UFC champ or even do competitions. It will just be another challenge I would like to pursue. My question is, are they any other variations to kick boxing, besides Mui Tai? If so can anyone tell me about them or point me to a place I can read up more about it. And your opinions on this would be appreciated, b/c I know we have a bunch of guys that are into MA.

these guys might be able to help ya
http://www.peckerwoodfightclub.bravehost.com/

There are so many styles out there it's not funny. The most important thing is too find what fits you. Keep in mind what you think may not work for you now, may work down the road. i.e. I have been doing Ed Parker Kenpo for 15 years now. A friend introduced me to Ricardo Mugel. Opened up my eyes big time to ground fighting. When I combined my striking with the ground fighting, it just enhanced what I already knew. I would have never considered ground fighting before. I needed to have my cup emptied. Find what works for you.

what would be a good way to find out what works? Just go to a bunch of different places, or learn a style for a while and then add to it?

what would be a good way to find out what works? Just go to a bunch of different places, or learn a style for a while and then add to it?

Go watch......Just sit back and watch for a while. Soon enough you will find the one that catches your eye.

It comes down to the five phases of body type more than what you want to do.
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=584534
If you are an earth type person than a metal type MA like kenpo won't be easy for you. If you're a fire type then aikido isn't for you.

Don't be afraid of TMA. It's harder to master but still works.

http://www.big-boys.com/articles/kungfufighter.html

Well after reading over that description of types, Ive come to the conclusion that Im more of a fire type than any. So what are some types of MA that go with this type?

Fencing is fire, "Hsing-I" starts of as fire then starts to incorporate the other elements later in your training. Boxing is fire and wood, jap and moving forward being fire and the cross being wood. TKD is also fire and wood but incorporates metal in some whipping kicks. MMA, as it is taught as it's own style, uses mostly fire and wood.

Hsing-i looks interesting, but I dont think anywhere near me offers it. And boxing is a little too one dementional. I wanna kick, knee, elbow, throw. And I dont want to do MMA cuz it seems a little too much as a fad. Something rare or unique would be fun.

http://www.hsing-i.com/pics/hammerdem.mpg

Hsing-i looks interesting, but I dont think anywhere near me offers it. And boxing is a little too one dementional. I wanna kick, knee, elbow, throw. And I dont want to do MMA cuz it seems a little too much as a fad. Something rare or unique would be fun.

Tell me where do you live and I'll see what I can did up for you.

I live in Southeast, Louisiana. Slidell, Louisiana to be exact.

There are at least two near you. I put the info into a PM for you because of addresses and phone numbers.

hey dimmak you know any thing about bando ......?

hey dimmak you know any thing about bando ......?


"Bando" is Burmese for martial arts, just like Japanese term "budo" and the Chinese word "wu-su."
Modern bando is a combo of selfdefense (thaing), unarmed combat "sport" (bando), and armed combat (banshay).
It used a variation of the five elements in their five animal styles. Bull, cobra, python, panther, eagle styles.


Bando is realistic, basic, and straightforward, nothing fancy.

I have two gurkhas, by the way.

Muay Thai is thailand style, Savate is french style, and there is a general kickboxing style that I think of as american style. Muay Thai is very very simple to learn and the kicks are just devistating. I've been taking muay thai on and off for like 2 years, at a gym and some classes he taught on campus. To be a good well rounded fighter (to do MA or street fighting) I think you need to be good on the ground as well as on your feet. Also if you know more than one style you will not just go back and forth between forms, you will make a neutral stance where you will be able to fight in any position. For example, The muay thai kicking and boxing stances are very upright because in the ring you do not have to worry about someone shooting for your legs, but if you were fighting a wrestler you would have to lean in alittle more so that you can couter a shoot.

http://www.defend.net/misc/thaiboxingvideo.php

http://www.defend.net/deluxeforums/...3148#post133148

lol

I've seen that video before that match is crazy, never seen anything like it really.