MT:Question about joining a dojo

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Question about joining a dojo By Leomhann - 10-07-2008 09:43 PM

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Currently I am enrolled in Shaolin Kung Fu (which I am learning remarkably fast). I don't entirely feel fulfilled with this type of training, however, I do enjoy the art in and of itself. I recently found a Togakure ryu near my home , which captured my interest when I started reading about Hatsumi sensei and his methods of teaching. Not only do the spiritual aspects appeal to me, but the principles and techniques of the art itself. So my question is (I'm pretty sure I know the answer but I'll ask anyways for affirmation.) Should I dual train with Togakure Taijutsu and Shaolin (since I know physically and mentally I can handle it) or should I choose one of the other. I have also found recently Richard van Donk's home video lessons. Granted I've read a good few conflicting reviews anywhere from people saying how horrible an idea it is to people saying how good it is. I do see how it can be a good idea to get a start and use it to reference from time to time if, you find yourself strapped for said time. Despite it being so expensive. I know nothing can compare to a face to face lesson in terms of quality of instruction. Which leads me to ask for advice. Any offered will be appreciated.


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[leeman17]

Your going to have to make tour own decision buddy, martial arts and the goal for which you take them are very individual to you.

[brawler01234]

suggestions

hey. a friendly suggestion: if u r plannin to learn bujinkan, leave shaolin quan.

reason no' 1: bujinkan is a martial art that focuses on true and hardcore self-defence. Shaolin quan has been commercialised over the years and foucuses more on beauty and patterns, such like taekwondo and mordern wushu.

reason no' 2: bujinkan is a none competitive martial art, should you train in these two martial arts, shaolin quan will greatly affect you stances and movements in bujinkan, giving you a greater deal to adapt to the arts of bujinkan as shaolin quan comprise of many hard knocks and kicking focused on general ares of the opponent's body while bujinkan uses the leverage of the opponet and teaches pressure points (atemi waza).

God bless you and your whole entire family: Choson ninja

[Hikage]

Agreed... don't do it. It's going to mess you up, guarunteed. Pick one. Get high up in it (3rd - 5th dan, black sash, etc.) then go back and try the other when you are not nearly ask likely to confuse the two in the beginner's stages.

-Hikage

[sojobow]

It may be an idea to visit the second dojo for about 4 sessions. Not sure of your purpose for taking up martial arts, however, it may be a thought to chose a system where ACTUAL fighting contact is made and is in actual speeds. If you chose a system whereby you do not actually feel what its like to get hit, cut, shot at etc., you're wasting your time. By cut, I mean to imply that you see and feel a real knife but its just dull enough not to break you skin. Point is, its up to you. If you feel authentic contact is necessary, you might want to move on. You fight like you practice. Otherwise, stay in Kung Fu.