looking for an opinion

[fool with fist]

i currently take a form of martial arts with mixed elements of many different styles, based mainly on kenpo karate ( at a mcdojo). i am considering learning just one specific teaching, as opposed to the mixed form i am learning right now. i heard some good things about jeet kune do, and was wondering if anybody who has taken more than one form of fighting, including jeet kune do could help me out

[Shorin88]

i currently take a form of martial arts with mixed elements of many different styles, based mainly on kenpo karate ( at a mcdojo). i am considering learning just one specific teaching, as opposed to the mixed form i am learning right now. i heard some good things about jeet kune do, and was wondering if anybody who has taken more than one form of fighting, including jeet kune do could help me out

What is your style called, and how long have you been taking it??

[eXcessiveForce]

JKD is as mixed as anything you will find. If you want a style you need to choose something that is it's own style. JKD is a combination of the styles Bruce lee studied.

[fool with fist]

it's mainly kenpo karate, however, it also teaches element of shaolin, kung fu, jit jitsu and some other stuff, the reason i posted this thread is so i could focus on just one art.

[JKD-Escrima]

why do you assume everyone worships bruce lee?
he was good, but i have never met a serious artist who thought he was anything more than a good fighter with an origional system.

JKD is good, in that it takes a little from everything from fencing to Aikido to Judo to western boxing, and of course, Kung Fu. It is important to get a good instructor, and unfortunately, most are on the west coast. (unless you are on the west coast).

I wouldn't recommend it for someone without a strong base. If you are confident in your abilities, and feel you know the basics of Kenpo, then by all means, give it a try.

[El Mastero]

Fool with Fist, You can't judge a school by the art or judge an art by a particular school. Do a little leg work and visit some schools in your area. Most schools have an open door policy where they will let you observe a class and others will even give you a free lesson. If you like what and how the instructor is teaching and are impressed by the level of skill in his students then by all means join. If it doesn't appeal to you find instruction elsewhere.

[Serrada]

I personally have taken MA from all walks of life. American Kenpo, Japanese Shotokan, Vietnamese Chung Nu, Japanese Shuto Ryu, Chinese Wing Chun, Pilipino Eskrima, Pilipino Arnis, and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu to name the primary ones with one or more years of study. I have visited many schools and attended many seminars. What I have found is that the best of the best fighters and martial artist have devoted themselves to one art. I have studied all these arts and could be beat by anyone of my teachers because they have became true masters. I now only teach and study FMA, but I do occasionally still roll with the BJJ guys and box at the local boxing gym. My goal is to became a master of the FMA, but to embrace other art. I believe that might even be a similar quote to something Lee once said.

One more note. I have moved a lot in my life and I would recommend studying styles that would be available where ever you go. Like submission wrestling (BJJ, Shoot, etc), or wing chun/JKD, Judo, boxing, FMA etc.

[Shorin88]

it's mainly kenpo karate, however, it also teaches element of shaolin, kung fu, jit jitsu and some other stuff, the reason i posted this thread is so i could focus on just one art.

Yeah go focus on one art but make sure you know the selfdefense applications of the art. You must make sure it will teach you how to protect yourself in the streets. Its good to take up one art first then you have a foundation, but when you feel like you've had a good understanding of the art got to another art and learn it.

"Karate is life long,there's no need to rush."

[tekshow]

it sounds like you're more dissatisfied withy our mcdojo instruction then you are with learning a mixed art. you already know what to do - find some decent education at a new school.


i take tai chi, boxing, muay thai, jkd, lameco, and bjj a few nights a week and while it's a full schedule i sure feel like i'm getting far more than my moneys worth by taking it all in than just taking one.


and by cross training i feel like i'm exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each style, in turn BJJ might help me use some Tai Chi or vice versa.


number one, you must have good instruction. if you train for 10 years at a McDojo that time could be wasted in comparison if you had trained at a good school, regardless of style...



peace and good luck

[fool with fist]

Okay, i know that theres absolutley no problem in looking up to bruce, and admiring his accomplishments, or setting up a fan page for him etc. But dont take it do the point of worshiping the fellow, ie burning incense around his picture.

i wasn't planning on it but thanks anyway,


i think i'll stick with the mixed form