Who here does Martial Arts?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:49:25 -0400

Those who know me, know I love kickboxing and Muay Thai. I love Muay Thai and kickboxing! If I go a day without punching and kicking, I go in withdrawal! It's helped me lose weight, get in shape, and learn self-defense. I'm curious as to who else does some form of martial arts and what you get out of it? Is it fun for you or just another form of PT?

Response by MSG David Chappell made Apr 22 at 2015 9:15 PM

MSG David Chappell — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:15:58 -0400

Master Tae kwon do and hapkido Www,blackbeltroa.com check me out and please like me on Facebook. Facebook.com/blackbeltroa

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2015 12:22 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:22:26 -0400

I was very seriously involved in teaching karate and competing until I joined the Navy. I got a taste of MCMAP. Today I get to be a part of many fun/fitness karate/TKD clubs and even teach cardio kickboxing. It will always be a passion!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 30 at 2015 1:00 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:00:57 -0400

I know just enough to get my ass kicked.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 30 at 2015 2:33 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:33:15 -0400

Seriously I would use wrestling or judo to get someone down, then I wont be very nice.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2015 3:03 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:03:15 -0400

I was never into martial arts as a kid, then I started to get interested in them later in life. In early 2008, I was looking at taekwondo. Back then, the SSA of my Reserve unit (senior civilian) came to me because her school needed help with its web site.

She then said "If you want to take classes, you can take the classes for free, just pay for testing and equipment".

Before this happened, if you'd told me I'd be a black belt in taekwondo I'd have laughed you out of existence. Now, I'm a 1st degree black belt who has been told he's qualified for 2nd degree. My Master just had me submit photos and paperwork so he can get my packet together and submit it through USAT to the Kukkiwon for my 2nd dan. I should be one by the end of the summer.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2015 3:12 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:12:56 -0400

Fighting is good

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2015 2:33 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 02:33:05 -0400

I learned how to perform Wing Chun & the Dim Mak, but after spending much time deliberating I decided to keep all that to myself....

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Nov 13 at 2015 11:01 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:01:25 -0500

I am currently doing Krav Maga and a bit of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No gi)...but if pressed would use Enclave. If someone really wants to fight me, I will run them over with my Buick Enclave.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 13 at 2015 11:04 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:04:52 -0500

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member is my bodyguard.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Nov 13 at 2015 12:17 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 12:17:09 -0500

My father was from Thailand and served in the Royal Marine Corp. Before then he used to take professional Muay Thai lessons. Everything that was every taught to him was taught to me as well so I grew up with a background in kickboxing. One thing about me is, even though I do know how to box, I prefer to not strike at anyone as I feel that brings out more aggression in your opponent. My father lives by striking and he and I disagree in combat philosophy.

Being a small guy, I was bullied often by those bigger than me. Since I am not one to hit back, I usually just gave in to their demands. As I grew older and became more comfortable with myself, I started fighting back, however, I still prefer not to strike. I feel like restraining them or submission holds can calm down your opponent better until someone of authority comes by and assesses the situation. It also looks better as grapplers are seen as someone who is defending themself rather than partaking in a fight.

When I became of age to fund my own activities, I started taking up Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ) as a more passive technical art. I find the grappling and ground techniques more appealing compared to the brutal punching and kicking. I by no means discredit any striker, because to be an effective martial artist, one should learn both aspects of combat. Now I practice BJJ, Muay Thai, and boxing with more emphasis on the grappling aspect of things.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2015 12:48 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 12:48:06 -0500

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member Krav Maga, jiu jitsu, kickboxing

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Nov 13 at 2015 2:59 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 14:59:53 -0500

I know you do. So can you arrange it with the UFC and that clown Dana to allow Rousey to get her ass whooped by Cyborg? I'm really waiting for this fight to happen before I grow my afro back, have great, great, great, great grandkids or Mayweather learns how to read. I might settle if you could hook it up so Tito could fight Dana....that would be good.

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Nov 13 at 2015 3:25 PM

SSgt Terry P. — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:25:16 -0500

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member i have practiced Taekwondo for over 50 years,can't move as well as i did when i was younger,but still in pretty good shape for my age.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Nov 13 at 2015 5:19 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:19:02 -0500

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member I rely ok Ka GUN

Response by PVT Andrew Burd made Nov 13 at 2015 5:45 PM

PVT Andrew Burd — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:45:52 -0500

you might want to take a run with Arnis, and since you're in to Muay Thai, I'd recommend finding an Aikido instructor... you'll find some similarities and ways to evolve your own style.. blend the two!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 11 at 2015 2:30 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 02:30:47 -0500

Several years ago I tried Taekwondo. I stuck with it for a year and a half, but I really wasn’t hooked on it. The sparring wasn’t hard enough to prepare a person for an actual fight. My son did it for a decade and made it to 2nd Dan. He also has a few years of MMA. Taekwondo isn’t bad and can be a good base. You just have to know what BS to discard and what to keep.

My son and I have been training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu for the last three years. We’re both one stripe blue belts, but he still kicks my ass. I’m so hooked on BJJ that I don’t ever see myself quitting. My school, Triumph BJJ in Nashua, NH is also an MMA school, but due to my shift work I can’t make it to the MMA classes in the evening. That limits me to gi only BJJ in the morning classes.

I’m in a bit of a plateau right now. I kind of feel like I’ve gone backwards in skill, but since it’s such great exercise and I’ve made such great friends, Triumph BJJ will be my second home for looong time.

Yeah, that's a cammo gi in my profile picture. It was only $54 and I couldn't pass it up. That's my son beside me.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2016 8:51 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:51:38 -0500

I do Taekwondo to more to become more flexible and for the exercise. I don't think its the answer as far as that goes but something is better than nothing.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2017 4:20 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:20:19 -0400

When I was a kid, about 10 years old, 1973, I went to Tae Kwon Do class with my father. At the time there weren't many classes that allowed children to participate. Eventually, I wasn't allowed. I lived on military installations all my life. It was normal for guys to spar in the parks or at each others homes. Then, I took Tae Kwon Do again in HS, but it got cut because it was violent. So, here I was 52 and retired. I had a friend, 3rd Dan Kenpo, and her husband own a Tang Soo Do AIKIA school. He is a 4th Dan Tang Soo Do. I enrolled my granddaughter. Then 3-4 months later my wife and I both started to get us back into shape; working out is huge at the school. We spend 30-45 minutes, hour and a half class, just working out before MA even starts. This week marks 2 years at the school. I am a 5th gup, second stripe green. I gotta say learning all the forms at 54 is difficult. His wife, my friend, teaches weapons class on Tuesdays. I've been doing that for 4 months now. 4 nights a week for me.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2017 7:56 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 19:56:11 -0400

Not me. Occasional 12 oz curls of barley soda or hard cider to maintain pistol grip and keep a good trigger finger is only training regimen.

Response by SPC Greg Hoyt made May 20 at 2017 8:01 PM

SPC Greg Hoyt — Sat, 20 May 2017 20:01:40 -0400

Kajukenbo, Submission Grappling/BJJ, Bujutsu Judo, Kuntao Silat.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2019 7:58 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 19:58:00 -0500

I used to do (SCA) Medieval Heavy fighting. Both tournament (1 on 1 usually) or skirmish line. I have included an example of each. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuSowhpFUag

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D34sYY0QHI

May Crown 2014, Crown Finals Sir Styrkar vs. Sir Arminius

Final round of AnTir May Crown 2014. Format was best 2 out of 3 fights. Thanks to Issy for being an amazing inspiration and taking the video. Congratulations...

Response by CPT Karen Nichols McAbee made Jan 24 at 2020 10:15 PM

CPT Karen Nichols McAbee — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:15:36 -0500

I’ve been training in Okinawan Kenpo and Kobudo for almost 10 years. I love it!! Best stress reliever on the planet

Response by MSG Victor Milasus made Apr 22 at 2022 1:39 PM

MSG Victor Milasus — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:39:11 -0400

I was in Taekwondo in October, 2021. I enjoyed but nobody would speak to me.

Response by MSG Victor Milasus made May 16 at 2022 10:17 AM

MSG Victor Milasus — Mon, 16 May 2022 10:17:23 -0400

I am considering Muay Thai.

Response by CPT Gary Valencia made Nov 8 at 2023 6:28 PM

CPT Gary Valencia — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:28:22 -0500

I’ve been doing it for fun. Majority of my focus is on weapons based arts. I have done plenty of FMA (Inosanto Lacoste Kali and Pekiti Tirsia) and Takematsu den (kobudo) since 2004. I joined a Brazilian Jujutsu Dojo where I am in Aomori, Japan 2 years ago.