Martial Arts - close to city

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:46 am

Its been something like 10-15 years since i did kung fu as a teenager - kind of interested in picking up something again - i think i prefer forms like kung fu to karate ...

anyone practice martial arts at the moment? any places to check in the city area or northside?

cheers

Gliding High · Post by **Gliding High** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:04 am

Yes, big into brazillian jiu jitsu and mma - it's pretty much what my life revolves around.
Very, very rough, and not for everyone though.

Thing I love about it tho, it's a highly evolved, highly efficient, and extemely effective art.

Did karate for years, and boxed for a long time too - walked into a BJJ gym a few years back and realized I had stumbled into a superior fighting art.
The skill based heirarchy, and the hands on approach to training is what makes it great.
Plus, you truly learn to end a fight without blood, and I dig that.

I train at Hangar 4 in Preston - i'm there every night.
Love it, highly recomended.

Gliding High · Post by **Gliding High** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:09 am

PS - if you want feedback on a particular place FS, let me know, and I can probably give you feedback - I've been in the game for a while now.
There's a new BJJ place opened in Collingwood apparently - probably well worth checking out

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:35 am

I think i prefer a fairly 'soft' form of movement. i used to go to chan's martial arts (from NZ, theres one in camberwell now). it was nice because it has a basis in tai chi for movement but not with the medation approach.

it would be nice finding something with that softer style that wasn't a whole train trip away though

retzie · Post by **retzie** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:03 am

I used to do wing chun kung fu and can't recommend it highly enough. Very effective, but without the "I stopped his punch with my head" type bizzo that seems to plague the industry. Also, I'm only small and a girl and the fact that I could out-hit and out-manoeuvre the manly men is testament to it being a matter of skill and style, rather than who can beat their head against a tree for the longest.

The school I used to go to closed a while ago, but apparently a mate has tracked down somewhere good in the cbd (Collins St mebbe?) If you're interested, I can prolly find out

Just don't go to William Cheung

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:06 am

Most def interested in this kind of thing. Been wanting to get fit for ages and I'd rather get fit doing something useful, or learning something useful, rather than starjumps and aerobics. I'm a walking victim atm, would like to be able to protect myself

deejaypcp · Post by **deejaypcp** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:18 am

Indeed, me too. Been wanting to get back into training for ages.
Mixy come round and visit your dog and we'll have coffee and discuss this thing like adults.

Please.

Happy new year btw

retzie · Post by **retzie** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:19 am

Do it Mixxie, for absolute certain

For a lot of chicks I trained with, you could see the change in confidence - it was rad. Say no to feeling vulnerable!

I, on the other hand, was there more to quell the violence....

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:38 pm

lmao retzie...quell the violence indeed

can't wait to meet you

Pete, I've hurt myself (check Gripe)...we talk soon tango bravo delta

Actually that's another reason I wanna get fit/flexible. If I can seriously injure my spine coughing, there's something not right gwarn

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:00 pm

mixtress wrote:Actually that's another reason I wanna get fit/flexible. If I can seriously injure my spine coughing, there's something not right gwarn

If thats your state i reccomend pilates... it did me wonders to my chronic back doing it, and i imagine right now something more strenuous might do more harm than good?

retzie wrote:The school I used to go to closed a while ago, but apparently a mate has tracked down somewhere good in the cbd (Collins St mebbe?) If you're interested, I can prolly find out

That would be great retzie! it sound like the right kind of vibe for me

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:13 pm

What about Wang Chun, use to be pretty big in the 80's.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:20 pm

retzie wrote: I, on the other hand, was there more to quell the violence....

i love you.

flippo · Post by **flippo** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:28 pm

Blaxter wrote:What about Wang Chun, use to be pretty big in the 80's.

Chun-Li was big in 90's

retzie · Post by **retzie** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:17 pm

FoundationStepper wrote:
retzie wrote:The school I used to go to closed a while ago, but apparently a mate has tracked down somewhere good in the cbd (Collins St mebbe?) If you're interested, I can prolly find out
That would be great retzie! it sound like the right kind of vibe for me

ZOMG, how's this for service: Melbourne Chinese Martial Arts Club. Talk about lucky online coincidences, I was going to warn you that this may take years

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:43 pm

cheers!

Robot Rod · Post by **Robot Rod** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:47 pm

www.shaolin.com.au

They have schools in MORDIALLOC, CAULFIELD AND CAMBERWELL..

Learn the 18 hands of lohan
72 fists of Shaolin
170 moves of Shaolin and the 5 Animal Kung Fu.........

Gliding High · Post by **Gliding High** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:50 pm

Blaxter wrote:What about Wang Chun, use to be pretty big in the 80's.

Yes, karate and kung-fu were huge until the advent of the UFC, and then a highly skilled BJJ practicioner called Joyce Gracie took everyone out (including a plethora of dudes twice his size), and completely revolutionized martial arts.
I know nothing of Kung-fu, but have full respect for a martial art that holds onto traditional values. Some people dig that side of things. I did karate for years, and when I wasn't competing and fighting, the traditional side of it still held a big part for me. Have also witnessed Shaolin monks first hand, and those dudes are iron tough. Yet against a grappler, there really is no answer.

For me, realisim and progression into the modern age are the biggest factors. Hence why women who want to learn to defend themselves against rapists and attackers are flocking to BJJ. Street fights are dirty, bloody and nasty - and need to be over quick. BJJ has all the answers, for any situation.
There is no comparison or substitute. In the last 15 years it has been proven time and time again.
Combine this with boxing or Mui Thai, and you have the full package - it's called MMA.

Anyone who wants to be enlightened, I recomend a traditional martial art.
Anyone who wants to be able to take someone much bigger and possibly tougher than them, and submit them while taking the smallest amount of damage possible, BJJ is your martial art.
Check it....

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=JjK0g-cDJI4

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=215Ai-2dF ... re=related

People like what they like, and I really hate when dudes get in pissing contests about what martial art will beat what. Different horses for courses. Just offering you an alternative here

But you can be a world champion at whatever you do, you go to the ground with a grappler, and it will be over in a very short amount of time. That's why I feel safe wherever I go, because I know BJJ

It takes all the agro out of me, has made me humble, and is highly rewarding.
The closest sport I can compare it to is skateboarding, because learning a new submission or escape is just like learning a new trick on a board. Lots of precision, but at the same time a million ways to do it - always with your own personal touch.
Again, highly recomended

Thought maybe I could swing someone here - but good luck in whatever you do guys

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:57 pm

For me its not about the superior fighting style - and i dont doubt what your saying either. but as much, or more, for me its about the form of practice and how i develop from that - rather than the fight. of course the self defence benefit will flow from it, even if not as effective.

chans was good cos it had elements of tai chi but also small circle ju jitsu

Gliding High · Post by **Gliding High** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:00 pm

FoundationStepper wrote:For me its not about the superior fighting style - and i dont doubt what your saying either. but as much, or more, for me its about the form of practice and how i develop from that - rather than the fight. of course the self defence benefit will flow from it, even if not as effective.

chans was good cos it had elements of tai chi but also small circle ju jitsu

Absloutely respect that mate

Hope you you find a good club. Let everyone know if you do.
Good luck with it all

Post by **fooishbar** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:11 pm

yeah, wing chun is rad.

quiet roar · Post by **quiet roar** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:22 pm

Gliding High wrote:PS - if you want feedback on a particular place FS, let me know, and I can probably give you feedback - I've been in the game for a while now.
There's a new BJJ place opened in Collingwood apparently - probably well worth checking out

Do you know anything of the one in Coburg?

I'm thinking of taking my boys down there.

Shifty-Sly · Post by **Shifty-Sly** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:45 pm

Brazlian Ju-Jizz-on-u is for guys who like to roll around on the ground all entwined with other sweaty guys

Bring back 30's style boxing with the dukes n shit

Only joking bout BJJ very cool and effective system

Gliding High · Post by **Gliding High** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:14 pm

quiet roar wrote:
Gliding High wrote:PS - if you want feedback on a particular place FS, let me know, and I can probably give you feedback - I've been in the game for a while now.
There's a new BJJ place opened in Collingwood apparently - probably well worth checking out
Do you know anything of the one in Coburg?

I'm thinking of taking my boys down there.

Nexus. Gracie Jiu Jitsu. They only teach jiu jitsu, and I haven't heard all that many good things about it. Lots of big Turkish guys apparently

If I could have gone back again, I would do Judo first, then get into BJJ when I turned about 16.
But, they have a kids system at my school (Hangar 4) which incorporates everything - and we are close to you too mate. Off Bells St as well. Will find out about for you when I go back 2moz night

mrj · Post by **mrj** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:37 pm

I have long been a pupil of the Scottish Martial Art - Fuk Yu.

Its mostly headbutting people and then kicking them once they are on the ground.

You can find a suitable training establishment on just about every second street corner in Melbourne, my personal preference is to go for the ones that serve Carlton Draught, but yanno, each to their own.

NakedAge · Post by **NakedAge** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 6:14 pm

Foundation Stepper: Im in the same boat, I was emailing teachers just before the end of the year. I got a reply from one recently, I'll find it and find the location for you. I'm very picky, I don't want anything manufactured.

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 9:56 am

every1 is scared to post after naked age.

i will post to keep the flow of the thread going.

i am learning the martial art of gun fingah.

it's braptastic

L-J · Post by **L-J** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:19 am

Be careful you dont hurt your mixing finger when you practice.

Remember to warm it up...

Shifty-Sly · Post by **Shifty-Sly** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:32 am

sAme'0 wrote:gun fingah.

Post by **huge** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:40 am

id like to do something mainly to keep my gut from getting any bigger. used to do karate (shinkyokushin) when i was younger. a mate of mine is like world champ now lol. should of kept going huhuh. i know a guy that does capoeira which i guess is more a form of dance/game. but yanno. would keep you fit!

id do it more for fitness and strength rather than being able to bash the crap out of someone.

im waaay too lazy tho.

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:54 am

i made the thread keep going.

yey

Shifty-Sly · Post by **Shifty-Sly** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:10 am

Your a good man sAme'O

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:11 am

i am no man, i am a bear

Shifty-Sly · Post by **Shifty-Sly** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:44 am

sAme'0 wrote:i am no man, i am a bear

I am beary sorry for the confusion

deejaypcp · Post by **deejaypcp** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:45 am

Do you shit in the woods, or are you more like this kinda bear?

L-J · Post by **L-J** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:46 am

Can any1 here do the budda Finger?

Shifty-Sly · Post by **Shifty-Sly** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:48 am

Ha Ha Ha man they look like a great bunch

deejaypcp · Post by **deejaypcp** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 11:51 am

mr deaf bear looks like a ring-in
ie. he's not really deaf, or a bear.

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:21 pm

no not a gay bear.

yogi bear innit.

fucken shank u with salmon.

deejaypcp · Post by **deejaypcp** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:22 pm

thanks mate
I'm bloody fuckin hungry and mad as cut bear.
I mean snake.

quiet roar · Post by **quiet roar** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:23 pm

Gliding High wrote:Nexus. Gracie Jiu Jitsu. They only teach jiu jitsu, and I haven't heard all that many good things about it. Lots of big Turkish guys apparently
If I could have gone back again, I would do Judo first, then get into BJJ when I turned about 16.
But, they have a kids system at my school (Hangar 4) which incorporates everything - and we are close to you too mate. Off Bells St as well. Will find out about for you when I go back 2moz night

Thanks!

deejaypcp · Post by **deejaypcp** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:28 pm

sorry /end hijack

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:28 pm

deejaypcp wrote:thanks mate
I'm bloody fuckin hungry and mad as cut bear.
I mean snake.

people say does a bear shit in the woods.

i am always like hells no, i shit in the bathroom.

sif shit in woods.

deejaypcp · Post by **deejaypcp** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:34 pm

why not?
Saves toilet paper and water.
Gives you something to look at other than reading beat.

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:55 pm

house trained tho innit.

and u still gotta clean up after.

yeah, i am all for saving water and paper but fuck.

i get an itchy ass if i dont wipe.

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 1:08 pm

NakedAge · Post by **NakedAge** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:50 pm

sAme'0 wrote:every1 is scared to post after naked age.

i will post to keep the flow of the thread going.

i am learning the martial art of gun fingah.

it's braptastic

There is no 'After' Naked Age

*cue ancient music*

same o · Post by **same o** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:27 am

ONCE AGAIN I WILL KEEP THIS THREAD GOING.

I AM NOT SCARED.___))*_*!@_*_*@!_$*!@$

TRUE STORY

Post by **fooishbar** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:59 pm

sAme'0 wrote:ONCE AGAIN I WILL KEEP THIS THREAD GOING.

will you?

almax · Post by **almax** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:25 pm

yes he will

Gliding High · Post by **Gliding High** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:41 am

There has been an Ecky Thump revival.
Don't worry about Brasilian Jiu Jitsu or Mantis Kung Fu.

This is where shit is at....

Went for a double leg takedown of this mouthy little tit in a tartan hat, and he took me out with a black pudding before we hit the ground.