Comments on: Martial Art that is Artistic, Increases Flexibility with Acrobatics? http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/ Self Defense Watch - self-defense videos and self defense books Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:09:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Arch4ng3l* http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-843 Arch4ng3l* Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-843 ITF style Taekwondo. It's not more "artistic" than practical - it involves a lot of practical self defence. Those who say it doesn't have never taken a real taekwondo lesson in their lives. All styles of martial arts are practical, if taught properly. There are a lot of acrobatic kicks and I think it's quite a graceful style when you see it in action. Flexibility is an important aspect of taekwondo, and in class you'll do stretches to improve this as part of your warm up. ITF style Taekwondo. It's not more "artistic" than practical – it involves a lot of practical self defence. Those who say it doesn't have never taken a real taekwondo lesson in their lives. All styles of martial arts are practical, if taught properly.

There are a lot of acrobatic kicks and I think it's quite a graceful style when you see it in action. Flexibility is an important aspect of taekwondo, and in class you'll do stretches to improve this as part of your warm up.

]]> By: ?????? Y O D A ?????? http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-844 ?????? Y O D A ?????? Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-844 Tae Kwon Do. Lots of high jumping and kicking. Lots of stretching. Very flashy and athletic. Not as good as other martial arts for real fighting, but very artistic instead! Tae Kwon Do. Lots of high jumping and kicking. Lots of stretching. Very flashy and athletic. Not as good as other martial arts for real fighting, but very artistic instead!

]]> By: William P http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-845 William P Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-845 seek out urban climbing clubs Watch the whole thing---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvZGQU7VTFE The Next Generation of Martial Arts and these types have atemiwaza ( stiking technique ) coupled to their skills in a perfect marriage and can pull off very effective strikes while executing unbelievable acrobatics. seek out urban climbing clubs

Watch the whole thing—> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvZGQU7VTFE

The Next Generation of Martial Arts and these types have atemiwaza ( stiking technique ) coupled to their skills in a perfect marriage and can pull off very effective strikes while executing unbelievable acrobatics.

]]> By: wuboyblue http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-846 wuboyblue Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-846 Wow, as a Krav Maga teacher, I probably shouldn't answer this, as what I teach is not pretty, but practical. Let me give it a shot. Your gender does not matter, just your dedication and ability. Chinese Wushu is a truly amazing sport, far more acrobatic than many things. Contemporary Wushu or Modern Wushu is a combination of Sanda (fighting) and Taolus (forms). "Taolus forms are similar to gymnastics and involve martial art patterns and maneuvers for which competitors are judged and given points according to specific rules. The forms comprise basic movements (stances, kicks, punches, balances, jumps, sweeps and throws) based on aggregate categories traditional Chinese martial art style and can be changed for competitions to highlight one's strengths. Competitive forms have time limits that can range from 1 minute, 20 seconds for the some external styles to over five minutes for internal styles. Modern wushu competitors are increasingly training in aerial techniques such as 540 and 720 degree jumps and kicks to add more difficulty and style to their forms." Chinese Martial Arts in general are beautiful, I have studied both Yang and Wu style Taijiquan, preferring Wu as it is shorter frame, both are considered a form of wushu, but then there is modern wushu which is a combination of fighting and forms and requires gymnastics moves. It is really awesome to watch, in fact Jet Li was a Chinese National Wushu champion. The Wushu forms are really amazing, this is the only part I am not plagiarizing from the web, I have seen some pretty awesome Wushu. I put in a link to a place in Sheffield, I'm thinking you meant Sheffield UK, not USA. Sorry if I am wrong. Wow, as a Krav Maga teacher, I probably shouldn't answer this, as what I teach is not pretty, but practical. Let me give it a shot. Your gender does not matter, just your dedication and ability. Chinese Wushu is a truly amazing sport, far more acrobatic than many things.

Contemporary Wushu or Modern Wushu is a combination of Sanda (fighting) and Taolus (forms).

"Taolus forms are similar to gymnastics and involve martial art patterns and maneuvers for which competitors are judged and given points according to specific rules. The forms comprise basic movements (stances, kicks, punches, balances, jumps, sweeps and throws) based on aggregate categories traditional Chinese martial art style and can be changed for competitions to highlight one's strengths. Competitive forms have time limits that can range from 1 minute, 20 seconds for the some external styles to over five minutes for internal styles. Modern wushu competitors are increasingly training in aerial techniques such as 540 and 720 degree jumps and kicks to add more difficulty and style to their forms."

Chinese Martial Arts in general are beautiful, I have studied both Yang and Wu style Taijiquan, preferring Wu as it is shorter frame, both are considered a form of wushu, but then there is modern wushu which is a combination of fighting and forms and requires gymnastics moves. It is really awesome to watch, in fact Jet Li was a Chinese National Wushu champion.

The Wushu forms are really amazing, this is the only part I am not plagiarizing from the web, I have seen some pretty awesome Wushu.

I put in a link to a place in Sheffield, I'm thinking you meant Sheffield UK, not USA. Sorry if I am wrong.

]]> By: y98robertsmj http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-847 y98robertsmj Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-847 try wushu its a will increase your flexibilty, it is a performance art mainly (its what u see on tv and in films usually) and there are lots of jumping and kicking butterfly kick being a widely used acrobatic skill used in wushu, it (butterfly kick) doesnt have any real offensive or defence application its just for how really as if u hit anyone doing that you will do a face plant. zhang ziyi is a girl who is in lots of films doing that sytle (wushu) of kung fu. i think that is the way to go for you try wushu its a will increase your flexibilty, it is a performance art mainly (its what u see on tv and in films usually) and there are lots of jumping and kicking butterfly kick being a widely used acrobatic skill used in wushu, it (butterfly kick) doesnt have any real offensive or defence application its just for how really as if u hit anyone doing that you will do a face plant.
zhang ziyi is a girl who is in lots of films doing that sytle (wushu) of kung fu.
i think that is the way to go for you

]]> By: JC Denton http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-848 JC Denton Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-848 No, I know girls who learned more dangerous martial arts, I recommened tai chi supposely deadly as well as center the chi. No, I know girls who learned more dangerous martial arts, I recommened tai chi supposely deadly as well as center the chi.

]]> By: timmyocean http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-849 timmyocean Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-849 caporei is like a dance style of fight, it should improve flexibilty, keep you in shape, and should be acrobatic enough for you caporei is like a dance style of fight, it should improve flexibilty, keep you in shape, and should be acrobatic enough for you

]]> By: jswentworth http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-850 jswentworth Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-850 Capoeira, Performance Wushu, and XMA Taekwondo are all very flash, very acrobatic styles that rely on flexibility and gymnastic skill. None of them are particularly practical, but they definitely meet your requirements. If you are 21 I recommend Capoeira, it will have a higher proportion of adults in it and be more geared towards adult learning. Most XMA schools assume you already have half of the skills and Performance Wushu is very very hard to find in the USA. Capoeira, Performance Wushu, and XMA Taekwondo are all very flash, very acrobatic styles that rely on flexibility and gymnastic skill. None of them are particularly practical, but they definitely meet your requirements. If you are 21 I recommend Capoeira, it will have a higher proportion of adults in it and be more geared towards adult learning. Most XMA schools assume you already have half of the skills and Performance Wushu is very very hard to find in the USA.

]]> By: Capoeirista13 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-851 Capoeirista13 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-851 im going to have to agree with most of the people here and say capoeira or wushu, i cant speak for wushu but i do capoeira and ever since i started ive just been loving life so much more Note:my class is probly 60:40 in favor of women im going to have to agree with most of the people here and say capoeira or wushu, i cant speak for wushu but i do capoeira and ever since i started ive just been loving life so much more

Note:my class is probly 60:40 in favor of women

]]> By: adam n http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/martial-art-that-is-artistic-increases-flexibility-with-acrobatics/comment-page-1/#comment-852 adam n Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:46:33 +0000 http://www.selfdefensewatch.com/?p=323#comment-852 capoeira is really cool. you should check that out. capoeira is really cool. you should check that out.

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