Koei Kan Karate....anyone here in the martial arts (tradition, translation)

[Bangbang]

I earned a Black Belt in this style of Martial Arts. What style have you studied?

The Meaning of Koei-Kan

The name Koei-Kan was suggested to the founder of the system, Onishi Eizo, by his mentor, the late Master Toyama Kanken.

The fundamental translation of Koei-Kan from the Japanese is: happiness (ko), prosperity (ei), and hall or house (kan).

This definiton is truly expressive of the nature and purpose of Koei-Kan.

To cultivate ourselves fully in an attempt to make the greatest use of our lives is the aim of Koei-Kan study. The development of this type of existence is beneficial to all life, as well as to that of the individual. The sentence "Prosper with happiness toward the future" has often been used to describe the meaning of Koei-Kan, and it is mentioned here because it perhaps best exemplifies the intrinsic values of the Koei-Kan system.

[Master Vigil]

I am a second degree black belt in traditional korean Tang Soo Do, and Bujinkan Ninpo Taijutsu. I am glad you found the martial arts. And from a martial artist who has seen many quit, NEVER QUIT!!!

[Pardus]

I have ben tempted to take up a martial art, tho i haven't decided which.

Tai Chi Chuan or Wing Chun have taken my interest, but as i said i'm undecided.

I'm wanting something extremely practical, but i'm not too worried about deciding on one until i have the cash to learn it..

[Master Vigil]

The problem I have with the "practical" systems is that they lose the beauty and philosophy of the traditional. Jeet Kune Do for example, become more of a set of blocks, kicks, throws, etc... instead of a fluid philosophical aspect in which the body becomes a work of art. Self defense is maybe 10% of the martial arts. To study for that sole purpose is a waste in my opinion.

[robtex]

Got a thread for you bangbang: martial technique exchange thread

martial arts technique exchange

[Bangbang]

Originally Posted by Pardus

I have ben tempted to take up a martial art, tho i haven't decided which.

Tai Chi Chuan or Wing Chun have taken my interest, but as i said i'm undecided.

I'm wanting something extremely practical, but i'm not too worried about deciding on one until i have the cash to learn it..

I trained in Isshinryu for several months and found it to be a practical but effective style for people that are not flexible enough for other styles.

http://www.iika.com/

[Bangbang]

Originally Posted by robtex

Got a thread for you bangbang: martial technique exchange thread

martial arts technique exchange

Thankyou.

[robtex]

Originally Posted by Bangbang

Thankyou.

It would be ubercool if you posted a drill on there

[Pardus]

Originally Posted by Master Vigil

The problem I have with the "practical" systems is that they lose the beauty and philosophy of the traditional. Jeet Kune Do for example, become more of a set of blocks, kicks, throws, etc... instead of a fluid philosophical aspect in which the body becomes a work of art. Self defense is maybe 10% of the martial arts. To study for that sole purpose is a waste in my opinion.

Which many will come in conflct with my own philosophies and not sit right with me.

Plus i'm not one to pay for philosophy because i don't charge for mine.

[Cynic]

I guess all you guys could pretty much whoop my butt. I've only gotten a yellow belt in Taekwondo when i was about 14, I've done a little bit of Tang Soo Do, Hwa Rang Do, and some boxing . Boxing taught me quite a bit on how to punch. I'm only about 5.7 and 155 lbs, but I punch really hard (but get tired quicker now that I'm out of shape). Most people who are new to boxing kinda have the misconception that all the power comes from your arm. The power (in boxing) actually comes from your whole body: mostly from the shoulders, back, legs, and momentum from moving your feet and hips. You also gain more power by the way you position yourself in a fighting stance, bending the knees and lowering your center of gravity while leaning forward will put more weight into your arms. I could talk about boxing all day...
If I could, I would go back into boxing and also learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.