Here are 3 beginner forms.
We like the fact all aspects of fighting are covered. Striking,
take downs, and grappling can all be mastered with the study of Chinese Martial
arts. As I've told my son many times, being a one dimensional fighter is a sure
way to get beat by certain opponents. Take our favorite UFC fighter, Cung Lee,
if he was ever taken down during a fight, he would be at a severe disadvantage.
Take a look at his fight against Scott Smith. Once he was down briefly, his
only defense was to try to stand up. During the time he was trying to get up,
Scott just rained blows onto him. In my opinion, it cost him the fight.
Now I'm sure every non-Kung Fu person is in total disagreement.
However, I'm only speaking on what I've seen. I regularly visit new schools to
see what they do and if there is a seminar available, I might sign Brandon up
for it. Take for instance the seminar I signed him up for at Ultrafit in
Harlingen. They had a UFC trainer come down and give a class on Thai Boxing. I
was more than happy to have my son attend it. Our instructor didn't mind in the
least and Brandon received some excellent cross-training. (Another reason we
like our instructor.) So, I have looked at more than one school.
With the other schools I have visited, it's either striking or
grappling. There is never a combination of both. I'm surprised this is the
case. With all the excitement towards UFC in recent years, I would think most schools
would be doing this. Instead, it's the exception not the rule.
Another reason I like Chinese Martial Arts is the overall dynamics
of it. Let me explain. When I watch a person practice Kung Fu, I see a multitude
of blocks and attacks performed. This interests me. However, when I watch
something like Judo, I want to leave. From this spectator’s viewpoint, all I
see is people practicing throws 80% of the time. I once went to watch a Judo
competition thinking it would be exciting. I was nearly bored to tears. It was
people struggling to throw the other person and it was done. I also find Taekwondo
rather limited. It’s mostly a series of straight punches and kicks; not really
my idea of exciting.
Are there people who do
Judo and Taekwondo and are still versatile in all there fighting
methods? I’m sure they are. I’m just stating I’ve never seen it.
So, don’t misunderstand
me. Do I think other martial arts styles are bad? No, they just don’t fit my or
my son’s personality. I don’t think any of them would hold our attention long
enough for him to become successful at it. I believe one of the reason’s my son
has put so much effort into Kung Fu and
come along quite well is due to me only missing 3 of his classes in the last 3
years. If I had to sit around and watch him do Judo, I probably would have
quite before he did.
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