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I can answer questions regarding stylistic differences, self-defense against a variety of attacks, and practical approaches to martial arts. With over 23 years in martial arts, I have a large pool of knowledge to pull from.
I have experience in several styles with most of my time dedicated to Shaolin Kempo and American Kenpo (23+ years). Other arts include: Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Kung Fu, Judo, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Tai Chi and several "progressive" fighting systems. My training has spanned over 20 years and have taught a wide variety of students and courses: men, women, specialized short and focused self-defense courses (rape prevention/defense, etc.), casual students, elite athletes, children (age 4+) through elderly (oldest student to date: 79), students with disabilities (blind, deaf, amputees, paraplegic), and students with a wide variety of previous experience and training.
My training continues on a daily basis, learning and adapting new techniques into a growing system. The idea is to understand the mechanics and principles of martial motion in the most effective ways possible.
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Paul, Well, a lot will depend on what is available in your area, but if you are looking for a martial art for physical fitness and to develop some self-defense skills while really spending time with
As always, there is little substitute for in-person training with a qualified instructor, but there are some decent resources out there as well. I definitely haven't seen them all, but my overall recommendations
Nora, Most of it will completely depend on what is available to you in your area of course. Since you are young, you are still growing and changing, so I wouldn't be too concerned about finding a martial
If you are looking for increasing knowledge of joint locking in a non-aggressive manner, you may want to look into Aikido. It does involve throws, but is generally a great locking art that is quite easy
George, I generally don't recommend that students cross-train in another martial art until they have a solid foundation in their original art. Five or six years in Goju, if that training has been consistent
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