Any one here ever taken Jiu Jitsu?

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11 Mar 2011, 12:35 pm

I just started last night
Hoping to learn focus and sociability
Its pretty fun
A little weird when they keep telling you to keep your eyes up
But I guess its a good reminder
And the touching is a little uncomfortable
But I got to wear a ki
And throw someone
Has martial arts helped anybody with their AS


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11 Mar 2011, 12:55 pm

not jiu jutsu/jitsu but i have studied karate as a youngster. helped my focus immensely and gave me a moral grounding.
touching was a bit uncomfortable for me too.
if you haven't already, i'd suggest looking up Royce Gracie & Gracie jiu jitsu. a very effective and world renowned brazilian school. of course, there are many fine japanese schools but i figured they'd be too obvious ;)
hope you continue to enjoy it :)



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11 Mar 2011, 1:46 pm

Very familiar with Gracie
I love MMA
I am taking Hawaiian/Japanese
A lot of throwing and falls
I think the thing that sets it apart from others is
The Hawaiian school believes in passing on the art
So the classes are free
Im still a little unsure on it
But its twice a week for free
Thank you for your input


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11 Mar 2011, 1:59 pm

ahh ok. well i figured it was worth mentioning, seeing his first few ufc fights really enlightened me, gracie jiu jitsu was unstoppable back then.
sounds like the hawaiian school has a really good philosophy.
maybe not the 'perfect' art for you personally, time will tell i guess, but seems a great place to start.
you're most welcome btw :)



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11 Mar 2011, 7:03 pm

Ive taken Brazilian Jiu Jitsu



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12 Mar 2011, 7:40 am

I considered it once, but one class was enough for me to decide there was a bit too much stranger-touching for my liking.


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