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#161464 - 06/28/05 03:43 PM martial arts instruction
thirdeye Stranger Registered: 06/28/05 Posts: 4 Loc: cruden bay,aberdeenshire,scotl...	Being a martial arts beginner, i really want to leard tae kwon do. I have had one video which was real [censored]. I have tried a tai chi workout video, found it good but not demanding enough. I live too far away to go to any classes and was hoping if anyone knew about any good tae kwon do dvds? I would be open to suggestion also as i don't know much about martial arts _________________________ Enter The Tekken!
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#161465 - 06/28/05 04:34 PM Re: martial arts instruction [Re: thirdeye]
Zombie Zero Compliance & Liability Veteran Registered: 06/17/05 Posts: 1978 Loc: Lorton, VA	Sorry, thirdeye, but watching a video isn't such a great way to learn martial arts. A DVD can't watch you perform the techniques, and correct your errors. You can't spar with a VCR. No feedback = no learning. _________________________ In my walk in the martial way, my hope is that as long as I live, I will always be a beginner.
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#161466 - 06/28/05 05:00 PM Re: martial arts instruction [Re: Zombie Zero]
thirdeye Stranger Registered: 06/28/05 Posts: 4 Loc: cruden bay,aberdeenshire,scotl...	Cant say im not dissapointed. Looks like im well and trully stuck. I just find all that keep fit crap too dull. I really need something more involving. I really don't know where to go from now :\ _________________________ Enter The Tekken!
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#161467 - 06/28/05 07:12 PM Re: martial arts instruction [Re: Zombie Zero]
Rayman452 Member Registered: 04/15/05 Posts: 76 Loc: Canada	Quote: Sorry, thirdeye, but watching a video isn't such a great way to learn martial arts. A DVD can't watch you perform the techniques, and correct your errors. You can't spar with a VCR. No feedback = no learning. HAHA, sparring with a VCR. However, if he's using a DVD to learn, wouldn't you spar against a DVD player?
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#161468 - 06/29/05 02:23 AM Re: martial arts instruction [Re: thirdeye]
Leo_E_49 Professional Poster Registered: 02/24/05 Posts: 4117 Loc: California	Quote: Cant say im not dissapointed. Looks like im well and trully stuck. I just find all that keep fit crap too dull. I really need something more involving. I really don't know where to go from now :\ What city do you live in? Many people here can refer you to Dojos in your area which you may not hear about without a connection to MA. Also, check the yellow pages for Martial Arts and search on google for schools in your area. You might not have TKD (unlikely because TKD is one of the most widespread arts in the world) but if there's no TKD but there are other arts, perhaps you should give them a try. In fact, even if there is TKD, give the other arts a try because you will be happiest in an art which suits you. Usually schools have a free trial lesson so you can see whether you want to continue at the school. Have a look at these: http://www.thehealthzone.co.uk/martial_arts_uk/martial_art_schools_uk/aberdeen.htm http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/clubs/detail.asp?keyOrganisation=825 http://www.ukwhatsonguide.co.uk/SCOTMartialArts.htm http://www.matren.co.uk/art-craft/aberdeenshire.htm http://www.touchlocal.com/business/search/typeId/1253/type/Martial+Arts,+Clubs+&+Schools/page/10 http://www.amag.org.uk/ http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~aus050/articles/namestyle.php http://www.google.com.sg/search?biw=1003&hl=en&q=aberdeenshire+martial+arts&meta= Hope that helps. _________________________ Self Defense (Website by Marc MacYoung, not me)
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#161469 - 06/29/05 06:07 AM Re: martial arts instruction [Re: Leo_E_49]
thirdeye Stranger Registered: 06/28/05 Posts: 4 Loc: cruden bay,aberdeenshire,scotl...	Thx for your help with those links have checked them out, but its just too difficult with bus travel and work. I guess my only chance is a fitness club, which would be more flexible for me but i really dont think that is my thing :\ _________________________ Enter The Tekken!
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#161470 - 06/29/05 08:57 AM Re: martial arts instruction [Re: thirdeye]
JohnL Professional Poster Registered: 03/24/03 Posts: 4309 Loc: NY, NY, USA	Stirling is just down the road from you. Get there and find somewhere to train. _________________________ John L
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#161471 - 06/29/05 10:23 AM Re: martial arts instruction [Re: thirdeye]
Leo_E_49 Professional Poster Registered: 02/24/05 Posts: 4117 Loc: California	Quote: Thx for your help with those links have checked them out, but its just too difficult with bus travel and work. I guess my only chance is a fitness club, which would be more flexible for me but i really dont think that is my thing :\ With that attitude, it's no wonder you aren't studying MA. It's your decision but imho, your attitude is the only thing really standing between you and training. And no, a fitness club won't teach you anything like an MA school. You'll get fit but you won't learn a thing about unarmed combat or the philosophies behind the arts. _________________________ Self Defense (Website by Marc MacYoung, not me)
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#161472 - 06/29/05 10:46 AM Re: martial arts instruction [Re: Leo_E_49]
thirdeye Stranger Registered: 06/28/05 Posts: 4 Loc: cruden bay,aberdeenshire,scotl...	Quote: Quote: Thx for your help with those links have checked them out, but its just too difficult with bus travel and work. I guess my only chance is a fitness club, which would be more flexible for me but i really dont think that is my thing :\ With that attitude, it's no wonder you aren't studying MA. It's your decision but imho, your attitude is the only thing really standing between you and training. And no, a fitness club won't teach you anything like an MA school. You'll get fit but you won't learn a thing about unarmed combat or the philosophies behind the arts. Attitude? Why Can't you see that it's not within my means to consider this option? the crap bus service and working must be my fault also. _________________________ Enter The Tekken!
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#161473 - 06/29/05 11:25 AM Re: martial arts instruction [Re: thirdeye]
Leo_E_49 Professional Poster Registered: 02/24/05 Posts: 4117 Loc: California	Working, of course takes priority. However, most MA are trained after work hours, for obvious reasons. If the busses are crap, leave as early as possible. I'm sure you don't work on Sundays, perhaps you'd like to spend some of your time off work doing some exercise which will benefit you in other ways too, if there's a school open on Sundays (you'd be surprised at the odd times Dojos open). I can't imagine that there are no schools in that list which have times which won't coincide with your schedule at least once a week. Sure, MA training is going to take some effort and time spent on your part, but in my experience it's all worth it. Hey, I for one train on Friday nights when all of my friends are at the pub. I am willing to give up time spent with my friends because I don't have any other time and I value MA that much. Edited by Leo_E_49 (06/29/05 11:28 AM) _________________________ Self Defense (Website by Marc MacYoung, not me)
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