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Shadowchild
21-May-2003, 03:41 PM
Hello all,

Just looking for some advice and guidance really. I've been doing martial arts for a fair few years, and really enjoy cross training. My main styles are kickboxing and ju jitsu since I find they counter balance each other nicely.

I've dabbled in a few other things, namely Wu Shu Kwan (chinese kickboxing), Silat and Shotokan Karate - but didn't find they were my thing (I'm not disrespecting them - they just were not me).

Anyway, I'd to dabble a bit more but am unsure which way to go. I've looked into Ninjitsu but am put off by all the arguments and politics about who belongs to which organisation and who is "the real thing". Same with Tae Kwon Do.

I've thought about Aikedo, but can't find a school with good references. I'm interested in Vale Tude and Shootfighting, but can't locate anywhere.

I live in London UK, and feel that my knowledge is limited to just a few styles. I don't believe in the "ultimate style", and so always like to dabble. I'm pretty keen on CV work, and enjoy mixing punches and kicks with ground work, throws and locks.

Does anyone have any recommendations of schools that I might go along to and have a watch within the the Greater London Area?

Cheers

Darren

YODA
21-May-2003, 05:58 PM
LOL! You have one of the best Shootfighting clubs in Europe right on your doorstep - I'd be honoured to train there!

London Shootfighters

Instructors : Paul Ivens & Alexis Demetriades

Contact: Paul by email (pauli@freeuk.com) or phone 0778 0683562

Location: London Shootfighters are based in Kilburn, Unit 11A, The Arches, Maygrove Road,London NW6.

Take the tube to Kilburn, on the Jubilee line. Leave the station, cross Kilburn High Road to Maygrove Road, turn first right down the alleyway about 50 yards from the intersection and you will find the gym - it's an Akido dojo underneath the railway arches.. Tel. 0207 372 9866

Training Times : Monday evenings at 7.30pm and Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 2.30pm.

Shadowchild
22-May-2003, 07:37 AM
Wicked, I'll go an check it out.

Cheers

Sonshu
16-Jun-2003, 04:59 PM
There is a bit of politics with it but it is not anywhere near the TKD I have experienced.

It is a good rewarding style that I feel has a lot to offer. If you get the chance give it 3-4 lessons. You should get a little flavor for it and it stacks well with your previous training.

SONSHU

Swoop
16-Jun-2003, 05:06 PM
Check out the links page in sfuk.net.

Jim
16-Jun-2003, 11:07 PM
Yoda, your description was a little unspecific, can you elaborate further? :D

Jim
23-Jul-2003, 12:14 PM
SC, did you end up going to these clubs?