Totally New to Martial Arts/ Glasgow?

[Tommojag]

Hello all, after i finish travelling in the summer i hope to take up some form of martial art. Like i said in the subject line, i am totally new to all martial arts and really do not know much about them however i am very interested to learn. I do not think i would enjoy anything that involves a lot of holds and armlocks or anything like that. DOes anyone have any suggestions of which style i should take up? Im from Glasgow, Scotland, does anyone know of any decent clubs i could go to in this area? Thanks a lot.

[Andy Murray]

Hi Tommojag,

good nes is there's loads of people here from Scotland and Glasgow. Even better there are loads of very good MA people in the area.

What style you take up will depend largely on what you want, so if you can streamline your enquiry a bit, we can definitely point you in the right direction.

[Tommojag]

Hi Andy,

I think i would like something that involves a lot of the basics like punching and kicking. A friend has suggested Thai boxing. Was also talking about Kung Fu, i think that looks intersting. Thanks.

[Fergie Boy]

Krauseworld, upstairs across from the thistle hotel (just off suachiehall st), teach Muay Thai, Savate, and JKD which might suit you on the kickboxing side of things. Kali, Silat, and wrestling

http://www.krauses.i12.com/home.htm

Next Friday the 30th there is a 3 hour 7-10 savate workshop.

[WhiteWizard]

yeah just don't take your girlfriend bad things happen plus it costs a fortune

[paul paterson]

Hello Tommojag,

Try all the clubs in your area, watch and ask questions. Those clubs that are bullish, showboat, or just cheeky then just stay clear of them as they will be no good for you.

Glasgow has many clubs but most are sports related, ie. into competitions. Some are good, some are bad. The choice is upto the person and each person has there own goals and visions. So please take your time, watch, take part, and question.

If all else fails then give me a call and I can always help, no fee taken. Also stay away from a certain place as mentioned in above.

Osu.

Paul Paterson.

[YODA]

Originally posted by White Wizard
yeah just don't take your girlfriend bad things happen plus it costs a fortune


LOL! Once bitten blah blah blah :D

[Andy Murray]

A little care please members. There are reasons for/against all styles, systems and Instructors.

I'm sure you wouldn't want to see this site dissapear due to litigation!

Tommojag, you should get in touch with forum member 'Elhiggito'

He's just kicked off with what you need.

Do go see Paul Paterson too, as Kyokushinkai is a very strong art.

[YODA]

I was hoping someone would mention Elhiggito so I could give his class a plug :D

I have a slight biased view - being his Instructor :D But seeing as Andy has mentioned him- check out the CEA Glasgow website for class details etc...

CEA Glasgow (http://www.cea.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ceaweb/ceag/index.htm)

[Andy Murray]

Who mentioned ELHIGGITO?

ELHIGGITO has a CLASS?

News to me.

Wonder who ELHIGGITO used to teach for?

[WhiteWizard]

Originally posted by Andy Murray
A little care please members. There are reasons for/against all styles, systems and Instructors.

I'm sure you wouldn't want to see this site dissapear due to litigation!


sorry Andy.

[Andy Murray]

Originally posted by White Wizard
sorry Andy.

No need to apologise. Many people are 'In the know'

Besides, it could have been his boyfriend.



(Was that a law suit just hit my hall floor?) :D :D

[WhiteWizard]

by the way i'm still in a bit of pain from Thursday is that normal

[Andy Murray]

Yup, welcome to MA :D

(Stretch it out!)

[paul paterson]

No offence to anyone and to any style or school, no probs with any instructor or other.

Anyone who does have a genuine interest in the arts and who would like to learn, then my door is always open first lesson is always free as is my home, all welcome with honest hearts.

Paul Paterson.

[Tommojag]

Paul, do you have a club? If so any details on it would be appreciated.

[paul paterson]

Osu,

What I can do is if you find the martial arts thing with lots of people a bit to intimidating, then I can help by giving you a private lesson or two, no fees. Just to see if karate is for you.

As I have said before, always look at the many different styles and schools of martial arts that are out there, ask yourself what is it that I want and is this for me. Also make sure that any instructor has full indemity insurance (most are at £2 -£5 million) plus do they have any qualifications, ie. do they have SNVQ or NVQ's and first aid at work qualifications.

At the end of the day it must be safe, fun, and have a learning environment about it.

Take care.

Osu.

Paul Paterson.

[Scotty Dog]

Hy Tommojag,

As everyone's said there's loads of choice in glasgow these day's, best thing to do is try as many as you can & stick with the one/s you like. the one peice of advice I can add to what paul said is beware of any club that want's you to make a year long commitment to them after just one class. you could endup discovering it's not what you were looking for & be stuck paying for something you don't enjoy :(

let me know how your getting on & if I can help don't be afraid to PM :)

hig

[Andy Murray]

Originally posted by elhiggito
Beware of any club that want's you to make a year long commitment to them after just one class. You could endup discovering it's not what you were looking for & be stuck paying for something you don't enjoy :(

hig

:D

[Scotty Dog]

there was me trying to be polite :)

[Fergie Boy]

Krauseworld have a variety of membership deals from 12 classes to a year. And allow you to participate in a few classes before discussing which membership optoin you would like.

[WhiteWizard]

true but they still ain't cheap thats for sure

[paul paterson]

Osu,

Beware of those so called experts with one million Dan Grades, or the ones with greasy hair and sweaty palms.

As I has well as many others have said before, look and ask questions. If in doubt don't do it, then again my services are for free.....

Osu.

Paul Paterson.

[saikyou]

try tae kwon do

[Glasgow_man98]

yeah just don't take your girlfriend bad things happen

What do you mean by that?

My sister tryed them out, Should I have been worryed about the Krasues trying to do someting to her?

Because thats how it sounds?

[Andy Murray]

It's an in joke, between some of the members posting on the thread.

It's neither important nor relevant.

[WhiteWizard]

it may be wise to delete that comment to save future confusion

[Andy Murray]

Not at all, it's been explained.

It may be wise to respond to PM's however! ;)

[kidude]

If i'm honest i'd reccommend aikido to everyone. It does have armlocks and stuff, but if you've had bad experience with them, don't write them off, it depends very much on how they are applied. I personally object to some locks that have been put on elsewhere, cause it feels like someone is trying to break bones, which i believe is the wrong attitude. Check out a club in east kilbride www.kiaikidoscotland.co.uk

[Scotty Dog]

this threads been dead since 2004?

[makotokai]

Try Makotokai Aikido, might catch your interest.

www.makotokai.co.uk

Cheers

[koyo]

Try Makotokai Aikido, might catch your interest.

www.makotokai.co.uk

Cheers

LIke the picture did you pose for ir yourself????

koyo :eek: