dream partner

[Jujitm]

Would your dream partner study MA and if yes which MA?

I'd say yes because its something else we could share but not sure which MA

I think Cougars going to say yeh by the sound of his sig :D

[pgm316]

Yeah why not! More chance of her being in good shape! ;)

[Ikken Hisatsu]

yep, not sure about her doing muay thai though, dont want her to have a broken nose :D

now if she was a grappling expert.. mmmmmm

[Sgt_Major]

Id like my wife to have a better awareness of self defense, but at same time its nice being th e'protector' figure too....

[Slindsay]

Yes, I'd like them to study a different art to me though so I could learn stuff from them.

[pgm316]

yep, not sure about her doing muay thai though, dont want her to have a broken nose :D

now if she was a grappling expert.. mmmmmm

Yeah, grappling is the way to go mmmmmmmm :)

[Davey Bones]

Wipe up the drool, boys, lol.

Anyway, I said "yes". I want this person to be able to understand what I put myself through and why it means so much to me.

[karate princess]

i'd definatley prefer to have a boyfriend that did martial arts! especially if they did karate like me. actually there is a boy called alex who goes to my club who would be perfect! :)

[shaolin_hendrix]

I'd probably like her to do MA, but my dream partner would be totally down to earth, and some MAists are a little out there.

[Hero]

karate maybe wing chun? ahah

[Kinjiro Tsukasa]

Yes, and he would study the same styles I do, so we could train together. :D

[JTiedes]

Wipe up the drool, boys, lol.

Anyway, I said "yes". I want this person to be able to understand what I put myself through and why it means so much to me.


yea im with baikai on this one, i would want someone who understands it, and there for can better appreciate my love for it

[Jesh]

yea im with baikai on this one, i would want someone who understands it, and there for can better appreciate my love for it
I'm with both you guys... plus it's fun to have someone to practice with...

[thepunisher]

Would your dream partner study MA and if yes which MA?
I'd say yes because its something else we could share but not sure which MA
I think Cougars going to say yeh by the sound of his sig :D

..but if my next partner would do my MA or another I wouldn't actually mind. In fact, one of the girls I liked at my dojo does my MA and if I had a chance to ask her I would. Of course, I like her for other qualities than her being a black belt in karate, lol. :D :D

Christian

[Kunoichi]

Yes for all the reasons mentioned so far (BJJ would be nice :p ) - mainly for the reason that they would understand why I train, also because it could be fun to have someone to spar at home.

Then I could put our children into classes and have the ultimate fighting family!!! :D

[Kwajman]

Yes, someone like Jennifer Garner might fit the bill. But she's married and preggo now so boo hoo. However Kathy Long is still out there!!!!

[Nick K]

Hmm. Dream partner..


.... I know

How about Angelina Jolie or Jessica Alba doing mud wrestling? Is that a MA?

[mystererae]

Definitely. Even an ex martial artist might be okay though. Just someone who knows what the heck I'm talking about is fine.

[Brunstick]

Hmm. Dream partner..


.... I know

How about Angelina Jolie or Jessica Alba doing mud wrestling? Is that a MA?

hell, i'd roll around on the floor and grapple (even though i know nothing about ground work and grappling :p) with jessica alba or eva mendez. :D i'd take a stick to the head as long as it comes from one of them. :D :D :D

-nico-

[Leo_E_49]

Yeh I think it'd be cool to meet a nice girl who does MA, but I'm not sure I'd want to be in the same Dojo, that might make things a little wierd there. I love grappling, so I'd like to meet a girl who could do randori with me. :D

[EternalRage]

Would your dream partner study MA?

Yes and she does.

[Hobbitlauncher]

without a doubt, I love to learn stuff, so hopefully they train with me in some arts and train in somr arts I don't train in, so we could teach each other new things, like someone said, some friendly sparring/training at home, and we'd both be in shape that way.

[faster than you]

my wife is hot and she's submitted a few guys in class too. best wife ever? yes!

[Kwajman]

Hmm. Dream partner..


.... I know

How about Angelina Jolie or Jessica Alba doing mud wrestling? Is that a MA?


But how would you get out if they got you pinned down????

[midnightsun955]

Deffinitely yes - i'd like for someone to know what the heck i'm talking about and i'd love for him and I to train together. I actually had a hot guy in my club train privately with me, I'd like him bwahaha :D .

[iamraisen]

id prefer mine to do gymnastics ;)

[Kunoichi]

But how would you get out if they got you pinned down????

But why would he want out if they had him pinned down? :p

[shaolin_hendrix]

But why would he want out if they had him pinned down? :p
Exactly what I was thinking. :D

[Brunstick]

id prefer mine to do gymnastics ;)

i'd prefer mine to do BOTH, MA and gymnastics. :D

-nico-

[JinkokMike]

It wouldn't bother me as long as she didn't interfere with my training(that is if she didn't practice MA) but if she was a MAist then great.So I'm not fussed.

Good question though.

[dormindo]

Yes, she would. I think that she may then understand my passion, my outlook on life, my desire to be active--whatever the endeavor. Actually, my girlfriend has trained in martial arts before: Capoeira Regional. She has an interest in Capoeira Angola, the style in which I train. We will see if she takes it up when she gets to Houston, though her decision will have no bearing on my feelings for her.

Btw, I'd love to see Angela Bassett, Irene Bedard and Traci Ellis Ross in a wrestling free for all! Heavenly :Angel:

[incubus]

I replied 'not sure' . I actually met my last gf at our club and we dated for over a year . It was nice that she had a basic knowledge of self-defence but sometimes we used to have 'clashes' during class...so not sure !

[Eero]

I'm with this wonderful girl I love. Lately I have been trying to persuade her to take Judo classes. I even promised to take the basic course myself with her if she is afraid to go. The problem is that she is rather fragile. Weights only 45 kg. (I'm 90 kg :D )

That gongfu style I study is in my opinion a little too hard for a petite girl like that so I thought maybe Judo would be a great alternative for strenghtening and learning some useful stuff. It also seems fun. I hope I'm right.

[Leo_E_49]

Woah buddy, Judo is a pretty tough MA. She'll likely end up real sore from falling on the floor all the time. (Yes even with the mats it still hurts plenty) If you're looking for something soft, try Tai Chi.

[Eero]

Woah buddy, Judo is a pretty tough MA. She'll likely end up real sore from falling on the floor all the time. (Yes even with the mats it still hurts plenty) If you're looking for something soft, try Tai Chi.

Hey she wants to gain some confidence and power. I think Tai Chi is the last thing she needs. My local karate and tae kwon do schools are well suited for women but I don't have very high opinion about those schools. She even said that if she is going to take up MA she wants to be able to beat me :love: . I know it's not that difficult but still we decided to look for something practical. I just feel like all that hitting and receiving hard blows would be too much for her. :cry: She started running and weightlifting recently.

Edit: I just found out that my local Judo school offers classes especially designed for physical fitness and basic self-defense. They even offer boxing lessons along with Judo. I think that sounds like a great place to start for her.

[Brunstick]

Woah buddy, Judo is a pretty tough MA. She'll likely end up real sore from falling on the floor all the time. (Yes even with the mats it still hurts plenty) If you're looking for something soft, try Tai Chi.

she'll be sore if she doesn't know how to do proper breakfalls.

Hey she wants to gain some confidence and power. I think Tai Chi is the last thing she needs. My local karate and tae kwon do schools are well suited for women but I don't have very high opinion about those schools. She even said that if she is going to take up MA she wants to be able to beat me . I know it's not that difficult but still we decided to look for something practical. I just feel like all that hitting and receiving hard blows would be too much for her. She started running and weightlifting recently.

if you want her to beat you and at the same time have her learn something practical, why not check out FMA's? she'll not only gain confidence, she'll also be learning something practical, and be able to beat you and stab you at the same time. :D

-nico-

[Leo_E_49]

she'll be sore if she doesn't know how to do proper breakfalls.

It really depends who you train with, I have a decent breakfall but some guys in my class can do quite impressive Osoto Gari which winds me and bruises me almost every time.

[Brunstick]

It really depends who you train with, I have a decent breakfall but some guys in my class can do quite impressive Osoto Gari which winds me and bruises my arm every time.

true, it depends on who you train with, and how hard you guys are training.

-nico-

[hunter_kaval]

Well my dream gf wouldnt need to do MA (infact she doesnt) but it woul be nice and intreasting to say the least.

[shaolin_hendrix]

I'd probably like her to do MA, but my dream partner would be totally down to earth, and some MAists are a little out there.
My "dream partner" would probably do Pankration, Capoeira, Kendo, and Buddha Fist.

[TheCount]

Wouldn't want my wife to be a big butch MA'er or a skinny runt lol.

Anyway, i could teach her MA if she didn't know any

[seiki juku kid]

yep, same as me (seiki juku karate) so i can kick his ass! or at least have a go... :love:

[CCG2]

Yup, it'd be fun to have someone to spar with at home, it'd give us yet another something to have in common and talk about, and she'll understand y all those bruises and sweatiness is necessary. What style? WRESTLING. That way we could practice allllllllllllllll niteeeeeeeeeeeeeeee longggggggggggggggggggggg.

[Tyranith]

Yes she does :D

[Giver]

I say yes. I think it would be nice to have a guy that studies a solid traditional art, so that he could be level headed, and could possibly teach me things if it was a different art, which it would likely be.

[Atharel]

I'd love for my gf to take up a MA, and am currently encouraging her to do something in Judo or Aikido. She's more interested in TKD though because her grandmother is a 1st dan in that (great lady). Any way it goes, it'll be great :)

[|MT|omar]

I clicked 'yes' but now that i think about it, i wouldn't really mind. I guess that's mainly coz im lacking a g/f and im in no position to be picky :p

[Kwajman]

Well, since i've given up on women I doubt I'd see her even if she was in front of me. The dojang I left, the women rarely sparred the men because we went pretty full contact but still went by the rules. We had too many "princesses" interested in dates rather than training. But there were a few couples in class.

[Combatant]

There is a girl that goes to one of my muay thai classes that I have to say is just my perfect woman. Beautiful, funny, cute, fit and kicks ass! :love: She makes a great grappling partner but I am always the perfect gentleman (without acting like her lapdog!).

[tellner]

Would she practice martial arts? She does!

[|MT|omar]

There is a girl that goes to one of my muay thai classes that I have to say is just my perfect woman. Beautiful, funny, cute, fit and kicks ass! :love: She makes a great grappling partner but I am always the perfect gentleman (without acting like her lapdog!).

Yeah tell me bout it, there's a chick in my MT gym, good lookin, down to earth and all that and she's pretty tough aswell, we usually beat each other up when we spar haha.

[Combatant]

^Its just like foreplay huh, I love it. I just let her get me into holds and stuff when we grapple.

[Shrfu_Eric]

well I already got the ideal ... trying to get her to take classes... she's interested but readily admits the idea of seperating Eric and Shr fu would be really tough.

She's getting someone else and I'm going to teach her self defense and how to fight but not the system. Whatever she wants !!!

[PlumDragon]

Would your dream partner study MA and if yes which MA?
Definitely yes.

A style different enough that we could learn new things from eachother, but simialr enough that we wouldnt compartmentalize by learning from eachother.

[Yohan]

Yes, and I don't care what style she takes as long as she's not in my classes.

[Athleng Nordic]

Yes a partner who studies MA would be fantastic! Hmmmmmm... bedroom sparring?

[speeddemon316]

Yes having gf that does martial arts is great, girls that can kick ass is sexy

[Dojo]

He would study MA, shotokan as me .. but unfortunatelly my dream partner doesn't care for MA. As long as he's still supportive in my case, I don't think it would bother me that much :D

[firesprite]

Given how addicted most of our club is, there's no shortage of training partners, so I don't mind either way as long as they're supportive.

[the hunting fly]

My dream guy would go MA, just something different to me. I'd like to be able to learn things off him and the fact that he'll be able to understand why going to training and getting the crap beaten through me is my idea of time well spent. (sorry swore without meaning to!)
Generally fellow MAs have an idea of what it takes. You share some things in your MA classes that you just don't get anywhere else. I live in a lazy country, people barely work for what they want here. The determination and work required to be a decent MA is something I could respect and would like to see in my dream partner.

[cnada]

My dream guy would hafta be a black belt in TKD. That way we could practice together! :love:
It would probably be better that way because I'd actually practice more. I'm kinda lazy!

[wildirishrose19]

Yessssssss!
He should study Shotokan (like me) or kendo or kenjutsu (oh yeah...come and get me samurai boy...ups got a little carried away :p)...this way he would be in shape and also understand why I can't go out on friday night :D

[jamie1976]

grappleing like me so we could share what we learn and practise together also so i could put my hands in comprimising places without being guilty or having to appolgise lol :rolleyes:

jamie

[wayne649]

all the same ma's as me but at a lower rank, to make me feel big

[JHughes]

i would much rather have someone who's independant and likes their own stuff in their own way.

[bonita]

it would be nice that the other person could understand where you're coming from and the "obsession" LOL

[Shrukin89]

Hmm dream partner.. I could settle without. :)

[Moi]

She does muay thai

[Knight_Errant]

It's not something I'd really consider when I'm trying to pick somebody up, to be honest.

[timex]

yes-a black belt at least in the same style so we could practice-a lot!!!

maybe throw in some grappling and muay thai-yeah!!

[Mehrad]

If I wished for a parnter like they were a product from an Argos catalogue then I would just be fantasizing and not realize my dream parnter could be someone totally opposite!


However it would pretty cool if she studied a MA so we could train together ;)

[shotokangirl]

Yessssssss!
He should study Shotokan (like me) or kendo or kenjutsu (oh yeah...come and get me samurai boy...ups got a little carried away :p)...this way he would be in shape and also understand why I can't go out on friday night :D

me to. its such a hassle to not be able to go out on fridays because i have to train. he wouldn't be intimidated by me though.(i can't stand it when the guy has to feel macho, or if a woman is more intelligent then they are turned off.)

[nready]

me to. its such a hassle to not be able to go out on fridays because i have to train. he wouldn't be intimidated by me though.(i can't stand it when the guy has to feel macho, or if a woman is more intelligent then they are turned off.)
hello, shotokangirl
Come on, now are you saying guys want girls that can not write! I don't think so.

Once I meet what must have been my soul mate, she was on a bus with what must have been a volleyball team on 47 street in Kansas City(the plaza), because her dad was a very well known volleyball pro-player. She was easily smarter than I, because I promptly screwed that up. Sad thing is it was really my lack of confidence, you know in the field of relationships that caused that. Before that day of meeting her I did not believe in the soul mate thing, thought it was all in the movies. Man she was beautiful to me! I had never prepared for that 'you know did not think I would ever meet someone', in essence given up. I had fully prepare for a life without.

What was odd about it she seemed like she could hear inside my skull, and I felt I was hearing inside hers. It shocked me to the core each time I would hear this odd voice all soft and guiding. I was so taken back I thought no way she will surely find someone better than me. Well in the end I am sure she has. I am still alone and a loser, that is how life is. What you think sometime becomes what is.

My point is don't buy all that crap ladies we men are human to, we need someone that identifies with are life, are feeling just as much as you do.

Good luck! and don't buy the hype.

[Scarlet Mist]

Good luck! and don't buy the hype.

That's right. Paying for hype is silly, you can download it for free!

[nready]

That's right. Paying for hype is silly, you can download it for free!That's right!

[Cait]

would be nice... i get tired of the stupid remarks when a guy finds out i do MA...

[nready]

would be nice... i get tired of the stupid remarks when a guy finds out i do MA...

Yea, well I don't know what you mean by stupid, but if you let the code control you you will be out in the cold. Admittedly words and there meaning can confuse when it comes to flirting. Don't take any of it personal.

Good luc, lamaTKD cait!

[shotokangirl]

hello, shotokangirl
Come on, now are you saying guys want girls that can not write! I don't think so.

Once I meet what must have been my soul mate, she was on a bus with what must have been a volleyball team on 47 street in Kansas City(the plaza), because her dad was a very well known volleyball pro-player. She was easily smarter than I, because I promptly screwed that up. Sad thing is it was really my lack of confidence, you know in the field of relationships that caused that. Before that day of meeting her I did not believe in the soul mate thing, thought it was all in the movies. Man she was beautiful to me! I had never prepared for that 'you know did not think I would ever meet someone', in essence given up. I had fully prepare for a life without.

What was odd about it she seemed like she could hear inside my skull, and I felt I was hearing inside hers. It shocked me to the core each time I would hear this odd voice all soft and guiding. I was so taken back I thought no way she will surely find someone better than me. Well in the end I am sure she has. I am still alone and a loser, that is how life is. What you think sometime becomes what is.

My point is don't buy all that crap ladies we men are human to, we need someone that identifies with are life, are feeling just as much as you do.

Good luck! and don't buy the hype.


it would be nice if a guy in high school thought that way. :)

[nready]

Maybe they just need time to grow up than, or maybe the one's you want are not the one's you need.

You never know.

[shotokangirl]

you think they will grow up by prom. lol :D :p

[nready]

No, I doubt that. The thing I should have said I was in my mid thirties, when I had the wake up.

Now do I really believe there are soul mates not really but I do believe that there is a real connection that can not be faked or pretended thru. That only those two people know, no one looking on can know it or feel it but them.

At least now that is what I believe if it had come when I was younger I think it would have been helpful. That is the thing life is hard to stay up with everything.

[RoninCelt]

I went to high school in the 60s, so a little bit has changed. :p But a lot hasn't. Can tell you tho that even tho I got married young (20), didn't 'grow up' till mid-30s. So, by prom is unfortunately pushing it. ;)

[Scarlet Mist]

would be nice... i get tired of the stupid remarks when a guy finds out i do MA...

What kind of remarks do you get?


Is it like, "oh, baby, if you're nice to me I'll let you throw me around for a bit" or "oh, baby, your guard is the only one I wouldn't pass" or is it more like "you do MA, wow, so can you put your legs behind your head"?

[MicPowell]

My dream partner doesn't have to be anything special in Martial Arts but to understand me she would have to understand why it is my other love, and that she could not acheive by merely watching a few times.

People these days are less likely to consider the importance of having real tangable things in common and ease into the yen and yang of relationships, and in my opinion that is why many relationships fail. Old school arranged marriages margionalize the Love Match issue yet are often more successful not because of strict cultural morals but because of the likelyhood of common interest, values and culture.

Thus it's not necessary that my personal partner be my equal in all things but what do you do when you get out of bed, away from the kitchen table, and out of the house, besides party and visit family![FONT=Times New Roman][B][I][SIZE=2][COLOR=DarkRed]

[Doodleflip]

Yeah, I'd agree about the stupid remarks..... I don't know what experiences other MA girls have had, but in my case you get a lot of people telling you how butch and manly you are. Most guys don't like the idea of a girl who could beat them up. It dents their ego, or something (this is non MA guys now ;) ). Besides, MA guys are generally in pretty good shape.....

[Rhea]

Yes, because then I won't get any headache about doing it.

[Cait]

What kind of remarks do you get?


Is it like, "oh, baby, if you're nice to me I'll let you throw me around for a bit" or "oh, baby, your guard is the only one I wouldn't pass" or is it more like "you do MA, wow, so can you put your legs behind your head"?
more along the lines of "oo, don't hurt me!"... not very creative at all.

at least the ones you came up with i could make some kind of response to!

and then there's the ones like Doodleflip said, who get offended when any girl might show them up :bang:

[Yohan]

Hell it gets me all hot and bothered when I meet a chick who could potentially hurt me! :Angel:

[DaeHanL]

i like talking to my boys about MA, but if i had to talk about it non stop.... i mean in class, after class, when hanging out with pals, and when at home- i would go nuts. so no thanks

[Cait]

Hell it gets me all hot and bothered when I meet a chick who could potentially hurt me! :Angel:
you're just smart :D

[WalkingThePath]

I'd vote yes for several reasons:
1. She is likely to be healthy, and take care of herself, and that would allow us to share in the other insane things I do (surfing, snowboarding, hiking, climbing, distance races etc etc....)
2. She would understand my obsession, and at least be willing to humour me when I go off on one of my rants...
3. MA girls are bendy and have lots of energy! :p
4. I like the idea that my girl knows how to take care of herself and is confident.
5. If you can see someone when they are red-faced, sweaty, breathing hard and grimacing, whilst wearing what are usually the most asexual outfits in the world, and still feel attracted to them, then it's a fair bet you are very interested.

As to specific style, I dunno. I've dated in TKD, and that worked out well 'cos we were able to train together, but it can be a bit much at times. Maybe another stand-up striking art? Or go opposite and look at a grappling/locking art, so we can teach other and get all hot and......... :love:

Ahem. Sorry, mental images got the better of me.

[nready]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YAnyYTjjhJ0

Your moment of Zen ladies.

[Cait]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=YAnyYTjjhJ0

Your moment of Zen ladies.
LOL! that was... interesting :p

i think i'd rather have the real thing tho!

[Southpaw535]

Id like someone whos art countered mine. I study BJJ so id have a muay thai person or something. Maybe Bas rutten that'd be fun. But would it be just a sparring partner or someone more along the lines of a trainer?

[DaeHanL]

my wife joined my academy in Jan 2008. So, I guess my stance has changed since i first took this poll.

[Southpaw535]

so does that make for some home disputes?

[Moi]

She does:fight1::happy:

[Su lin]

Id like someone whos art countered mine. I study BJJ so id have a muay thai person or something. Maybe Bas rutten that'd be fun. But would it be just a sparring partner or someone more along the lines of a trainer?

Awwww, and I am sure you would make a lovely couple :D (the op was about meeting romantic type partners :D)

[Southpaw535]

hahahahaha gimme a break ive been up for a long time. well thats going on my list of embarrasing moments. He would be intersting in the bedroom though:evil:

[DaeHanL]

. He would be intersting in the bedroom though:evil:

LOL! he would be all "bangity bang!" :)

Training with my wife was hard at first. She is super independent and hates if I give her advice, or tips on any subject. So naturally when my instructor asked me to be her "big brother" in class she didn't like it. for instance:

me: you're dropping your rear hand every time you start a combo. remember when you...(cuts me off)
her: shut up! I am not dropping my hand. I know what i'm doing!

it was hilarious. now we work together well, and she isn't so worried about what people think about her performance. It's great. She's got a nasty Cross now.

(btw. I just started treating her like anyone else in class. i had to learn to not treat her special in any way. it was pretty difficult.)

[Su lin]

Lol :D Sounds familiar! My bf and I started kung fu together and now train in that and mma together. We have a strict no grappling at home ruling :D

[Moi]

Lol :D Sounds familiar! My bf and I started kung fu together and now train in that and mma together. We have a strict no grappling at home ruling :D

:rolleyes:

[Su lin]

Lol :D May have to print that off and hang it up at home to remind him!!!

[DaeHanL]

the worst part is when she gets bruises. when she tells people I gave them to her, they give me a dirty look. I have to shout "in CLASS!"

[Su lin]

Lol I do that,but so does he. More amusing are the times I have been to hospital and told them I did it kicking my boyfriend :D

[vismitananda]

Ever heard of Ms. "JeeJa" Yanin Vismitananda?

She's my dream girl. lol :D

[raging demon]

wish my woman didnt do MA, prefer her to have a glamour life style :)

[God'sGift]

Yeah, this would be cool because the thing is I'm getting a little bit weaker at martial arts because of things like school and my tic disorder. Having a partner who did martial arts would be very motivating and we could share past experiences.

[Metal_Kitty]

Yep, I get stupid remarks from guys all the time! I'm so sick of it! I usually get either of these type of remarks:

"Ooooo don't hurt me"
"Does that mean you'll kick my ass if I try to kiss you?"
"Mmm that's such a turn on"
"Oh you're a wild girl are ya?"

It actually does make me feel like punching them in the face!

But yes, I do prefer guys that do MA...especially rougher styles like kickboxing, muay thai, BJJ, Krav Maga or MMA. My boyfriend does wu shu, and previously judo and kickboxing. Soon we are both starting wing chun.