Anyone know of any dojos near me?

[Ace_spyder]

Yeah just as the title suggests. Im interested in learning Kuk Sool Won and I need a dojo near me. So anyone know of a dojos near Green Acres Fl?

[davefly76]

check out http://www.kuksoolwon.com/schools01.html

:)

[KSW_Martley]

In Korean, we call the schools 'dojang(s)'. Just check out the website, its the easiest way of finding out the closest school to you. If its Florida you live, at the moment there seems to be 5 official Kuk Sool schools there.

[Ace_spyder]

Dang all of which are too far away. Im just gonna have to pick a different style.

[Vexed]

How far are they away from you ?

[Ace_spyder]

25+ miles. Ill have to ask my mom tommorow but Im pretty sure that they are at least 25 miles away. Plus I have to shave off about 40-50 pounds before I can start anyways.

[Vexed]

What other schools are their in you area ?
You are young, and that is quite a distance to travel at your age. I do not come from anywhere near where you are, in fact I am on the other side of the planet, but, you need to weigh up all of your options. Let the internet do some searching for you, come back to the more serious and knowledgeable folks on this forum and seek input and advice, but even having said that, you will make your decision in the end.

[coc716]

25+ miles. Ill have to ask my mom tommorow but Im pretty sure that they are at least 25 miles away. Plus I have to shave off about 40-50 pounds before I can start anyways.

Yeah, 25+ miles is a lot to drive... you do have to consider driving that distance some 3 times a week (on average), for however many years. For some people, it doesn't matter and it's rather worth it... but that's up to the individual. But in your case, it sounds like it's not YOU that has to do the driving but your Mom... thus, that can make it even more difficult.

However, I've heard in the past that what's listed on the Kuk Sool Won website are just official schools... that there can be small clubs that are associated with WSKA, but they just don't get listed. I could be wrong about this and certainly welcome correction if I am. What I've heard is that you can contact the association and ask if there's a club in your area. It certainly couldn't hurt to try this.

As for losing 40-50 pounds... eh. Just start working on both at the same time. Martial arts are great exercise, and you don't have to be Joe Superfit before you start.

[Wolf]

25 miles a lot to drive :eek: I drive 75 to get to my dojang!

[coc716]

25 miles a lot to drive :eek: I drive 75 to get to my dojang!

Wow. That's dedication for you! :cool:

[Wolf]

yeah, don't have much choice. I really like KSW, and I just promoted in april to JKN. I'm not about to give it up. We moved down south and the closest school is 75 miles away.

[IBelieved]

Kuk Sool is an interesting subject, and it is always easier to stick with something that interests you - so I hope that you will find a way to overcome the distance problem.

But regardless of the martial art that you choose to study, do not allow 20 or 50 or 150 pounds stop you! Practicing martial art will change your body, so it doesn't matter what it looks like now. "Now" isn't the goal, it's the starting line.

Good luck, and pil sung! (certain victory!)

[Anvilfire]

I'm 65lbs overweight and can still do rolls and break falls. I also travel 25 miles to train once a week for 3hrs but I'm in Budo Taijutsu so keeping up with class is not a problem.

[ember]

That's right, there are clubs too. I remember hearing a bit about the requirements for the clubs, that to start one you have to be a certain rank, but I can't remember what they are.

Yeah, 25+ miles is a lot to drive... you do have to consider driving that distance some 3 times a week (on average), for however many years. For some people, it doesn't matter and it's rather worth it... but that's up to the individual. But in your case, it sounds like it's not YOU that has to do the driving but your Mom... thus, that can make it even more difficult.

However, I've heard in the past that what's listed on the Kuk Sool Won website are just official schools... that there can be small clubs that are associated with WSKA, but they just don't get listed. I could be wrong about this and certainly welcome correction if I am. What I've heard is that you can contact the association and ask if there's a club in your area. It certainly couldn't hurt to try this.

As for losing 40-50 pounds... eh. Just start working on both at the same time. Martial arts are great exercise, and you don't have to be Joe Superfit before you start.