Hayzil
10-Jan-2004, 03:10 PM
Hey all! :)
Well, I just joined MAP as well as the world of Martial Arts. I am 18 years old and have never had any MA experience except for one summer class of TKD and Karate (don't know which specific style) when I was 12. I am also overweight quite a bit but I'm trying not to let that stop me. :cool:
Anyways, I am in California at the moment for college, although I am originally from Kuwait and I -really- want to study traditional Jiu-Jitsu or Aikijitsu. Unfortunately, due to the lack of studioes/dojos (I'm an hour south of LA), I might have to go with Karate and Aikido (Aikido was my third choice actually :D ) My main concern is that the place I'm going to try out will end up as a McDojo without me realizing it since I'm inexperienced.
If any of you have suggestions or pointers I'd really appreciate it! I'd also appreciate it if you guys have any recommendations for a school around Riverside, California. Thanks!
Well, I just joined MAP as well as the world of Martial Arts. I am 18 years old and have never had any MA experience except for one summer class of TKD and Karate (don't know which specific style) when I was 12. I am also overweight quite a bit but I'm trying not to let that stop me. :cool:
Anyways, I am in California at the moment for college, although I am originally from Kuwait and I -really- want to study traditional Jiu-Jitsu or Aikijitsu. Unfortunately, due to the lack of studioes/dojos (I'm an hour south of LA), I might have to go with Karate and Aikido (Aikido was my third choice actually :D ) My main concern is that the place I'm going to try out will end up as a McDojo without me realizing it since I'm inexperienced.
If any of you have suggestions or pointers I'd really appreciate it! I'd also appreciate it if you guys have any recommendations for a school around Riverside, California. Thanks!