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  • 01-06-2006 02:44PM
    #1
    Buglim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 219 ✭✭


    Hi

    I'm 30 and live in Dublin 6. I'm interested in starting a martial arts to keep fit and was wondering am I to old and are there any near me in Rathmines. I was also interested in any suggestions about which form may be the best for me??

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Miles Long
    Closed Accounts Posts: 278 ✭✭Miles Long


    Buglim wrote:
    I was also interested in any suggestions about which form may be the best for me??

    Thanks

    Buglim,

    You should post a bit about what you'd like/have done before/looking to compete/SD, There are loads of styles and club that'd be more than happy to have you join, but it's not about that.


  • #3
    Scootay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 254 ✭✭Scootay


    You're not too old. i would suggest you try a few different places, you can usually do a lesson or two for free, and see which you prefer.


  • #4
    Roper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,448 ✭✭✭Roper


    a) Not too old
    b) SBG in Crumlin. Muay Thai, BJJ, Vale Tudo and Wrestling. pm John Kavanagh who posts here.


  • #5
    Millionaire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,248 ✭✭✭Millionaire


    depends what you want, at SBG you will get all you need, one of the best in the biz in ireland.

    however, if you want more traditional MA there is Kenpo Karate in rathgar, kung fu in upper rathmines, kickboxing down in portobello in sygne street CBS. and probably loads of other stuff he do not know about!

    I am 34 and I started muay thai last year.


  • #6
    Baggio...
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,085 ✭✭✭Baggio...


    Aye, it depends what you are after.

    If it's just fitness any TMA will do ya'. If you want the BJJ/grappling/MMA go to SBG as Roper said. If it's self-protection your after, make sure (wherever you go) it's good practical realistic stuff. If you want any specific advise PM any of the boys, including myself.

    Later,

    B.

    PS - Kenpo is great for fitness, flexibility and general well being. Plus it's a system that will keep you going for years.


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  • #7
    Baggio...
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,085 ✭✭✭Baggio...


    OT.

    I've PM Baggio and told him to start a new thread.

    Colm


  • #8
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,904 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    You could also try Niall Keanes San Shou class in Rathmines,
    http://www.freewebs.com/sanshou/classes.htm
    He has a number of beginners at the moment, and 30 is an ok age to start.


  • #9
    Roper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,448 ✭✭✭Roper


    OT Reply


  • #10
    Buglim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 219 ✭✭Buglim


    To the first replierI boxed for 8 years and so I know my way around a gym and I only want it for fitnes, also I'm interested in San Shou in rathmines. Could someone please tell me more about what it is exactly?

    Thanks for all your replies and help.


  • #11
    Roper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,448 ✭✭✭Roper


    I'm sure I'll get lambasted for this but its like kickboxing- except far, far better. From what I've seen it and Muay Thai share a lot.


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  • #12
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,904 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    San Shou is chinese full contact fighting which is integral to most forms of Kung Fu, but not that widely tought or practiced over here. It features strikes, kicks, locks, trips and throws. Traditionally, in competitions, it is fought on a raised platforms, with points being scored for knocking your opponent onto the ground or off the platform. The style Niall teaches is based on Practical Tai Chi Chuan, which tends to be close quarters with mixed grappling, striking and plenty of take downs.

    If you've already boxed, a style such as San Shou or Muay Thai might well suit you better than a more traditional martial art, as the training attitude and focus would be closer to boxing.


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