Kung Fu Styles question
So i'm curious if anyone knows what determines what animal style you learn. Ie. Mantis, monkey, tiger, leopard, crane, dragon.
Is there a better style for different body types?
I'm starting Kung Fu classes on Monday so i wanted to get the skivvy from someone who knew the structure ^_^ Thanks!
If it helps, i'm 6'5'', 250 pounds, not really chubby, so idk lol... thanks guys XD
September 24, 2010
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[quote=yinyangduo]It's combat sambo. On side note: styles are useless if they're going to be the main style to use. Styles are there for transitioning into, not just say "I'm going to go mantis" when you don't even know what the guy is even going to go on you.[/quote]
touche... styles are mostly based on what appendages you use primarily, the style of attacks etc...
Idk i'm probably getting WAY ahead of myself.... i've even bee look @ weapons used by Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu. Particularly the Rope dart, 9 ring sword and Twin hook swords are interesting me... but honestly i have no idea what the structure is just yet so... we'll see... thanks everyone.. oh and btw i'm not HUGE XD i'm a big dude don't get me wrong but i know bigger guys lol
I contemplated learning Krav Magaw, but honestly, i chose the shifu i wanted to learn under based on a few choice factors.
A: He runs his facility as a non-profit, only taking tuition to maintain the facility, weapons, and rental fees.
B: He was one of the first Non-chinese members to be given the title of Shifu
C: Martial arts is focused both on the internal as well as external benefits for me... Where i'm going, they not only focus on the art it's self, but the history of the culture as well as the philosophy of it all. ^_^ I appriciate the help btw guys, what's the vote on dragon style? i've been looking at a few, and i think Snake is a bit to flimsy for me, Tiger is alright, dragon utilizes my speed and strength, i didn't look @ leopard or monkey.
I learned some basic stances for Mantis, Gorilla (monkey?) Dragon, and some military stance
[quote=frmmrygsmnpu]No. It's common sense that complex movements don't work well. Simple punches and kicks always work best.[/quote]
That is true, my karate class was based around that concept. The styles and masteries were for inner and out development but in an actual fight, what you have learned about reaction, impulse, agression, and control will be the valuable parts to it, not the actual techniques.