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I am curious how many other TFPers are into martial arts and if so what style do you practice and why did you choose that particular style?
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I recently started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Royce Gracie style) and Krav Maga and have really enjoyed myself thus far and would love to continue in both of these styles, but alas, I am moving and neither one is offered in the new locale.

I had an interest in the BJJ since I love ground work and wrestling in general, although I didn't have any formal training in anything of the sort, but I had heard a little bit about it and sought it out. I found a place nearby that taught it and Krav Maga. I had heard of Krav before, I have heard it called Israeli Martial Arts, and was interested in it as well. I tried both styles out for a day and signed up, so I have been doing them both this summer.

The BJJ satisfies my need for ground fighting another and trying to get in/out of various holds. Krav Maga offers the "holy shit, that looks painful" aspect of things as well as a major body work out. After every Krav practice my shirt is soaked and I drip sweat onto the mats. Heck, I begin sweating within the first 15 minutes.

Due to the moving I have looked for anything close and I found a place that offers submission grappling (a no-gi mixture of BJJ, wrestling, and a few other forms), yoga, muay thai, and filipino martial arts (particularly Kali when I would start). I am very tempted at this since I am interested in the FMA and I wish to continue with something similar to BJJ. However, I also have an interest in Aikido to work on balance and I have a friend talking to me about Danzan-Ryu. I wish I could continue with the Krav and BJJ, but that just isn't an option, at least for a semester ... I guess it is my desire to get better rather than dip my toes in something and then immediately try something new.

As much as I would love to participate in all of these forms, I really can only join a single gym and participate in whatever they offer (and still make time for school)... I am leaning towards FMA/Submission Grappling just to keep up with something similar to BJJ, but the Danzan-Ryu is very tempting. I think this is the time to just use all of their promotional periods *grin*

If anyone has any expierence in any of the forms I mentioned here I would love to hear from you. Perhaps mentioning what you consider to be the nicer and weaker aspects of that particular art.

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