What Martial Arts do you/did you take?

[Zeonic Freak]

I had some dream last night that had me involved in some Tae Kwon Do group or something, even got a uniform too. Which when i woke up i was like "man, its been a long time since ive taken martial arts".

Last time i took it was when i was in 5th grade, made it to 2nd Degree Red Belt, or was short getting it the first time (because of school, which was the reason i had to leave). But i know if i was to go back, i rather just start from square one and relearn everything (because ive forgotten most of it, and its good practice).

In some ways i miss it, so in case i have to defend myself or prove a point with my fist, i do it the right way. That and i get some good exercise, cant go wrong with that.

So im asking you TZ'rs, if you did take martial arts, what did you learn/master?

Also, if you play Capcom vs SNK alot or played Street Fighter till your fingers comes off and you say you learned from a video game but never put it to practice, i wouldnt be saying much here, just a fair warning for due respect for people who do martial arts out there...

[KuwabaraTheMan]

I took Karate when I was younger, and I did eventually get my blackbelt. I haven't done anything with it in about 8 years now, though, so I've forgotten much of what I learned, although I can still recall most of the basics, and a few more advanced things.

[Kurokawa41]

Took karate for a very short time when I was much much younger.

[Rolling Cloud]

Took karate for a while when I was younger. Stopped going for various reasons, though.

[Tay the Cat]

Shotokan karate for a very short time a few years ago.

Beginning next week, Shaolin kung fu. I might try out Tai Chi one of these days.

What I really want to do is Tae Kwon Do and Kendo, except that I would have to go out of my way just to do either of those.

[Classic Speedy]

I got a black belt in Tae Kwon Do right when I hit high school. That was as far as I got, though; school busyness combined with getting tired of going to TKD class every week both measured into quitting.

That said, I do enjoy going to my home town's TKD demonstration every year. It's always fun to see what the class comes up with.

[Zeonic Freak]

I accually went back to my old Dojo in Pineville which is south of Charolette NC like i think 4 or 5 years ago, but i dont know if my old master is still there or not.

And apperently, i hear my area has a lot of places to learn and diffrent dojo's. I hear theres and archery place and i think Kendo too, and of course the handful of Karate and Tae Kwon Do dojo's as well.

I would like to get back into it, but i gotta see if there in my budget first...

[redDragon]

Been doing kendo for about three years now. Hope to learn Iaido at some point.

[Hanshotfirst113]

I studied a style which blended Wing Chun and Tai Kwon Do for a few years. Hopefully, I'll be able to take some again someday.

[DarthGonzo]

Took karate for a very short time when I was much much younger.

Seconded.

[Captain Highwind]

Yeah, I tried karate for a couple of weeks around '96-97 (what is it with me and dates?).

I would like to get back into it, preferably Tae Kwon Do (that's what seems to be available here locally, too). At least I would be able to get in some decent stretching exercises.

[Lazerboy5000]

No fighting, that's what my mom said.

[Zach Logan]

I'm enrolled in Taekwondo at my university at the moment. I'm a green belt, but trying to get to black by the time I graduate.

[Lazerboy5000]

so, what order do the belts go? I know Black is the highest, but what about the other belts?

[Zach Logan]

so, what order do the belts go? I know Black is the highest, but what about the other belts?

In my TKD school:

White (10th)
Yellow (8th)
Green (6th)
Blue (4th)
Red (8th)
Black (10th/1st)

[Tay the Cat]

so, what order do the belts go? I know Black is the highest, but what about the other belts?

It all depends on which art you're doing. Some styles (most Chinese martial arts, certain karate styles, Capoeira and some others) don't have belts at all.

[KuwabaraTheMan]

In my TKD school:

White (10th)
Yellow (8th)
Green (6th)
Blue (4th)
Red (8th)
Black (10th/1st)

My memory is a little fuzzy, but at my Karate place I believe it went:

White
Yellow
Orange
Green
Blue
Red
Brown
Black

[guinaevere]

I took some basic karate class at the local rec-center about 20+ years ago. Enjoyed it a great deal, but I was so afraid of disappointing the (rather intimidating teacher), I never tested for belts.

Taking a class these days would be fun, though. Anything recommended for ancient, out-of-shape women?

[Zeonic Freak]

My memory is a little fuzzy, but at my Karate place I believe it went:

White
Yellow
Orange
Green
Blue
Red
Brown
Black

And apperently, Karate belts take longer to get than Tae Kwon Do belts. I know i got to Red in like almost 2 years, while for Karate, its like what 2 years for Green if not longer?

I also have another fond memory of my Tae Kwon Do days, i remember training Carolina Panthers Linebackers when i was like Blue and they were getting there Yellow belts, and ive got one of thier autographs somewhere where ever my broken boards are in a box somewhere...

I took some basic karate class at the local rec-center about 20+ years ago. Enjoyed it a great deal, but I was so afraid of disappointing the (rather intimidating teacher), I never tested for belts.

Taking a class these days would be fun, though. Anything recommended for ancient, out-of-shape women?

Cant go wrong with Tae Kwon Do, but just do whatever your interested in, and can afford. Your like what, 12 years older than me, so ill be catching up to your age bracket not too long from now (funny how time flies)...

[Tay the Cat]

I took some basic karate class at the local rec-center about 20+ years ago. Enjoyed it a great deal, but I was so afraid of disappointing the (rather intimidating teacher), I never tested for belts.

Taking a class these days would be fun, though. Anything recommended for ancient, out-of-shape women?

Anything you want to do and can afford.