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How I Would Learn Martial Arts (If I Could Start Over)

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Which advice do you think is the most important?
Comment from : @MartialArtsJourney

Could forgive be a reason?
Comment from : @josuesolar1771

I’m 30yo looking into starting martial arts I’m currently in the research phase and this video gives great insight of the questions I should ask myself and the dojos (when I get to that phase) Love it!! Hope to start soon
Comment from : @WerAllFromHere132

Rokas I’m doing a 100 man Kumite with all/any art is invited to participate I am a World title holder in Lethwei and Muaythai, being the only man ever to accomplish that While also having trained in jeet Kune do, Savate, boxing, karate and a 4th Dan in traditional Taekwondo It would be cool if you’d come out to the event February 9th Oss
Comment from : @CyrusWashington

I’ll take it to myself Why there isn’t a martial arts built around professional wrestling style
Comment from : @JamesWhite-m6n

Bro, stopping the video because of the whoosh sound effects Every simple transition doesn't need a sound effect It's annoying! Yes, some other Youtubers do this but professionals do not---for a reason
Comment from : @ellisgarvin

Completely disagree about Taekwondo We're literally trying to kick each other's heads off in the most athletic way almost every week Come on Rokas, do better research
Comment from : @BetterThanYou96

Theres no such thing as wasted martial arts
Comment from : @Chiken-x1m

Sweet
Comment from : @fullchicken84

if you want to beat people up be able to defend yourself and be in competitions i would highly recomend mma and muay thai
Comment from : @Jakub-u1n

1026 you are paying If you don't think it is safe/ you are ready Do not do it Ive made the same mistake (jump 2 meters high over a stick and break your fallI was not ready Injury for months (9))
Comment from : @alfredspice3061

Agreed!
Comment from : @bobronsons5780

Whats the best hybrid martial art for self defence?
Comment from : @MrAnimal47

Kudo
Comment from : @unbudokamas3125

I started by learning how to strike and defend, now I'm to the point that I want to learn Wing Chun and Tai Chi so I can say that I actually mastered an art instead of going around saying "yeah I've been trained in a little bit of MMA", that statement means nothing when any fighter worth their salt practices MMA
Comment from : @johnzahm193

I've seen that the older the coach, the better the training Experience, skill, sophistication I dont know how true this is, but it seems quite true to me
Comment from : @piramidasukcesu9417

My daughters do judo, kick boxing and Muay Thai
Comment from : @chrisgordon9587

This is why I loved my first gym (had to leave because i moved) because they had several martial arts in the network There was a thick culture of doing multiple martial arts Krav Maga for quick and dirty self-defence with no rules (except the law) Mai Thai and Boxing for the sport, Karate for tradition, athleticism etc, BJJ for grappling and I think a couple clubs do Akido I did Krav Maga and so by nature most people who hung around would pick a second and third martial art so supplement Now I'm doing Taekwondo because it is available and targets my weaknesses
Comment from : @georgiawilksch5708

Segal would disagree 😂😂
Comment from : @apollo85100

Wax on
Comment from : @apollo85100

Even Hip Injured Disability I Can Use My Aikido Boxer Fitness Martial Art Of Peace To Hold Down One Open Palm Hand Friendly Honorable Respectively
Comment from : @OneaeBlack

Every different Martial Art is too slow, that is why Aikido Boxer Perfecto Martial Art Of Peace Is Best
Comment from : @OneaeBlack

Any Get UP fitness if goodness beneficial, laziness is disease, self care remedy
Comment from : @OneaeBlack

Follow the martial art your dad is skilled in so you avoid common injuries
Comment from : @tactusxii

That whole “don’t blindly take life advice from your instructor” bit is important I’ve seen folks get wrapped up in treating their instructor like a mentor and get real messed up in the head Adopting whatever weird personality traits and beliefs the instructor has like he’s their dad Straight up Cobra Kai stuff Much more common with teens being influenced by an adult but it can happen with grown men taken in by charisma too
Comment from : @mysticmarbles

I am doing Mauy Thai, BJJ and Judo
Comment from : @shriharsha1872

Aikido is the ultimate
Comment from : @LORDVADER357

I agree with number 6 a lot Bjj really helped me in judo and vice versa
Comment from : @DewanMMA

No martial arts training is wasted It's when you stop moving and learning that is the danger Once you are close to or at black belt, it's not time to get comfortable, its time to move on
Comment from : @rinzler9775

After watching this video, i took your advice at 2:05 and read the book The gift of fear It is an excellent read Thank you for recommending!
Comment from : @W0wok

I appreciate the book recommendations in this, mindset is a crucial yet often overlooked part of the equation
Comment from : @CoachSteveJandS

Can i start being 22??
Comment from : @K_m_desu

I did a little wrestling in school, but i began studying 2 different Karate based systems on my 21st birthday in 97'brOne had a strong Filipino influence and had lots of weapon work, and the other had no forms, and focused on body conditioning, sparring, and was influenced by Muay ThaibrI did this for about 5 years, going 3-5 days a week and mae to Brown Belt, until i had surgery, and went back for my black belt years laterbrI had the luxury of seeing the whole rise of the UFC and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, and i have taken a bit of BJJ a bit, but injuries prevent real studybrThere were about a half dozen schools i tried for several months as well so i had plenty of exposure to different instructorsbrbrIf i had to do it over again with hindsight, i would have still gotten my black belt in KaratebrBut i would have immediately started BJJ when i could find a school, and maintained realistic knife trainingbrI would also focus on preserving my body more so i could be more effective later in life
Comment from : @scottmcley5111

I think the problem is not about karate or kung fu, or some other martial arts, it's about the lack of sparring practice There are many karate movements that would break a boxer, but of course, that could happen just if the movement can be executed, and in real life that's almost imposible unless sparring experience teach you how to do it Kick boxing, box, muay thai, karate, wing chug, everything is the same A kick is a kick, a punch is a punch
Comment from : @01110

Dear Sir, you have started well by analysing the reasons to chose a martial art, either for defence, or cultueral change Let me stop you fro two reasons brbrBut Your idea No1 Why do you want martial arts is the worst question to mentionbrbrHaving spent over 3 decades doing, teachin and even coaching martialrt teams, some coma after a hard beating, some out of curiosity and some for new experiences in health benefits of martial arts, like Tai ChibrbrThe second one , saying 01:42 - Martial arts, in general are lying With which I deeply disagreeFrom this point of time there is no reason to continue watching your video brbrTu sum pup, Martial arts ar for self defence, but also physical training or even healing If one is unable to choose, i his problem not the master of any school Of course, they are different in quality, but first doing it helps anyone to discern it brbrKidding on martial arts and style is problably a good business Stay in it, but leave us the normal practitioners alone Paul,69, insturctor of MA
Comment from : @bajuszpal172

I think this is my favorite video from you, solid advice all the way around and you articulated it all perfectly
Comment from : @jordynpoulette5751

Fix head, change haircut, build some muscle
Comment from : @piotrd4850

Suppressed getting in shape was not listed out right I guess wanting to challenge oneself is kind of the same thing
Comment from : @AB-ws2sj

I did Taekwondo from the time I was 7 up until I was 20 and If I could start over in martial arts, I would start with boxing and maybe shotokan karate because my teacher was teaching me kata from it at the time
Comment from : @quentinjones6877

Thank you for being honest 😊
Comment from : @mush2445

Love the video, just one thing as a karateca I can say that karate can offer both the cultural experience and the fighting experience you just have to find a good dojo and thats the hard part about it
Comment from : @rodry751

Using the same woosh sound for every text line is so out of touch
Comment from : @ExplorewithSvetlin

Your Video is already some months old and tbh, I already watched you some time ago and thought that you were harsh with your judgement of several Martial Arts I didn't like that at all, since you had an great Expertise in Aikido and just seemed to throw that Knowledge to the trash because of yout own struggles because it simply seemed bot functional So I dropped you totallybrbrAfter I've seen this Video and your thoughts on your Journey, I have to say that I'm really Impressed You didn't throw your art away, you simply went on and looked whats better for you, what was wrong, how I could be better I agree with you: The most things you are taught in many Martial Arts isn't effective But that's okay, as long as you know it and are not longing for effectivity My father once asked me if I feel ready to defensiv myself with Aikido After all the years of Training I put into it I amswered vvery clearly no I would also answer in my Karate times that I would not be able to use my skills in a Real Fight Because an uncobtrollable Situation is simply not the Same The mindset is not the Same as in a dojobrbrNow tbh, I'm striving to become a better Martial Artist Because of my knee Problems, I'm solely Training Iaido, and I'm trying out Kendo a bit Now I'm Sure, that I want to strive for moee effectivity in my techniques, in my body and mind alike, to go the way of the sword But tbh it is like you're saying Trying out different schools is crucial to become better It's what my father always said It's what other teachers I Trained with always said It's what I think is right It started when I saw Ranma as a kid in the TV for me It became a dream for me to gain more Martial Art Skills ok the sword when I forst saw Katana swords as a kid And now I'm able to strive for it to become better and even Look at other weapon arts, to include it and to better unverstand the way of the sword And in that way you earned my greatest respect with your Video, because everyone can see, how much you've grown Thank you for this wonderful take on your Martial Arts Journey!
Comment from : @KuroiGersuga

Muay Thai very good
Comment from : @ลือชัยซื่อตรง

Suajiio C300
Comment from : @jimgutierrez7574

But you did start over😅
Comment from : @celinreyes1983

just do mma
Comment from : @max-le9cx

Leave Goku alone!
Comment from : @mkbanks73a

Whats a good self defense course I can basic kicks Silver short 155lbs
Comment from : @Frank020

Thanks for the tips ! I've wasted 6 years in Aïkido and left for many reasons, and your youtube channel really helped !
Comment from : @SilverBlade77340

If you just want a cultural experience try yoga, shudo, or some other traditional art that doesn't pretend to be martial
Comment from : @dinninfreeman2014

Just a quick wuestion: What do you think of krav maga?
Comment from : @Sammy61

Hi after checking your video i still have some question I hate felling helpless and weak but im someone with a lot of empathy so i dislike hurting people most of the time i just running away or just talk way throught and prevent fight Im getting old (45) i have some disability (stoma) and also live in a small town away from big center I know im gonna have to move out eventually im from North of quebec any tip for me helping my choice I also need to do something since i am an addict kinda personnality and im better being addict to something healthy and usefull thta any other crap?
Comment from : @darthflop6259

IT sounds weird but i want to learn a martial art becauze i enjoy violance
Comment from : @mohamedbougdid4748

Thanks Always, great video once again 🙏🙏I would repeat what I chose, Yoseikan Budo ❤️ together with sparring with other Styles practiciants anytime I can (and try some too, cross training ❤️)🥋🥊🤗🙏
Comment from : @MartialCoachJF

Very good, honest videobrHaving studied eight martial arts and taught some of them, my advices are to choose a martial art or arts that are suited to one's body and personality brFor a short, not flexible person, for instance, to choose Taekwondo that relies mostly on high kicks is totally useless and frustrating,brFor one who wants to know only practical self-defense, Aikido or soft Tai ch styles are also not ideal choices brAnother like for everything is to read through the hype, claims, myths, and propaganda that abound in martial artsbrIn other words, take them with a good pinch of salt There are no supermen in martial arts in spite of all claims Bruce Lee, Usheiba, or the creator of Yang style Tai chi, for instance, had non unbeatable superpowers They were just innovatorsbrAnother is to study one hard martial art and a soft one such as karate or wing chung and maybe Tai chi or ba gua or whatever one fancies in order to have a panoramic view of the subjectbrAlso, avoid teachers or schools that take donkey years to teach techniques because they only want to squeeze the students' money for as long as possible
Comment from : @plf5695

i just want to do flow i think im gonna stick with tai chi and kung fu
Comment from : @smbinvestor

What about kenpo 50?
Comment from : @Xiy114

My take over the years has become like this:brJudo for the kids, teaches them throws and body control while benefiting flexibilitybrBoxing for the teens, teaches them the best upper body martial arts and teaches them to deal with taking damage and sparring heavilybrA krav maga school that actually does high stress scenario training for the adultsbrTo be fair, I have gaping holes in knowledge when it comes to kicking
Comment from : @Karma8Kami

what martial arts u practice?
Comment from : @kieranong9633

hi! beginner here, im interesting on the physical / training aspect but also the mental / spirtual side of martial arts, the gym bored me but i need to be active, what would u guys recommend?
Comment from : @hyelish_

I did boxing, judo, shotokan karate If I could switch I'd do Muy Thai and wrestling/judo instead
Comment from : @trentonfiffia8063

is karate good for self defence? let me know pls
Comment from : @LegendValorant

❤
Comment from : @naohx8426

So What martial arts do I learn if I ever learn martial arts aka karate
Comment from : @R3kdreal

Shit video
Comment from : @990hitman

Experience with tip #8 - I trained Krav Maga for a year and absolutely loved it However there was a female instructor who encouraged the students to hit the hard pads as hard as possible bare fisted, continually for most of the session Even when we hit them real hard she said to do it harder! I ended up injuring my knuckles Doctor recommended to just let them heal without treatment and it took several years until my knuckles stopped hurting The bone is a different shape now Now finally I'm going to enroll in martial arts again, this time probably in MMA (jiu-jitsu, kickboxing mix) but just for fun with more padding Be aware that you can get injured more in martial arts training than from an actual attacker, if you give in to instructors who push you beyond your body limits
Comment from : @ddbear8786

Thanks that video helped me a lot on choosing a martial art
Comment from : @AKA-KENSHI

So based on this video, here's how I'd do it:brKickboxing for the basics, judo for takedowns, and BJJ to keep my opponents on the floor HEMA for weapon fighting, in which judo takedowns will definitely come in handy
Comment from : @toskiemail1371

Boxing with judo/bjj or wrestling and you will be a well rounded fighter
Comment from : @djharto4917

My only regret is not starting sooner
Comment from : @animalmother9848

if i wanna choose a martial art for general fitness as a obese person which one should i choose
Comment from : @soundslikegary

I do it for fun mainly 😅
Comment from : @sugardoughnuts

I have a question do u think it would be ok to train jujitsu and Bujitsu to learn how to fight
Comment from : @topgchargers

Bro give us a strength and conditioning workout plan
Comment from : @HarshithGouda970

Wjat would be a good one to pick up for health?
Comment from : @bramzwingli

4:07 I heard ''striking girls'' 💀
Comment from : @NationofMovement

Perfect advise Thank you very much sir That thing about different schools teaching the same thing in different ways, is so relatable to me It happened to me when I changed from tkd ITF schools during a break in my official school And there they made me fight against people twice my zise and age at full contact and no mercy (I was a 15 years old, skinny and without clue about nothing in life, fighting against brutes with steroids)
Comment from : @ezemeza1363

it pains me that you count training aikido as wasted time It is possible the most difficult art to master and you've done it , what 15 years ? Maybe you don't appreciate it but you have learned a ton about body management, aligments, timing, distance, movement and gravity for example Nothing's wasted
Comment from : @blaa443blaa2

it is good advices good video overall thank you my friend
Comment from : @regachref9952

Great advice came to the same answers after 43 years of mixed training and still able to say i enjoy it more now for following the same steps you talk about which i employed about 15 years ago after a serious injury
Comment from : @Greybeard2000