NinjaN8 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm looking for school's, dojo's, gym's in the Port Clinton, Sandusky area.I'm not really looking for any specific style though, I've got a pretty good base in Karate (2+ years of Shito-Ryu) and I would absolutely LOVE to learn aikido. Having said that, I really am open to learning other styles. I'd also like to find a place that would teach my kids (ages 8 and 12). They have a limited knowledge of Tae Kwon Do but, I'm not really impressed with what they've learned. It seems that instead of actually teaching much technique the instructors were just acting more like an after school care program.Anyhow, any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Krav Maga is where it's at. I doubt there's a school in PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Try to find a krav place. I did it in Dublin for a while its great. A little expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhallam85 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 wah lum kung fu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 cobra kai dojo is with you everywhere you go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 n/m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 What's your goal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 what's your goal?it is:STRIKE FIRSTSTRIKE HARDSHOW NO MERCY!!!!11!!!!1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaN8 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I don't really have a specific goal in mind. I am definitely NOT looking for a black-belt factory if you take my meaning. When I was taking karate I didn't realize how lucky I was to be in a good school, until I moved away from home and found out that really good schools are few and far between. I guess I'm looking for an instructor who actually knows what they are doing and not just learning from a book or videos. (There are schools out there like that.) As a law enforcement officer I want to be able to defend myself and others when the fit hits the shan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 if you can't find krav maga, there are probably a handful of muay thai, bjj, or mma school nearby somewhere. i guess it depends what you want to focus on. striking, or getting dirty on the ground. i've never attended any sort of mma class, so i can't comment on those.... but I believe it's a conglomeration of american boxing and muay thai with lots of bjj concepts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Damn it! Clicked wrong thread! Sorry. Wanted the one below it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaN8 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Damn it! Clicked wrong thread! Sorry. Wanted the one below it.Post Whore! j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Post Whore! j/k It may have seemed that way, but the "math" thread was under it and I accidently clicked this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Kirk Hess in Fremont. Great teacher and bad dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaN8 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Thanks C-bus. I'll look him up when I get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 He trains Tae Kwan Do and Mui Thai -sp? . I think he dabbles in MMA now as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I just googled him. I guess he's expanded and has a dojo in sandusky now. My brother trained with him in the 80s and 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 if you can't find krav maga, there are probably a handful of muay thai, bjj, or mma school nearby somewhere. i guess it depends what you want to focus on. striking, or getting dirty on the ground. i've never attended any sort of mma class, so i can't comment on those.... but I believe it's a conglomeration of american boxing and muay thai with lots of bjj concepts.Krav maga is only good if you have decent instructors. A lot seem horrible unfortunately since it is a great defense art. BJJ is horrible for self defense or practical use. You can adapt some things but overall it isn't good for defense training. It's a hell of a workout and a great sport though. Muay thai is only slightly more practical BJJ since you are staying on your feet, but it is also one dimensional. Just like BJJ, hell of a workout and a great sport. An MMA class isn't practical for anything accept a good work out and guys training in BJJ, Muay Thai and that want to practice MMA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 i recommended them because they're ubiquitous and more useful than 99% of karate TKD and the like. i was going to offer to teach him my ninja-ness, but then i would've had to disembowel him in front of his children after he mastered it. it's a heart warming tradition in a way, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 May we all learn the ways of jbot norris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax33 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Self-defense and what you are likely to find at the local dojo are more often than not two different entities. There are guys that have never been in a real fight who teach people how to survive a real fight, which makes no sense. Check out Christophe Clugston on Facebook or Youtube for a nice education in self-defense technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Self-defense and what you are likely to find at the local dojo are more often than not two different entities. There are guys that have never been in a real fight who teach people how to survive a real fight, which makes no sense. Check out Christophe Clugston on Facebook or Youtube for a nice education in self-defense technology.Sounds like your typical kung fu movie... 'Long Duck Dong travels the land challenging all he can to test his skill and prove he is the ultimate Kung Fu Master.'Makes no sense at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 actually, for a nominal fee, I will have dudes chase you around with a knife. for a slightly higher fee, i can have those same dudes chase you around with a knife... and anal rape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 actually, for a nominal fee, I will have dudes chase you around with a knife. for a slightly higher fee, i can have those same dudes chase you around with a knife... and anal rape.That's not right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 actually, for a nominal fee, I will have dudes chase you around with a knife. for a slightly higher fee, i can have those same dudes chase you around with a knife... and anal rape.Is there a group discount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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