Rising Phoenix Martial Arts

All the arts are not equal - each offers something different. Before looking for a school, you must decide what you want for yourself. Is it for physical health and fitness? Self-defense? Mental or spiritual growth? Just about every art supply at least part of every aspect, but they all generally place more emphasis one way or another.

Karate: Karate is a Japanese art, and within dozens of styles. It focuses on strikes with the hands and feet. Thrown down and take may be included, but are generally secondary. The styles vary in their level of contact, and it is a good idea to see if the school sparring classes, and observe one. Many karate schools teach a variety of self-defense techniques, and most have strong tradition, discipline and fitness.

Judo: Judo is a Japanese art of throwing, and is one of the few martial arts to be included in the Olympics. Schools teach throws and take downs, pins and submission holds. Although judo can be very effective in self-defense, most schools do not focus on this aspect. Judo uses a well-defined techniques, and is regulated if the international bodies. Physical fitness, tradition and discipline are important in the formation of judo.

Jiu Jitsu Japanese Aikio, Aiki-Jitsu, are all different, but they are based on the Japanese martial arts. Most of these arts teach techniques that are very effective (sometimes fatal) in applications of self-defense. Because of the risk of injury, it is rare that students spar with each other with great intensity or resistance. The techniques are a mixture of joint locks, take downs and strikes. Most schools will focus on the mental and spiritual aspects of art. Often, physical labor is less intense than in some styles more difficult, but it varies from school to school.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu / Submission Wrestling: These styles were made popular by the rise of the UFC and other mixed martial arts competitions. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu differs from its Japanese counterpart that the techniques are generally performed well against an opponent to resist, and most of the submission techniques are implemented on the ground. Lance and take downs judo and are used to fight the enemy on the ground, where the pins, joint locks and chokes can be applied. The main difference between BJJ and submission wrestling is that the practitioners of jiu jitsu a geographical indication (uniform) that the opponent can grip. submission wrestling is generally practiced in shorts and shirt or rash guard, and seizing the clothing is prohibited. many schools teach both. It is often less emphasis on traditional look, but the intense physical labor. There is a discussion on the applications in self-defense - while the techniques are very effective, being on the ground is a disadvantage in something other than a 1 on 1 situation.

Kung Fu: It is the generic name given to a variety of Chinese martial arts. There are huge differences in schools and styles, and a huge amount of history behind them. Most styles focus on the fight against very closely by movements along the short direct paths, and using positioning and balance of promoters deny attacks. If you are considering one of these styles, it is useful to obtain references to others. Often, it is possible to trace the lineage of teachers. Most styles provide many techniques to defend themselves, and often meditation and other spiritual / mental functions are integrated in the training.

Tae Kwon Do: This is a Korean art. Similar to some styles of karate, it is based typing with the hands and feet (with an emphasis on kicks). This is another art that has become part of the Olympic Games, and there are international regulatory bodies. While the school is a member in good standing of the federation, you can be pretty.