Shaolin Kempo Karate

[kempofan]

Friends! I like to watch Kempo but have not made the decision to begin. I was watching a beltfest on March 21 when I was visiting a friend in Salem, Oregon. Incredible. The advanced students were so focused. I just don't know if I should start at my age - 37 this year. What can you tell me about the discipline?

[grasshopper]

Originally Posted by WC_Lun

Popular in martial arts does not mean effective. More often than not, its just means good advertising.

WC lun, I honestly believe you talk more sense than any other poster here, I wish I was one of your students at times.

I would +rep you all the time if I could.

Originally Posted by kempofan

Friends! I like to watch Kempo but have not made the decision to begin. I was watching a beltfest on March 21 when I was visiting a friend in Salem, Oregon. Incredible. The advanced students were so focused. I just don't know if I should start at my age - 37 this year. What can you tell me about the discipline?

any one at any age can gain something out of martial arts, although I myself am only young I train with a chap who is older than yourself - his skill is far greater than mine could ever be and he started well after his thirties.

Martial arts is as mental as it is physical although I myself do not understand the complexities(or simplicties) of it all, I know that there is more to what I learn than the physical and that is enough for me.- there is much to be learned as long as you have a curious and grateful heart.

The tea is good, so drink it, do not worry about the time you didn't spend drinking it, nor should you worry about how long you have to drink the tea.

I hope you decide to go and learn martial arts kempofan

[WC_Lun]

If you're looking to get in a combat sport and make a name for yourself on the national or world circuit then you are probably too old. Other than that, definitley not too old to start martial arts. Do keep in mind that some systems are harder on our bodies than other systems though

[kempofan]

No - no world circuit - just enjoyment. I'm in Salem, Oregon. Any local suggestions for trainers?

[WC_Lun]

I did a search for Salem and didn't recognize any of the schools listed for the Chinese arts. Maybe some of these other guys would have better luck in recommending something for you.

[Amski]

WC lun, I honestly believe you talk more sense than any other poster here, I wish I was one of your students at times.

I would +rep you all the time if I could.

Look out WC, that sounds like a pick-up line.

[WC_Lun]

Originally Posted by Amski

Look out WC, that sounds like a pick-up line.

It does? Did he already try to use that one on you, Amski?

[grasshopper]

the difference is that it worked quite well on her. lol

top stuff

[Amski]

Ha, he wishes he could "+rep" me.

[knuckleheader]

Originally Posted by kempofan

Friends! I like to watch Kempo but have not made the decision to begin. I was watching a beltfest on March 21 when I was visiting a friend in Salem, Oregon. Incredible. The advanced students were so focused. I just don't know if I should start at my age - 37 this year. What can you tell me about the discipline?

All I can tell you is this. Find a decent school and start

training.

You're never too old.

If it's not kempo, don't worry. If the school is good and you

work hard, you should do alright.

[TKD&JKD]

I studied kenpo before and it seems like a good system. It has gung-fu, karate, boxing, and jiu-jitsu elements. If my sensei wasn't such an a**hole i probably would have stuck with it.

I don't know Fred Villari personally, but I have heard he is a fake. I could be wrong, just here say.