School around the Philly area.
Original Poster: mts4life2000
Forum: Recommended Schools
Posted On: 22-03-2007, 12:25
Orginal Post: mts4life2000: First of all let me say I have no experience in any form of the martial arts. My first goal is to get fit. I was a runner and was sidelined with a kneecap problem. It only affects me when I run so....
I was wondering if anyone goes to a particular school or has gone to a particular school they would recommend in or around the Philly area?
Post: bamboo:
http://www.martialdirect.com/directory/usa/pennsylvania/phillymma.php
No idea if thier any good.>
Post: nbotary:
If you have a problem with your knee when you run, do you think it's a good idea for you to do a snap kick or kick a bag???
Make sure you've gotten your knee checked out and cleared by a doctor before you get started in a martial arts program. Some of the stance work and kicks might do you more harm than good.
If anything, I would suggest something a little more "low-impact" like Tai Chi.>
Post: JAMJTX:
There are a number of good schools in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
If you like Aikido, there is the Doshinkan Dojo of Yukio Utada. There are other very good Aikido schools. I now of an excellent Shotokan teacher name Okazaki in Philadelphia, I can find the web site for you or you can google it yourself.
The best answer will come in knowing where your interests are and really where you are in the Philly area. I know of an excellent Goju Ryu dojo in Wilmington, DE. I'm also sure that this teacher, or even Okazaki Sensei, can help you find someone if you were serious but could not make to thier school for any reason.>
Post: JAMJTX:
www.mafcenter.com
Martial Arts and Fitness Center offers Wing Chun, "kenpo" and other arts.
Plus Kelly Knight can also help direct you to someone if this is too far away or not in your interest.>
Post: mts4life2000:
nbotary- My knee only bothers me when I run. I can walk fine, go up and down ladders fine. It doesn't affect anything I do on a daily basis. It was looked at when Iretired from the Navy by a Dr and he didn't mention to NOT do anything in particular, but I didn't mention martial arts.
As far as what I am interested in, really it is two fold. Fitness is my main goal. Self defense is my second goal. I want some form that is practical/usefull in a generic kind of situation.>
Post: JAMJTX:
Contact the Martial Arts and Fitness Center by the link above
If you think you might like Aikido try the Doshinkan in Manayunk www.doshinkan-aikido.org Also, in talking to Utada Kancho he can put you in touch with Okazaki Sensei if Shotokan is of interest to you.
Jim Mc Coy>
Post: BENSTER:
Quoting: mts4life2000;48265 nbotary- My knee only bothers me when I run. I can walk fine, go up and down ladders fine. It doesn't affect anything I do on a daily basis. It was looked at when Iretired from the Navy by a Dr and he didn't mention to NOT do anything in particular, but I didn't mention martial arts.
As far as what I am interested in, really it is two fold. Fitness is my main goal. Self defense is my second goal. I want some form that is practical/usefull in a generic kind of situation.
My Son has been in HKD for 2 years, and I decided to start taking classes as well. I had taken Karate 15 years before, and I knew I was in for a tough workout. With the soft mats used in Hapkido, repetitive side stepping for dodging, and the "block spin chop" exercises, the Tendons/muscles in my left calf became fatigued quickly, and made my knee hurt for a few days. On a particularly exhaustive day, I stepped back in to a gap of the mats, and everyone around me heard the "pop". I think I hyperextended my knee trying to keep my balance.
I have to admit I'm quite out of shape, and although I don't have bad knees, I used to get pains in my knees because my legs are not properly stetched and the knee caps shift up. I unfortunately learned this while attending 2 months physical therapy for the "sprained" kneed mentioned above. Being 35 pounds overweight, I find the treadmill abusive to my knees, and Eliptical machines to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. You may find that the motions of kicking, and the kicking of heavy bags will not bother your knees in the slightest.
Understand why you knees are "bad" Worn joints/cartridge or damaged tendon that could allow your knee to hyper extend, or improperly deflect to either side? Or do you simply have an arthritic condition in which you are just in pain from the exercises you have chosen to do. If you feel it's just a chronic pain that can't be justified, try seeing a sports therapist. I was surprised by what I learned.It was 5 months before I could walk without any twinges in the knee, and a few months after I quit exercising, I'll feel the knee want to lock up on me. I'm actually considering getting back in to it again, and the instructor has a different idea on what/how to teach me. If I can commit to 3 months of exercise to drop the weight, and strengthen my legs, then I'll commit to training again. Fear is a terrible thing. :)>
Post: mts4life2000:
I have talked to a couple of people I know who have been around martial arts of various styles and I am interested in either Muay Thai or BJJ. I have no interest in competition in any style/form/fashion. Just fitness/stress relief.>
Post: bamboo:
Since bjj and mauy thai are your preferences, go to the link I attached in my first response.
From the site:
"Philadelphia, PA
Address: 1321 S. Juniper St.
City / State: Philadelphia, PA 19147
Styles Offered:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Muay Thai Kickboxing
MMA
Submission wrestling
Kid's Karate
Boxing and more! "
-bamboo>
Post: mts4life2000:
Thanks to all for the help/advice>
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