Martial Arts

Fujian White Crane Kung Fu

(+) fun, good exercise, fun, sociable, club events, did I mention fun? (-) None (*) (On Ciao since: 05/2009)

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Little Ninjas

(+) Teaches good skills; learn through play (-) Not enough one-to-one tutoring (*) (On Ciao since: 03/2009)

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Goshin Jitsu

(+) Loads - Fitness, learning defence, social. (-) Cost, time. (*) (On Ciao since: 11/2006)

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Combat Jujitsu

(+) Complete martial system - excellent for fitness & self-defence (-) ...jack of all trades... master of none!!?? (*) (On Ciao since: 10/2006)

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Systema

(+) Able to be practised by anyone, promotes health and spiritual growth, easy to learn (-) Not as stylish or impressive looking as Eastern martial arts, still relatively hard to find (*) (On Ciao since: 07/2005)

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Jeet Kune Do

(+) it kicks ass (-) can be hard work (*) (On Ciao since: 11/2004)

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Shaolin Mon

(+) An effective martial art (-) You need a lot of training (*) (On Ciao since: 05/2004)

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Brazilian Ju Jitsu

(+) realistic and proven, effective, benefits see opinion for more (-) no striking techniques, not many comps in the UK (*) (On Ciao since: 11/2002)

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Shotokan Karate

(+) A fun way to keep fit and there's always something to aim for. (-) Quite tiring; some of the moves are difficult to master. (*) (On Ciao since: 11/2002)

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Tang Sou Dao

(+) Excellent way to get fit have fun and learn how to protect yourself. (-) Dont do it if you arent ready for the workout of your life. (*) (On Ciao since: 02/2002)

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Kendo

(+) Full contact weapon based martial art without the pain (ish!) (-) Availability of Dojo, see the Dojo list at www.kendo.org.uk (*) (On Ciao since: 04/2001)

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Kickboxing

(+) Great cardio workout, fun, a full body workout, improves flexibility (-) Takes a lot of work & dedication (*) (On Ciao since: 04/2001)

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Ninjutsu

(+) Gives you more self esteem (-) Pain, but as they say no pain no gain (*) (On Ciao since: 04/2001)

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Tae Kwon Do

(+) Flexibility, fitness, fun (-) Getting to class after a hard day at the office (*) (On Ciao since: 03/2001)

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Wing Chun Kung Fu

(+) quick, relatively simple, plenty of clubs, effective (-) some poor instructors around, doesn't really deal with grapplers too well (*) (On Ciao since: 02/2001)

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Goshinkwai Ju Jitsu

(+) Training mind body and soul (-) Motivating yourself to join a club! (*) (On Ciao since: 02/2001)

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Wado Karate

(+) good for your body mind and spirit (-) makes you ache for the first few weeks (*) (On Ciao since: 01/2001)

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TAGB - Tae Kwon-Do

(+) Improved fitness, discipline, confidence... great fun (-) It ain't cheap (*) (On Ciao since: 09/2000)

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Martial Arts

(+) Covers only the things that work (-) Hard to find somewhere to train (*) (On Ciao since: 07/2000)

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