Just back from my first lesson

Discussion in 'Ju Jitsu' started by Infesticon #1, Jun 26, 2013.

  1. Infesticon #1

    Infesticon #1 Majesticon

    It was fantastic, superb club and instructor. Can't wait to get training again.

    Sorry for this pretty pointless post, just wanted to share my enthusiasm.
     
  2. Southpaw535

    Southpaw535 Well-Known Member Moderator Supporter

    Always good to hear from people starting again. Where are you training if you don't mind me asking?
     
  3. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    New club and signed up for the MAP Meet.

    Looks like you've got the bug back again.
     
  4. Infesticon #1

    Infesticon #1 Majesticon

    It was just my first lesson, but I intend to go back and join up, really enjoyed it. The club was in Crondall and the Instructor was Guy Preston

    It certainly seems that way, it's good though, I really needed to start doing something again.
     
  5. Nojon

    Nojon Tha mo bhàta-foluaimein

  6. Infesticon #1

    Infesticon #1 Majesticon

    yeah that is their webpage. Think I'm going to be reading up on it a bit now.

    Anyone got any pointers on places to buy a Gi and some Hakama? I think so long as I get plain ones it's ok.
     
  7. Simon

    Simon Administrator Admin Supporter MAP 2017 Koyo Award

    Blitz is probably the best place to start.

    Playwell is probably worth a look.
     
  8. Nojon

    Nojon Tha mo bhàta-foluaimein

    I hate to be that guy.. (sigh)
    ask your teacher first?
     
  9. Dean Winchester

    Dean Winchester Valued Member

    http://www.ninecircles.co.uk/

    Watch out for the iai ones, the koshi ita may not be suitable for ukemi.

    Look at the Aikido hakama but check with your teacher in case he has specific requirements.
     
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2013
  10. Infesticon #1

    Infesticon #1 Majesticon

    He doesn't sell them, he did say he could give me some suggestions for places to go to. Just thought it was worth getting more input.

    I think he recommends Blitz on his page, and suggested trying Ebay in the lesson to me.
     
  11. Dean Winchester

    Dean Winchester Valued Member

    The Dojo looks like a Genbukan off shoot.
     
  12. Dean Winchester

    Dean Winchester Valued Member

    Ninecircles has a good reputation.
     
  13. Infesticon #1

    Infesticon #1 Majesticon

    yeah.... I don't know what that means. Is it good? regardless I thought it was good. Felt like I learnt more in one lesson than I did in all my years of Tae Kwon Do.
     
  14. 47MartialMan

    47MartialMan Valued Member

    Just remember-It takes effort and time.

    Dont Rush and Enjoy!
     
  15. Infesticon #1

    Infesticon #1 Majesticon

    Mmm, I will ask him for some direction.
     
  16. Dean Winchester

    Dean Winchester Valued Member

    Genbukan. http://www.genbukan.org/

    It means you have a good chance of getting some solid training however personally I'd be curious why they aren't still part of the Genbukan.

    Just go and enjoy it for a month or so then worry :D
     
  17. Infesticon #1

    Infesticon #1 Majesticon

    Ah ok, it did seem very good to me, I don't have that many other options either, I really want to start learning Ju Jitsu so I had 2 choices try an Aikido club (I know Aikido isn't Ju Jitsu, but I think it has some similarities?) that I went to once and didn't like much or try this one. It was a very small class and I got some very good feedback on where I was going wrong.
     
    Last edited: Jun 26, 2013
  18. Dean Winchester

    Dean Winchester Valued Member

    Koryu (old school) jujutsu in the uk is pretty rare, I don't think you could even get into double digits with the number of Dojo that teach it.

    Gendai (modern) on the other hand has loads of different styles and clubs.



    And before the Takamatsuden do their nut I've left you out mostly because you're too confusing for n00bs.
     
  19. Alansmurf

    Alansmurf Aspire to Inspire before you Expire Supporter

    Enjoy the training..

    Smurf
     

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