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Growing up we watched tons of martial art related shows because they "looked cool", but while my brothers took some courses I never did (I was teaching myself B
by jeromec 17y ago
Growing up we watched tons of martial art related shows because they "looked cool", but while my brothers took some courses I never did (I was teaching myself BASIC). Being older and seeing life a bit differently I see martial arts differently as well. I stumbled across a new show where I was surprised to see childhood action-hero Steven Seagal as a real sheriff. It's a good example to me of the real, rather than tv side, of martial arts, and I'd probably study Aikido if I got into something. Check this out: http://www.aetv.com/steven-seagal-lawman/video/?bcpid=46881070001&bclid=36527476001&bctid=62686404001 http://www.aetv.com/steven-seagal-lawman/video/?bcpid=468810...
- meunierc 17y agoI second Aikido for a software developer martial art. It requires no physical force to apply techniques and control opponents (if you're a big burly guy your learning of Aikido will actually be hampered because the technique will work even if you don't do it properly), which is probably what you want if you're of average programmer build. If you like attacking, Aikido is not for you though. The movements are strictly defensive.