If you could do another art
 

in addition to what you do now, what would it be? Since Christmas is the time of miracles, let's imagine that time/monetary constraints don't factor in. Also, there's no risk of injury, your husband/wife won't mind and there's qualified instruction available in your area.

I do Tenshinshoden Katori Shinto Ryu and Kendo and would either like to do something similar, like Shinto Muso Ryu, or something different, like Brazilian Ju Jutsu. How about you?

That is a tricky question, but a good one.
I wouldnt know what (other) MA to dedicate myself to until I try it.I've already done a brief 6-month stint in TSKSR. Though interesting and intense, (and definetly a rich history which is a plus in my book), it wasnt really "my thing".
If I lived in a perfect world and had the option I would like to check out Suio-ryu.

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I would also dont mind trying some Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu.

I would go back to Judo and Jiu Jitsu, I studied both for almost a year and a half and had to quit for monetary reasons, and the fact hat Judo is in no way a gentle sport. That would be cool.

i ''try to'' do naginata , and i do kendo. maybe i will give a try to shorinji kempo n' judo xd. 2 JMA with weapons, 2 JMA with no weapons http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...es/biggrin.gif

I have said this several times and people don't seem ever to believe me but ideally I would like to cut back on the arts I practice.

I study and teach: Muso Jikiden Eishin ryu iai, Shindo muso ryu jodo (tanjo and shintoryu as well), ZNKR iai and jo, Hyoho Niten Ichiryu, a couple other small iaido schools (keshiryu and shindo munen from Mitsuzuka s.) and the U. Guelph women's self defence program which I helped create back in 1987.

I have practiced for several years, in the past, Aikido (including aiki ken, aiki jo), Muso Shinden ryu iai, and a variant of TKD.

I have practiced briefly but seriously: Boxing, Do Pi Kung fu, a mixed tradition that a bunch of us created in the mid '80s and even a local version of ninja.

I have been exposed to excellent instruction in: Kashima Shinryu, Katori Shinto ryu, Western medieval longsword, Western medieval grappling, Shotokan karate, Hoki ryu iai, Mugai ryu iai, and probably a bunch of other stuff I'm forgetting about.

All of it taught the same basic things. All of it. Just different directions, different paths to the same place.

Now, as I get older, like I said I would like to concentrate on less than I do now so that I can maybe get closer to where I should be.

My wish would be to have the stamina and ability to do mae (first MJER iaido kata) for a week straight to see if I could do a good one. No "old sensei" bullshit about that, I'd really like to do one I'm happy with before I die.

To answer the question, I can't think of anything else I'd like to study.

Kim.

I'm with Kim, although I don't have nearly the breadth of experience he has. Between judo and kendo my plate is plenty full.

Phil Relnick sensei is less than 10 miles from my house.
I've always entertained the idea of TSKSR and SMR, but that's a big commitment that I can't realistically make happen at this stage in my life.

Naginata looks fun. I'd like to give it a whirl.

agreed would like to try at least

My mother use to do Naginata. She always chickens out when I offer to go against her.

But one art that both my mother and I wanted to do is Kyudo. My mother was good at normal archery but both fell in love with Kyudo. Pitty that no one teaches it in Australia (or mainly in Victoria) that I know of.

I'd like to do Kyudo again. It is a nice, quiet compliment to the aggressive nature of Kendo.

I would love to take up tankendo
Or kyudo
Or judo
Or ...
There just isn't enough time to learn everything I would like to...

I think I'd be interested in Kyudo.

But if injury isn't an issue, I'd definitly like to do capoiera again.

Heck, I'm starting to think that I developed a slight fear of being/getting injured... http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/frown.gif and maybe thats why I did get myself hurt... http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/frown.gif
got-danngit! (*MUST* get over it..)

maybe I should do capoira again... o_o but then again, I'm kinda too old for it (25 is too old!)...

...ramble ramble...
on a side note, I got a bokudo (set) for x-mas!!! YAY!!!!

If I had the time and money and I knew they wouldn't interfere with what I'm already doing and if I were magically guaranteed to be able to do so injury free, I'd like to study judo for completeness and some branch of Itto Ryu or another ryuha that had a strong influence on kendo.

Well, I was previously doing muay thai and brazillian jiu jitsu in addition to kendo, however in the new year I will be forced to stop since my gym is moving. So if I had an xmas miracle it would be being able to pick those back up (although I plan to do judo, which is 99% as good).

Also, if we take a slightly different idea of martial art, I'd like to take up shooting. Unfortunately as I rent I'm not able to meet the storage requirements for firearms, so I haven't shot a rifle for a few years now.

If time, money, and injury were non-factors, I'd like to do Hozoin-ryu for long weapon work, and like Kent I'd like to do a budo-oriented judo or jujutsu for close quarters completeness. I'd also like to bring back free practice to Yagyu Shinkage-ryu. Also, I'd like to train at the Aunkai.

I decided I will take violin lessons. I know i know not a martial arts...or is it?

I have been going to my daughters violin's lessons and have seen the simularities between Kendo, boxing and the violin. one of them being relying on feeling rather than just sight...

can't wait...my first lesson is scheduled the second tuesday of January ^_^

What Kent said. Koryu kenjutsu (if I had a choice, probably a branch of Itto-ryu) and judo. Plus shodo.

I study Mugai-ryu swordsmanship in Chicago, three days a week. As our soke also has menkyo kaiden in SMR jo, I would say that would most likely be my 'next art' (although my plate is a little full at the moment!) And as I am also very fascinated with Japanese archery, I plan on visiting a nearby kyudojo in the near future.

Ahhhh Samurai must round out his martial training with an appreciation for the fine arts. Good Choice, I might would try Cello. I love the sounds of that mellow low tone.