Monday, September 16, 2013

Martial Arts, MMA and Jiu Jitsu in Seattle

By Barbara Smurlo


Seattle's health-obsessed population has made the city a well-liked destination for martial artists. Seattle has a large East Asian demographic, making self-defense skills from particularly popular in the city.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

While Japanese styles of martial arts remain popular in the city of Seattle, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Seattle is a long-established custom. Seattle's oldest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dojo is run by Marcelo Alonso, a top instructor from Rio who also has a black belt in Judo. Disciples of Jiu Jitsu in Seattle might also opt to cross-train in other fighting skills; a wide skill base and a selection of experience can make Jiu Jitsu practioners competitors for MMA in Seattle.

Karate

Karate enthusiasts can find dozens of faculties and styles in Seattle. The city's enormous population of Japanese immigrants has guaranteed the sport remains popular in the Seattle area. Karate practitioners will probably pay their dojo or instructor for classes; while uniforms and apparatus for this sport are cheap, the tutoring charges may add up in the long run. Women who are curious to develop their knowledge in martial arts sports in Seattle should think about taking classes at the Feminist Karate Union. This branch of the International Karate Federation is concentrated on developing the skills of ladies and children.

Kendo

This fast paced martial art is descended from normal Japanese sword fighting systems. Players don conventional uniforms and protective armor that is often made with leather, hardened plastic and layered fabric. The shinai, a flexible bamboo epee utilized in matches, is usually 38 to 39 inches long. While the initial investment in uniforms and armor is high, kendo practitioners pay by comparison, a low quarterly price because of a local federation. The bigger Seattle Area hosts one or two contests during the year. Players also have the choice of travelling around the country to compete in competitive matches.

Jeet Kune Do

No matter which art they practice, promoters of martial arts sports in Seattle are pleased with their city's most noted martial artist. Bruce Lee's signature style of Jeet Kune Do remains popular in the city. This pacy, full-body style stylizes physical achievements with mental concentration. Prospective practitioners should ensure that the dojo they attend is supported by the World Jeet Kune Do Federation.

Mixed Martial Arts

Martial artists who need to test their talents against a good spread of opponents are lucky. MMA in Seattle has a big following, with proponents of dozens of selfdefense skills testing their styles privately and publically. Seattle is home to Ivan Salaverry, an Ultimate Fighting Champion and owner of a premier Mixed Martial Arts gym. Fans who need to watch MMA live can attend cage fights, competitions and ring matches in the Seattle area.

Shaolin Kung Fu

Traditionalists can learn Kung Fu and Tai Chi from one of Seattle's Shaolin temples. While these selfdefense skills are not focused as strongly on pinning a contestant to the ground, they teach mindfulness and deliberate movement. Shaolin Kung Fu was developed by Chinese priests to protect their Buddhist temples from outside attack. Modern practitioners can use the style's emphasis on calmness and total focus as an escape from the busy demands of present-day life.




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