Hey all
I just turned 18 and I felt like I should go back to martial arts. I went to an excellent shotokan karate school a few years ago in Saint-Hyacinthe (Quebec, Canada) led by sensei Guy Brodeur. I was 7 at the time, and stopped at the age of 10, just when I got my green belt-- I grew tired of endless kions and katas.
I started badminton at 12 and retired last month -- I was quite a player in my prime two years ago. I also played volley-ball and flag-football while senior in high school (in Quebec, we're 16-17 at that time). My coaches (including my sensei) always described me as a brain-player who knew which move to make in every situation and why; I also had pretty good technique. Thing is, I lacked the ''killer instinct'', the winner drive to go for the score no matter what and to get up after a hard blow.
As of now I'm 6'1'' , 167 lbs (might be light, but I'm sturdy: strong legs and very wide shoulders), good strenght, okay cardio, okay flexibility. I train at a local gym about 3 times a week.
Why am I telling you all this? I dunno, maybe because I feel like my background could let you help me in my decision process. Western and Thai boxing are too hardcore for me (badminton player, heh), aikido seemed useless for self-defense (important point to me), and kyokushin karate requires way too many katas and kions before it gets interesting.
What I don't like about BJJ is the competition aspect. Most BJJ-only school push their students to compete. What I seek is a hobby, a physical and demanding one, true; but it is still a hobby to me.
So after this random and long post, do you guys think BJJ would be good for me? If so, what school around Longueuil (Quebec) would you recommend? I heard Bravado Academy on Cure Poirier O is quite good.
Thanks for the input
PS: French is my first language.
I just turned 18 and I felt like I should go back to martial arts. I went to an excellent shotokan karate school a few years ago in Saint-Hyacinthe (Quebec, Canada) led by sensei Guy Brodeur. I was 7 at the time, and stopped at the age of 10, just when I got my green belt-- I grew tired of endless kions and katas.
I started badminton at 12 and retired last month -- I was quite a player in my prime two years ago. I also played volley-ball and flag-football while senior in high school (in Quebec, we're 16-17 at that time). My coaches (including my sensei) always described me as a brain-player who knew which move to make in every situation and why; I also had pretty good technique. Thing is, I lacked the ''killer instinct'', the winner drive to go for the score no matter what and to get up after a hard blow.
As of now I'm 6'1'' , 167 lbs (might be light, but I'm sturdy: strong legs and very wide shoulders), good strenght, okay cardio, okay flexibility. I train at a local gym about 3 times a week.
Why am I telling you all this? I dunno, maybe because I feel like my background could let you help me in my decision process. Western and Thai boxing are too hardcore for me (badminton player, heh), aikido seemed useless for self-defense (important point to me), and kyokushin karate requires way too many katas and kions before it gets interesting.
What I don't like about BJJ is the competition aspect. Most BJJ-only school push their students to compete. What I seek is a hobby, a physical and demanding one, true; but it is still a hobby to me.
So after this random and long post, do you guys think BJJ would be good for me? If so, what school around Longueuil (Quebec) would you recommend? I heard Bravado Academy on Cure Poirier O is quite good.
Thanks for the input
PS: French is my first language.
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