re: Can anyone refer me to a true karate school?

Japan

Dont go ninjin nobody dont need ninjin

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Han Mud Do -Kimm's Institute of Self-Defense - Baton Rouge

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I will second this suggestion. I think it's one of the best ones out there now in regards to martial arts.

I don't think Dr. Kimm is still teaching, I think his son and some more senior instructors do the classes now. Dr. Kimm created Han Mu Do and is on many boards or advisory councils that I think take up most of his time.

I would be remised if I didn't mention who I wish I could suggest. At one time Ki Yoon in Baton Rouge was IMO the best there was, however, ALS took him several years ago. In regards to kids, in contrast to the OP, it was not uncommon for him to punish a misbehaving kid by spanking them with a bamboo cane. It was slotted so it was more for noise than anything but even in the ninety's it was odd to see someone doing this. The man was old school, and the world lost a great one. He was the one, and only instructor, no mass classes or instructors to make more money. RIP Master Ki Yoon

Karate is for children.




Kungfu is where the real action is.

Most karate places these days are mcdojo's back in the older days hundreds of years ago, you learned to block first before you threw a punch

I'd suggest a Brazilian jiu jitsu place that also emphasizes judo and sambo. Basically Josh mancuso's place in Baton Rouge if it's convenient for you

I've always wondered about that Han mu do place

In a perfect world I would definitely agree with this, although the fact is that the large majority of any physical altercation will find it's way to the ground very quickly. And, in that moment, the person who is trained in ground fighting will have a definitive edge against the person who does not.

Not to mention we actually teach wrestling and judo based takedowns and takedown defense along with ground grappling.

How about Judo? It's not as brutal as Krav Maga or Jiu-Jitsu, but it's very well structured and achievable. And, if the kids get good they can compete in the Olympics. Also, a simple 2 minute randori is one of the most physically demanding things I've ever done.

Good god yes

I did randori a couple of years ago with this guy Camille in Baton Rouge, he was part of the Cuban national team and was just starting after some time off. Never did I feel so exhausted and helpless in my life

I know the man I was learning judo from in Shreveport, master bear recommended age 6. It's a good age to develop the gross motor skills and the kids are more mature then.

I can always wait for that, but gymnastics for my daughter will build a great base of athleticism, motor skills, flexibility, etc so I'm more than happy to put her in that as long as the staff are professional