STUDENT PROFILE
Kyu Kyu
Why did you begin martial arts training? Studying ninjutsu is something I have always wanted to do, but never realized it was actually possible and within a reasonable distance from where I live. My motivation to train in martial arts in general was to get in better shape, and when I looked into my options I found CNC. Did you have any previous martial arts training before joining CNC? I took a little Shotokan and Taekwondo as a kid, but not much. What do you like the most about Ninjutsu? I like the fact that it's sensible and adaptable, and that it covers a wide range of skills. It's not just about fighting, it's an entire philosophy that teaches you to think, act, and plan differently. You learn how to not fight by developing skills to avoid and remove yourself from dangerous situations. At the same time, you learn effective techniques that prepare you to defend yourself in realistic scenarios. What has been the greatest benefit from your training? Getting in shape has been the best benefit for me. It's also a great confidence builder to learn a technique and be able to execute it effectively. What has been your biggest challenge? I live in Athens, so for me it is easily the hour and a half trip through rush hour traffic to get to class! After class I'm always glad I did it though. As far as ninjutsu itself goes, the biggest challenge has been ground fighting and joint locks. I had no previous experience with either of these before CNC. What advice would you give to a new student? Go slow! When learning new techniques it is important to get down the motion first. Speed and power comes with experience. |
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