Inspired by TMNT?

starry · 05-03-2005, 11:36 PM

Has anyone here taken up the martial arts because they were inspired by the Ninja Turtles? If you did, what kind, and did you stick with it?

I've been thinking of taking up Iaido. Don't really know why, but in the back of my mind, maybe it's the swords, and the long-shot hope of learning two-sword style?

*Sage Ninja* · 05-04-2005, 12:07 AM

hmm, is that the style that Leonardo practices? What are the styles that the other turtles practice with there unique weapons called?

starry · 05-06-2005, 01:11 AM

Wow, I have no idea what the styles the other Turtles practice are called. I'm only guessing Leo's style could be ni-ten-ichi-ryu (or ni-to-ryu), two sword style, created by Miyamoto Musashi. It would be really neat to find out though!

*Anarky* · 05-06-2005, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by starry

I've been thinking of taking up Iaido. Don't really know why, but in the back of my mind, maybe it's the swords, and the long-shot hope of learning two-sword style?

Iaido hurts, believe me. It hurts a lot. I've been practising for about 7 months now and there have been times where I couldn't use an arm, because it hurt so much. That was for your information. Other than that, it's a great sport, but it hasn't really got to do a lot with Leo's style which I dubbed the showoff-style. Half his movements are useless and would prove fatal if used in battle. Sure it looks cool and stuff, but by the time Leo would have his swords out, any good Iaidoka would have finished him off already.

And you use only one sword in Iaido. First, you use a Bokken (traditional wooden training sword) and then, ages later, you are (if you're good enough) allowed to use the Iaito, the traditional sword of an Iaidoka.

*Sage Ninja* · 05-08-2005, 10:28 PM

I would really like to know what the style of marticial arts is called that involves the sias ( Raphael's weapon) and also the nunchukes ( Michaelangelo's wepon)

Also are the wepons the turtles use the only weapons they know how to use or do they know how to use all the weapons that the turtles are shown using. Like for Instance Raphael uses sias but does he also know how to use katana's or a bo staff as well? Dis Splinter decide what weapons they would use or did they choose. And why did Splinter only train one turtlese to use one weapon?

dejawolf · 05-08-2005, 11:05 PM

it's ninjitsu.
basically, ninjas pick up everything at hand that can give them an advantage,
and usually packs a large pocket of surprises, not to mention weapons.
virtually any weapon capable of being wielded, people training ninjitsu either use, or train to counter.
so garbage cans, pipes.. whatever. a ninja takes what is at hand, and goes with it.

PiffDaddy · 05-10-2005, 10:54 PM

Well, Ninjitsu started with Ronin samurai (ones that lost their honor due to disgrace or the death of their master/noble). The Ronin were theives and hired assasins, using the Katana and Wakizashi (sp?) as well as the Tanto.
I believe from memory it was the Tanto's use was extremely disgraceful, because is was reserved for seppuku (I really think I spelled that wrong, sorry) or ritualistic suicide to regain honor lost in life. So after losing their honor, instead of regaining it, they used the short-bladed sword to further disgrace themselves. Throwing Knives, and eventually stars were used to kill body guards, allowing quick access to their target. Sais were adapted in order to render the bodyguards' swords useless as well. Bows and arrows (the propper name escapes me) were used for a distance assault. I really can't remember the name, someone help me out, but the sithe with a chain attached was used in order to wound a target while the bodyguards were disposed of, making sure they couldn't get away.
It is really interesting how they made/changed weapons and developed techniques to suit their trade.

However, that is only the historical side of Ninjitsu, I really do not know too much about how it evolved after the time of the Samurai, or how it is practiced today.

(I did a 45 page minor-thesis on how Bushido (Warrior/Honor code) influenced modern Japan, so I know a little bit about the evolution of weapons, but not to much about styles after the Samurai faded. Plus, it was over 4 years ago and I'm not claiming that I am an expert by any means, so please feel free to fill me in and let me know if I messed something up.

starry · 05-13-2005, 01:16 AM

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Iaido hurts, believe me. It hurts a lot. I've been practising for about 7 months now and there have been times where I couldn't use an arm, because it hurt so much. That was for your information.

My friend takes Iaido too, and I remember him being really sore some days. I think I conveniently forgot about that. ^^;; I'd better prepare myself. Thanks for the heads up!

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I believe from memory it was the Tanto's use was extremely disgraceful, because is was reserved for seppuku (I really think I spelled that wrong, sorry) or ritualistic suicide to regain honor lost in life. So after losing their honor, instead of regaining it, they used the short-bladed sword to further disgrace themselves. Throwing Knives, and eventually stars were used to kill body guards, allowing quick access to their target. Sais were adapted in order to render the bodyguards' swords useless as well.

Wow, that's really interesting...I'd never heard any of that before. Thanks for all the info.

*Anarky* · 05-13-2005, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

Also are the wepons the turtles use the only weapons they know how to use or do they know how to use all the weapons that the turtles are shown using. Like for Instance Raphael uses sias but does he also know how to use katana's or a bo staff as well? Dis Splinter decide what weapons they would use or did they choose. And why did Splinter only train one turtlese to use one weapon?

Each Turtle is able to use the weapons wielded by their brothers. But, they are experts with their own weapon, that's why they stick to that.

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Originally Posted by Piffdaddy

(I did a 45 page minor-thesis on how Bushido (Warrior/Honor code) influenced modern Japan, so I know a little bit about the evolution of weapons, but not to much about styles after the Samurai faded. Plus, it was over 4 years ago and I'm not claiming that I am an expert by any means, so please feel free to fill me in and let me know if I messed something up.

Damn, why didn't you tell me four weeks ago. I just messed up a paper on the exact same subject. It was for a subject that doesn't count for finals or anything, so it's nothing big. But still...

Seurat · 05-13-2005, 09:41 AM

I used to take karate years ago, when I was still in elementary school and hadn't yet formed my nonviolent beliefs. I think I was partially influenced by the Turtles... at least I was when we got to use weapons. I wound up taking a few extra classes to work with the sai, the weapon of my fave turtle. I never really learned a whole lot about it, being so young, but to this day, I can still take out my ol' practice sais and flip 'em around on my thumbs pretty well (Perhaps even better than before, since I no longer drop them on my feet).

*XERO* · 05-13-2005, 09:05 PM

Does anybody happen to know what style the Naginata is?

*Sage Ninja* · 05-14-2005, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dejawolf

it's ninjitsu.
basically, ninjas pick up everything at hand that can give them an advantage,
and usually packs a large pocket of surprises, not to mention weapons.
virtually any weapon capable of being wielded, people training ninjitsu either use, or train to counter.
so garbage cans, pipes.. whatever. a ninja takes what is at hand, and goes with it.

hmm, I like the way you explained that Thankyou very much> I actually took Karate as well a few years ago. I was in it for about two or three years. I would love to go again but my scheduale is just to hectic for me right now with college and work

starry · 06-20-2005, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

hmm, is that the style that Leonardo practices? What are the styles that the other turtles practice with there unique weapons called?

Hey, you know what? I was just watching The Real World part I the other day, and noticed that Splinter says the following while Leo is training:

"The way of harmonzing one's self in action; this is the spirit of Iaido."

So I guess you could say that's definitely part of his style. It was neat to hear it mentioned! ^__^

verminator_x · 06-20-2005, 04:58 AM

the only fighting style for me is when i play ps2, or fight with my self to get up in the morning to get to work.
or when my brother gets on my nerves.
or when theres only one tmnt comic in the book store and hundreds of geeks who run toward it, then i need to use som muscles.

*Katie* · 06-20-2005, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Benvenuto

Does anybody happen to know what style the Naginata is?

The naginata was one of my choices in Kobudo.....Fun weapon to use. I like it alot.

Leonardo_ · 06-20-2005, 09:10 AM

I always wanted to do material arts, especially with swords, but this has nothing to do with the turtles. I am very interested in it because of such japanese movies like "Shogun" (I love japanese movies and this stuff), but I have heard that it is very expensive

I am goning to inform myself soon about this.

Aaron · 06-20-2005, 05:34 PM

When I was little I took Karate because of the TMNT. Other than that, no.

NeoBix · 06-20-2005, 07:07 PM

the weapon u were talkin about with the chain thats called a sickle I think.

*Sage Ninja* · 06-21-2005, 02:08 PM

Kohaku from Inuyasha has that kind of sicle on a chain type of weapon. I hear it is one of the most difficult types of weapons to handle.

If you where to rate the unique weapons that the turtles have, by difficulty of use and how hard it was to master them how would you rate them.

Any ninjitsu weapon experts on here that could shed some light on this.
Out of the four weapons:

Double Katana

bo Staff

Sias

Nunchucks

which is most difficult to learn how to use, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each weapon?

Leonardo_ · 06-24-2005, 12:54 PM

I know that the nunchucks are forbidden in Germany because they shall be very dangerous.
In most ninja schools the ninja-to is used. The sword with the straight blade, because it's a brilliant weapon for exercises although in real battle they are hardly used.
Then I know the Jo, Hanbo, Bo and Tanto are used for self-defence.

This is I know about the schools here in Germany but i don't know if this is interesting for you, or if schools in other countrys are handling this, too and in addition I am not sure if I am right.

,sorry.

05-03-2005, 11:36 PM	#1
starry Random Punk Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lindblum Theater District Posts: 38	Inspired by TMNT? Has anyone here taken up the martial arts because they were inspired by the Ninja Turtles? If you did, what kind, and did you stick with it? I've been thinking of taking up Iaido. Don't really know why, but in the back of my mind, maybe it's the swords, and the long-shot hope of learning two-sword style? __________________

05-06-2005, 01:11 AM	#3
starry Random Punk Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lindblum Theater District Posts: 38	Wow, I have no idea what the styles the other Turtles practice are called. I'm only guessing Leo's style could be ni-ten-ichi-ryu (or ni-to-ryu), two sword style, created by Miyamoto Musashi. It would be really neat to find out though! __________________

05-08-2005, 11:05 PM	#6
dejawolf Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: norway Posts: 141	it's ninjitsu. basically, ninjas pick up everything at hand that can give them an advantage, and usually packs a large pocket of surprises, not to mention weapons. virtually any weapon capable of being wielded, people training ninjitsu either use, or train to counter. so garbage cans, pipes.. whatever. a ninja takes what is at hand, and goes with it. __________________ one of the first english words i ever learned, was leatherhead.

05-10-2005, 10:54 PM	#7
PiffDaddy Thug Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 55	Well, Ninjitsu started with Ronin samurai (ones that lost their honor due to disgrace or the death of their master/noble). The Ronin were theives and hired assasins, using the Katana and Wakizashi (sp?) as well as the Tanto. I believe from memory it was the Tanto's use was extremely disgraceful, because is was reserved for seppuku (I really think I spelled that wrong, sorry) or ritualistic suicide to regain honor lost in life. So after losing their honor, instead of regaining it, they used the short-bladed sword to further disgrace themselves. Throwing Knives, and eventually stars were used to kill body guards, allowing quick access to their target. Sais were adapted in order to render the bodyguards' swords useless as well. Bows and arrows (the propper name escapes me) were used for a distance assault. I really can't remember the name, someone help me out, but the sithe with a chain attached was used in order to wound a target while the bodyguards were disposed of, making sure they couldn't get away. It is really interesting how they made/changed weapons and developed techniques to suit their trade. However, that is only the historical side of Ninjitsu, I really do not know too much about how it evolved after the time of the Samurai, or how it is practiced today. (I did a 45 page minor-thesis on how Bushido (Warrior/Honor code) influenced modern Japan, so I know a little bit about the evolution of weapons, but not to much about styles after the Samurai faded. Plus, it was over 4 years ago and I'm not claiming that I am an expert by any means, so please feel free to fill me in and let me know if I messed something up. __________________ _________________________ ________________________________ You have just read an inspired post. Although the author might not post as many replies, the replies made make up the quantity through the exquisite quality. Truly your life is better having read it. Rejoice.

05-13-2005, 09:41 AM	#10
Seurat Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 143	... I used to take karate years ago, when I was still in elementary school and hadn't yet formed my nonviolent beliefs. I think I was partially influenced by the Turtles... at least I was when we got to use weapons. I wound up taking a few extra classes to work with the sai, the weapon of my fave turtle. I never really learned a whole lot about it, being so young, but to this day, I can still take out my ol' practice sais and flip 'em around on my thumbs pretty well (Perhaps even better than before, since I no longer drop them on my feet). __________________ Don: The perimeter's quiet. Leo: Yeah, a little too quiet. Don: Well that was easy. Leo: Yeah, a little too easy. Don: Look! It's Raph! Mike: Yeah, a little too Raph!

05-04-2005, 12:07 AM	#2
Sage Ninja Band of the Hawk Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,926	hmm, is that the style that Leonardo practices? What are the styles that the other turtles practice with there unique weapons called?

05-08-2005, 10:28 PM	#5
Sage Ninja Band of the Hawk Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,926	I would really like to know what the style of marticial arts is called that involves the sias ( Raphael's weapon) and also the nunchukes ( Michaelangelo's wepon) Also are the wepons the turtles use the only weapons they know how to use or do they know how to use all the weapons that the turtles are shown using. Like for Instance Raphael uses sias but does he also know how to use katana's or a bo staff as well? Dis Splinter decide what weapons they would use or did they choose. And why did Splinter only train one turtlese to use one weapon?

05-13-2005, 09:05 PM	#11
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Does anybody happen to know what style the Naginata is? __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

06-20-2005, 04:58 AM	#14
verminator_x Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: oslo-norway Posts: 457	the only fighting style for me is when i play ps2, or fight with my self to get up in the morning to get to work. or when my brother gets on my nerves. or when theres only one tmnt comic in the book store and hundreds of geeks who run toward it, then i need to use som muscles. __________________ Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun. Shine on you crazy diamond. Now theres a look in your eyes, like black holes in the sky. Shine on you crazy diamond.

06-20-2005, 09:10 AM	#16
Leonardo_ Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 813	I always wanted to do material arts, especially with swords, but this has nothing to do with the turtles. I am very interested in it because of such japanese movies like "Shogun" (I love japanese movies and this stuff), but I have heard that it is very expensive I am goning to inform myself soon about this. __________________

06-20-2005, 05:34 PM	#17
Aaron Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 357	When I was little I took Karate because of the TMNT. Other than that, no. __________________ "Death comes for us all, Oroku Saki"

06-20-2005, 07:07 PM	#18
NeoBix Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Smacking Hamato Inya with nunchucks. Posts: 736	the weapon u were talkin about with the chain thats called a sickle I think. __________________ "Movies don't create psychos. Movies make psychos more creative." —Billy Loomis (Skeet Ulrich) from the movie "Scream"

06-21-2005, 02:08 PM	#19
Sage Ninja Band of the Hawk Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 3,926	Kohaku from Inuyasha has that kind of sicle on a chain type of weapon. I hear it is one of the most difficult types of weapons to handle. If you where to rate the unique weapons that the turtles have, by difficulty of use and how hard it was to master them how would you rate them. Any ninjitsu weapon experts on here that could shed some light on this. Out of the four weapons: Double Katana bo Staff Sias Nunchucks which is most difficult to learn how to use, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each weapon?

06-24-2005, 12:54 PM	#20
Leonardo_ Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 813	I know that the nunchucks are forbidden in Germany because they shall be very dangerous. In most ninja schools the ninja-to is used. The sword with the straight blade, because it's a brilliant weapon for exercises although in real battle they are hardly used. Then I know the Jo, Hanbo, Bo and Tanto are used for self-defence. This is I know about the schools here in Germany but i don't know if this is interesting for you, or if schools in other countrys are handling this, too and in addition I am not sure if I am right. ,sorry. __________________