ClutchFans
ClutchFans
ClutchFans Latest:
Something to remember: Rockets stun Thunder in Game 5


Go Back   ClutchFans > Hangout > BBS Hangout
Reload this Page Karate in Houston for kids

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Karate in Houston for kids
Tags:  bellaire, for kids, houston, learn Tags
ChievousFTFace is offline Old 08-22-2011, 12:19 PM   #1
ChievousFTFace
Member
ChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved here
Since: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,118
Member: #44945
    Reply With Quote
I've convinced my sister to put my nephew in karate (or any martial art for that matter) to learn discipline, etc. Can anybody here recommend, from personal experience, a good dojo or sensei for kids in the Houston area. She lives just south of Bellaire so it has to be within a reasonable driving distance. He's 4 years old.


__________________
CF Cyber Police - Where "Consequences Will Never Be the Same" Happens
 
Sponsored Link
ChievousFTFace is offline Old 08-22-2011, 12:24 PM   #2
ChievousFTFace
Member
ChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved here
Since: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,118
Member: #44945
    Reply With Quote
Also, I don't want a school that is solely focused on the belt system.

__________________
CF Cyber Police - Where "Consequences Will Never Be the Same" Happens
 
OrangeRowdy95 is offline Old 08-22-2011, 12:26 PM   #3
OrangeRowdy95
Contributing Member
OrangeRowdy95 is Terrence Jones -- on a good road but it's early
Since: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,478
Member: #24395
    Reply With Quote
Cho's Karate is internationally renowned. Not sure if it's close though.
 
Xerobull is offline Old 08-22-2011, 12:31 PM   #4
Xerobull
Contributing Member
Xerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boards
Since: Jun 2003
Posts: 10,781
Member: #12692
    Reply With Quote
My buddy who has been in martial arts since he was a kid and now teaches SWAT said:

"It's just like buying a car, you gotta shop around. Look for credentials on the wall, i.e. Trophies and plaques from 10 years ago. If you have a good Aikido or Hapkido school, I highly recommend them, but a good one is a rarity. It's just as important to check on the instructors. Make sure he doesn't have sex offenders working for him (that happens alot). The most important part is that they have some sort of moral teaching too. My school made us make decent grades and didn't tolerate misbehaving at home. The main problem is they just give these belts away nowadays, so a 20 year old black belt that's been there 2 years is NOT an instructor. An old guy that looks like he's had his ass kicked 100 times is the way to go. I recommend waiting till the boys around 12. When they hit puberty they tend to lose interest in a very character-building trait. And for the love of God, stay away from any type of franchise school."

__________________
Donate to the Red Cross here.
 
ChievousFTFace is offline Old 08-22-2011, 12:35 PM   #5
ChievousFTFace
Member
ChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved here
Since: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,118
Member: #44945
    Reply With Quote
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xerobull View Post
My buddy who has been in martial arts since he was a kid and now teaches SWAT said:

"It's just like buying a car, you gotta shop around. Look for credentials on the wall, i.e. Trophies and plaques from 10 years ago. If you have a good Aikido or Hapkido school, I highly recommend them, but a good one is a rarity. It's just as important to check on the instructors. Make sure he doesn't have sex offenders working for him (that happens alot). The most important part is that they have some sort of moral teaching too. My school made us make decent grades and didn't tolerate misbehaving at home. The main problem is they just give these belts away nowadays, so a 20 year old black belt that's been there 2 years is NOT an instructor. An old guy that looks like he's had his ass kicked 100 times is the way to go. I recommend waiting till the boys around 12. When they hit puberty they tend to lose interest in a very character-building trait. And for the love of God, stay away from any type of franchise school."
I did Shorin-Ryu Karate for 7+ years in Houston. My instructor was RJ Keller (a 7th dan) who I believe ended up in jail for molesting his step-daughter and the dojo closed. I'll be doing back ground checks on all the instructors. I can't stand schools that are "jr black belt" factories.

I'm a big believer in teaching kids discipline, chain-of-command and focus at a young age.

__________________
CF Cyber Police - Where "Consequences Will Never Be the Same" Happens
 
SwoLy-D is offline Old 08-22-2011, 01:56 PM   #6
SwoLy-D
Contributing Member
SwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsSwoLy-D is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boards
Since: Jul 2001
Posts: 31,458
Member: #2873
    Reply With Quote
*I will preface this by saying that I am one of the only 5% of the people in this BBS that know what the DCFTF is, and that I can successfully imitate the Derrick Chievous FT face (your username). I laugh every time I read it, sir. This is a successful username. *

You know, Bellaire is a long street, man... it might help if you say what area of town or what the other large intersection is with Bellaire. Just saying, is all.
 
Xerobull is offline Old 08-22-2011, 02:04 PM   #7
Xerobull
Contributing Member
Xerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsXerobull is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boards
Since: Jun 2003
Posts: 10,781
Member: #12692
    Reply With Quote
Quote:
Originally Posted by SwoLy-D View Post
*I will preface this by saying that I am one of the only 5% of the people in this BBS that know what the DCFTF is, and that I can successfully imitate the Derrick Chievous FT face (your username). I laugh every time I read it, sir. This is a successful username. *

You know, Bellaire is a long street, man... it might help if you say what area of town or what the other large intersection is with Bellaire. Just saying, is all.
He probably means the city.

__________________
Donate to the Red Cross here.
 
DaDakota is offline Old 08-22-2011, 02:06 PM   #8
DaDakota
Contributing Member
DaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure goldDaDakota is Hakeem Olajuwon -- reputation is pure gold
Since: Mar 1999
Posts: 88,638
Member: #331
    Reply With Quote
4 years old is really young, the school that my oldest son and I go to is Mu Sol Wan, if there is one near you they have a really good program for kids.

DD

__________________
http://www.robertsspaceindustries.com

Star Citizen, making the best Space Sim MMO the Universe has ever seen !
 
DonkeyMagic is offline Old 08-22-2011, 02:14 PM   #9
DonkeyMagic
Contributing Member
DonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boardsDonkeyMagic is Moses Malone -- a well-known beast on the boards
Since: May 2006
Posts: 17,944
Member: #18051
    Reply With Quote

__________________
Originally Posted by brian_chapman
my wife cant handle number 2
 
ChievousFTFace is offline Old 08-22-2011, 02:30 PM   #10
ChievousFTFace
Member
ChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved here
Since: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,118
Member: #44945
    Reply With Quote
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xerobull View Post
He probably means the city.
You are correct. More specifically the Meyerland area.

And yes... 4 years old is very young, but he's old enough for some programs.

__________________
CF Cyber Police - Where "Consequences Will Never Be the Same" Happens
 
farrisdabis is offline Old 08-22-2011, 02:37 PM   #11
farrisdabis
Member
farrisdabis is Terrence Jones -- on a good road but it's early
Since: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,101
Member: #17823
    Reply With Quote
Put him in a kids Jiu-Jitsu or Judo class. It's a better form of self-defense and definitely safer for a younger kid. Plus if he sticks with either there is actual real world application as far as self defense.

__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by badgerfan
I'm going to go out and enjoy a nice, juicy steak tonight and dedicate it to Mr. Alexander. I may drive over any puppies I see on the way to the restaurant.
 
ChievousFTFace is offline Old 08-22-2011, 02:53 PM   #12
ChievousFTFace
Member
ChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved here
Since: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,118
Member: #44945
    Reply With Quote
Quote:
Originally Posted by farrisdabis View Post
Put him in a kids Jiu-Jitsu or Judo class. It's a better form of self-defense and definitely safer for a younger kid. Plus if he sticks with either there is actual real world application as far as self defense.
Yeah I was looking at Hoger MMA off Richmond/Chimney Rock. They have a kids BJJ/MMA class, but I haven't looked into their staff.

__________________
CF Cyber Police - Where "Consequences Will Never Be the Same" Happens
 
StaticC4 is offline Old 08-22-2011, 03:22 PM   #13
StaticC4
Member
StaticC4 is Terrence Jones -- on a good road but it's early
Since: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,131
Member: #31622
    Reply With Quote
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChievousFTFace View Post
Yeah I was looking at Hoger MMA off Richmond/Chimney Rock. They have a kids BJJ/MMA class, but I haven't looked into their staff.
To save you from trouble head instructor Sam Hoger is a former TUF contestant and has fought in the UFC against the likes of Lyoto Machida,Vernon White,Rashad Evans,Stephan Bonner, etc.

__________________
City and Colour
 
Prince is offline Old 08-22-2011, 04:00 PM   #14
Prince
Member
Prince is Omer Asik -- working the boardsPrince is Omer Asik -- working the boardsPrince is Omer Asik -- working the boardsPrince is Omer Asik -- working the boards
Since: Apr 2009
Posts: 5,377
Member: #41044
    Reply With Quote
why karate.. do kung fu, you dont have to buy airfare cuz you kid will learn how to fly.
 
Garner is offline Old 08-22-2011, 05:27 PM   #15
Garner
Member
Garner is Omer Asik -- working the boardsGarner is Omer Asik -- working the boardsGarner is Omer Asik -- working the boardsGarner is Omer Asik -- working the boards
Since: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,960
Member: #43118
    Reply With Quote
Krav Maga.

__________________
In Morey We Trust
 
pouhe is offline Old 08-22-2011, 06:22 PM   #16
pouhe
Member
pouhe is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved herepouhe is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved herepouhe is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved herepouhe is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved herepouhe is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved herepouhe is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved herepouhe is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved herepouhe is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved here
Since: May 2002
Posts: 8,016
Member: #3958
    Reply With Quote
Ask them if they use ASF International for collections, and if they allow people to cancel if they stop going, or move out of state.

__________________
"Namaste." - Christopher Columbus

If an adult rooster screwed a baby chick, it would be chicken stacciatore.

Dreams are for seven-year-olds and psychics, that's why they rarely come with a budget or a backup plan.
 
OrangeRowdy95 is offline Old 08-22-2011, 06:44 PM   #17
OrangeRowdy95
Contributing Member
OrangeRowdy95 is Terrence Jones -- on a good road but it's early
Since: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,478
Member: #24395
    Reply With Quote
How do you check if someone is a sex offender?
 
farrisdabis is offline Old 08-22-2011, 08:12 PM   #18
farrisdabis
Member
farrisdabis is Terrence Jones -- on a good road but it's early
Since: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,101
Member: #17823
    Reply With Quote
Quote:
Originally Posted by Garner View Post
Krav Maga.
Krav Maga for a 4-year old?

Grappling is the safest bet for a younger child.

__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by badgerfan
I'm going to go out and enjoy a nice, juicy steak tonight and dedicate it to Mr. Alexander. I may drive over any puppies I see on the way to the restaurant.
 
farrisdabis is offline Old 08-22-2011, 08:14 PM   #19
farrisdabis
Member
farrisdabis is Terrence Jones -- on a good road but it's early
Since: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,101
Member: #17823
    Reply With Quote
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChievousFTFace View Post
Yeah I was looking at Hoger MMA off Richmond/Chimney Rock. They have a kids BJJ/MMA class, but I haven't looked into their staff.
I haven't heard much about the Hoger MMA kids program. I know the Gracie Barra on Westheimer is a great school for kids. Although I think the best kids Jiu-Jitsu program I've seen is at TX 3rd Coast MMA down in Sugar Land. I know that's not in your area but it's a great school for kids.

__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by badgerfan
I'm going to go out and enjoy a nice, juicy steak tonight and dedicate it to Mr. Alexander. I may drive over any puppies I see on the way to the restaurant.
 
ChievousFTFace is offline Old 08-22-2011, 10:03 PM   #20
ChievousFTFace
Member
ChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved hereChievousFTFace is Calvin Murphy -- loud and loved here
Since: Jan 2010
Posts: 2,118
Member: #44945
    Reply With Quote
Quote:
Originally Posted by OrangeRowdy95 View Post
How do you check if someone is a sex offender?
Sex offender registries...

http://www.co.harris.tx.us/ConPct7/sexoffenders.aspx

__________________
CF Cyber Police - Where "Consequences Will Never Be the Same" Happens
 

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
[Sad Story] Houston parents killed in crash, 3 kids hospitalized (2 paralzyed) mrdave543 BBS Hangout 10 07-31-2011 04:41 PM
[The Karate Kid] ABrooks0 BBS Hangout 70 06-28-2010 09:59 AM
Jackie Chan Hates Karate Kids Oski2005 BBS Hangout 8 06-14-2010 02:33 PM
Houston Parents Sell Naughty Kids Gifts on eBay Lil Pun BBS Hangout 1 12-25-2004 01:17 PM
Karate Chimp MR. MEOWGI BBS Hangout 1 11-26-2004 01:29 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:40 AM.

Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets Blog - Twitter - Contribute - Contact Us - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.