is there a martial art that uses acrobatic typ moves,and how do i find the martial art that fits me best?

Question

i would like to know if there is a martial aart that is acrobatic
and how i acan find a martial art that fits me because i cant decide (there are so many)

Answer 1

Any martial art can use acrobatic moves. It's a good idea to learn from all styles. If you are looking for a defensive martial art, try Aikido. It teaches you how to use the laws of nature to gain the upper hand it seems... it teaches you how to use the strength of your opponent against them.

Answer 2

I think Koei Kan Karate is pretty good. Here's an answer I once gave someone who asked about taking a martial art. Hope this helps!

Here's what I would do:


1. Get a sheet of paper and write down exactly what kinds of benefits you wish to obtain from studying karate/martial arts. It's a good idea to know exactly what you want to achieve.

2. Go to www.smartpages.com and look up MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION in you city and state. It will tell you what martial arts are taught in your area and where the schools are located.

3. Once you know what martial arts are offered in your area look up their definitions on the net. Note the similarities and differences between each. A good place to do that is www.wikipedia.com.

4. Visit the schools in your area. Ask for a free class. Make sure you find a Master Instructor who is overseen by a larger governing body.For example: Many Tae Kwon Do schools belong to the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Verify your instructor's credentials.


Some Martial Arts:

Tae Kwon Do and Karate will provide you with a great cardiovascular workout. They will also tone you. For the best results go to class around 4-5 days per week and at least 20-30 minutes a day at home to practice your moves.
Koei Kan and Isshin Ryu are two good styles of karate. You can also look up Kenpo.

Krav Maga, an Israeli style of self defense, is a superb physical workout. Around 4-5 days of Krav with transform your body. I've watched it happen. Fair warning! The workouts are intense! Take a look at Jennifer Lopez in the movie Enough. She's doing Karv Maga.

Answer 3

Several forms of martial arts can employ acrobatic styles, such as Wu-shu (Chinese) and Capoeria (Brazilian/African).

To find the right style for yourself, you need to think what your preferences are. Once you determine that, you can research different forms and see which one(s) fit your style. Then, look for a dojo and watch a class or two to see if you like the method in which the style is being taught.

Although not for extensive periods of time, I have studied Kempo and Aikido. Ihave found an interesting balance between striking offense and grappling defense with these arts respectively. However, there are other forms like Judo, Shotokan, Kyokushinkai, Savate, Krav Maga, and Sambo. Also, there is a rise in Mixed Martial Arts, employing both striking and grappling and its popularity continues to rise with the presence of UFC and Pride FC.

Remember, martial arts is not meant to be a fight only system. Martial arts are meant for self-improvement and self-understanding. The fighting techniques are a bonus. Look at Tai Chi and other meditative martial arts. They may not be flashy, but they still remain effective.

Answer 4

The things you see in the movies are just that in the movies. It helps to sell tickets. It is not true martial arts. They add a few techniques with some gymnastics and the average person believe that is all part of martial arts. Today those people looking for stuntmen jobs in the movies or martial art in the movie often do XMA (extreme martial arts) or parkour (free running). Don't let the name extreme martial arts fool you. It is not really martial arts it is for demonstrations purposes. It look great and cool, but most of it is to be discarded in a real fight. They are excellent athletes and very entertaining. Google those 2 terms and see if that is what you are considering.

Answer 5

Yes there are a lot of Martial Arts withe acrobat's in them. It depends on if your looking for tournament competition or self defense. But here are some that you may want to look into: Tae Kwan Do, Kung Fu, or Capoeira. I hope this very short list helps in your search, if not try Yahoo Search under Martial Arts.

Answer 6

The only type of martial arts that use acrobatic type moves are kung fu, most Chinese arts, also Caperio, a Brazilian art which uses acrobatic style to confuse opponent prior to striking him/her. So to answer your question you must consider your age, flexibility, and the amount of commitment you are willing to put into the art. Chinese arts are soft, for older people, where as the Japanese arts are quick and hard. Or take Hapkido and gymnastics.
Good Luck--Senseijovi

Answer 7

All the people who say capoeira a martial art from Brazil are correct. Its more of a martial dance and your acrobatics will help you out alot. I don't think acrobatics will help you on the street in a self defense situation. If you want to win tournaments, your acrobatics would be helpful in kung-fu.
If you want practical self defense then I would suggest Karate (I'm biased) or Aikido/Judo.

Answer 8

Forget what most people here have said (save a few). What you are asking is not so much the style but really the dojo/dojang. I believe you are really looking for XMA -- extreme martial arts. This is really a performance martail art and not so much self-defense, but schools around the country do teach to this manner. In NYC and LA there are good schools.
If you are looking for self-defense then find an art that fits you and an instructor whom you like. These are more important than the art itself because all styles have their positive and negatives. ANd, if for self-defense, consider learning 2 and 3 differant styles -- hapkido and kempo, kung fu and karate, etc.
Look up XMA if that is what interests you and look for an XMA style school.

Answer 9

Wu Shu is probably the most acrobatic of all martial arts. But the secret is that you need to suppress your aggressive male attitude to really do it well.

Most martial arts film stars are usually Wu Shu masters.

Answer 10

If I were u would try Brazilian Jujitsu. I take it and I like it and it helps to be flexible and acrobatic. U could also try hapkido or tae kwon do cause there r some kicks that seem acrobatic. I know some of the guys in my classes r acrobatic and the enjoy all of these.