fighting style?

Question

i dont like to use weights or weapons or anything (including ANY training equipment)except my own body and i would perfer not to use katas what martial art /exercises can i do that are in these
lines?(and if someone says mma please tell me which to mix)

sorry i ask so many Q's about martial arts.

im looking for somthing that punches and kicks and is like in your face

Answer 1

Tai Chi.

Answer 2

Most styles are going to have katas/forms of some sorts. These are designed to teach you the basics of your style. They build a strong base with good footwork and stances along with proper technique in punches and blocks. I wouldn't want to just be thrown into something without having a solid foundation to work with.

Given time your instructors should show you how to apply those forms/katas in real life situations. I'm not sure how most are but the ones I've studied with make you work out the applications yourself to see how well you understand the forms. After you have spent time on this they will then help you with the actual applications of the forms.

The choice of forms is up to you, having seen Kempo Karate in action I can tell you that it is a very aggressive and in your face style. If your lucky enough to have a Kung Fu school that teaches sticky hand techniques in your area I'd take a look at those. The praying mantis styles are big on sticky hand techniques. Sticky hand refering to not actually blocking a punch as much as catching the punch and maintaining contact as you move in close to your attacker using your forms at very close almost touching range. Takes a lot of time and practice but a very different fighting style as most forms are not used to such close contact.

Answer 3

You might want to look into self-defense classes rather than martial arts schools. All you need are a few lessons, and then practice everyday. There's a legend that I've heard of about the first boxer going to the Shaolin Temple and learning three moves. Once you have your style down, then you're set. You can also take free introductory classes that are offered as a promotion, and if you like it and money is not a problem for you, then you should join.

Answer 4

To the MMA, train in boxing, wrestling (great if you are still in HS), and kickboxing. All have strong proven techniques that are taught practically. Boxing is the best with the hands, wrestling is good for a lot of things such as escapes, holds, and non-damaging (or damaging techs), and kick boxing gives you more range. You can also look into Kenpo Karate which is like overkill striking with a variety of weapons (body parts such as your hand, elbow, knee, foot, etc). Jeet Kun Do would probably be a good things to. It depends upon what is in your area and the quality of instruction. Best of luck.

Answer 5

well, something that punches and kicks and is in your face would require you to use training equipment..

i would say kickboxing/muay thai.. but that does require you to hit a heavy bag, wear gloves and head grear to start out, and you'll most likely be hitting striking pads and mits.. i don't understand about not wanting to use training equipment.. there are only a few martial arts that don't require you to use some type of equipment..

the first one that comes to my mind is tai chi chuan.. it begins as a solo art with a short form and a long form, it's not very combative in the beginning but you don't need any equipment to do it, just an open space and fairly level ground.. if you stick with it and have an instructor that teaches it as a martial art instead of just a moving meditation, than if he feels you're ready he can began to show you the martial aspects of tai chi chuan, which are suprisingly very brutal, considering it looks so gentle.

another is brazilian jujitsu or jujitsu, it's a grappling art and all you need is your body and in most cases a gi. you get on the ground with your partner and began to learn the concept of fighting on your back and on top of your partner. it's a great art, with beautiful submissions and manuvers.. it's not as in ya face as punches and kicks but it's a great art to learn...

~*good luck*~

Answer 6

Taekwandoe or Kung fu. Kung Fu some forms use weapons but most likely they are hand oriented. Wing Chun uses butterfly swords but you don't have to learn them itf you don't want to. Taekwandoe Is mainly leg work with soem arm workits amazing for an in your face fight. Muay Thai kick boxing or any type of boxign is highly effient and uses little weapons. Judo uses throws and no weapons are incorporated. But if you want the most in your face fighting style its muay thai its not that often that some one doesn't knee you in the chest or elbow you to the side of the head rigth off the bat. Any way hope i helped, good luck!

Answer 7

The answer to this is
PSTD-Pencak Silat Tenaga Dalam
PSTD was created and developed in Indonesia in the ages of the Hindu Sultans. PSTD is a form of self defence which concentrates heavily on breathing exercises.

y breathing exercises? They have hundreds of techniques of breathing exercises which will constantly develop your body into strong and solid shape. Once you pass the first 5 techniques of breathing exercise, you'll be able to break a brick on your body without feeling a thing, this is no magic nor illusion, its all about strengthening your inside as well as out side.
Once you master a minimum of 30 breathing techniques, you'll move into the next level which is brain concentration.

what is brain concentration? its trains and develops the ability to semi-control people's mind, intimidate another person's mind before they attack you, that is already a plus point for the defender.

PSTD concentrates highly on internal strength, when people attack, you'll be able to defend easily without even moving from your standing place, whatever the circumstances, whether the attacker is holding a weapon or a simple boxing fist, you'll beat the crap out of him.

PSTD major motto is, if any one attacks you, you should knock him out in once punch, however big the guy is, you'll knock him off, thats all about inner strength.

I reccomend you to research more on PSTD online and you'll love it.

You'll be able to extinguish candles from your punching power, kicking power even through looking, its all about concentration.

Normally to master PSTD it takes about 5 years, but you'll see your results in the first 6 months.....First i thought this is all crappy and simply too movieish....but when i learned and learned....man, this stuff is amazing, even my friends now takes private lessons from our master.

Ohhh before i forget, once you pass the basic skills, you will be beaten with a iron rod all over your body, hard, but the best thing is, because of your concentration and inner strength, you'll feel only like some is hitting you with pillow....yes, there will be marks, but you wont feel anything....

This only works if you use your breathing techniques, if you dont use it, if some1 beats you, yes its back to normal, it will hurt just like normal.

Goodluck buddy, may you choose the best martial art tht fit your characteristics and nature overall, no matter what we learn to defend never to attack.

Answer 8

There are many interpretations to the kata's. If an instructor tells you they are simply a formal exercise routine ... they don't know any better. There are 10+ interpretations for each movement within a Kata.

As far as you question goes tell us what you want instead of everything you don't want.

Answer 9

It doesn't punch or kick but Judo is IN YOUR FACE. You throw, pin, armlock and choke. You use only your body, your get an amazing workout that will transform your body and you fight hard. try it

Answer 10

I've watched the "Karate Kid" about 10 times already, and I'm now a master of the Crane technique.