Which martial arts should be avoided?

Answer 1

as a keen martial artist and black belt in kickboxing, jujitsu and karate, i would say that there isn't a martial arts that should be avoided. if you want to know what martial art to go for then id say it depends on what you want to gain from it. jujitsu is good for self defence, karate is good for discipline and kickboxing is good for aggression( i don't mean for being a bully, i mean if your a bit timid!) look into it before you commit yourself, get as much info as you can and above all enjoy!

Answer 2

I can only reiterate what Jerry L has typed.
Along with that, perhaps you should ask the answerers where their opinions were formulated on specific martial arts. For example, I have personally run across many Chinese boxing (kung fu) schools that rely much on flash and lack actual application while not sparring a lot either, but guess what? I am a Chinese martial artist! I do continuous sparring (full-contact, with and without gear), grappling, ground fighting, weapons, drills, and forms. So you see, the system itself cannot truly be represented by a few schools. Gross generalizations and wild accusations are the cause of harsh feelings. Think of martial arts as religion; what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another, and some dislike others for no apparent reason!
That stated, avoid martial arts you aren't comfortable with or that you feel are ineffective to your ends.
Oh, and try to find somebody who does Tai Chi Chuan at full speed - you'll see how effective it is.
Good luck in your training.

Answer 3

The only martial art that should be avoided, is one that you don't feel comfortable with, if you're not a very physical person, I wouldn't suggest something like Jujitsu, because there is a lot of physically tiring aspects to it that require endurance for long periods of time on the mat and ina match.

see if you can find a school nearby, and watch a couple of classes, ask the instructor for a trial week, or trial priod to participat in the class, if you like it go ahead and sign up.

but there's not a particular martial art to avoid.

Answer 4

I always wondered why there were so many crappy answers on here, and I can see its because most of the respondants are immature and have no real experience in the martial arts. You have to seperate your personal feelings and bias from responses if you expect to answer in any meaningful way, otherwise you are just making noise.

It isn't any specific martia art that should be avoided, as they all have their strenghts and weaknesses, but individual schools and instructors that should be avoided. There are a lot of "black belt factories" out there, where students are simply used to make someone money and are really not properly trained. Avoid home-grown styles that have no national or international affiliations as they are possibly black belt factories. Avoid schools that require an annual membership paid up front instead of month to month as these are usually scam artists who are about to skip town. Avoid schools where the instructors are more interested in themselves than their students and who berate and talk down to them instead of being supporting, encouraging, and really helping the student to learn and grow. Avoid schools who stress only fighting or tournements, since either one of these is not as focused on self defense, self discipline and self confidence as they appear, but are really "prestige" (my students can beat your students) focused and are in it for the glory and trophies.

Find something you like and are interested in, where the instructors are professional, friendly, and helpful. Find a school that is clean and the training equipment is in good repair.

Answer 5

Personally, any martial art that promotes "human cock fighting" should be avoided at all cost. When I was a kid, our teachers made point of reprimanding or expelling students that abused their knowledge and ability.

Today, in this world, violence and disgusting displays are the norm. But, that doesn't make it right, does it? Avoid "idiots" that glorify violence, they are not martial artists! No, they are barbarians, yes, they may be tough, but, they disgrace the arts.

Respectfully,

Seeker42

Answer 6

Don't avoid any martial art. Avoid martial artists.

Answer 7

The martial art to be avoided is one that:

1) you don't like for whatever reason, no matter how popular it is.

2) is taught by an instructor whose teaching method and attitude you are uncomfortable with.

3) is taught by a seemingly incompetent instructor.

Hope this helps

Answer 8

Ninjitsu as it is a dead art.
Any art that promises "energy" stuff.
Any "martial art" that is meant for sports but promises self defense is also a result.

Mostly you want avoid bad schools. Ones that make you pay for rank or sign a contract are to be avoided.

Answer 9

Many styles... Tae Kwon Do, certain karate, Kung Fu (besdie San Shou/San Da), Aikido, and the lists goes on.

You basically want to avoid school that doesn't do live full contact resistanting sparring, bag work, pads work, and comeptition. Those are extremely important if you want to become good at martial arts otherwise it's a dance.

Here's a great website that will help a lot: www.bullshido.net

Answer 10

You need to look at what you want to get from your Martial art defense health flexibility you need to find what speaks to you it calls then you know whats right for you