2006-12-03 08:22:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
its all like buying a car, we all have different needs and wants.
avoid traditional dojos that teach you traditional styles only for the sake of keeping tradition alive. you want progressive arts that CAN continue to upgrade their philosophies.
combat classes that are progressive can help you, but too many scammers claiming to be ex military super commando's.
TKD is just the basics, and you stay that way, for better or worse. avoid it.
Aikido is a graceful art, but more like dancing, in that it needs a partner understanding the expectations. when faced with an opponent who attacks unlike you are train in you are screwed. and it doesnt teach you the emotion of violence, so you have no mental preparation for violence and you will shut down in fear in a fight that is violent based.
Muay Thai is great, but I admit a personal bias here. but any art that encourages the use of all your body parts to fight with is on the right track. using elbows and knees in training gives you more options in an encounter. thats why I avoid traditional arts, they dont seem to take the obvious seriously.
as soon as you limit your weapons, you limit your potential for success. the street isnt fair, nor is it rule based. you need to train hard, and as realistic as possible to give yourself the toughening that will ensure an optimal success rate if caught in a situation outside of your control.
try cross training in a few arts, like BJJ or juijutsu, and combine with Muay Thai (not american kickboxing) or kempo. I enjoyed Kempo as it progresses and isnt a rigid dogmatic art. it evovles as its instructors cross train and evolve, and like life itself, change is good. those things that never change get left behind as others evolve.
to be real world defensive and practical it must stay up with the times, and adapt, and progress. limiting it only to joint locks, or round house will doom you to failure.
whatever you do, do it for you, and if it isnt working move on. if you dont cross train at one while you train with another, try rotating your clubs or styles every 5 years. familiarity also breeds stagnation. dont strive for belts, strive for self perfection. the two are not related.
2006-12-03 08:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by SAINT G 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hey Tim easy on the Judo buddy... Unless you have ever stepped foot into an actual Judo dojo don't say it's fake. Judo is governed to ensure only one major form is tought and all senseis are qualified.
As you can see I am a Judoka. I have over 12 years of training.
Judo is dereived from Jujitsu it incorperates all the same submissions and adds throws and take downs to make it more efficiant against stand up attackers. Where as Jujitsu does not teach stand up defence.
Depending on what you are looking to use it for can determine the style you learn. If is just for a physical work out, dicipline etc... Most will give you that. If it is for self defence than Judo, Aikido, Hapkido or even Muay Tai/kickboxing is good. But for all around work out self defence fighting etc.... Judo is one of the best
2006-12-03 16:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by Judoka 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it all depends on what you intend to learn and apply to your life. If you just want good excercise then probably karate or taekwondo. If you want to learn something practical I would suggest muay thai, brazillian ju jitshu, or judo. Who knows, you might actual end up on UFC! But seriously, whatever you feel is going to help you. Make sure the school you choose is professional, there are a lot of Mc Dojo's out there that "teach" for the money.
2006-12-03 16:59:54 · answer #3 · answered by red_hot_karate_girl 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Brazilian Jujitsu. It is the most practical style for real world self defense situations.
2006-12-03 17:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by thak98 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Tai Chi because it massages the lymphatic system, so you may get fewer infections. It's also good for balance. Like if you've ever been surprised and knocked down by a big stupid dog, after t'ai chi a 500-pounder could jump on you and not be able to push you over.
2006-12-03 16:31:32 · answer #5 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
not a mainstream form like karate or judo etc, they're usually fake unless you can find a very qualified instructer. Look for red belts in karate, it's higher than black
2006-12-03 16:27:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
1) One for which there is a good school in your area.
2) One where you feel comfortable. Do you prefer grappling, punching or kicking?
2006-12-03 17:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
shotokan karate is a good one to learn.....judo or jujitsu woul be a good one also
2006-12-03 21:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by blackflamedpheonix 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you can try kickboxing. It's great exercise, makes your legs strong and it's handy to know.
2006-12-03 16:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Again... Saint G answer it pretty much.
However DXL, Cinder, and Thak98 give good answer.
2006-12-03 17:34:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋