What would be the best martial art for somebody with knee problems?

Question

I have bi-lateral tendinitis and chrondomalacia (grade 3/5 in one, 1-2/5 in other) in my knees. Also have never been very flexable. Able to still jog, walk, and weights but have been told by several doc's no running. It is bad enough that I was medically discharged from the military.

Thanks all who respond.

Answer 1

well there ISN'T a SPECIFIC Martial Art that is a "best fit" for people with certain characteristics (ie height, weight, body type, handicap), nor is there a Martial Art that's "better" than another, since they ALL have their own strengths and weaknesses.

I myself have a torn ligament in my left knee and in my Martial Arts training, I haven't had many problems with it (thanks to daily doses of the supplement Chondroitin with MSM).

but there is a lot of physical activity in many Martial Arts disciplines, (and Yupchagee made an interesting point) so you may want to ask your physician or at least an orthopedist about the activity level you can work with so as not to worsen the condition you have mentioned.

But ANY Martial Art is going to help you with flexibility, and could possibly help you improve yourself physically.

One Martial Art to learn with the LEAST amount of impact to the body that I can think to reccommend is Tai Chi Chuan.

it is a very versatile (and effective) Martial Art, and helps to improve muscle tone, flexibility, etc.

Answer 2

I do not believe so, as the principles have been very stacked for BJJ. How good do you believe that sort might fare in a 2-on-one difficulty, or if biting or different matters have been allowed. BJJ is exceptional, do not get me fallacious, however additionally it is incomplete. If a fighter went in there with out a standup recreation, they would die. Also, do not confuse the truth that those men are fine warring parties with the proposal that their martial arts are exceptional. These men are athletes, and so they coach for a game. They borrow from anything works for the principles given to them. This says not anything approximately different martial arts patterns, besides that within the area, they're constrained in what they may be able to do.

Answer 3

Look into the art of Kenpo Karate, I have studied Korean Arts like Tang Soo Do and Tae Kwan Do. They are 70/80% kicks...kick...kick and more kicks, now if you live in a state like Minnesota you should think about kicking on an icy parking lot or side walk, not going to work. Japanese styles have wide stances and strong kicks witch my not be good for you knees. You see when I was young I have studied some of these arts, and today (age 47) I study the fine art of Kenpo, it's a hand art. Kenpo is affective year round and do your research through a search engine. I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 4

Wow, I get to glorify San Soo again. I have a bad ankle and knee from two different motorcycle collisions. The way that San Soo is taught, everyone is given the same pieces, and then they develop their own tactics and style based on their unique physiology. My best friend and I both started San Soo at the same time, were taught the same techniques and lessons, and were training partners, but we both look very different in our styles today. These styles developed as a result of our abilities and weaknesses. He is a machine gunner, I prefer pinpoint striking of critical areas. Ultimately though, the main advantage of San Soo is that if you do sustain an injury (back, neck, arm, leg), you can generally keep working SOMETHING.

You may never be able to do the athletic flips, dives, and rolls that the younger students do, but you can still learn to fight and destroy your opponent.

Answer 5

in my opinion the best martial arts is a teacher that will focus on short powerful blows that will rattle your opponents ancestors. Its not about hard you can hit, but about hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. Not hving much knee strength and flexibility leaves styles like tae kwon do of kickboxing out. YOu need something that is the opposite of TKD which is 70% legs and 30% arms, you need 70% arms and 30% legs. Shotokan and kenpo styles both served well for those.

Most important thing is find a good teacher, the style is only as good as the teacher teaches it. IF you use a cane like I do, learn to use it to defend yourself. mine actualy has a sword in it.

Answer 6

Tai Chi. Even though thought to be only a form of exercise is also a martial art and has martial applications.

Answer 7

Avoid any style that involves lifting your oponent. You should probably pick a style that does mostly hand strikes & not in many low stances.

Answer 8

boxing