I want to learn some type of martial arts?

Question

but i am not sure what kind, i am not interested in belts or patches or uniforms, i just want to go in and work hard and learn practical applications for brute force. If you can give a location near georgetown texas that would be great!

ugh...let me clarify, I dont know what different types there are or what they study. I want something that will be a punishing workout, but at the same time be useful...leaning fancy kicks in a gym that do no good in a barfight are a waste of time

Answer 1

First off, find a gym.

You know what you are looking for. You have told us.

Breaking it down you want a simple art to learn that relies heavily on physical stregth over technique and gives you a hell of a conditioning workout.

Not many arts rely strictly on brute force, they teach you to apply your natural body stregth (which should be supplemented by some form of stregth training, IMO). you should at least be taught how to generate proper power- boxing, mt, san da (chinese form of kickboxing- incorporates throws), etc.

I would suggest you focus more on a sportative MA as you are looking for conditioning to be a big part of it, and not done outside the gym. Definately stick with the boxing, mt, san da type as a striking art.

Or you could go for a grappling art like judo (although not all will give you a heavy workout- depends on the school), bjj (very intense workout, make sure you focus on "no-gi" applications, although a "gi" can represent and hang like someone's coat, do people keep thier coats on in the bars you hang out at?), sambo (can be intensive).

There are schools from other styles that certainly do give you practical applications and a good conditioning workout- however I'm reccomending the sport forms because your focus seems to be more interested in the conditioning of it.

Correct me if that is not what you are looking for.

The most important thing in finding a martial arts teacher is one that trains you realistically. And one who CAN train you.

There is actually a belief among boxers that a championship boxer doesn't make a good trainer because they have done it so many times, that they don't know how to break down the way they become a powerfull puncher to the tiny mechanics.

Answer 2

Congradulations. You're on your way to being to being an effective martial artist. You have the right attitude. It seems that Karate would suit you just fine based on your desire to learn something that is PRACTICAL. And I agree, belts are a distraction. You will want something that "thumps", but you can't sleep on ground fighting. Most fights end on the ground. Japanese versions of Karate employ groundfighting and if you feel that's your thing, Ju Jitsu is the way to go. Tae Kwon Do (Korean) was my formal introduction to Karate and I fell in love with Karate. My discipline is Japanese and I have a buddy who studies Jeet Kune Do, which is VERY practical. There's a book called "The Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts" (I own a copy) which can help you pin point a discipline right for you. Either buy it or borrow it from the library. As far as a school, I can't help you because I live in New York.

Good luck.

Answer 3

These are the types of open ended questions that are near impossible to answer. Its like asking "I want to live somewhere in the united states, and don't really care where, as long as I am happy." None of us will know what style of martial art fits you. Thats a journey you will have to take yourself. I suggest looking in the yellow pages or online for martial arts schools near your area. Most will allow you to take one or two trial lessons to see how you like it. Try some schools/styles out and see what ones YOU like.

Martial arts is for your own benefit, so take an active role in deciding that goal for yourself!

Answer 4

Visit all the schools in your area. Observe classes. Ask questions. Ask to see their sparring sessions.
Look for a good school, not a good style.
Look for a clean place with respectful people. Never pay for rank tests and never sign a contract.

Answer 5

Ron Van Brownings Trainers Elite

Answer 6

Jeet Kune Do. Very practical. One of the most practical and effective systems.

Krav Maga. Also very practical.

Both are hard to find classes in most areas.

Answer 7

[thai] boxing is fairly common and easy to find and is known for its condioning....some of its moves can be placed in self defense but since its taught as a sport rather than a selfdefense its limited in that aspect

Answer 8

The best style that teaches brute force is my favorite style smith and wesson thats right nothin get more brutal than that

Answer 9

Let your fingers do the walking in the Yellow Pages!

Answer 10

brute force isnt going to win you many fights.