what sort of martial art would the hulk be best to use?

Question

Am researching a comic book and would like the idea of someone who approximates the hulk in being giant and strong to use something a touch more technical than smashing stuff, so any suggestions?

Answer 1

Judo or SUMO!

Answer 2

I laughed a little when I read this one. I would have to go with Muay Thai. Could you imagine the Incredible Hulk clinching with someone and throwing a knee or an elbow? Would there be anything left of the poor victim? Not to mention a standard leg kick or jab. You thought Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop looked nasty? Imagine the Hulk.

Answer 3

I once knew a bouncer who was 350 lbs and most of it was hard muscle. This guy could pick up a VW Bug. And yet, the style he studied was Aikido. Imagine someone with that much mass and power adding it to your power as he redirected your force into a wall!

I always thought Superman needed some martial arts experience as well. Every time he was up against someone of equal strength he got his but whipped. Add a soft art such as Aikido, Judo, Taiji, or Baqua and you'll have one interesting combination of sheer force and grace. Interesting idea.

Answer 4

If you were the size of the hulk and of equal strength you wouldn't really need martial arts... Why bother spending years learning and perfecting an art when you can just pick up a tank and throw it? Try sambo.

Answer 5

If you are that damn strong, what use is efficiency at all?

Pro wrestling would be your best bet. You need to be very strong to do a lot of those moves.

Next I'd go for Mishima Style Brawling Karate. Wacky and fanciful but awesome for a fictional character.

Answer 6

watch kung fu hustle. you will laugh your head off... some of those moves, but give your hulk a kung fu grip... so he can pop heads like zits.

Answer 7

Yeah, have him do Tai Chi : P