Im a really little kid and i want to learn a style of martial arts that can help me not get beat up...help?

Question

yeah im 15 and im only 5 feet tall and a get beat up a lot and i want to learn a style of martial arts that i can use my opponents strength against him and keep out of the way of punches and getting hurt.. im really fast but not strong compared to other kids..so if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be nice

Answer 1

There are many styles that will help you. Karate: Isshinryu, Gojuryu, Shorinryu, Uechiryu, Shotokan... Kung Fu: Wing Chun, Tien Shan Pai, Shaolin... Japanese: Aikido, Jujitsu, Judo...
Any of these styles will help you to defend yourself if you practice hard.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Take Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. It's very effective. It can even show you how to get into positions to minimize damage to yourself and let your opponent wear yourself out if he's just too big.

It is a true fighting style.
If you have a school near you that teaches MMA (mixed martial arts), you can try that too.

The fact is that no formal martial art is the best if your goal is simply to learn to fight as fast as possible.

Answer 4

Go and try out for your school's track and field team. There, you'll learn the basics of avoiding getting beaten up by one or multiple opponents by training in the 100 meter dash and the hurdle event. If you can learn to outdistance your opponents and keep it up, pretty soon they'll run out of steam and be too weak to even raise a finger to beat you up.

Answer 5

ok kid im younger than u. im 13, but i fight a lot. and just so u no in real life karate really isnt going to help. in a street fight their are no rulez. u try to roundhouse kick him he'll push u to the groundand beat the hell out of u. so first of all since ur small NEVER FIGHT FAIR. screw honor. if a dude comees at u dont give him a second thought and punch him in the facce. then kick him in the knees an stomach in till hes bent over. grab his hair and knee him in the face intill hes bleeding or crying. throw him to the ground, kick him and tell him not to mess with you. u should also carry a blade for effect. another ting jus because ur small dont mean u have to be scrawny. pump iron and work out it may help. good luck c ya.

Answer 6

Taijutsu. Or more commonly known as Ninjutsu. No rules in fighting your opponents. Many katas, or rehearsed movements, involve strikes to the groin, eyes, etc.

It is very direct, involves striking and grappling, and is extremely efficient. It, however, is not very sporting which may be a big drawback.

If you want the best in self-defense, it is unparalleled. But make sure it is a real form of Taijutsu, such as Bujinkan Ninpo Taijutsu, and not some guy that calls himself a ninja.

Answer 7

I don't think striking would be the way to go, but you do need to be able to throw a stiff punch if you're going to fight someone. I would suggest you learn at a grappling school, learn to grapple standing and beat them by neutralizing their use of their arms and taking them down or tripping them. If you could just pin them down they'd get the picture, don't need to beat them into submission in my opinion. Pretty much approach the fight as if you were a cop and you were arresting him forcefully.

Answer 8

If you are sincere, then I would say 1st. Ju-jutsu, or 2nd, Judo. (both styles teach how to use a larger person's size & weight, against him). If you want a striking art, then try Karate or Tae-kwon Do. Also, Hapkido is a Korean style that uses strikes from Tae-Kwon Do & Judo/Ju-jutsu throws, & locks !

Answer 9

You could try Aikido. It is literally doing what you mention. Using your opponents strength and momentum against them. Instinctively when we get grabbed or approached we freeze up, tighten our muscles to protect our organs and bones. But with Aikido you would learn to move in a way where you would off balance your opponent and throw them. You also would learn joint locks and atemis ( which are small strikes to get them to move ). I have done Aikido for years and has proved helpful. Others that are good to learn I think are... BJJ and Kung fu.

Answer 10

try karate. you can develop speed, strength, stamina and endurance. You'll also learn how to evade an attack whether your opponent is bigger or smaller than you thus lessening the probability of injury. You'll also learn the vital points that can weaken and disabling your opponent without having to kill them.