I'm practically 15, 5'9 inches, 175 pounds (that's majority of muscle as I have a muscular body build.) I have great leg power and considerable arm strength. I'm pretty calm in most situation even violent ones. I'm flexible and I'm durable. I want a practical art. I think of myself as a striker, but peers have viewed me as a grappler so I want an art that is balanced. That includes striking, dodging, grappling etc. This includes an art that emphasizes strength, aglity etc... as well, but also emphasizes on technique as well. I really don't care about weapons, because you won't really find them in a real fight. Some flashy techniques is a plus (since I want to have some fun when I spar etc....), but it is not a requirement. Anyway I can't go far, so my zip code is 92880. Can anyone help me. Oh my email is nunembi@yahoo.com. (If you want more info) If you want the ten points, you better write reasons why it's the the best choice for my abilities.
2007-07-01 19:01:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I would suggest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as the best option to start with then look to go to Muay Thai. BJJ will teach you how to survive on the ground. Why
1. Without these ground skills anyone with ground skills could take you down and pound.
2. With BJJ ground skills against a superior striker you can take him down and make his skills worthless.
I am not here to dog other martial arts but karate, TKD , akido, kung fu etc.. will not do you any good. Judo or wrestling would be much better options than these. A cheap alternative is to join your high school wrestling team. Good Luck
2007-07-01 19:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being only 15 and limited in how far you can go will pretty much limit you to what is available. Visit the schools in your area and watch some of the classes and talk to the instructors and students. I would also visit each one twice just to make sure and don't cave in to making a snap decision to take advantage of some special offer. Make your decision based on what you are looking for and what school and instructor fits best-not necessarily the style. Once you get older and are more mobile and maybe even living on your own you may be able to then change where you live and pursue a particular martial art or style if you choose to.
2007-07-02 08:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the phone book and find out what's available in your immediate area. Make a list of those that you find interesting, then go visit all of them before making a decision. List what you like about each and what you don't like. Find out about class schedules and fees. Talk to the instructor and learn the focus of the school. If it meets your needs go from there. Be careful of long term contracts, escalating rank fees and the requirement that all your uniform and gear purchases be made through the school.
Do you "due diligence" and at least you'll go into a dojo with open eyes and few surprises.
2007-07-02 11:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by lee49202 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id highly recommend kenpo. most people will suggest ju-jitsu or kung fu due to the popularity of it in the media but id go with kenpo. check it out. look up american kenpo founded by ed parker.originated in china, influenced by the japanese. this art is very well rounded including techniques of both the soft and hard martial arts world and also including more newer age concepts in fighting found in BJJ, JKD, and muay thai. do a search on youtube and ull be very surprise.
im recommending this after training 10 years in tae kwon do, tang so do, chinese kung fu. kenpo has offered alot more than all these combined.
2007-07-02 04:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by bossdj02vip 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Aikido.
It is a decent mix of grapples and throws, as well as strikes.
If you get good at it, you can make it somewhat flashy, what with the throwing people around and all. It also requires someone with agility and flexibility who can move and parry with an opponent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aikido
Hope this helps!
2007-07-02 02:10:14 · answer #5 · answered by p37ry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter for points, th reason it's the best is simple;
It covers all ya need.
MMAWorldwide.com
they have a new online course under Randy Couture coming soon.
Now go to your local gym as well to apply what you are learning from Randy's group. I always would recommend my style as I Love San Shao but as to a local teacher ??
2007-07-02 08:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by Firefly 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Grappling? Maybe you'd like Hapkido. I saw a class like that in my TaeKwonDo dojo.
2007-07-05 14:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by TheHippieNinja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jujitsu
Kajukenbo
(short list)
2007-07-02 06:55:48 · answer #8 · answered by Ray H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋