What martial art to take next...?

Question

I mainly do Taekwondo but I have dabbled in some other martial arts. I understand that Taekwondo is very... how should I put it.... umm has sever flaws. I am planning to continue my parent's Taekwondo business (do not bash our tkd. unlike other schools we are very tradtitional to the art, not merely commercial, and do not deal very much with "sport" taekwondo.) I am 15 years old. Currently I am in Korea for Tkd training as well as Kendo training. I would like some suggestions on what martial art to take next and the order I should probably take it.
I have done some Hapkido, Kung fu, Tai chi, and Judo but not enough to fully grasp all concepts of the art. I want to slowly start and attempt to master the basics of most martial arts. So... I need help with a starting point.
I am thinking of doing Hapkido, Judo, or Jujitsu first. Later moving onto Kung fu (I will be going to taiwan for some time for tkd training later) Muay Thai I am considering but... it seems awkward with the rest.

Answer 1

capoeira.

Answer 2

I take Tae Kwon Do, and I've also dabbled in the basics of other styles as well.

I am going to suggest: A grappling and/or throwing art. There's various to choose from: Jujutsu, Judo, Aikido, Sambo, et cetera...
Though I haven't taken Hapkido, I've heard many people speak about how it works well to counter the flaws that are in Tae Kwon Do. It has striking, and a lot of grappling. Some would say that it's a hybridzation of Daito Ryu aikijutsu (Which means you will learn extensive grappling, throwing, and joint lock techniques), and the striking of something hard like Tae Kwon Do. I've seen some sparring matches, and I don't know of any schools that don't advocate you practicing your throws and self-defense techniques as well.
Now what was suggested to me was that I go to various disciplines, and do a sort of "Trial and Error" session to see how I fair with them. I think that might work well with you after you meet your goal. Though I suggested a grappling/throwing art, you can dabble in whatever you seem fit (To include your weaponry training). There's so many different ways of striking, and so many hybrid styles out these days. I'm sure you know that hybridzation is the way to go.

Answer 3

I would suggest further study in Hapkido, alot of schools offer some training in Hapkido, but having taken it from a school that was really a Hapkido school, it is very different, it addresses alot of the "flaws" in TKD, it is a very "effective" Martial Art" versus something that looks pretty, but is less effective.
This is of course "my opinion", but having taken Shotokan, Kempo, Tai Chi, Ninjitsu, as well, think it would help with your plans to take over your parents school.
Ninjitsu, - Bujikan I think is the name of the style, in Japan, with Grand Master Hatsumi, would also be very effective, but extremely challanging as well.

Answer 4

Well, the first thing I was going to suggest was to take an art with a grappling component, to complement your TKD strikes. Hapkido, Judo and JJ all have grappling techniques, so all three would be worthwhile.

Perhaps start with Hapkido? Being another Korean art, it might mesh well into your TKD, but that's just conjecture.

Answer 5

I have done taekwondo for 5 years before and was pretty good but you come to a point where in your heart as a martial artest you have to find your way as a artist i think you should find a good CAPOEIRA school and try it involves kicks like taekwondo but also movement, music and interacting with people inyour class and other classes on a regular basis it would be good for you now your young you can capoeira what you want it to be agressive or nice , sport or fancy whatever you want it so try it

Answer 6

It depends on what you feel like doing. I never did like any other martial arts. I love TKD. And i joined my first club at age 12. And i am finally going back. I am 22 years old. So, I just feel that its time for me to start TKD again.

But just go with what your heart tells you. I know mine told me to go to TKD.

So just think about your choices and write PROS and CONS about your choices and that may help you go onto a different martial arts school.

Answer 7

I think it all depends on what you are looking to achieve. My children are in ATA Songham Tae Kwon Do. We chose this because of the instructor himself and his ability to work with all ages simultaneously. No matter what their level of achievement. It is more for the mind, body and spirit. Not the glory of being able to say that I have mastered all. Only you can find out what you want and need. Good luck.

Answer 8

Jujitsu, it would actually compliment your tae kwon do, and give you better grappling and ground skills then hapkido. If thats not available judo would be the next best thing.

Answer 9

If you are going to Taiwan then you have to try Muay Thai. It is like kick boxing, but it focuses mainly on your elbows and knees. If you can learn something in the place where it was originated than you should do it.

Answer 10

tae kwon do and hap ki do go together well i used to do both

most hap ki do is like a cross between tae kwon do, akido and ju jitsu the system i used to do was called moo hak kwan and wa largely influenced by ju jitsu

i dont really like any of those things now im into boxing and freestyle (based on muay thai) not saying that other stuff isnt good its just not for me

Answer 11

Since your already with KenDo
I'd suggest KenJutsu as well as laido, and Aikido. Follow the stream to the river.