What would be a good martial art for a 27yr old noob like me to learn?
2007-10-07 15:48:53 · 10 answers · asked by angusonair 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
Shop around. The instructor is just as important as the art. You should be allowed to view a class or try a few out. Lineage can be of value but is no guaruntee of good instruction. Not all karate is watered down, but then I'm referring to Karate's Okinawan roots, not Korean karate. Any art can be watered down. In other words if your learing a kata, or forn, can the instructor give you the applications of those techniques in real life situations, do they acknowledge the limitations, is the class more than just sport? Some schools focus on sporting aspects, which is fine, but your not going to achieve much skill for combat if thats what your looking for. Age shouldn't be a factor. It comes down to preferences, your preferences. Not all karate schools are strict either. If you want to learn more of the cultural and spiritual aspects than find a more traditional dojo. And when starting out keep your expectations of yourself in check. I see many students walk in to my school demanding ranks and promotions when they don't want to practice and put the work in. Its about the process and journey that makes any art worth it to me. Once you get situated build a good foundation before you try and tackle other arts.
2007-10-07 20:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An adult like yourself would appreciate what I am about to suggest.
Lineage.
Find someone who has a traceable lineage to a well known Master. No one around your age. Stay away from the eclectic stuff. It has no depth. Look in your area for someone that is first or second generation in the US. No more than that.
No ninjutsu and MMA. That stuff is shallow and NOT true martial arts.
The only American MA I recommend highly is Ed Parker's Kenpo.
Send me a message and I will help you locate a teacher that will teach you the True-Hand.
On the other hand, if you want the other stuff, you'll get a whole lot of suggestions.
2007-10-07 16:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by Darth Scandalous 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wing Chun Kung Fu. It's not as strenuous and it's usually in a relaxed atmosphere unlike Karate. I've taken both and I still think Wing Chun Kung Fu was better than Karate. It's also not as strict. If you're looking to just take a martial art without needing the "respect" aspect then Wing Chun is probably for you.
2007-10-07 15:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffrey B 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can recommend BJJ as I've been doing it for about a year now and think it's really good fun. Plus you can smoke just about anyone in a fight (weight and strength factors aside) if you get them down!
2007-10-09 03:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Aikido. Not for everybody, but worth a look.
2007-10-12 13:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything you want your still pretty young and you can go into any art you wish.
what are you looking for? sport combat? self defense? discipline? spiritual development? performance?
2007-10-07 16:12:41 · answer #6 · answered by Cnote 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what ure trying to learn personally ide go with kung fu or jujitsu kung fu is more offensive and focuses on kicking and jujitsu focuses on grappling i personally would not choose karate becuz to me it seems like its been watered down from its original korean teachinggs
2007-10-07 15:57:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Any of them.
2007-10-08 00:22:59 · answer #8 · answered by Ray H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
got what it takes?
2007-10-07 19:32:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
glock fu
2007-10-07 15:54:24 · answer #10 · answered by chad k 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋