What is the "Best" form of Martial Arts for someone that has had Dual Knee Surgery?

Question

Hello All,

My Question is this ..”What would be the best form of Martial Arts to practice for someone that has had dual knee surgery and is in their Early 40’s?

“The Knee surgery was not a replacement but a scoping however I no longer have a “Full Range of Motion” which I believe would make it difficult to practice certain forms of martial arts that have a lot of Kicks.

Oh I am also looking for something that will be Kid Friendly as I have 4 year old daughter that I want to take classes too.

Answer 1

My personal favorite is Aikido. There are no high kicks (if any) and it is more of a defensive art than an offensive/aggressive one. It will teach you discipline and very practical techniques. You may have seen it in practice if you've ever watched a Steven Segal movie... he was the highest ranked American master in Aikido. I too have knee problems and have never had them aggrevated by practicing Aikido. Good luck and let me know if you need help finding a good dojo (school) in your area.

Answer 2

Lol @ the Brazilian JuJitsu answers. Backseat martial artists hear the 3 words "Best, Martial, and Art" and all they do is come into a thread and post BJJ.

For Christs sake, the man has had dual knee surgery. Do you F*cking thing any type of grappling would be easy for him? Try shooting in a double leg takedown without using your legs or even turning your opponent, grappling is almost all legs, back and core and barely ever arms.

Your best bet is using the trapping distance. Or punching. Wing Chun has alot of good stand up submissions and few kicks. Boxing maybe, but I don't know if your knees can take the movements. Aikido is good and so is Tai Chi too. If your a pretty peacful person and don't get into many fights Tai Chi might help your legs recover a little.

Answer 3

I had arthroscopic surgery 15 months ago, I had a medial ligament repaired and 40% of both carliages removed. I was advised to only do light excersise for 4 months, and progressively increase. I am now able to cycle for 4 hours, and run upto 12 miles without trouble. However, using my leg for either stance or as the kicking leg (against a punch-bag causes pain and stiffness the next day, (and a popping sound which I'm told is tearing of the scar). It may be my age (46) or a direct result of the injury I don't know but my leg is now usless with regards to martial Arts.

Answer 4

Actually, If your knee problem hampers your movement, then Aikido might not be such a good idea, most Aikido techniques require a lot of pivoting and knee bending which might present a problem for you and some of the drills like the shikku(knee walk), the sitting wazas and the seiza sitting position can be torture on the knees. But if you're really keen on learning, I'm sure you can find an instructor who can help you adjust your training to compensate for your handicap. Sorry to sound like a kill joy, but I'm gonna have to say Tai Chi might be the better choice for you, just make sure you find a good teacher.

Answer 5

Tai Chi would be good but do watch out for your knees. Reason being Tai Chi done wrongly will hurt your knee joints. I will suggest you try out Yang Style becos it is more flow-y then Chen Style.

I don't think you should take your kid to the same class as different age group demands different kind of training. With your bad knee you need to go on a slower pace while your child being 4 is a bundle of energy.

I will suggest you wait till she is 6 to take up Martial Arts.

Answer 6

any form like karate or taikwando kick boxing is out. judo u also need legs strength. i think aikido will be the best as legs are never used for offence power play s only the movement
see some of their web sites
it also good for Ur 4 years old but most dojos don't take kids till 6
4 years old will enjoy karate taikwando but all depends in the sansi IE teacher look for dojos who are kid specific
plus seek a dr advice before u start any phusical exercise

Answer 7

To fit all your questions into a category which both you and your daughter would be able to do can only be achieve with the art of Akido self defense.. This does not use direct physical force but uses the aggressor's own momentum to defeat them. No kicks, no lifts or side throws, only hand, arm and body adjustments.
Spartawo...

Answer 8

I'd go with something that focuses on upper body techniques. There are some excellent Southern Chinese Kung Fu (Chinese Boxing) methods that use very few leg techniques, like Wing Chun, and very littlemovement for that matter. Western Boxing will also be effective. Aikido seems to be soft enough to be practiced with most injures.

Answer 9

With an ex-husband who has had the very same surgery, he has a hard time bending his leg to get it over his motorcycle! I'm not laughing at you sir, I think you're a great Dad for wanting to do someting like this with your daughter is commendable in your 40's, but with that surgery, what did your Doctor think when you put the question to him? I would think that if you took classes, or already know how to, to learn how to tape her classes and programs that they can invite family and friends to and make it into a video scrapbook of her progress, I bet she'd love it forever! You can be just inventive as scrapbookers are with paper, scissors and glue! Make signs like in the old black and white movies to put in between classes or particularly funny or exceptional tournaments as she grows if she stays with it, funny old caliope (sp? sorry, you know what I mean,lol) music, like in the old Chaplin movies!, it worked great when I just had the "old fashioned", lol, VHS camera ! YOUR creativity and presence is just as valuable to a child and as participitory as kicking it ! Be good to your knees! Ask the Doc! Just an opinion and an observation of the ex's experience and his post opt knees. You have fun whatever you do, but the new camera you might be able to get for your project, would probably less costly, money wise and for your physical well being costs, to off set the disappointment of seeing your daughter's face as you crumble and could possibly be crippled by a bad kick from someone not familiar with your surgery. I would rather think of this example and how you would be hurt possibly, and think "That man could make a memory of videos for his daughter or have his daughter pushing him around in a wheelchair for memories. I bet my kid would give up allowance to have me walking like I used to be able to do, I coached 4 different sports, was a Den Mother from Tiger Cubs til they were Boy Scouts, I worked 40 hours aweek until someone took away my freedoms, not your problem or topic, but don't disable yourself! Participate another way that keeps you on your feet, keeping upwith her life and progresses in it, enjoy! . I am in an electric wheelchair now most of the time,a walk around the block puts me in a seat of some sort, I rather I could chase my grandkids around,but somebody chose to ruin my back beating on me, so I can't do it. BUT, I CAN and DO make movies and I am getting more and more creative with each one I do,you might like it! Good Luck Sir, you're a brave soul, I'll tell you that, God Bless You!

Answer 10

I would have to say Japanese Jiu Jitsu, Or Aikido not much in the kicks and what not but flips and arm locks and leg locks etc. You just might have to modify your studies so you don't go into Leg Locks. Just take it easy my friend you don't want to re-Hurt yourself let your body worm up to the Art. Good Day :)