what is the best martial arts?

Question

so, yeah, i've taken karatedo lessons but i don't feel that it can make me much stronger. my sensei has a large stomach. that's why i don't think it can help.

what martial arts do you recommend?

Answer 1

In this day and age, dedication is shown by the amount of money you pay. Many martial arts schools, especially traditional ones, want people to stay as long as possible to be able to learn as much as they can. This is why some martial arts may cost more than others. Money is something that should be looked at but its not the most important.

Find a martial arts that will help you reach your goals. If you want to get back in shape, find a school that has a curriculum with continuous activity. If your looking for confidence and respect, find a school that demonstrates that. If the instructor you meet does not seem to be confident himself, it is doubtful that he/she can pass that characteristic on.

There are many different styles of martial arts. If you are looking for a specific martial art because you heard of it somewhere, keep researching. There may be other styles you may have never heard of that may be better for you. Ive had many people wanting to learn Karate but they have no idea what Karate is. They just say the movie Karate Kid. Or people wanting to learn Kung Fu cause they saw the TV show.

Also, martial arts schools are private. You may not be allowed to just sit and watch class. Try to make an appointment with the martial arts school you are looking for before you show up unexpected. Remember that instructors need to keep their students safe from strangers that may be looking for trouble. Also, lobby and waiting areas may be reserved for parents and guests. When entering a martial arts school, think of it as entering someone's home. If there is someone behind the counter, try to introduce yourself and ask how the enrollment process works and ask to sit and watch.

If you are looking for real life self defense and you have never been in a real fight, then ask someone that has. Ask them what happend. In most cases, people will go to the ground and in most cases, there is more than one person that is fighting. Also remember that when it comes to life and death, there are no rules. Look for a martial arts that teaches how do deal with multiple people. When there is more than one person, the ground is the last place you want to be.

One thing is for sure, there is no best martial art. There is only the hardest worker. Remeber that styles dont fight, people do, and whichever person works harder usually is the better fighter. Dont base the martial arts you want to learn off of what you heard or saw. Base it off of your own judgement and research.

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Answer 2

Martial arts ans sport are 2 totally different concept. They by no means are equal. The 2 look different and are practiced different. Unfortunately many today do not know the difference. Many are being taught a sport and never learn the art. Therefore people with no knowledge of the arts see a weak version of a true art and gauge everyone according to their knowledge of martial arts and they don' have any knowledge. I love how pugspaw, sensei scandal, stillcrazy put it. I have nothing against those that play games. That is great for them. However, I am interested in having the knowledge and ability of self defense. I'm interested in budo. I do not even want to use the term martial with sport. The 2 does not go together. One is a game. The other is war. There is nothing better than when attacked knowing how to position yourself in a manner that the attacker can't do anything, but is exposed to everything that will stop the threat immediately. When I was a child I played tag. I don't play that childish game anymore. We used to trade punches in grade school. I don't trade punches anymore. If I hit you I mean to stop you. I do not look for a referee to say you tapped out. I'll know you are out when the lights go out and you go limp. I'll know that you surrender when I hear or feel the joint snap. I'll know you can't use that limb right now to attempt to harm me or my family.

Answer 3

It's not the martial art, it's the teacher. No matter how good the martial art if the teacher is terrible you will not benefit from it.

I suggest you visit some dojos, check how knowledgeable and dedicated the teacher is then decide. No sense taking the best martial art if the teacher cannot teach it properly.

Most martial arts now are effective only for a single opponent. The more opponents the lower your chances of winning. And if you have 3 or more opponent or they have a deadly weapon then think twice.

Answer 4

As long as you know that magic word "sensei" then you don't need a school. All martial arts training is useless unless you have memorized the Japanese words. They are magic.

Wrestling has proven time and time again to be the superior martial art. They don't know the magic "sensei" but an average high school wrestler could put any sensei or master of any art on his back with very little effort.

Answer 5

The best martial art is the one you have the most experience in.

Answer 6

There is no best, and physical looks can be very decieving. If you would like a more athletic art, try these.

Judo
Muay thai
Tae kwon do
Contemporary wushu (xma)

To Voltage R, I'm an instructor, Come try some wrestling moves on me. I'll show you the meaning of martial arts. I'm not saying wrestling is useless, but if you make statements like that, be prepared to back them up.

Answer 7

Wah Lum Kung Fu.
Tong Long Pai Southern Praying Mantis

Answer 8

what i would do if i was you is try takin various free classes, it really depens on what you want to do with martial arts, me personaly being a martial artist i would find a school with various styles like karate tae kwon do maybe kickboxing and weapons to have more variety. and check on the instructor kinda like there back ground and stuff

Answer 9

Try either tae kwon do or hapkido as tae kwon do is very active and kapkido is a mix of everything, including karate and judo.
But you sensei probably has a big stomach because he would be doing more teaching than participating and just because he has a beer gut doesn't mean he isn't strong,

Best of luck

Answer 10

Kalari payattu is good .
Now wepons replaced all martial arts.