Hi folks, i am new here and need some advise. i have no martial expierence and am 19 years old. i am not too strong, but not weak either. not too flexible but not stiff either, not too skinny but not fat either and not very athletic. i am about average height (175 cm) and my weight is about 75kg. i am looking for an art that suits me. i plan to do it all my life, but who knows... what is important to me: 1. i want to get fitter. the art should deliver a good workout everytime i go to class -> more flexibility, cardio and strenght. 2. i want to be a good fighter, meaning i dont want to get my butt kicked, but kick the butts of others. and i want to be able to mess someone up, if needed, but not too much harm if not necessary. 3. be able to defend myself against 2 or 3 attackers. so much for the beginning. what is not important to me, but doesnt do any harm is: 1. belts - i dont care what color the piece of cloth around my waist has, but a beltsystem is nothing bad. 2. competition: tournament fighting aint important to me. 3. ancient weaponry: i dont need to learn all kinds of spears, swords, staffs etc... this is what comes to my mind first... if theres more i'll tell you guys. so thanks for listenings - every advice is very appreciated. thanks in advance. MunkyBoy
