Colleagues: I am very much interested in gaining input on choosing a style. Some background: I am a 38 year-old male returning to good health after an injury and a period of inactive obesity. I am several months into a weight reduction program and intend to return to martial arts study within six months (after meeting a few fitness goals). I suffer from arthritis in my toes and fingers which will likely limit techniques (I cannot make a closed fist with either hand). In my teens and twenties, I studied shotokan and chinese kempo. Preferences: I would prefer a style that has significant combat/self-defense applications I would prefer a style that is balanced or slightly prefers hand techniques I would prefer a style suitable to study with my wife (35) and daughter(5) I need a style that can accomodate my physical limitations Request for assistance: I am very interested in hearing the insight of any practicing artists.
