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Thank you for all your help. I think I'm going to go with Judo, if possible. It just seems to appeal to me more than karate. I also just found out the university I attend offers Kendo. Unfortunately, I missed it this quarter, but it is something that excites me even more, as I have always wanted to learn sword techniques.

Does Shotokan Karate incorporate any throws/grabs into the form?

That's the one I was referring to that taught Shotokan. Another instructor I've been talking to was the one that taught Judo and JuJitsu. I still don't know which to go with. I'm thinking Judo to start out. My university does offer karate...what type I'm not sure.

Portsmouth, Ohio would be the most convenient.

I'm not sure which style of karate. I've emailed the local instructor to ask. It looks like a different dojo offers American Shotokan. As for the instructor that offers the JuJitsu and Judo, I'm not sure what type of karate he offers. On one level Judo appeals to me, but after some positive stuff I've read on here about Shotokan karate, I'm interested in that as well.

I am new to all of this and have recently begun to look into the types of martial arts which are offered in my area. I was originally uninterested in karate, for unknown reasons. However, after reading this thread, it seems like an art that is definately worth it. Is Shotokan the most commonly offered type of karate? I only ask because my local college (not that I really want to take it there) just offers "karate". I'm not sure about the local instructor I've been in contact with, I've emailed him to ask.

Could someone please elaborate on these styles? I've been in contact with a local instructor and these seem to be my choices in the area where I live and I am emtremely interested in taking up some form. I'm leaning towards the Judo or JuJitsu, but I want something which involves at least some striking, though is not necessarily based solely on it. Thanks.