Hey i'm not only new on this forum but i'm also new to martial arts. Well i tell a lie a few years back i did TKD for a few months however i was forced to quit once the place i was taught (a small church hall) was closed But after a little growing up, and a little thought i have decided to take up another MA. But my friends here is my dilema, over the years i have piled on the pounds and i am somewhat overweight and out of shape, BUT i have extreme amounts of enthusiasm and determination to look good and feel great. My main goals in a MA is to : look good, feel good, be able to defend myself whilst out (Nottingham's becomming a rough place nowadays) and even go into comps eventually. The place i am almost certain about joining is run by a grandmaster vohra whom i've been told is VERY well known across the martial arts community. At his academy he teaches the following: TaeKwonDo, Shaolin Se Suin Chen Mermin Dang Lang Kung Fu Which is the ten animal style:- (Snake, Tiger, Panther, Monkey, Eagle, Crane, Lion, Bear, Horse and Dragon) With the edition of Mermin Dang Lang - the Praying Mantis This hails directly from the teachings of Dr Lee Keun Tae, 10th Dan, And also kick thai boxing. Now though i have done TKD before and i enjoyed it somewhat i am unsure about its usefulness in the real world. I am curious as to if ANYONE could PLEASE help me in comming to a decision based on my current shape and what i want out of a MA. i have also gone to view the lessons and all seem really good. Thanks a lot for any replys...
