Hey blood talon, My suggestion is that you should figure out exactly what you want out of MA. Whether it be Self Defensive or a Style that caters more to the artistic side. Check out different schools and talk to the head instructor to see what her/his philosophy is and then make you decision. There are many Systems that can be artistic, as well as combative. Hapakido, Kung Fu, Tang Soo Doo and many others are both..