dethfire Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 I have a red belt in tae-kwon-do but was never really successful with it because my kicks weren't very high. What is the best martial arts for me? 1. I am Tall (6'1") 2. I am skinny (140lbs) 3. I am 18yrs old 4. I can't touch my toes 5. I dance, so I'm good with body manipulation What art would I be most successful in given my stats? thanks!! _________________ http://www.physicsforums.com [ This Message was edited by: dethfire on 2001-10-24 10:41 ] http://www.physicsforums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moobrack Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 Have you tried Karate, I have the same stats! Tall , 6"3 Skinny, 12stone Can't touch my toes Can Dance Only 14 I can do karate with no trouble at all, you are not presured to kick very high, the techniques come from your hips(get good hip manipulation from dancing). I have been karate training now for around 36 months and don't regret a second of it. Tell me what you think! Anthony Bullock1st Dan Black Belt - Shotokan Karate5th Kyu Yellow Belt - Aiki-Jutsuhttps://www.universaldojo.com Coming Soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 Don't take what I say as hard fact, but mabye you would like to try out a grappling art? JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 24, 2001 Share Posted October 24, 2001 Karate sounds good too, if you dont have to kick high JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethfire Posted October 24, 2001 Author Share Posted October 24, 2001 what is grappling? http://www.physicsforums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickbuttnat Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 a series of moves and combinations where you take people down to the floor. basically ground fighting, locks arm and leg etc. its great fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 Yep, Grappling and the like is very good with arm locks, wrist locks, other locks, chokes, takedowns, etc. Would suit your 'good body manipulation' skills pretty well JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethfire Posted October 25, 2001 Author Share Posted October 25, 2001 oh cool! What specific art deals with grappling? Hapkido/Judo? [ This Message was edited by: dethfire on 2001-10-25 08:31 ] http://www.physicsforums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka Posted October 25, 2001 Share Posted October 25, 2001 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Jui Jitsu. Go to Kickboxing.com, there they have a run down of most major styles! "Never hit a man while he's down; kick him, its easier"Sensei Ron Bagley (My Sensei) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR440 Posted November 5, 2001 Share Posted November 5, 2001 Have you ever thought of Kuk Sool Won? High kicks aren't quite as important as the proper technique of kicking itself. It also emphasizes flexability and conditioning, which will impove the whole process. Good luck. It's happy hour somewhere in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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