Capoeri or what ever its called

[Rich_2k3]

Wushu's a form of kung fu, its like tai chi; but dont ask me why he blurted it out

[Rich_2k3]

http://www.martial-arts-info.com/

 

This site has a list of more or less every martial art u could think of and info about them all. Have a look at Capoeira, but remember this is a form of dance and NOT self-defence, it also requires an acrobatic level of fitness, ur gonna need to do things like back flips, rolls etc. Being able to do the splits should be a basic skill.

 

If I were u i'd have a look on that link and check out the other martial arts and see if u like the look of any of them, and remember, if u need any help choosing were always here to help

[TheDevlin]

im just as confused as you bro

 

ya what was that crazy fighting the little guy in the "Run Down" did i wanna do that

[White Warlock]

Actually, wushu somewhat translates to war art, while kung fu means something like being at one with something, or being skilled in something. Kung fu was a misunderstanding of the phrase, "you have good kung fu," when it was referenced to someone performing a martial art. In actuality, it meant he was quite good. You could have good kung fu at knitting, writing, rowing, or dancing.

 

Anyway, the now-commonly-used application for the word 'wushu' is applied to the watered-down fancy martial arts displays sanctioned by the Chinese government. Much of the wild and cool martial arts stuff you see in the old Chinese movies was 'wushu,' with people doing wild jumps, exagerrated dodging of weapons, etc.

 

I suspect the reason it was brought up is because, like capoeira, it's a very acrobatic style to study, which was sort of what the poster was requesting.

[Rich_2k3]

http://www.martialway.com/celebrities/snipes/wesley_snipes.htm

 

Never knew that, wesley snipes studied Capoeira.

[WolverineGuy]

Gotcha...I was just like "Wushu...that was random..."

[TheDevlin]

thanks alot

 

i kinda like the look of these

 

http://www.martial-arts-info.com/ma_hsing.php

 

http://www.martial-arts-info.com/ma_krav_maga.php

 

http://www.martial-arts-info.com/ma_kyokushinkai.php

 

http://www.martial-arts-info.com/ma_ninjutsu.php

 

now wich out of those do i pick....

[aefibird]

I'd suggest that you try and find clubs near you for all the arts you're interested in doing. Then go along and have a look and see what you think, maybe try out a couple of lessons at each place before you firmly decide. There's no point in deciding you really really want to train in Krav Maga only to find the nearest school is 100miles away...

 

Some questions you might want to ask the instructor...

 

How long have you been doing martial arts? How long have you been teaching martial arts? What grade are you? (if the system has grades and/or belt rankings) How much does it cost to train? Is there a joining fee? Do I have to sign a contract? Are there gradings/testings? If so, how much do these cost? What about a uniform/gi? Do I have to wear a set uniform? If so, do I have to buy it through the club? What's the average time to get to blackbelt in this club? (if it seems very short then don't touch the club with a bargepole - McDojo!) How many members do you have? Do you have separate adults and childrens classes? Do you have separate beginner classes?

 

If the instructor seems unwilling to talk to you or answer your questions or let you watch a class, then be suspicious. Good martial arts clubs shouldn't have anything to hide.

[TheDevlin]

ok sounds good...thanks

[italian_guy]

I think the best way to make up a decision is shopping around look at classes of different MA and take a decision.... anyway if you are not too flexible Capoeira is not the best choice (at least not now maybe if you are young after some years of some martial art practice you can give it a try) if you like an art with some acrobatic movements I can suggest TKD or Northern shaolin kung fu.