Which martial art is for me.

[Beiner]

Hey everybody, Im looking for a martial art to match me. I have looked around and have had some fun, but nothing has really suited me too much.

 

If it matters My build is 265 6'0. But losing weight is a joke for me really. Ive been athletic all my life up untill a couple years ago when I popped my eardrum and had to take a break.

 

My history of martial arts is Shaolin Wushu and karate, both of which don't do it for me. I also was in wrestling for 3 years, in which I was asked to wrestle for the provnical games. Wrestling was probably my best expirience.

 

Anyway back to the topic here. The problems I have with karate and wushu is not enough physical contact, I like hitting and I like taking hits. I also didn't like the fact that there was no take down holds or ground work.

 

I have done my research though, so Im not totally ignorant on the subject. I know akido(sp?) is mainly take downs with not a lot og punching and kicking, and that ju jitsu and judo are a combanation of kicking and punching.

 

Now being a bigger guy, I am interested in a more power orientated martial art that does include punches and kicks, but has a strong emphasis on grapling and take downs. IF anyone could pass along a little knowledge that would be wonderful.

[Rick]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Greco-Roman Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, Judo sound like the sort of things that u are after man. I wouldn't go aikido if i were u man, cos it's a softer martial art which mainly uses peaceful or LESS harmful methods of restraint.

 

I'd recommend keeping up with the striking as well though, cos i think everyone needs to know how to punch.

 

Rick

[47MartialMan]

I don't know. I seem a lot of "big guys" in many other systems do well. But if you like to "grab hold", start with those arts. Although I would practice others (per striking) as well.

[P.A.L]

Aikido will improve your weight from 265 to 300 or more

 

I think you can start by BJJ or JJ, later change to MMA.if you practice BJJ 3 times a week I promise you will also lose weight.

[Bad_Vibes]

At least in my area, there are several schools that offer a mix of Muay Thai and different grappling classes at one place. I chose one that is better skilled at Thai boxing and western boxing, but they include ground styles and from what I've seen are pretty decent. I just am not ready for that yet. Would rather take one art at a time.

 

The Muay Thai is good also because there is a little grappling involved, it's just not on the ground. And at least where I'm at very little time is spent throwing puches in the air. Almost our entire session is spent working with a partner and pads. We are constantly working on real scenerios.

Edited September 15, 2004 by Bad_Vibes

[Rick]

Not that we're saying Aikido is a bad art or anything right P.A.L? We're both just saying that it is not exactly strength orientated and probably wouldn't suit his style... I wouldn't want us getting in trouble with any Aikido exponents who frequent these boards...

 

Rick

[47MartialMan]

Though, there was a known, funny I cant temeber, large blakc dude that can do "finger rolls and demo this well. he was a large fellow and studied Aikido. i believe he is in Who's Who in the martial Arts. I have this article somehwere, if I can locate it.............

[Beiner]

Wow awesome response time lol. Thanx so much. Anyone know of a good BJJ dojo in calgary,alberta. googled it and nothing much came up.

[aefibird]

Try looking for full-contact karate, such as World Oyama or Kyokushin, if you're interested in striking.

 

A good Ju-Jitsu school would probably suit you if you like a mix of both striking and grappling, or maybe Jeet Kune Do.

[47MartialMan]

We have a couple of big guys in our systems. Methods are slighlty modified, used or not used, pending applications.