IMGONNABEUSMC Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hey I am new to the fourm and wanted to say hello to everyone. I also had a question about picking the right martial art for me. Im a pretty big guy so I want to pick the right one. Thanks. "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought."Basho"To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill."Sun Tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 First of all welcome and if your a big man find an art that uses a big man's strength to his advantage. Have you decided whether you want to take a striking or a grappling art? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dear john Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 take hawian sumo not sumo wrestling the sumo wear you laern how to snap peoples spins. the funny thing is that i know im wrong and i know your right, yet you keep argueing like it will change my mind. you should really know, you dont have to be right to win:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Jules Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 First .....welcome Now....as far as what for you to study.....go to as many dojos as possible and either sit in on or watch as many different things as you can....then decide what suits you the best. Let us know what you see in your "dojo travels" ..... ~Master Jules......aka "The Sandman""I may be a trained killer......but Im really a nice guy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mu Ryuk Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 : Im a pretty big guy so I want to pick the right one. Thanks. Welcome to Karate Forums I too am a big guy, 5'6 186 pounds.. However, when I returned to my Dojang in early April, I was 5'6 228 pounds. The style you choose depends on whether you are content with the weight you are and want to use it to your advantage, or whether you want to lose that weight. Above that, however, just look around and see as many classes as you possibly can. You may find something that's perfect for you and you would never have thought of it before. I wanted to lose weight, but Tang Soo Do has always been the right style for me, and the weight loss just comes with the territory. I wish you luck. Tang Soo! Passion transcends pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.A.L Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 1-Welcome 2-Sumo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Hey, Welcome aboard. If u are going into the USMC, you will be exposed to their combatives. Start there and figure out what works best for you. Just my 2 cents Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I'm going to have to agree with some of the others here. You need to get out there and check out as many schools as possible. While watching or participating in these schools be sure to watch the students of the schools. Observe how they act, how they perform overall and remember not one individual is alike keep that in mind while observing the students, but this will give you an idea of the training environment. Find a school and style that you will enjoy, and remember a good intructor will work with you and all techniques from basic to advance. Find a school that looks at you as an individual. Mixed Martial Arts might be something you want to check into because normally these programs are not as strict as far as you have to do it this way and this is the only way. GOOD LUCK A True Martial Arts Instructor is more of a guide than anything, on your way to developing the warrior within yourself!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMGONNABEUSMC Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 Thanks for everyones help and I will sit in on some classes to find the right style, I am looking for something thats uses striking and grappling, I was thinking about Jiu-Jitsu, I also sat in a few sessions of Ninjutsu. "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought."Basho"To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the highest skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill."Sun Tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Good luck, hope you find a style that you enjoy! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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