what martial arts can you recommend for me?

[pineapple]

Any martial art has something good to offer however each school emphasizes different things (sport, self defense, mental training, grappling, etc.) Some schools will cover all aspects but they will still emphasize one area more than others.

 

You must decide what is your main reason for taking martial arts.

 

Take the time to go see the different schools in you area and by watching, you will know which one is for you.

[Zauriel]

I see. Thanks very much, SloMo, pineapple.

 

. Your advices are as constructive as the previous others' and a lot more sensical.

[krzychicano]

Kuk Sool Won. It is a comprehensive system that teaches alot of various forms and techniques. If you want more info check out http://www.kuksoolwon.com

[dingyuan]

Stay away from Wushu, they are mostly all shows. If you are interested in a Chinese style, pick a school like Hung Gar, Wing Chun or Baji Quan definitely not Wushu.

[ShotokanKid]

Try judo

[Chaz]

As usual, I always recommend San Soo if your looking for real confidence and piece of mind... If you'd like to know more, just PM me

[ravenzoom]

By the way Khan, go tell Jason Delucia https://www.aikidog.com that Aikido is not effective and we'll see what he'll say. He fights in MMA competitions. Aikido can be very effective if devotion and hard work is given to it. Same for ITF Tae Kwon Do, it's easy to simply generalize on a martial art. Yes, some are more street effective than others, but to say that one style is NOT street effective is pushing it too far. And to answer the initial question, check out first if you enjoy more striking or grappling. Then after that you can choose a style that suits you. I did both and I came to the conclusion that I like more grappling arts so I chose Judo

[AZKaban]

I wouldn't recommend Aikido or Tae Kwon Do. I used to do Aikido, and I found that it was too defensive, and pretty much useless in street situations. No offense to anyone who does Aikido, but I found its moves and slowishness to be, too defensive for my liking. Also, Tae Kwon Do focus's too much on kicks, it looks cool, but any fight your in usually starts at talking range, where your fists would be the most applicable tool. Most street fighters are experts at this range, and can get in close where your kicks will be useless, and 90% of your martial art style as well.

 

I'd choose Jeet Kun Do/Karate, as these teach you two ranges, I'd only do one, and go in for Judo as well. Never know when grappling will be usefull.

completely agree about defensive nature Aikido, and "too much of show-off" of Tae Kwon Do for street situations. However, if we talking only street fight, I'd recommend not spend time on the martial arts, but to get yourself a gun

 

As art (and fun) Aikido and Tae Kwon Do are good too.

[martialman101]

well i read this forum and had to throw in my two cents. I am a pretty hard core martial artist (i dont mean to brag, i just like it) and from what i want to acheive (having only been doing it for a year) i have learned that some martial arts dont fit my style, so in that way, there is a right and a wrong to choosing an art. It depends on what your body is more capable of doing move wize and what you want to focus on.