william_whitten Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 i'm 5'9 1/2 129lb what would the best fighting style for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 im 5'9, roughly same weight i suggest kickboxing, and if i was you i would leave now, cuz your gonna get a crap load of "its what suits you, is the right art of you" talk, and your just gonna get no where only jokin lassie Brown Sash Hsing I/Lau Gar Kung FuBrown Belt San Shou17 yr oldhttp://www.selfdefencehelp.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickChick Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 You should decide what you are looking to get out of the Martial Arts, and do not be afraid to ask the instructor about those points. There are Sport Arts (Judo, Tae Kwon Do, Tournament Karate), Striking Arts (Karate, Chinese Boxing, Tae Kwon Do), Grappling Arts (Aikido, Jujutsu, Ch'in Na) and Weapon Arts (Kyudo, Kendo, Escrima). Arts have different philosophies and goals. You should decide which one interests you, and then look into the schools that teach that style, in your area. Contrary to popular opinion..... Size does not matter! ... _________________ KarateForums Sensei 1st dan BlackBelt TKD(ITF) CardioKickboxing/Fitness Inst. [ This Message was edited by: KickChick on 2002-03-19 17:58 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerstyle18 Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 You should look into numerous different styles and pick one based on how comfortable you feel and what your interests are and not on what your size is. If you are interetsed more in kicking and punching take TKD, Kung Fu or Kempo, ext. If you are more interested in ground fighting/grappling take Judo or Jujitsu. When two tigers fight, one dies and the other is mortally wounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YODA Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 Visit all the schools available to you & try to find the best instructor - the style is secondary. YODA2nd Degree Black Belt : Doce Pares Eskrima https://www.docepares.co.ukQualified Instructor : JKD Concepts https://www.jkdc.co.ukQualified Fitness Instructor (Weights, CV, Circuit, Kinesiology) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousOne Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 I find a school with a verifiable reputation theres alot of crap out there 7th Dan ChidokaiA true combat warrior has to be hard as nails in mind, body and soul. Warriors are action takers and not action fakers. If you are cruising, make time for losing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 Mate, do everything and anything!! Try it all... I'm 19 and i've done: Kyokushin Karate, Kickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Goju Ryu (which was actually Goju Kai) Karate, Wushu, Zen Do Kai Karate, Zen Goshu Karate... Mate, i've done so many that i think i may have left out a few... It's all about developing your own style... Martial Arts is good for u in general my friend, don't limit yourself. Angus Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 The best martial art is the one that makes you feel satisfied with what you are doing and learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van_damme Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 Hey..im 5/9 129 ibs aswell..and i do kung fu.It doest really matter what build you are..its just what martial arts you prefer.I like kung fu because they teach you how to fight.After i learn how to fight they are going to teach me whu shu..the fancy stuff...I CANT WAIT!!!!! When you put water into a cup,it becomes the cup.When you put water in a T-Pot,it becomes the T-Pot..be water my friend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 i practice kung fu aswell van_damme, i personally dont agree with angus's approach, i feel that you first should be consistent in one art, and then if you feel experienced enough from it, then move onto another you must have mentioned at least ten art angus, which i doubt you spent more than a year on, you need at least two years of training in art, to really be experienced from it and to achieve the benifits, rather than attending the seminars for an art, every other tuesday will, - what do you want to do your art for if for rude boy - tkd if for hard knock - kickboxing if for lethal - bjj sorry for the terminology, take your pick Brown Sash Hsing I/Lau Gar Kung FuBrown Belt San Shou17 yr oldhttp://www.selfdefencehelp.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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