One Ton Wonton Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Hey guys, I am new to karate and i am trying to find a style i don't know if it's a factor but im 13 years old 6' 2" 140 pounds and i have big feet (size 14) Im looking for a style i might be able to use my height as an advantage if thats possible... Any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Tall people do well in the arts that do a lot of kicking because they can take advantage of their reach with their legs. Most of the Korean arts are good in this area. What works works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glockmeister Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I agree..TSD or TKD would make good sense there. May also wanna check out Kenpo or Hapkido. "You know the best thing about pain? It let's you know you're not dead yet!"http://geshmacheyid.forumotion.com/f14-self-defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterH Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 TKD, put those size 14's in someones face! Adam (Fluffy) Huntleyhttps://www.rleeermey.comhttps://www.martialartsindustry.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Ton Wonton Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 I would kill to do kendo but it seems living in a small town (very small town) we only have 2 dojo near by my only option for kendo or anthing else is to take a train to the city 30 bucks round trip a little steep right now but we will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Hate to sound like a broken record, but Tae Kwon Do.Tall people generally do well with kicking arts. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striking_cobra Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 tall people can do well in any art, most martial arts have kicking...just check out the studios near you and talk to the instructors that'd be my advice. " The art of Kung Fu San Soo lies not in victory or defeat, but in the building of human character." Grand Master Jimmy H. Woo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DokterVet Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 When fighting you, opponents will likely attempt to close the distance and take you down rather than deal with your reach advantage on their feet. Your high centre of gravity and light weight will make you relatively easy to take down. For this reason I reccomend learning grappling (wrestling, BJJ, etc). 22 years oldShootwrestlingFormerly Wado-Kai Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 When fighting you, opponents will likely attempt to close the distance and take you down rather than deal with your reach advantage on their feet. Your high centre of gravity and light weight will make you relatively easy to take down. For this reason I reccomend learning grappling (wrestling, BJJ, etc).Actually, that's a really good idea! Not only will you avoid your disadvantage, but weight can really help with ground grappling, especially during hold-downs. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striking_cobra Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 grappling is great if you're looking for a sport style, i studied bjj for awhile, if nothing else it'll toughen you up and you'll have alot of fun. " The art of Kung Fu San Soo lies not in victory or defeat, but in the building of human character." Grand Master Jimmy H. Woo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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