comparing fighting styles

[ki master]

My cousin is very good at martial arts and he has taught me various styles but he has taught me so many I dont know which is which and if I am doing it right. for all I know I could be thinking about kung fu and be doing thai kwan do. My question is what is a good style for begginers. somthing easy but challengeing. somthing effective but calm please help

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[marie curie]

The most simple yet effective art I've done (and I've done Kung Fu, TKD, Karate, Kajukenbo, Judo, and BJJ) is Kajukenbo. The curriculum isn't very demanding, but all the tricks and drills are based around "real world" and self-defense applications. Note: not a good idea if you are looking for a sport or compitition MA because lots of what you learn to do would be illeagal...like groin kicks, elbows, knees, takedowns to follow striking combos, etc.

Good Luck!!!

[b3n]

Elbows and Knees are illegal?

[Bushido58266]

in muay thai elbows and knees are not illegal, and in chun kuk do your allowed to kick to the groin

but anyways choosing a MA isnt up to our opinons so pay no attention if people are telling you, you should do what they tell you. its all based on what you feel comfortable with, go to a few MA studios (different styles of course) ask questions. for ex tell them what you want and ask them if its right for you. if your still undecided take some lessons at these places and try to see if you can find something you like

good luck

[Menjo]

in muay thai elbows and knees are not illegal,

Don't mean to pick at it, however for better or for worse, in alot of western matches, these strikes are often not allowed.

[glockmeister]

Any style can be a "good style for begginers."

It really depends on a lot of things: Your Physical condition, your ability to pick things up easily, or not so easily,Your past experience,the quality of the instructor and his or her ability to teach. Each student in every style was a begginer. Carlos Gracie was a begginer.

With that said. I think ultimately the judge of what is going to suit you as a beginner is going to be you. Try a few different schools and see if you feel their curriculum fots what you are looking for. As for the rest of us, you will probably get a million different opinions on what we think would be good for you just starting out and yet be way off what would work best for you. Only through trying different styles can you truly get the correct answer.

[marie curie]

Elbows and Knees are illegal?

Hehe, sorry, not illeagal like a person will sue you- I meant in most tournaments you'll find.

[patusai]

Any style can be a "good style for begginers."

It really depends on a lot of things: Your Physical condition, your ability to pick things up easily, or not so easily,Your past experience,the quality of the instructor and his or her ability to teach. Each student in every style was a begginer. Carlos Gracie was a begginer.

With that said. I think ultimately the judge of what is going to suit you as a beginner is going to be you. Try a few different schools and see if you feel their curriculum fots what you are looking for. As for the rest of us, you will probably get a million different opinions on what we think would be good for you just starting out and yet be way off what would work best for you. Only through trying different styles can you truly get the correct answer.

This sounds good to me..

[bushido_man96]

My personal opinion is that there is no single art that is a "beginner" style. They all have there strong points. What you should do is go watch a few classes at some different schools, and see what fits you best. And don't just focus on the physical aspects of the classes; see what their philosophies, goals, and outlooks of the staff of the schools are like. They are just as important.

[elbows_and_knees]

The most simple yet effective art I've done (and I've done Kung Fu, TKD, Karate, Kajukenbo, Judo, and BJJ) is Kajukenbo. The curriculum isn't very demanding, but all the tricks and drills are based around "real world" and self-defense applications. Note: not a good idea if you are looking for a sport or compitition MA because lots of what you learn to do would be illeagal...like groin kicks, elbows, knees, takedowns to follow striking combos, etc.

Good Luck!!!

everything you just mentioned is legal, except groin kicks. FWIW, the kajukenbo guy I know isn't very street practical at all, and he trained it for like 5 years. Granted, he's only one guy from one school though. He is VERY fast and unorthodox, but not practical.