Eye of the Tiger Posted December 24, 2002 Posted December 24, 2002 There has been a person contacting me for some time and I am helping him trying to find an art for the following preferences. Mediun height, Stocky build. Long range fighter. Stand up fighter. The guy is laos interested in the animal styles. I told him to do with tiger style if he was going to do an animal style. I then told him it would be best to do shotokan. Anymore advice?
Kyle-san Posted December 24, 2002 Posted December 24, 2002 Tiger's a good choice for him, but it'd be more in close activity. He'd probably do quite well with a Crane style if he likes the range. But, uh, a good Shotokan dojo is a good place for anyone to start.
Freestyler Posted December 26, 2002 Posted December 26, 2002 Judo sounds good based on his build, but not unless he's interested in fighting close.
Iron Arahat Posted December 27, 2002 Posted December 27, 2002 Tiger's a good choice for him, but it'd be more in close activity. He'd probably do quite well with a Crane style if he likes the range. Mediun height, Stocky build. Crane is typically not conducive to a stalky build. Martial Arts School http://www.shaolinwushu.cahttp://www.liveyyc.comCalgary Photographer: http://www.jdirom.com
Kyle-san Posted December 27, 2002 Posted December 27, 2002 Crane is typically not conducive to a stalky build. True, but I was aiming more at his interests there. Crane is very good for a fighter that likes a bit of distance.
striking_cobra Posted January 16, 2003 Posted January 16, 2003 what about way of the short stocky guy with a stick? " 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
G95champ Posted January 16, 2003 Posted January 16, 2003 Shotokan can fit about any body style. It has things for big and small men or women. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
magikchiongson Posted January 16, 2003 Posted January 16, 2003 Hmm your range is usually a product of your built. Medium Height Stocky guy? Your range is going to be limited. My old Sifu tried to teach this 5'1 stocky mexican dude Shaolin Long Fist... Yah, didn't work out very well, it looked comical even. I would say, Choy Li Fut. Choy Li Fut has some of the best Tiger forms, and good Schools will arm you with what your body can do best. You'll probably get a nice mixture of short and long with Choy Li Fut. And true Southern Martial Artists are powerfully build individuals anyways. I own you.
magikchiongson Posted January 16, 2003 Posted January 16, 2003 Good luck with Sniper School! Carlos Hatchcock would own Bruce Lee IRL. I own you.
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