Nick117 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Hello everyone, I have read about a lot of different martial arts lately and have been unable to make a decision on which MA I should choose to study. So, I think maybe you all could help. Any help is very much appreciated. I am looking for a MA that will help me with self defense, to get and stay in shape as well as give me more discipline. I'm looking for a style that mainly emphasizes punching, kicking, weapons and competing in tournaments. I'm overweight by about 12 pounds, but I'm very flexible and fast. Last time I measured I was 5' 11" tall. The best way I can explain what kind of MA I'm looking for is to put it the way this guy was asking in this (CLICK HERE) topic. 1) 1 2) 1 3) 0 4) 4 5) 4 6) 2 It doesn't have to be exactly like that, but close. Thanks in advance, Nick117 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKJ1216 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 I guess you could try karate, it focus a lot on punching and strikes and they do do tornuments and a lot of dojos do weapons. So I guess you could consider that. White Belt- Shudokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick117 Posted March 31, 2003 Author Share Posted March 31, 2003 I guess you could try karate, it focus a lot on punching and strikes and they do do tornuments and a lot of dojos do weapons. So I guess you could consider that. Is there a specific type of Karate I should try or will any type do? (Style I mean.) Thanks, Nick117 P.S. Don't know if this will help but, I studied Tang Soo Do briefly 7 years ago. I don't know much about it (Tang Soo Do) or remember much about it. But, from what I remember I liked it. Would Tang Soo Do fit my requirements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKJ1216 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Well I recently visited a goju-ryu dojo and asked about kobudo(weapons training stuff) and they said that all goju-ryu dojos should do kobudo, so you might want to do that. White Belt- Shudokan Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJS Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Kyokushin karate, Krav Maga, Muay Thai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick117 Posted March 31, 2003 Author Share Posted March 31, 2003 Well I recently visited a goju-ryu dojo and asked about kobudo(weapons training stuff) and they said that all goju-ryu dojos should do kobudo, so you might want to do that. Hmmm... are there any other styles (karate and other MAs) like goju-ryu? Because I found a dojo in New Jersey (where I live) but it is too far away from my house. Thanks, Nick117 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Nick, I did TSD. Where do you live? You can PM me the answer. I used to live in NJ where I did TSD. If you liked it and live near my old school, I recommend going there. I'm a little bias too hehehehehe. Check around and give us a list of schools in your area. We might be able to help you better with that. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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