is karate for me?

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I want a martial art that is:

 

Relatively good for health.

 

Fun.

 

Relatively good for Self Defense.

 

Effectived in street situations (similar to above)

 

Somewhat pleasant to watch, but not too flashy.

 

I was considering Karate, but if there are any other recommendations, then feel free to suggest.

 

I am currently taking TKD, but it doesn't give what I am looking for. Does Karate make a good compliment to TKD?(no I'm not about to quit TKD, I've worked hard enough on it and it's not THAT bad)

 

My sensi teaches shukokai karate and although he never crisizes other martial arts (he simply stated thier strengthes and weaknesses) he says that the only problem he has with tkd (he got b.belt in it) is that it is to "showey" or "flashy" and that the kick's they get taught are devasting if they land but are easily avoidable *sidestep, jumpback COUNTER!

 

that is why i recomend Karate because it is well balanced 50%leg's tecniqes, 50% hand/arm tecniqes. Judo is also great for self defence and Karate and Judo sort of click easily togther. not only that but bith karate & Judo clubs are easy to find

 

peace out

 

-Scott