NightShade_UK Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 hi all! i want to learn a martial art. thats für sure. but what?? the most important thing is that it makes me a better athlet. i am an amateur sportsman and not even a very good one. i dont have too much cardio as well and am not very strong. what martial art is best for me? dont have any expirience with them yet. thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Tough question to answer. Find out what is available, what interests you, visit the schools, talk to the instructors and watch/participate in a few classes if you can. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightShade_UK Posted May 23, 2003 Author Share Posted May 23, 2003 in my area there is judo, shaolin kempo, Jiu-Jitsu, kung fu (shaolin style and one more i dont exactly know about), tkd and wushu as far as i am concerned. so which of these makes gets me into a better shape the best/fastest ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karate_woman Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 The judo and jujitsu I took were both good workouts. Not sure about the others as I haven't taken them, but from the sound of things TKD is a good workout, too. A lot depends on the club and how they train; there are good and bad clubs in all martial arts. Also, what is good for you might not be good for me. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. -Lao-Tse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anzie Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Nightshade, do you want good self defence as well? Not to bash TKD, but it's not the greatest self-defence system as far as I know (TKD has many other benefits though, like being popular and competetive). If I were you, I'd go for the Kung Fu. (Mostly because I find it highly fascinating:) ) Grappling enthusiast!Shootfighting as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepultura Posted May 26, 2003 Share Posted May 26, 2003 Well if ur looking for a good workout try TkD or wushu.Search for a wushu school near u (not just wushu any MA) and ask if u can get an introductory class or just watch one.after checking many schools and styles,i am sure u can make up ur own mind and see what style best fits u. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karatekid1975 Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 My TKD school ISN'T sport. AND it's good for self defense. AND it's a great workout. It depends on the school and/or style of TKD. Laurie F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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