If you could learn a Martial Art. . . Which would interest you most Judo Aikedo Karate Kung Fu Ninjitsu Capoera [sp?] any others? rocket river
How old are you? I have been involved in martial arts for about 15 years. If you are older than 28, I would suggest Kung Fu.
why so? MY friend does Karate. . . I am not in any martial arts but enjoy the movies I had really thought it was probably a little late in the game for martial arts . . [i'm over 28] Rocket River its a young man's game
Yoga is, depending on which form you practice, and ancient art of body flexibility developed in India. It is part of their sacred ritual practice of spirituality and has no relationship to the martial arts. Tai Chi is a meditative form of the martial arts that, while the movements can be applied to combat, is generally reserved for moving meditation practice.
I would try akido I think. I like the fact that it is seemingly based on a lot of hand movement which I think might be more applicable if you got into trouble. plus that scene in bourne identity when he's scrapping with the other assassin rocked.
I have a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. It's great for exercise and discipline. However, it's pretty ineffective when it comes to street fighting. I picked up jiu-jitsu and aikido -- those are the two I'd suggest. All the fights I've ever been in have either ended on the ground, or with a single punch. I've never gotten a chance to use any TKD skills in a fight. However, as with any martial arts, it will help you gain confidence and vision in such situations.
From my experience, Kung Fu is the easiest on the body. I've tried the major ones and I'll tell you what... it is not easy on the body. If you're looking for some exercise without hurting yourself... go with Kung Fu.
Tell me about it. I have never been in a fight but... only a few kicks really work... the rest are for show.
Funk Dancing for Self Defense But seriously. I did Taekwon-do for about 7 years, really good fitness wise, but as people here have said, it really is for show. If I were to pick up another martial art, it would be one that uses a lot of graples and throws. JuJitsu or something similar, those are awesome when battling street crime.
from all the wu tang references, i'd have to go with kung fu. tiger style and crane style just sound cool.
brazilian juijitsu I read on the internet that the last set of contestants in those pay-for-view tough man contests know brazilian juijitsu. I am planning on taking my boy, when he gets to be about 6 or so, to martial atrs training. My initial preference is judo, since it appears to involve tumbling and an emphasis on defense. Tae Kwon Do places are easier to find though.
Krav Maga It's a mixture of arts created for the Israeli government and is taught to law enforcement (including Harris County Sheriff Dept). It's not about flips, kicks and punches. It's not about any style. It's not about breaking boards, or breaking bricks. It's about winning fights. It's real-world, how to win a fight, use-any-method-available defense. -- droxford
If you live in Houston and are interested in Tai Chi, you're very lucky... We happen to have one of the best Chen Style Tai Chi teachers in the world. Chen Style looks very different from what you may be used to seeing... much more explosive, more punching, kicking, etc. See the link in my sig for more info...
