ok i know this is a rather awkward question to ask, i i know that many people claim their martial art to be the best / most effective, without even hearing out the aims of others. So here's the info.
I'm 5'11 / 180cm
168lb / 76kg
I would probably say i'm a medium build, quite broad shoulders.
Currently i'm planning on taking up Yoga as a means of supporting my martial art choice for flexability, as well as to aid with my posture (i'm a computer geek)
The main reason i want to learn martal arts is self defense, and fitness, which in my opinion go hand in hand, if somebody were to confront me on the street, i'd be happy enough to get in a quick distraction blow and then peg it out of there.
If you want any more information on my build etc then i'd be happy to provide it. The last martial art i think i did well in was Thai Boxing, but i'm not sure if there's anywhere in southampton (england) which teaches it.
Ok... so i look forward to your answers :P
Which martial art is suited to my build?
I've done many different styles of martial arts and I've found that there isn't one style thats good for certain build. However, there are moves that work better with one build than the other. Depending on the style of martial art you want to do.
For stand up, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do, or Karate would be great for you. If you have a longer abdomen, I'd go with Karate. If you have longer legs, you'll be great at Tae Kwon Do. If you are even in both, You'll be great at Muay Thai.
(I have unusually long legs, so I'm really good at Tae Kwon do)
For grappling, I think you'd be great at Jui Jitsu. (I'm not vouching for any particular kind.) But Graci seems popular in these forums.
I wouldn't recommend Aikido or Judo because they're both derived from Jui Jitsu and were dumbed down as to not hurt people. Since you're looking for self defense, I think you get the best of both of those in Jui Jitsu.
I would also suggest Western Boxing. It's actually really good on the streets since you don't have to lift your legs and risk a miscalculated fall. Also, since you're in England, fencing is a great martial art. The lunges in fencing can compliment most stand up martial arts to cover distance between you and the opponent.
I would suggest that you find couple of local martial arts schools and go take their introduction classes. Most schools offer these classes. It's a day or two to get to know the martial arts and decide whether you like them. I've learned that sometimes the school itself and instructors make all the difference in the kind of martial arts you like.
I hope all the information helped and good luck on your journey! :)
Reply:From what you describe you would be happy with goju / shorin would suit you well.Influenced by MASTER ITOSU who taught the founders of those methods one of his maxims was engage strike disengage.
Reply:Your build is great for "Any" Martial Art.
With some luck you may find a Thai school in your area.
If not any "GOOD" Karate school will fit your needs.
Some Ideas: Kenpo,(Kempo),Shotokan,Okinawan.
Reply:Krav Maga - any style
Reply:First ask yourself. What do I want the training for? Sport or personal development? There is a difference. They are many different systems out there to compare.My first suggestion would to visit some of your local schools or gyms and watch a class of their middle and upper rank students. The students are an extension of the teachers ability to get the most out them and it will show. Then you need to a take a freebie to really try it out. So try out a few and base your decision on what you feel.good luck in your training.
Reply:since the martial arts are about using momentum and your opponent's own strength against him (many, if not most arts) you should not have to base your training off of physical stature. personally i train in brazilian jiu jitsu so i can vouch for it's effectiveness. the only disadvantage is it does not teach multiple attacker defense..though you can use the various locks and holds you will know to use your opponent as a shield against his mates. heres some proof of the effectiveness of BJJ. watch as little royce gracie (in the white
gi) takes on 'kimo'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4rNX1QDx...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vGVKMPs-...
Reply:Savate is good for people under 6'0'' b/c it depends on kicks mostly. Savate is now one of the most recognized street fighting martial arts. Savate is what I use as well as some Muay Thai and eskrima. If you have strong leg muscles then definately use Savate. It's basically French kickboxing.
Here's some savate from a show on the History Channel called Human Weapon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YGJ-GE-4...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23WKcz3mI...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-_x0UPha...
Just to show you how effective Savate is against other martial arts here's a clip between a savate champ vs a Muay Thai champ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oejU60qT1...
Reply:u should learn muy tai just cuz ur a lighter and taller person, u could use ur knees better than most, but ur gay so who cares
Reply:many martial art could suit you
Many Japanese martail arts you could take (akiado, jiu jitsu, Karate)
You could also take tae kwon do(korean)
The best fit I think is chinese Kung Fu. China has the most diverse martial art styles EVER. There are many suited for larger people, smaller people and probably medium sized people
If you are lucky enough to find a chinese Kung Fu master or grandmaster, the chances are is that you would learn many different styles, some which are better suited to you
The philosopher is also that you must learn your opponent's martial art so Kung Fu is also good at that
On top of that, Chinese Kung Fu, is the most effective martial art ever though it will probably take a VERY long time to master. You will probably not be able to master it but you could still learn several useful self-defense techniques, good coordination and speed, and flexibility
Reply:i think aikido, judo (good for street fighting i think), and capoeira would all be good fits for you
tae kwon do and jeet kun do i think you could do as well
but these are just my opinions
Reply:Dude, you would be suited to ANY traditional martial art you were interested in. Don't stress so much over which one to select as that is not as important as who will teach you.
If you have not decided on a particular discipline, check out all fo the schools available in your area. Talk with the instructor/s, observe some classes that you would participate in, talk with the other students, and find the place that intrigues and excites you the most. That is likely to be the place you'll look forward to going back to and the place you'll progress most at.
Body wise, you're really pretty average in height adn weight, so that will be no impediment at all.
Good luck
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
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