Posted: 8/5/2009 7:54:48 PM EDT
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I should start out by letting you know that I'm a lover not a fighter. Knowing that evil exists got me thinking that I should take up fighting to help me prepare for that fight for survival and as a hobby. I really want something physical and violent[because life is]. I was thinking Ju Jitsu, Muay Thai, Krav Maga. I really don't know which would best fit what I am trying to achieve. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also, please give me a heads up if I overlooked another better option. Thanks ARnutt |
| If you have a good isshin-ryu school in your area check them out. In the end though, like I always say, don't make your choice on the name of the style. Go watch some classes and sit in on one. Ask to see an advanced class if possible, to make sure that's where you want to be after years of training. Make sure that there are plenty of adult guys your size or bigger there to spar with. Do this with at least 3 schools in your area and then pick the one that suits you best. It may seem like a lot of time spent deciding, but remember you are talking about a significant investment of time and money if you stick with the style. |
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Thanks guys, I am really looking for something ambiguous and violent. I'm not planning on restricting myself to one "style." Ultimately I just don't want to be in a fight for survival and be blindly swinging. Thanks again for the advice. ARnutt In regards to "restricting yourself to one style", it is advisable to stick with one long enough to get somewhat of a mastery of it before going to other styles. In other words, pick a great school and work your way up to at least a 2nd degree black belt (or equivalent) and then start looking elsewhere to add to your toolbox. A guy who has 3 or 4 different green belts is usually a soup sandwich. |
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Quoted: I would try to find a ju-jitsu trainer to start with. That should cover basic holds/throws and strikes. What about hapkido?? Hapkido would be good as well as it's parent style Kuk Sul Won. Both are weapons intensive and delve deep into joint locking, muscle destruction, pain compliance, ground fighting. They're what I call complete systems, providing you get a decent instructor. Kajukenbo and Kenpo (Parker or Tracey lineage) will also be good starters. |
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Take a serious look at Street Fight Secrets
SFS Youtube Lots of videos. The techniques are simple, effective, and realistic. |