Martial Art choice

andmark · 21-08-2012, 06:14 AM

I wasn't sure whether to put this in the UFC thread, but I thought it would be a bit off-topic.

I am interested in starting to do a martial art, however I'm not sure which one to do. I'm 16 with a fairly average frame (6ft, 78 kg). I want to gain good self defense ability whilst being able to both striking and grappling. The first martial art which comes to mind on that basis is Krav Maga but I'm not sure if there's another which is better on the above basis. Any advice is appreciated.

uvelocity · 21-08-2012, 04:36 PM

Tae Kwon Do is fun and common

Burgey · 23-08-2012, 10:30 PM

Do something that incorporates some ground and pound work as well as throwing, kicking and punching.

Ground work is the hardest I find, punishing stuff and great for your strength and fitness.

andmark · 24-08-2012, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by uvelocity

Tae Kwon Do is fun and common

Taekwondo is indeed fun but I think I'll Pass on it. Thanks for the suggestion though

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Originally Posted by Burgey

Do something that incorporates some ground and pound work as well as throwing, kicking and punching.

Ground work is the hardest I find, punishing stuff and great for your strength and fitness.

Yeah, that's a fair comment. On that basis I think Krav Maga is probably the best for it. Thanks

Hurricane · 24-08-2012, 02:39 AM

Aikido comes to mind - it is quite heavy on grappling yet has some striking.Steven Segal does Aikido.

social · 24-08-2012, 03:45 AM

I've done some hapkido - pretty interesting and also contains elements of a number of martial art forms

sledger · 25-08-2012, 05:31 PM

Lucha Libre imo.

KiWiNiNjA · 26-08-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane

Aikido comes to mind - it is quite heavy on grappling yet has some striking.Steven Segal does Aikido.

Aikido is awesome! Using your opponents energy against them.

Great fun as well. If you go watch a class you might be able to go into the middle, and they'll teach you the basics, and you'll be throwing the masters all over the place.

Jager · 28-08-2012, 04:42 AM

I do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - no striking, but if you want a sound ground game, BJJ is the way to go. Great strength builder, works cardio extremely well too. If you wanted a more offensive grappling game that incorporates more standup work, Judo is also a great option

Burgey · 28-08-2012, 10:16 PM

BJJ is a great martial art. Lot of fun and great for your core strength.

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andmark International Debutant Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taking 39 steps Posts: 2,741	Martial Art choice I wasn't sure whether to put this in the UFC thread, but I thought it would be a bit off-topic. I am interested in starting to do a martial art, however I'm not sure which one to do. I'm 16 with a fairly average frame (6ft, 78 kg). I want to gain good self defense ability whilst being able to both striking and grappling. The first martial art which comes to mind on that basis is Krav Maga but I'm not sure if there's another which is better on the above basis. Any advice is appreciated. __________________ Well the Irish did it on St Patrick's day Rip Fardin Qayyumi, Bob Woolmer and Craig. No offence Neil "No good thing ever dies." Andy Dufresne. The Shawshank Redemption. "Don't interupt the emeny when they're making a mistake" Napoleon

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Burgey Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Castle Posts: 35,138	Do something that incorporates some ground and pound work as well as throwing, kicking and punching. Ground work is the hardest I find, punishing stuff and great for your strength and fitness. __________________ WWCC - Loyaulte Mi Lie "People make me happy.. not places.. people" "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." - Samuel Johnson "Oh my God, there's a castle! A castle!"

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Hurricane International Captain Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 7,359	Aikido comes to mind - it is quite heavy on grappling yet has some striking.Steven Segal does Aikido. __________________ Munro watch: Auckland 47,103, 27, 269*, 59, 118 Tests 0,15

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Jager International Debutant Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The land of Siddle Posts: 2,876	I do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - no striking, but if you want a sound ground game, BJJ is the way to go. Great strength builder, works cardio extremely well too. If you wanted a more offensive grappling game that incorporates more standup work, Judo is also a great option __________________ Oh for a strong arm and a walking stick

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social International Coach Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUSTRALIA Posts: 11,066	I've done some hapkido - pretty interesting and also contains elements of a number of martial art forms

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