Which Martial Art is right for me?

**ChenPengFi** · Posted On: 11/20/2012 4:20pm

Originally Posted by Eddy96

I didn't mean to come off that way, if anything me getting set on by the travellers made me realise that I reeeallly need to properly learn how to fight, as opposed to just winging it, like I have for the past 5-6 years.

Also, on Tae Kwondo one of my friends does it and swears by it, saying it's great etc. But another one of my friends whose been doing judo since she was like 7 pretty much said anything but that. What do you guys think?

It depends.
Are the travelers on horseback?
Also, is your Judo friend single?

**CrackFox** · Posted On: 11/20/2012 4:45pm

Originally Posted by ChenPengFi

It depends.
Are the travelers on horseback?

**Gluckmann** · Posted On: 11/20/2012 6:13pm

Originally Posted by Eddy96

Also, on Tae Kwondo one of my friends does it and swears by it, saying it's great etc. But another one of my friends whose been doing judo since she was like 7 pretty much said anything but that. What do you guys think?

You should generally stay away from taekwondo, unless the specific dojang or organisation is good. It has a lot to offer if you find a good instructor, but otherwise: keep looking.
Honestly, something a little less traditional is probably better if you just want to learn to fight.

**Magpie McGee** · Posted On: 11/20/2012 6:15pm

Originally Posted by Mr. Machette

I reccomend Hokuto Shinken.

maybe train in whatever Guko from DBZ trained in.

Master Roshi's Turtle School? No, they're bullshit. They only got so famous because they had the one kid who turned out to not even be human. Master Shen's Crane school is superior in every way.

**crappler** · Posted On: 11/20/2012 6:59pm

Make a list of local training places and then post it. Then they will tell you where you should go.

Oh, and stop hanging out with your friend who is a dick.

**Vieux Normand** · Posted On: 11/20/2012 9:04pm

Originally Posted by jk55299

Judo is great but you have to find a good gym, with real sparring.

There are actual Judo clubs which don't do randori?

Sorry: been randori-ing since 1967 and have yet to hear of such a place calling itself a Judo club.

**Charles Brown** · Posted On: 11/20/2012 10:08pm

If you stick around here long enough, you'll see that most will recommend Aikido, Hapkido, Wing Chun, most of the other Chinese arts and all of the Reality Based Martial Arts. Good luck.

**doofaloofa** · Posted On: 11/21/2012 2:02am

Originally Posted by Vieux Normand

Sorry: been randori-ing since 1967 and have yet to hear of such a place calling itself a Judo club.

**** a duck, how vieux are you?

**Mr. Machette** · Posted On: 11/21/2012 2:40am

Originally Posted by Charles Brown

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**Arise** · Posted On: 11/21/2012 6:06am

Originally Posted by Eddy96

I'm stronger than the majority of people my size and that reflects in my fighting style

If your strength already gives you an advantage, I would recommend a style that doesnt rely much on strength. That way you get a whole different insight that will make you better. Try something like Aikido, you will learn good wrist lock techniques and throws that can cripple your opponent without so much strength involved. It would allow you to be more well rounded in fighting. Thats my opinion anyway.