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Starting a martial art
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Anyone get any suggestions are which one I should learn? I want one that's practical for self defense in most situations and that's actually fun to learn.
So far, Capoeira, fits those qualities best. I dunno what you think, but I think the kung fu styles are a bit impractical for normal self-defense.
Any other suggestions?
So far, Capoeira, fits those qualities best. I dunno what you think, but I think the kung fu styles are a bit impractical for normal self-defense.
Any other suggestions?
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Kung Fu like Jet Li does isn't meant for self defence. It's just showy stuff based on 'forms'. Although you can no doubt find Kung Fu styles that teach you practical knowledge in the real world.
And I think Capoeira is somewhat similar. Lots of showy stuff, but I imagine it's great fun to learn.
I did Taekwondo for two years and I really enjoyed it. However, most clubs train for competition and sparring is completely different from fighting in self defence. You get speed from TKD but it's mostly kicks, very limited punching or throwing. You can go for better self defence martial arts.
Aikido I've heard some nice stuff about. Lots of throwing in that one. Useful when it comes to self defence.
it's damn hard work too
Ever see that film Ong Bak, it's got muay thai, fucking brilliant.
Akido? You must be joking?
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