Comments on: I want to start martial arts classes but there is various types how you choose?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:48:33 +0000

Most dojos give a few free classes for starters.

Try a few and decide which one you like the best.

By: shootersway

shootersway — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:13:07 +0000

For in depth study GOJU RYU OKINAWAN KARATE or WHITE CRANE KUNG FU .

Avoid teachers who toss a bunch of techniques at you to handle each attack .There are no multiple choice responses to a sudden attack just the one you have put most work into so it occurs without thought or debate .There is no time for choosing or guessing .
As for systems that call themselves martial arts but are actually just derivatives I would say SYSTEMA or KRAV MAGA are good.

By: evan_jb

evan_jb — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:43:06 +0000

Almost all martial arts will get you fit by it’s workouts. Just make sure you’re not learning at a McDojo.

For the style, there are many options to start at, preferably Tae Kwon Do because it is easy to find a TKD Dojang, Karate is also easy to find. Kung Fu, however is hard to find since not many people practice Kung Fu. And remember, there is no bad styles, there is only bad practitioners. You may hear rumors that TKD is a bad style because it neglects the self defence purposes, but TKD is actually effective, it just depends on how you use it.

If you want to have fun, perhaps some slow martial arts is not your choice, it is however effective and will get you fit but for the fun and competition purposes, martial arts like tai chi is not the option.

By: justahint

justahint — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:15:20 +0000

Just do alot of research..decide what you want out of the martial art..self derfense, fitness, fun whatever
I chose Systema

By: Two Man Power Trip94

Two Man Power Trip94 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:15:41 +0000

I learned Wushu at Nam Wah Pai. Its a well-known Wushu Martial Art Association Worldwide … I learned it in Singapore. There are also branches of Nam Wah Pai in other countries such as China and New Zeland. Visit this website to learn more: … Good Luck!

By: James

James — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:31:13 +0000

For striking, take Muay Thai

For grappling, take Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

By: Braverman

Braverman — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:08:43 +0000

take tae kwon do, the rest are very complicated

By: sennin420

sennin420 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 07:48:12 +0000

There is no ‘best’ martial art. Each has it’s own advantages and disadvantages. What you put into each of them is what you will get out. So you should look around and find the best one for you.

The best thing for you to do would be to go to several different schools, and see which one fits you personally. Most schools offer an introductory class, so you wouldn’t have to pay to check out several of them.

Things to consider:

1. Location - is it going to be convenient for you to attend?

2. Schedules - most schools offer differ level/types of instruction at different times, find one that offers what you want (beginner courses) at a time you can make it.

3. Class make up. Who else is in the class? You can get a general ‘feel’ of the environment better by attending yourself, rather than taking someone elses word on it.

4. Focus. What is the main goal of the school? You might not want to attend one that is focusing more on getting it’s members into competition if you are never planning on competing. Also, if you think you may be interested in competing one day, you may want to reconsider joining a club at the local rec center that’s focused more on the casual fitness aspect of martial arts.

The best suggestion I can give you is to find a training partner. This is someone who’s going to share your interest, keep you interested, push each other to attend on the days you’d rather slack off, practice outside of class, have a little bit of competition with as far as learning techniques, etc.

Good Luck!

By: Fire-Fly

Fire-Fly — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:32:53 +0000

Kung Fu is the most complex. It has more moves so if you ever get into troble you have hunderds of options unlike all the other arts who only about 20. Its actualy easy to remebr the hundereds of moves. It like learning a new language, its not imposible.

By: skeptic

skeptic — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:30:24 +0000

I have a slightly different take on this.

Most martial arts will accomplish what you are looking for (I do not recommend tae bo, or ti chi).

What is important is that you ENJOY the classes. So go to various schools that would be an acceptable distance for you. Watch a class or two and see if it looks like fun. Most importantly, do you like the instructor and his teaching style?