I want to learn a fighting stlye the suits my physical build?

Question

I have a very tall and wide build. I am not fat, but I am extremely thick. I am built very much like a football player. I have no speed or agility, but I have some good raw power.

Can anyone recommend a martial art or fighting style that is suited to my build then?

Answer 1

Wrestling

Answer 2

id go with wersling

Answer 3

Submission wrestling

Answer 4

No, wrestling is not the fake Hollywood stuff.  Amateur wrestling is generally freestyle or Greco-Roman.  You must be near a school or college that has a wrestling team.

Answer 5

Wrestling judging by your self description.  

If you have some reach Muay Thai would be good too.

Answer 6

Take Mixed Martial Arts, its better than anything listed above because it's no one type of fighting. You get everything in there. Standup, submissions, ground and pound etc. You definately don't have to be fast or agile, like look at some of the fighters in the UFC that are slow as h**l and have good raw power. That's what I would recommend.

Answer 7

Hi.

It depends largely on what you want to train for...

Some type of grappling style sounds like it may work well for you.  You can use your strength and size well in these types of styles.  Most of them are sports like Wrestling and Judo but if sport is what you want to train for then these would work fine.  Jujitsu (Brazilian or otherwise) is a little more practical for the street but in a self defense situation it doesn't work so well against multiple attackers.

As for wrestling I doubt anyone is talking about "Pro-Wrestling” WWE stuff.  More like high school type wrestling where you are on the ground trying to pin your attacker or otherwise subdue him.

Moving on...  Unless you really want to learn to kick well I would stay away from styles like Tae Kwon Do that focus on kicking or even just use a lot of kicking.  I just don't think your body type would be quite right for these, and also if it's important to you they tend not to be so practical for self defense.

Wing Chun sounds like it may work for you; it uses primarily traps and strikes but also has some kicking, usually low to your opponent’s legs.  You do need to have quick hands but if you train in this style your reflexes will improve.  Your size probably wouldn't be a great advantage but I doubt it would hurt anything either.  Your power would come in handy though.

Some type of Kenpo Karate is always a good option, the styles in this category are usually practical for self defense, versatile so they will work well with nearly any body type and are well rounded combining Karate, some Jujitsu and some Kung Fu (though this does vary from style to style of Kenpo Karate).

So there are a few ideas for you but really what you should do is look for a school first rather then deciding on a style only to find out it's not available in your area.  Whatever school you choose just make sure you sit in on a class to watch, or take an introductory course (which are usually pretty cheap if not free) to make sure it will suit your needs.  

The effectiveness of a style toward your personal goals largely depends on how it's taught.  This is why finding a good instructor and school is more important that finding a style.  Also it is the martial artist that makes the art, not the other way around so whatever style you end up with you will be able to adapt it over time to suit your body type.  If the style and instructors are versatile enough they can do this for you without you having to give it a second though, just another reason why finding the right school is more important than finding the right style.

I hope this helps and good luck finding a school :)

Answer 8

greco-roman

submission

both are wrestling

this will help you use those upper body muscles

Sambo

its a russian martial art taught to the russian army, a lot of leg submissions, others as well, some ground work and kicking and punching

boxing would be great

those are prolly your best bets

Answer 9

I've seen martial artist of all shapes and sizes that were able to  perform amazing things. No one expected them to be able to do what they have accomplished with their size or age. I said all of that to say don't look for a certain style. Find a good affordable school near you to train. A good school with good instructions is the best place to start. Take some trial classes before you invest in lessons if that is an option. Don't allow the schools to pressure you into a long term contract. You may end up signing a contract, but don't let them pressure you to do it. You may want to find out if for some reason you have to break the contract is there an escape clause or what will you be responsible for if that happens.

Answer 10

check out sambo

Answer 11

Bjj would probbaly be ok, if your both long and strong