I want to take martial arts, i dont know much about the different kinds?

Question

Is there one that is fighting style, that looks cool, and helps you get fit...

Answer 1

no...there are alot of them.

1 use your search bar, the yellow pages...etc to see whats available in your area

2 decide what your goals are ( fighting? self defense? sport? fitness?)

3 pick the school/art that best fills your needs.

no art is better than another. some are better for different things. but you are likely limited by whats available to you in your area. so start there

Answer 2

Check out the left menu on this page: http://www.thewrestlingtalk.com/wrestlin...

It will give you about 15 different types of martial arts techniques and fights.

Answer 3

I have been taking Judo for around two years now. I love it. When I started I weighed around 140 and now weigh around 110.

Answer 4

You dont learn a style cause its cool, which is true, but if it was only that then it wouldnt be very eeffective the keen is to defeat your oppenit easily as possible.  Shoalin styles are very effective since they put strain on the body making you stronger.

Answer 5

A lot of people think tae kwon do looks cool, with lots of flashy kicks, and it generally involves sparring, which is a little like fighting, and is pretty good exercise

But there is a wide variety of martial arts, some more realistic, some more "cool looking" some with greater emphasis on fighting, some more emphasis on forms

If you're interested in asian cultural elements, you may want to check out some more traditional styles (karate form okinawa, judo and aikido from japan, various kung fu/wu shu styles from China)

There's also combat sport styles boxing, kickboxing, MMA, Brazillian Jujitsu focusing more on live action and competition

there are also many modified/hybrid styles scattered all over the place, often labeled "karate" or "self-defense", in which case it's all about the quality of the specific school and it's instructor(s)

your best bet is to try out a bunch of styles, and see what you like the best; ultimately, the study of any martial art will take quite a few years, so it should be something you enjoy doing

Answer 6

Most any will help get you fit or help keep you fit. There are tons of styles though. For women personally I recommend Jiu Jitsu, it doesn't rely nearly as much on using force and is really great in a rape prevention kind of setting. I've helped teach some self defense courses and rape prevention courses over the years and most of the rape prevention course was straight out of a JJ class. Not trying to freak you out on the rape thing, just being honest. I have been teaching my daughter and told her at any time she wants to go start doing real classes instead of ole dad just showing her some stuff all she has to do is say the word. If you are more interested in just staying in shape and learning some stuff that will help in a bad situation there are lots of choices. Kickboxing would be a good one in my book, there are lots of good traditional martial arts out there, but there are also a lot of complete BS schools out there to. I'd say go JJ or find someplace that offers multiple arts at the same place, it's getting more common.

Answer 7

most will help you get fit.

if you want one wich looks kool try check out kung fu and capoeira both really awesome styles.

Answer 8

Simple question, tough answer.

There are literally hundreds of different martial arts.  Actually there are hundreds of Chinese martial arts alone, and other countries all have their own styles, so there may be THOUSANDS of martial arts out there.

If I were you, I wouldn't worry so much about the "style" of martial arts, I would worry about the school you are studying at.  You can learn to fight, look cool, and get fit in pretty much any style, but you need to learn at a good school with teachers you like in order to be willing to put in the time and effort it takes.  In order to get proficient in a martial art takes around 4 years, minimum- like earning a bachelor's degree.

So I suggest you find out what schools are in your area- the phone book is a good place to start (yes, I know it's old tech, but it works) and pick some schools that look good and visit them.  Most schools offer a free class, or week, or month.

One thing to be wary of- if they tell you that they're the only place that offers the "real deal" or that the sensei is a "10th degree" black belt or whatever outrageous claim- leave.  If you need help knowing what an outrageous claim is, then Ask.

Answer 9

Almost all of them look cool and help you get and stay fit.

A lot of them are also for training the mind and soul as well as the body ( so says my sensei ).

I'm really having a lot of fun with kendo. It's a high activity sport though. Takes a lot out of you. If you want less activity, and something more relaxing try Iaido, it looks boring to the untrained eye, but it's really demanding and takes a lot of focus and self control.

Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Judo, etc are good for self defense and are always good to have handy. I've only had experience with tae kwon do though, that's also very tough but rewarding.

Answer 10

shaolin kung fu maybe