Im looking to get back into a form of martial arts again. which?

Question

im very interested in the japanese culture and id really like to do something with weapons. im very active play football and lift wieghts im even getting into the strongman competitions. any help wouold be great.

Answer 1

I would suggest:

Aikido - Japanese, and teaches weapons (bokken, jo, tanto)

Answer 2

If you are interested in weapons, I would suggest:

Jodo, Jojutsu.or Aikijo.

These Japanese short staff (jo) techniques are easily adapted to a walking stick with little or no modification. A walking stick or cane can be openly carried on the street anywhere.

EDIT:

Sigh... nobody appreciates a swagger stick anymore!

Answer 3

I don't really like martial arts with weapons because you're not always going to have one in a real fight, but unless you're an amputee you'll have your hands and feet (and knees and elbows, and everything else). For you'd I'd recommend something like Judo or Jujitsu (Japanese not Brazilian).

Answer 4

freestyle karate.most freestyle karates will teach you stand up,ground/grappling,weapons and practicle street wise self defence while still maintaining tradition.