What martial art?

Question

So I boxed for a couple months 4-5 times a week. I am taking a break, end of school year, college, sat **** etc. After the summer I am interested in doing some martial art. I would like it to be good for protecting myself, but able to kick someone's *** without putting them in the hospital. yes punching, kicking etc, is all good, but also pressure points, grabs etc. This isnt as important, but if there is a martial art that does all this, and does some breakdancish stuff maybe? teaches you how to do **** that looks crazy, that would be cool to.

any recommendations?

I am 17. and I am a pretty inflexible guy (which can probably change) tall and skinny.

thanks a lot.

Answer 1

hey i'm 18, tall and skinny and infexible as well. i am learning shaolin art and taekwondo to improve my flexibility. can consider one of these?

Answer 2

Hapkido has punching , kicking (tkd kicks) , pressure points , grabs.

swat , police teams are trained in hapkido (not all).

Answer 3

any art with a Good teacher will be beneficial to you just try not to get an ego

Answer 4

Jeet kune do, do it like Bruce did and you will look cool

Answer 5

SHITO-RIYU form of karate is very helpful.It is the most ancient  and powerful art.

Answer 6

No matter how violent a martial art system is or not  it is up to the practitioner to issue the power of his attack  on his opponent in a controlled non lethal way unless the situation demands an escalation of power to end the confrontation quickly.

I've been in fights that i had to use very little power to overcome an aggressor. Remember  that its against the law to use excessive force when it is unnecessary against an unskilled fighter.

I've learned deadly techniques but i choose not to us them in self defense unless i have too.

In your dojo you will learn self control with your technique if not many of the students would get seriously hurt.

To me all martial arts are the same what's different is how you apply and what you get out of it.

Ten lawyers could go to the same law school but some will be better than others and each will have their own style.

To me martial arts instruction in a reputable school a steeping to developing your own style.

Answer 7

Flexibility a key point in being healthy and performing well in martial arts of any kind. Judo is a great sport to become involved in, loosely translated as the "gentle way" it combines throws, chokes, and arm-bars. As for myself, I have taken a liking to grappling, which in some places is considered a mixture of Judo, Brazilian Jujitsu, and wrestling. Being well rounded is something that I hold with high regard. As for being able to protect yourself without hurting your opponent? Well that just comes with time. In each Martial Art you take part in, you should always focus on control of your body movements, channeling them into effective motions.