What martial art should i learn or combaination of them?

Question

i am 14 years old 5ft 7in weigh 135 lbs med build skinny pretty fast/pretty strong. i want to know what i should learn to be able to defend my self if i ever get into a fight (anywere). i have pretty good upper body str ok lower body str.Good at punching bad at kicking -.-.

Answer 1

hey there! consider Northern Praying Mantis kung fu... its a style that utilises fast hand/ arm movements mostly. i think you sound of a similar build to me and i love it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Pr...

there are numerous styles within NPM so depending on the person teaching you, you will have access to various styles within a style.

its also a hard-soft style meaning that one will learn to attack an attack (hard) and also use the attackers power against them (soft)

hope that helps

ps. it hasnt been too much of a problem for me coming across bigger opponents (im 6'3") but northern praying mantis really does eliminate a lot of the size advantage.

Answer 2

Read the Book of the Five Rings!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tVHJfKc9f6E

Answer 3

That's a question that only you can answer, maybe with a little help of your physician (in determining whether you should practice martial arts at all).

While some people advocate that "my style fits any individual", it is very debatable if any single individual would adapt to *any* style.

It depends heavily on your objectives, but remember, these may change with time. Many people who begin martial arts training strictly to learn self-defense become quite interested in other aspects as their training progresses.

(a) What are you looking for?

For instance, if you are looking for on the street self-defense training Taiji or Kendo might not be your first choice.

Some choices: Jujutsu, Hapkido, some Gongfus, Karate, Ken(m)po, Baguazhang, Tang Soo Do, Muay Thai, Tae-Kwon-Do, Ninjutsu, Kali/Escrima/Arnis, Silat, or Xingyiquan.

If you are looking for meditation and philosophy Western Boxing is probably a poor choice as well.

Some choices: most Gongfus, Aikido, Taiji, Kendo, Kenjutsu, or Iaido.

If you are looking for a sport and competition, Shao-Lin Long Fist would probably be a bad choice.

Some choices: Fencing, some Karates/Gongfus, Judo, Boxing, Kendo, Tae-Kwon-Do, Savate, or Shuaijiao.

If you are looking for intense body conditioning and muscle development, Aikido is probably not the style for you.

Some choices: some Okinawan Karates, Judo, some Gongfus, Muay Thai, Tae-Kwon-Do, Capoeira.

Answer 4

i take kempo. its fun. keeps u in shape. dont worry they'll teach you how to kick. just try it

Answer 5

i think u should do capoeira i do it and i get really sore but its fun and i love it! go to www.cdotucson.com for more details or just sear capoeira on google

Answer 6

if you're good at punching, then you should learn boxing and ju jitsu since you have good upper body strength..