martial arts?
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Mmmm... Body building coaches always know how to assess physique of people really good. That's for body part. But for abilities and talents... I will give you simple basics to know how to assess yourself.vampirekid.13 said:
Basically, you can categorize people into 4 different groups, with some areas of overlapping.
I will assume that all the following examples, have the height of 180 cm (5'11").
1- Ultra heavy: Like Sumo wrestlers. If you are around 300 lbs, then you should try to focus on locking/grappling fighting systems, and/or ground fighting. These persons have to use their weight, because letting out power from their limbs for striking isn't going to be effective. They don't have the range of movement, so they have to get hold of their opponent. They have the benefit of strong locks, grappling and throwing techniques.
2- Heavy: Like American boxers. That's if you are around 230 to 300 lbs. These persons have the advantage of power, and weight together. But they don't have the advantage of fast movement. So arts that are needed, are arts which combine striking, plus grappling and locking and ground fighting, with much more emphasis on striking. Like JuJitsu: Perfect!
3- Fit: Like most martial artists. This is the balanced of them all. That's if your height in cm more or less equals your weight in kg + 100, with +5-10 as a range. Like is someone is around 180 lbs. Like Muhammad Ali back at the old days. These guys, can have full contact. Meaning, they can strike, grapple, lock, ground fight, maneuver, and even some acrobatics too. But all in the best timing. Not with any opponents, not in certain situations. But they can get along and combine all aspects of fight very well. So these persons should try to find a complete fighting system. A very good example here is Jean Claude Van Damme.
4- Underweight: Like Bruce Lee. This is when your weight + 100 < height. The best example to give here is him. These persons, can rarely grapple or use locking techniques. They rely on very fast striking, and maneuvering, and they have a big spectrum of acrobatics too. I am in this category. I weigh 141 lbs, and i am 5'8" tall, i.e: 172 cm, and i am 64 kg. I should be 72 kg. Close contact is not advised here, because i cannot use my weight against a person, nor i have enough power to inflict a strong lock, except in few situations. On the contrary, when me and my opponent are in a state of imbalance, i am in more balance than he is. I can control my body easily, and flexibly, but it's hard for me to keep myself on the ground. So my strength point, would be keeping away from the ground. Thus flexibility and agility is vital here, to go with the flow of movements. Unlike all others, who would be easy targets the moment they are off the ground. But on the ground, i can be swept easily.
Of course, all these types, can overlap, and also, speed, flexibility and agility can broaden the choice and spectrum.
So which one are you
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Traditional Karate is very effective for building up stamina and fitness. I know this since I myself am a first dan black belt. Been a while though, university + job right after kinda messed that up.
However it also teaches discipline, anger management...and if you train hard enough you can kick someone in the ead so hard and so fast they'll be on the floor before they saw you move.
However it also teaches discipline, anger management...and if you train hard enough you can kick someone in the ead so hard and so fast they'll be on the floor before they saw you move.
Since this thread has just left the realm of reality and contains acrobatics, 300 pound boxers, and a Jean Claude Van Damme who can fight, I shall bid it adieu and may God have mercy upon anyone who follows advice from it.
Seldon2639 said:
i want to be able to defend myself when/if i ever get deployed to places like iraq/afghanistan/other combat zones.
wait, did i not mention its for military purposes?
I take Jiu Jutsu, that is a great work-out. It's grappling stlye combat, so you need to be in pretty close before you can use it, but it's cool stuff.
Before you get your heart set on something-
The first thing you should do is see what lessons you can take from someone reputable school/instructor in your area and choose from there.
I took Tae Kwon Do when I was a kid and Hung Ga as a teenager. Until about a year into it I thought it was Hung Gar. The instructor had an odd accent.
I probably couldn?t do any of it today though as I?m older, less flexy, fatter, and hairier.
The first thing you should do is see what lessons you can take from someone reputable school/instructor in your area and choose from there.
I took Tae Kwon Do when I was a kid and Hung Ga as a teenager. Until about a year into it I thought it was Hung Gar. The instructor had an odd accent.
I probably couldn?t do any of it today though as I?m older, less flexy, fatter, and hairier.
Personally I recommend Jujitsu as it teaches the body structure, pressure points and how to either defeat your opponent or stop them with minimal effort. I only need 1 hand to take down someone highly built if I know the correct pressure point and movement, and thats it.
and im pritty sure Ninjitsu is Illegal in places now since its described as the "Art of Assasination". Well, in australia anyway.
and im pritty sure Ninjitsu is Illegal in places now since its described as the "Art of Assasination". Well, in australia anyway.
You'd not, though CQC in military combat is less likely than movies would like us to believe (having spoken to people who were in the military and special forces). At the point you're doing hand-to-hand combat, you're likely already pretty screwed. Depending on the branch of the military you're in, you're likely to get combat training anyway, and that'll be something close to Krav Maga (not exactly, but most branches do something similar to a streamlined Aikido).vampirekid.13 said:
