martial arts and swordsmenship?

[lord13d]

im really intrested in both, im 18 now and i know its a reli late start but that doesnt matter to me. i have a real passion for them and will do whatever it takes to learn and mabey even master them. i wanted to know whats the best way of going about this? im not sure which styles i want to learn, i have a big build, not fat, good balance and foot work (so ive been told by coaches in sports) and my personality it gentle but will stand up when needed, and not afraid to knock heads if needed and out spoken. plz help if u can