what martial art to take?

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Timmy

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hi i am 14, average height, white, skinnyish, but im quite muscly, play rugby, i am thinking of taking up a martial art, a older guy i know recommended kick boxing, but i donno it looks kinda intense, an i wouldn't really wanna go up against anyone massive!
do you have any recomendations?
i want a matial art that also focuses on arm strength, rather than just legs.
its ok im gnna do kick boxing, i know the place im gnna go, thank you for answering, so if u havnt answered, if uv got any tips on kick boxing itl be pretty good!
 
It depends what you want to do. If you want to do something focusing on your legs, something like taekwondo or kickboxing would be good. However, kickboxing is, as you put it, an intensive sport, so it would be best for you to start with a less intensive martial art, and move on to kickboxing when you turn 16-18+ (or when you feel that your body is well built.

Karate uses both legs and arms, and focuses most on speed of attacks and agilaty. Judo is a very demanding sport, which requires you to come into close contact with your opponent and flipping, punching, and taking him to the floor.
 
Martial arts will get you in amazing shape but that doesn't mean you'll physically look great (ie. the UFC guys look that way due to weights).

My physique has changed lots since doing martial arts (leaner and more musculer) but I'm still pretty skinny.

For good physical conditioning - the best martial arts are the ones that compete since you have to push hard to get to a level where your fitness doesn't let you down.

For that I'd recommend an MMA gym or perhaps something like Thai Boxing (better than Kickboxing) and Grappling (eg. BJJ). I get very fit doing Wing Chun - it does depend on the intensity of the class which is variable from school to school.
 
even the big guys start out as grasshoppers (beginners).

find a school that teaches more than 1 martial art like a mma school, it should teach moves from at least 3 different styles, so you won't get locked on 1 style and be prone to its weaknesses, as they all have weaknesses.
 
First off, anyone who tells you that you should try _____ martial art is doing you a disservice. Typically they are pushing the style they are taking now or they don't study martial arts and push the one their fravorite UFC fighter takes. I also don't care about your height, weight, or race (what that has to do with it, I'm not sure).

One thing that matters is your age. You're 14 so that limits you in a few ways. You can only go to schools near your house or close enough for your parents to take you. You have to go to a school your parents can afford. You also need to be able to fit it into your schedule with school.

Figure out what schools are close enough to you that you could actually get to. Then figure out their class schedules. Nothing else matters if you cannot get there.

With the schools that are left, talk to your parents about the costs invoved. Not just the tuition, but uniforms, testing, seminars, tournaments, weapons, sparring gear, etc. Figure out what it will cost them for you to train for a year at each place. Don't push your parents to spend more than they can afford because, hopefully, you'll need that money for college in four years.

Now that you've winnowed that list down to just a few, visit those schools and observe the classes. Figure out which one looks like you'd enjoy it the most then try it out for a month. If you like it, stay for another month. Keep that up for at least year until you get into any long-term contracts.

Good luck and enjoy your journey.
 
First off, anyone who tells you that you should try _____ martial art is doing you a disservice. Typically they are pushing the style they are taking now or they don't study martial arts and push the one their fravorite UFC fighter takes. I also don't care about your height, weight, or race (what that has to do with it, I'm not sure).

One thing that matters is your age. You're 14 so that limits you in a few ways. You can only go to schools near your house or close enough for your parents to take you. You have to go to a school your parents can afford. You also need to be able to fit it into your schedule with school.

Figure out what schools are close enough to you that you could actually get to. Then figure out their class schedules. Nothing else matters if you cannot get there.

With the schools that are left, talk to your parents about the costs invoved. Not just the tuition, but uniforms, testing, seminars, tournaments, weapons, sparring gear, etc. Figure out what it will cost them for you to train for a year at each place. Don't push your parents to spend more than they can afford because, hopefully, you'll need that money for college in four years.

Now that you've winnowed that list down to just a few, visit those schools and observe the classes. Figure out which one looks like you'd enjoy it the most then try it out for a month. If you like it, stay for another month. Keep that up for at least year until you get into any long-term contracts.

Good luck and enjoy your journey.
 
It depends what you want to do. If you want to do something focusing on your legs, something like taekwondo or kickboxing would be good. However, kickboxing is, as you put it, an intensive sport, so it would be best for you to start with a less intensive martial art, and move on to kickboxing when you turn 16-18+ (or when you feel that your body is well built.

Karate uses both legs and arms, and focuses most on speed of attacks and agilaty. Judo is a very demanding sport, which requires you to come into close contact with your opponent and flipping, punching, and taking him to the floor.
 
It depends what you want to do. If you want to do something focusing on your legs, something like taekwondo or kickboxing would be good. However, kickboxing is, as you put it, an intensive sport, so it would be best for you to start with a less intensive martial art, and move on to kickboxing when you turn 16-18+ (or when you feel that your body is well built.

Karate uses both legs and arms, and focuses most on speed of attacks and agilaty. Judo is a very demanding sport, which requires you to come into close contact with your opponent and flipping, punching, and taking him to the floor.
 
even the big guys start out as grasshoppers (beginners).

find a school that teaches more than 1 martial art like a mma school, it should teach moves from at least 3 different styles, so you won't get locked on 1 style and be prone to its weaknesses, as they all have weaknesses.
 
Check out the schools around your area. I also play Rugby and I did BJJ. I mean I did boxing and karate when I was younger. It's all preference man. Do something you enjoy. Good luck man.
 
Check out the schools around your area. I also play Rugby and I did BJJ. I mean I did boxing and karate when I was younger. It's all preference man. Do something you enjoy. Good luck man.
 
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