I've done a little bit of martial arts in the past (I have a green belt in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu), and I want to learn more, but I want to find something new. Jujitsu just isn't quite interesting and enjoyable enough for me and I want something more athletic/acrobatic/energetic.
I'm interested in martial arts for several reasons, but most importantly are:
1. A good physical fitness workout
2. Improved self-discipline
3. Enjoyable physical recreation
4. Effective and applicable self-defense techniques
I like the concept and graceful motions of Soft Style better than Hard Style systems, and I want a good blend of lower body (kicks and such) and upper body (punches and grabs and such) so that no more than 65-70% of techniques are upper body and no more than 50% are lower body.
I also want it to ideally be a fairly popular and prolific martial art so that I have an easier time finding schools where I might be able to learn.
Could people please make suggestions for styles I might look more into. And if you suggest "Kung Fu" please include a specific style/school of kung fu such as Jow Ga, Hung Ga, Black Tiger, etc. because there is a lot of variety and diversity between different kung fu styles.
Thanks
I'm interested in martial arts for several reasons, but most importantly are:
1. A good physical fitness workout
2. Improved self-discipline
3. Enjoyable physical recreation
4. Effective and applicable self-defense techniques
I like the concept and graceful motions of Soft Style better than Hard Style systems, and I want a good blend of lower body (kicks and such) and upper body (punches and grabs and such) so that no more than 65-70% of techniques are upper body and no more than 50% are lower body.
I also want it to ideally be a fairly popular and prolific martial art so that I have an easier time finding schools where I might be able to learn.
Could people please make suggestions for styles I might look more into. And if you suggest "Kung Fu" please include a specific style/school of kung fu such as Jow Ga, Hung Ga, Black Tiger, etc. because there is a lot of variety and diversity between different kung fu styles.
Thanks