The Ultimate in Martial Arts

akalethal · 04-02-2007, 11:50 AM

Im 16, 140pounds, and 5'10
im looking for a martial art that focuses on strikes and attacks, if anyone can recomend me id appreciate it

Batucada · 04-02-2007, 01:51 PM

I would recommend Muay Thai.

Bjjexpertise@be · 04-02-2007, 05:58 PM

I'm biased so I'll say boxing

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DickHardman · 04-02-2007, 06:38 PM

muay thai and boxing sounds good. many places teach both.

wavyd · 04-02-2007, 11:04 PM

In my experience you should find an instructor you like and feel comfortable with.

Of the arts I currently study I believe as follows:

Muay Thai is great for power and an aggressive style. (I have about 2 years of training)
TaeKwonDo is great for speed and flexibility. The kicks are far more powerful, at least in the Olympic style I study, than many give credit. (I have about five years experience and I'm a second degree black belt).
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is great for the ground game, not what your looking for, but it gives an entirely different perspective on the fight game. (I have about 8 months experience)

Hopefully this helps you in some way. Based on your desire I'd check into Muay Thai but don't be afraid to check out any style.

Tom Yum · 04-02-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akalethal

Im 16, 140pounds, and 5'10
im looking for a martial art that focuses on strikes and attacks, if anyone can recomend me id appreciate it

Tell us more about what you are trying to achieve.

7r14ngL3Ch0k3 · 04-02-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavyd

In my experience you should find an instructor you like and feel comfortable with.

Of the arts I currently study I believe as follows:

Muay Thai is great for power and an aggressive style. (I have about 2 years of training)
TaeKwonDo is great for speed and flexibility. The kicks are far more powerful, at least in the Olympic style I study, than many give credit. (I have about five years experience and I'm a second degree black belt).
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is great for the ground game, not what your looking for, but it gives an entirely different perspective on the fight game. (I have about 8 months experience)

Hopefully this helps you in some way. Based on your desire I'd check into Muay Thai but don't be afraid to check out any style.

Ah we have "expert" on board. Good advice though.

wavyd · 04-02-2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7r14ngL3Ch0k3

Ah we have "expert" on board. Good advice though.

LOL... no never an expert, always a student.

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Batucada Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 29 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would recommend Muay Thai.

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wavyd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	In my experience you should find an instructor you like and feel comfortable with. Of the arts I currently study I believe as follows: Muay Thai is great for power and an aggressive style. (I have about 2 years of training) TaeKwonDo is great for speed and flexibility. The kicks are far more powerful, at least in the Olympic style I study, than many give credit. (I have about five years experience and I'm a second degree black belt). Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is great for the ground game, not what your looking for, but it gives an entirely different perspective on the fight game. (I have about 8 months experience) Hopefully this helps you in some way. Based on your desire I'd check into Muay Thai but don't be afraid to check out any style.

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