easiest MA to learn

[JasonE]

I've heard that Tae Kwon Do isn't very applicable to real combat situations. Not that thats all I care about, I would just rather have something under my belt that I can use to defend myself should it become neccessary. I'm confident that I can defend myself from the average assailant with my current training (Marine Corps Martial Arts) but I'd like something that will help to instill discipline and mind power. Like some Mr Miyagi type shit, and can be used to kick some ass should the need arise. Any suggestions?

You don't need a school of martial arts, you need to eliminate the tendency to get tensed up and overly-focused in a fight. Notice that Mr. Miyagi's primary thing was to always be relaxed and calm, no matter how crazy things got. Unfortunately, I haven't seen any schools that actively address this in a way that you can accomplish it in less than 5 years.

You would be better served by picking up the "Shock-Ability" training videos by Scott Sonnon. I've worked with the material for a while, just me and another guy in our own time, and the results are great. When I do go visit my old martial arts schools, I am so calm in practice and sparring sessions that it's like I've kept training... I don't have much trouble. I just don't get phased by much and my effectiveness has improved.

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