Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
Confused?
I hear it all the time, on the internet and in person: “I really want to get into martial arts, but I dont know which one to do.” It is understandable. Most people just think Karate when they think of martial arts. Then when the time comes to pick a school they are suddenly barraged by new data: Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, Karate, Jiu Jitsu, etc…
How is someone with no martial arts experience supposed to figure out what to take? Unfortunately, we martial artists tend to make the problem even worse by extolling our own styles to the detriment of the others. It doesnt need to be this way. There IS a martial art for everyone, and I’m here to help you pick the right one for YOU, not for me.
The first thing we need to do is sort out the main points of the major styles. This will involve a lot of generalization, but at least it will get you pointed in the right direction.