What Martial Arts do you do?
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I started studying Yamamorri Ryu when I was 4. (Black Belt Level - 15 years studying)\nThis are includes: Hand-to-hand combat (Tai-jutsu) \n                                    Sword Skills (Ken-jutsu & iai-jutsu)\n                                    Staff Skil;s (Bo-jutsi & Jo-Jutsu)\n                                    And other basic Japanese military arts.\nWhen I was 16 I started Lung-Feng Chuan Kung Fu. (Instructor Level - 10 years studying)\nWhen I was 20, I started Tea Kwon Do. (Black Belt Level 5 years studying)\nWhen I was 24 I started Wing Chun Kung Fu. (Assistant Instructor Level)\nWhen I was 30 I started Taijiquan\nAt 34 I started Xingyiquan \n\nWhat's next, I have NO IDEA!
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Well I can't think of one art that focuses on all of the things that you name. Brazillian Jujitsu probably comes the closest. It focuses on grappling, pressure points, and submissions. I believe they do have some takedowns but most of it is groundfighting so I wouldn't consider take downs to be a part of the focus. On the flipside, Judo focuses on takedowns, grappling, and submissions but not so much on pressure points because it is a sport. Then there is Japanese Jujitsu, which is what I practice, and we focus on take downs, pressure points, and submissions. We don't do so much grappling but it is there. So all in all, if you want to focus on all of the elements you named, I would combine a couple of martial arts (BJJ and Judo would be quite effective if you want to compete in a fight competition or just get in good shape. If you are looking to study for pure self defense, then BJJ and Japanese Jujitsu would be good).
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You spelled it correctly in your question above.  It is Jujitsu.
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I think the most useful one is krav-maga but beside it i would choose muai thai because you get VERY strong and u can take a lot of punishment and itll be the easiest to employ if someone is fighting u in a street fight
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karate-i took kempo, but tae-kwon-do is also modernized.  make sure it is self-defense-not to be a "gangsta".  i wrestled for six years-that helps with close self defence significantly
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Take MMA.  Which is a mix of different martial arts.  I have taken boxing,judo, karate, jui-jitsu and shootfighting.  Now I go to an MMA school.  It is the best I have taken.  It mixed all of them together.
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karate and as you become fit judo and/or ju jitsu is just awesome!\nEither of these will teach you to defend yourself immediately.\nkarate in particular emphasizes self discipline.\nTae-Kwon-Do  is the commonist type of karate taught in the US. Kung Fu is also one type of karate.\n\nBruce Lee does karate. Hitting, punching and kicking.\nSo does chuck Norris.\n\nju-jitsu involves using pressure points on your opponents body to control him. You do not have to move much. but it is harder to practice alone so requires more classes.
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Yes....  And yes.  Formally studied Aikido/Aikijitsu, Kyoshinkan Karate, and Tae Kwon Do.  (Though I don't really count the last two as I was only there long enough to gain some basics.)  However, also have done personal research and/or worked out with practitioners in Jui-jitsu, Taijiquan, Arnis, & a non-classical form of Gung Fu.   \n\nYou?
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I know Judo & Karatay, Shotokan, II Black Belt with you.\n\nImran
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I started in Boxing and Tae Kwon Do, for about a year.  This was about 1989, my sophmore year in college.  I switched to a Northern Style Kung Fu called Shipagi, some of the forms of which I still practice to this day.\n\nIn 1992 I studied Wing Chun and Arnis at the local YMCA for about 3 years.  After that, when I became a school teacher, I just trained on my own until 1999.\n\nThat's when I hooked up with Joseph Simonet in Wenatchee WA.  I trained in quite a few arts at that point (mainly because Joe is so well versed in so many himself) including Arnis/Eskrima, Tracy's Kenpo Karate, Yang style Tai Chi, Wing Chun and Pentjak Silat Serak.  I eventually earned a black belt in a hybrid curriculum he developed called American Wing Chun-Silat.\n\nSo let's see... I guess all told I have been training about 17 years.  Hmm, doesn't seem all that long and yet it's been quite the journey.\n\nPeace,\nVT
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The two most common martial arts practiced in North America are karate and tae kwon do. Many wonder what the difference between these two martial arts is. This is especially the case for those who are just starting to look around for a martial arts studio. After all, most practitioners in both karate and tae kwon do seem to wear the same type of white gi uniforms with various colored belts.\n\nModern traditional karate was developed in the islands of Okinawa in Japan after some influences from Chinese martial arts. There are actually different styles of karate but they are all commonly considered as Japanese martial arts today. The colored belt system was developed to show the various ranks of karate practitioners with white depicting novices and black belts (with various degrees) representing instructor levels and higher. There is a whole range of other different colors in between. Modern tae kwon do was developed in Korea after much influence from Japanese karate during the occupation by Japan. Indeed, tae kwon do is sometimes referred to as Korean karate. The Koreans adopted similar white uniforms along with a colored belt ranking system for tae kwon do. Today, there are two main styles of tae kwon do, one under the International Tae Kwon Do Federation and the other under the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Many tae kwon do schools have added a black lining to their white uniforms for black belt levels. A V-neck top is often seen in schools affiliated with the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. There are also older Korean styles including tang soo do and moo duk kwan. Some of the more Americanized karate and tae kwon do schools also use uniforms with other colors such as red, black and blue in addition to the traditional white.\n\nIt can be generalized that in karate, one would use their arms or hands for 60% of the time for strikes or blocks while the use of legs for kicking will be about 40%. This breakdown is seen in the many forms or katas of karate which are set routines which simulate fighting against imaginary opponents using martial arts techniques. The forms from tae kwon do would have the opposite percentage breakdown with 40% hands and 60% legs. In tae kwon do, there is also more emphasis on higher kicks to the head level than in karate. Tae kwon do practitioners also utilize more jumping or flying kicks where one is airborne while executing kicking techniques. The tae kwon do forms or patterns are generally a bit shorter and less complex than the karate forms. Some tae kwon do schools have been known to use the odd karate form in its curriculum as well.\n\nIn North America as well as other parts of the world, there are separate traditional competitions for karate and tae kwon do. However, the open martial arts tournaments in North America often have competitors from both karate and tae kwon do competing together. Some of the larger open martial arts competition events will have separate forms divisions for Japanese karate and Korean tae kwon do competitors but the fighting or sparring divisions will usually be combined. Many black belts in tae kwon do end up studying karate as well and the opposite has been true too. Tae kwon do has received more publicity in recent years since its introduction as an Olympic sport. The style and rules used for the Olympic version of tae kwon do fighting comes from the World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF). Both karate and tae kwon do are considered as hard style martial arts in North America today (as opposed to soft styles such as the many versions of Chinese kung fu).\n\nClint Leung is a lifelong martial artist with over 32 years of training experience in kung fu, tae kwon do, karate, kickboxing and martial arts weaponry. He has won Canadian and world championship titles (NASKA, NBL and WSKF). He is also owner of Free Spirit Activewear (http://www.FreeSpiritActivewear.com) , an online retailer and designer of premium martial arts activewear. Free Spirit Activewear has martial arts info
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Tae Kwon Do is great for discipline and health, but I suggest that you learn about martial arts first to determine which art you prefer. try the library, and get a\nMartial arts encyclopedia. be careful their are instructors who claim to be certified to teach but aren't
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Yes, I do.  Se-Jong TKD, which is old school.  It is totally worth it.  There are 2 types of schools.  1) old-school schools that teach you respect, discipline & how to be an artist. 2) New schools teach you that if you have enough $$$$$ to spend, you can buy yourself a blackbelt.  1 is about the art of it, 2 is about the sport of it and spending way to much money on patches.
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me! i love it used to do wado-ryu when i was younger but started shotokan and its better- especially the katas\nour association is kaizencentral karate federation,run by a former world champion.
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i'd say brazilian jujitsu
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I don't know, but if you have a concern, why not try martial arts.  Same thing, more  balanced.
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Orientals bow instead of shaking hands to avoid getting negative\nspiritual energy from others.\nWhat do you know about Martial Arts Bullshido?\nI am self-taught, studying for 30 years. Have proven myself in "street" fights.\nAnd started developing my own style before I got degenerating discs!\nWhat have YOU done but criticize people on Yahoo Answers? I've seen your answers before.