chosing a martial art??

[redgeeteeeye]

hey whats up everyone? ive been looking around for a program that can fit my needs maybe somebody here can point me in the right direction..first off ill tell you my stats im 5'8 about 200 pounds.i dont have a huge gut im just thick all around and due to my new job i dont have time to go to a gym and take classes.I wanted to try and find a program that would incorperate a good amount of exercise as well as self defense program.Would boxing or kickboxing be right for me or can i find a martial arts program that would help me lean out ?
thanks

[taekwondo champ]

umm ok if u want a self defense martial art i suggest that u pick wing chun kung fu its the most effective in close quarters, now it u want a excercise try tae kwon do because there is alot more excercise in tae kwon do than other martial arts.

[GQchris]

just don't become another Gracie nuthugger, LOL j/k

[Hardball]

Look for several free trial visits with several different schools in your area. After several trial visits it will be obvious which one fits your personality, body make up, budget and flexibility level.

[taekwondo champ]

also you should check out kyokushin karate if you want a real no kidding karate system. i think that it is the best karate in the world it is tough and will make you work for your goal. i am planning to go there after i get my black belt in wtf taekwondo. you have to be seriously dedicated to reach your black belt in that art. after 5 years you might be a brown belt, but the black blet test its the hardest test in any martial art, you have to defeat 10 black belts in a row in a kumitae. extreamly hard and extreamly rewarding chck it out. if u can take hits ( wich i think u can) its perfect for u if u really love to fight. also there are no pads of any kind when sparring, excpt maby a cup but thats all!

[7r14ngL3Ch0k3]

An alternative to Kyokushin(which is great), would be Muay Thai Kick boxing. There's probably a MT school/gym around your area, so you might want check that out, MT has alot similarities with Kyokushin karate.

[Troll Virus]

MT has alot similarities with Kyokushin karate.

Two arms & two legs kind of things yeah.

[Tant01]

Getting fit takes time.

hey whats up everyone? ive been looking around for a program that can fit my needs maybe somebody here can point me in the right direction..first off ill tell you my stats im 5'8 about 200 pounds.i dont have a huge gut im just thick all around and due to my new job i dont have time to go to a gym and take classes.I wanted to try and find a program that would incorperate a good amount of exercise as well as self defense program.Would boxing or kickboxing be right for me or can i find a martial arts program that would help me lean out ?
thanks

Low center of gravity, eh? Can you say Judo? You'll need to make time to get fit but there's a payoff... You'll live longer and better if you do it NOW!


Good luck and let us know what you find.