Ok, so i've been wanting to learn a martial art for a while so im seriously considering signing up for one in my next year of university... I'm a bit worried though as im very thin looking and my arms are small and I'm worried cocky people i'd be doing it with will laugh and make fun of me... Any advice?
If you really are as frail as you’ve suggested, perhaps you should give up the notion of delving into martial arts, and simply purchase a handgun (legally) for your own personal protection If not; how about tiger kung fu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq3ZAgKz26w Hotwater
Judo, man. You will not be laughed at. Also, practicing Judo, you will not have to work out or watch your diet. A 3 min. "Randori" (freeplay) quickly works your entire body and burns massive calories. You will be able eat massive amounts of food without worry! You will not have to work out in any other way. Of course getting in shape to practice Judo is very strenuous in itself. A good Judo club (University Judo clubs tend to be excellent these days) will have structured calisthenics and "Ukime" (breakfall) practice before allowing a Judoka to Randori. Mostly, I believe Practicing Judo will make you tougher overall, than 99% of the other Martial arts schools. ZW
Jitsu=hard do=soft Judo is a sport Jiu-jitsu is a fighting art They compliment each other. The dojo(bushidokan) where I studied Judo, Aikijutsu, Muy Thai and Karate, emphasized practicing Judo as a firm foundation for building a tough body with excellent balance. Judo and Jujutsu are totally where it's at in my book. Also Okinawan Karate is a good foundation for other striking arts. Be carefull and have fun! ZW
No, not at all. You will get very sore at first but you will build up. Practicing Jiu-jitsu is inherently dangerous in that accidents can happen especially if your practice partner is a little too agressive. Practicing joint breaking/submission chokes etc, at speed without fucking up your partners joints is very difficult. You will learn to endure a pretty reasonable amount of joint pain. A good Sensei will do his best to make sure his students are well conditioned and well trained before allowing full speed ballistic practice.
Id personally recommend brazilian jiu-jitsu for ground fighting.It was designed for the weaker person overcome the bigger and stronger person. One of my frineds in bjj, weighs,147 lbs and can take 250 pound mother fucker's in brazilian jiu-jitsu, he's a brown belt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho2MUZBtAwM --- heres an example (That aint my friend btw ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POJ2T023M4I --- good fight
or you can also train in boxing, kickboxing, karate, or tae kwon do, to learn how to fight standing up. I myself train in brazilian jiu-jitsu and muay thai (mma). Have fun and be safe
