Martial Arts help

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thread starter PointedLaser Sep 09 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Well, I'm going to get back into doing Martial Arts, but wondering which one to pick. I've previously done Tae Kwon Do for around 5 years. I'm 14, and was wondering which Martial Arts form would be more effective in fights if I was ever to get into one. Tae Kwon Do isn't the best for fights, as it has a lot of weak spots, so I need your help to decide which one would be most effective. I'm open to all suggestions EXCEPT Muay Thai, because my mom thinks it's too violent. Thanks.

GreenDragon 09/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Brazilian Jujitsu. Because most fights go to the ground.

beast1333 09/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

kickboxing street fighting + american jiu jitsu and wrestling

MyNaginata 09/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Look for something that uses the arms and hands. Then you won't look like a wimp.

DeMoNiAk 09/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I was going to suggest Muay Thai, but... Though I only know basic stuff, I like it.

beast1333 09/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

DeMoNiAk : I was going to suggest Muay Thai, but... Though I only know basic stuff, I like it. who fights in a street fight with muay thai?

tommysauce 09/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Ninjitsu. KILL YOUR OPPONENT.

nerdbuddy 09/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

i do taekwondo :D

alexispro123 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I know what you mean when you say TKD cannot win aganist a fight. I was always told it was a knock off from other styles of fighting and how people will be scared of you if you make loud noises while punching. I would say learn jeet kune do. You should watch some videos of it. OR you could just make them fall and kick them on the ground.

DeMoNiAk 09/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

beast1333 : who fights in a street fight with muay thai? ... *raises hand* No, serisouly...I don't go fighting on streets, but Muay Thai is pretty useful.

PointedLaser 09/09/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

alexispro123 : I know what you mean when you say TKD cannot win aganist a fight. I was always told it was a knock off from other styles of fighting and how people will be scared of you if you make loud noises while punching. I would say learn jeet kune do. You should watch some videos of it. OR you could just make them fall and kick them on the ground. Jeet Kune Do looks like something that could be effective. I don't know whether or not I could find a place to learn it, but if I look at the videos I've seen, does it mostly revolve around looking for openings, and taking advantages of them. Or possibly intercepting their attacking, and turning it around on them?