I am thinking of doing a Martial Art

[venkman]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
I took Taekwon-Do and to date have killed 6 people with just an icy stare.

Chuck Norris?

 

[Bateluer]

You're asking an internet forum full of armchair Chuck Norrises, whose bulk of martial arts experience comes from Asian B martial arts flicks, which martial art is the most deadly?

 

[PieIsAwesome]

The one with the gun.

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: PieIsAwesome
The one with the gun.

Equilibrium? Badass movie.

 

[coinz]

Man I just started Muay Thai it's fuckin awesome...such a good workout

human weapon check this out

 

[LyricRequiem]

Brazilian Ju-jitsu hands down. The only problem is you may have a hard time finding someone who is competent teaching in your area...

 

[LtPage1]

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem
Brazilian Ju-jitsu hands down. The only problem is you may have a hard time finding someone who is competent teaching in your area...

True. You should definitely try a few if you can, though- more important than "deadliest" or "most effective" is how well you take to it. Some people prefer high/powerful kicks and feel most comfortable with Tae Kwon Do, others are more interested in a balance of intricate joint locks and strikes and go with a Kenpo, and some people love a high-contact wrestling-style ju-jitsu.

edit: Muay Thai is awesome. :thumbsup:

 

[Saint Michael]

Originally posted by: Bateluer

Originally posted by: PieIsAwesome
The one with the gun.

Equilibrium? Badass movie.

Maybe he just means the one with the gun. You know, where you shoot people.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Just get the entire series of Walker: Texas Ranger and do everything Chuck does.

 

[Psynaut]

For a fun experience and good exercise I would learn Shaolin Kung Fu, but that isn't what you asked. If I wanted to learn how to survive in prison, for example, I would learn Krav Maga (see Jason Bourne movies).

 

[thecrecarc]

MCMAP or Krav Maga for self defense without an weapon.

Gun for self defense.

 

[JRich]

I've learned TKD and Aikido. I liked both.

 

[joesmoke]

Jeet Kune Do

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: hopeless74
krav maga for self defence

This.

Though if you want to devote a lifetime to it you should have a wide base...probably Muay Thai, Jujitsu, Boxing, Wrestling, and either Karate or Tae-kwon-do. That covers all of the various aspects of fighting.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
I took Taekwon-Do and to date have killed 6 people with just an icy stare.

Crazy eyes!

 

[Glitchny]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
gunkata, duh.

example

 

[rh71]

how much bruising / broken bones should one expect from doing it? I know it's inherent with some contact sports and I've taken my lumps... anyone with actual experience in some martial arts?

 

[PrinceofWands]

Originally posted by: rh71
how much bruising / broken bones should one expect from doing it? I know it's inherent with some contact sports and I've taken my lumps... anyone with actual experience in some martial arts?

Depends entirely on the style, and the school. Different levels of sparring and contact with each of them. I've spent about 20 of my 36 years active in different schools and my worst injury has been some bruises and a couple mild sprains. You'll be sore, of course, as you adapt to the workouts, but unless you're in a sport school you won't take any serious injuries.

 

[joesmoke]

Originally posted by: rh71
how much bruising / broken bones should one expect from doing it? I know it's inherent with some contact sports and I've taken my lumps... anyone with actual experience in some martial arts?

I've taken a year of Jeet Kune Do. Had to spar at the end of the first class, so the "contact" aspect was worked from the beginning. Used 16 oz gloves, mouthpieces, and street clothes. Mostly just bruised shins from bone on bone contact... took a kick to the face once though and my nose bled.

Couldn't see any kind of good teacher allowing bones to be broken.

 

[Psynaut]

Brown belt in Shaolin King Fu 25-years ago. A few bruises, no broken bones. Most of the brusies were accidental hits when sparring. I would never join a style or school that required me to beat my knuckles agains boards or bricks though; old age looks tough enough without constant arthritis in every joint of the hands, but that's just me.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: joesmoke

Originally posted by: rh71
how much bruising / broken bones should one expect from doing it? I know it's inherent with some contact sports and I've taken my lumps... anyone with actual experience in some martial arts?

I've taken a year of Jeet Kune Do. Had to spar at the end of the first class, so the "contact" aspect was worked from the beginning. Used 16 oz gloves, mouthpieces, and street clothes. Mostly just bruised shins from bone on bone contact... took a kick to the face once though and my nose bled.

Couldn't see any kind of good teacher allowing bones to be broken.

I was actually looking into JKD years back but the schools are limited and a bit far for after-work attending. How is it, generally speaking... because I know it's not a specific style being taught - how is such a program run? Feel free to PM... would love to know.

 

[Fritzo]

I'm going to get into impartial arts. That's where if there's a fight, you tend to stay out of it.

 

[ivan2]

well for recreational + deadly I would choose whatever shaolin form that can break a stone pebble with fist. economical too, since one pebble will last a very long time.

if i just want to be deadly i would do muai thai. most brutal thing ive ever watched ever.

 

[judasmachine]

Kenpo?

 

[dbk]

I wanna do some Kendo.