I would like to learn a martial arts but I can't decide which is better :S?

I've narrowed it down to: Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Judo and Kung Fu.





I don't know which one to choose as I've no personal experiences with any of them, can you tell me which is the best and why?


Thanks :)

I would like to learn a martial arts but I can't decide which is better :S?
It's a bit like saying you fancy doing some art but don't know whether to do pottery, painting, sculpture, etc. The answer to the question is yours. Every style is as different as the club it is taught at.





It's essential that you visit the clubs and see where you feel more comfortable. Each art has its own personality as will have the instructor.





Each of the style you mention has many sub-styles within them which can differ more than the arts themselves. You need to decide what do you want to get from the class? Sport? If so then Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Judo are probably best. Self-Defense? Then potentially karate and kung fu (depending on style of kung fu). Fitness? Then Tae Kwon Do. Beauty? Kung Fu.





Go to the classes and watch for a session. One piece of advice though.... don't judge the class by how good the instructor is. Look at the students. The instructor might be brilliant but if he can't teach then it's worthless.
Reply:judo is fun go on do judo
Reply:I would say visit all the schools that teach them and decide through watching demonstrations and also which one is closer to you. There is no best Martial art and it would be wrong for me to tell you that anyone of them is better. You should look here to decide:


http://www.atlantamartialarts.com/articl...
Reply:Out of the choices you've given i would say Karate, even though i do Taekwondo myself, because karate covers alot of things like kicks,punches and grabs. But i do Taekwondo, Jeet Kune do, Wing Chun, Capoiera and Jujitsu i dont like narrowing it down to one martial art. I mix them all and develop a style that works best for me and i think u should to, we're all different individuals and need different styles.





But to end this i would say Karate since its has more useful things than the rest


;o)





Good Luck
Reply:Honestly, do yourself a favor. Find a good school, not a good style.


Look for a clean school with respectable people. Never sign a contract, never pay for rank testing.


Ask to observe their contact drills.


Try free classes, check out all the schools in your area.


Good luck.


Remember, the quality and frequency of your training will far outweigh the style you train in.
Reply:That is a good question.


There is really no best answer that suggest one over the other.


Perhaps your question should be how do I decide what will be a good way to chose what will be. No one martial Art is a perfect fit for everyone. Taekwando is a very hard linear art with a lot of kicks Incorporated into the forms. Some types of Karate are more circular and rely less on kicks and more on redirection like Akido. I would shop around and observe a few schools to find a good fit as far as a school and an Art that will fit you as an individual as well. There is a book available Martial Arts for Idiots. It is worth a few bucks to help you get an unbiased overview.


The best Art for you Is the one you will stick with the longest and become proficient at.


Good luck and whatever you pick give it your best.


You will get out only what you are willing to put in.
Reply:You need to go to each of these schools. Most will let you try one class out for free. This gives you a great idea of what you will be doing and what is involved. Each instructor will teach a different way. You may like the MA that they are teaching however dislike the teacher. Personally I would say Judo, but you need to make an informed decision. This is something that you are going to devote a lot of time and effort into. Best of luck.
Reply:i wouldnt recommend tkd. judo is good. so is muay thai.
Reply:Judo is more realistic
Reply:There really is no best (style). Only that which suits you and your needs the best.