[MartialArts] What style would you recommend - Ausbb

kindred · 23-03-2009, 04:46 PM

What martial art would you recommend for a fat guy like me?

I cant do sumo cause I ran out of g-strings.

whitty · 29-03-2009, 01:51 PM

It doesn't matter if you're fat now, you won't be once you get into any martial arts. I enjoy doing jiu jitsu and more recently some standup boxing/kickboxing in MMA training.

My wife says Jiu Jitsu makes you look homosexual, rolling around holding onto another man but it's generally where fights end up unless there's a clean punch to end it. Flexibility is handy but that can be worked on.

If you just want to hit things hard try kickboxing. If you're going to compete you might want to drop the body fat so you can fight smaller opponents. I'm currently aiming at dropping another 6-7kgs before I even think about fighting.

apiewithhoboliftingaroma · 30-03-2009, 10:01 AM

karate/tae kwon do are both good to just lose weight and such.

I used to do judo in my teens, was the NSW champ at one stage. That was ok.

But generally I don't like martial arts much. Hit up boxing, that will get you shedding the fat much quicker than the others.

I'm aiming for my first amateur fight late this year or early next year. But to be honest it probably won't ever happen.

It's just hard to make it fit. You really need to be training 6 days a week to get match fit. Not to mention all the sparring.

kindred · 30-03-2009, 02:55 PM

Id go back to boxing if i could. I really hated being the only fat guy going there I couldnt keep up with the rest of the guys

30-03-2009, 03:58 PM

How about "The Gut"

YouTube - Paul Hogan Show - Donger

30-03-2009, 05:53 PM

"It's not the style, its the fighter" dunno who said it but they made a good point. Do whatever style you like, try a few and see what suits, but when you do settle with one you gotta invest time, sweat and heart to see real results

hop1308 · 15-05-2009, 04:53 PM

muay thai with BJJ defiantly. They are argueably the best two forms of fighting when put together.

Tall_Tim · 31-05-2009, 01:01 AM

Remember, to understand a fighting style better, especially a more traditional style you have to understand the culture behind it rather than just the sport. Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Tai and Gung Fu (Kung Fu) originated in Asian countries. Most Asians are lighter, more nimble and much more suited to the high kicks, jumps and their specific exercises to increase their strength, speed and mobility. More to the point, apart from muay thai, the others I have mentioned are heavily marketed to suck in cash for ineffective techniques often by under-qualified instructors. Seriously they can go to a martial arts store, buy their black belt, have any stripes or symbols embroided onto it and teach substandard techniques because people think a person with a black belt can fight well...especially when it comes to parents wanting their kids to learn some discipline or how to deal with bullies. A belt means nothing unless it has been earned. However unsuspecting people dont know that and cough up the training fees on demand every time.
I know I have just bashed a few styles in the face here, but I must point out I train in a traditional art however it keeps a few more if its old values (Kyokushin Karate). Look up WKF karate and kyokushin karate on youtube to see the differences and why I prefer training in the latter.

The styles that a heavier person would be better suited to would be things like Judo, jiu-jitsu (Brazilian Jiu jitsu is good fun but traditional is effective too depending on the school it may teach weapon disarms and strikes as well as grappling) If you have no intention of competing you may even consider Akido or Aki-jiujutsu.

While on that, have you ever had exposure to the fighting styles of the Philippines? Kali (sticks) Manu Manu (hand to hand) Pangamont (simplified jiu jitsu) and knives (forget what they are called) all fall under eskrimina - one of the most underrated fighting systems - all are fun and effective.

Remember that competition can ruin an art. Sport and competition does have its place in various styles. Its fun but there are more benefits to martial arts training than just fighting and getting medals to show to visitors when they come over. Most importantly try a few places out and see what you enjoy the most, thats the best way to find out what is good for you and what is not. Remember to take particular notice of the higher grades and advanced students and think to yourself "would they handle themselves in a fight?" If your not convinced, then go somewhere else.

Sorry to rabble on, but after 8 years of training in various fighting styles Ive seen many instructors who give their style and all martial arts a bad name through their incompetence and greed. I hope neither you or anyone else ever have to see what I mean.

Tim

modo · 31-05-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kindred

I cant do sumo cause I ran out of g-strings.

did your overly massive buttocks and lack of testicles swallow them all up??

kindred · 31-05-2009, 04:09 PM

I started doing karate. I dont care what people think. I go to a not-for-profit school.

23-03-2009, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
kindred Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Australia Gender: Posts: 3,102	What style would you recommend What martial art would you recommend for a fat guy like me? I cant do sumo cause I ran out of g-strings. __________________ http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...html#post80479

29-03-2009, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
whitty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Gender: Posts: 226	It doesn't matter if you're fat now, you won't be once you get into any martial arts. I enjoy doing jiu jitsu and more recently some standup boxing/kickboxing in MMA training. My wife says Jiu Jitsu makes you look homosexual, rolling around holding onto another man but it's generally where fights end up unless there's a clean punch to end it. Flexibility is handy but that can be worked on. If you just want to hit things hard try kickboxing. If you're going to compete you might want to drop the body fat so you can fight smaller opponents. I'm currently aiming at dropping another 6-7kgs before I even think about fighting. __________________ For a body like this, call 1300 DOMINOS

30-03-2009, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
kindred Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Australia Gender: Posts: 3,102	Id go back to boxing if i could. I really hated being the only fat guy going there I couldnt keep up with the rest of the guys __________________ http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...html#post80479

31-05-2009, 01:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tall_Tim Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Penriff Gender: Posts: 184	Remember, to understand a fighting style better, especially a more traditional style you have to understand the culture behind it rather than just the sport. Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Tai and Gung Fu (Kung Fu) originated in Asian countries. Most Asians are lighter, more nimble and much more suited to the high kicks, jumps and their specific exercises to increase their strength, speed and mobility. More to the point, apart from muay thai, the others I have mentioned are heavily marketed to suck in cash for ineffective techniques often by under-qualified instructors. Seriously they can go to a martial arts store, buy their black belt, have any stripes or symbols embroided onto it and teach substandard techniques because people think a person with a black belt can fight well...especially when it comes to parents wanting their kids to learn some discipline or how to deal with bullies. A belt means nothing unless it has been earned. However unsuspecting people dont know that and cough up the training fees on demand every time. I know I have just bashed a few styles in the face here, but I must point out I train in a traditional art however it keeps a few more if its old values (Kyokushin Karate). Look up WKF karate and kyokushin karate on youtube to see the differences and why I prefer training in the latter. The styles that a heavier person would be better suited to would be things like Judo, jiu-jitsu (Brazilian Jiu jitsu is good fun but traditional is effective too depending on the school it may teach weapon disarms and strikes as well as grappling) If you have no intention of competing you may even consider Akido or Aki-jiujutsu. While on that, have you ever had exposure to the fighting styles of the Philippines? Kali (sticks) Manu Manu (hand to hand) Pangamont (simplified jiu jitsu) and knives (forget what they are called) all fall under eskrimina - one of the most underrated fighting systems - all are fun and effective. Remember that competition can ruin an art. Sport and competition does have its place in various styles. Its fun but there are more benefits to martial arts training than just fighting and getting medals to show to visitors when they come over. Most importantly try a few places out and see what you enjoy the most, thats the best way to find out what is good for you and what is not. Remember to take particular notice of the higher grades and advanced students and think to yourself "would they handle themselves in a fight?" If your not convinced, then go somewhere else. Sorry to rabble on, but after 8 years of training in various fighting styles Ive seen many instructors who give their style and all martial arts a bad name through their incompetence and greed. I hope neither you or anyone else ever have to see what I mean. Tim __________________ 1 Slinky + 1 Escalator = Unlimited Fun!

31-05-2009, 04:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
kindred Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Australia Gender: Posts: 3,102	I started doing karate. I dont care what people think. I go to a not-for-profit school. __________________ http://ausbb.com/member-training-dia...html#post80479

30-03-2009, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
apiewithhoboliftingaroma Elite Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sydney Gender: Posts: 890	karate/tae kwon do are both good to just lose weight and such. I used to do judo in my teens, was the NSW champ at one stage. That was ok. But generally I don't like martial arts much. Hit up boxing, that will get you shedding the fat much quicker than the others. I'm aiming for my first amateur fight late this year or early next year. But to be honest it probably won't ever happen. It's just hard to make it fit. You really need to be training 6 days a week to get match fit. Not to mention all the sparring.

30-03-2009, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zarkov Guest Posts: n/a	How about "The Gut" YouTube - Paul Hogan Show - Donger

30-03-2009, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cenzo Guest Posts: n/a	"It's not the style, its the fighter" dunno who said it but they made a good point. Do whatever style you like, try a few and see what suits, but when you do settle with one you gotta invest time, sweat and heart to see real results

15-05-2009, 04:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
hop1308 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Gender: Posts: 11	muay thai with BJJ defiantly. They are argueably the best two forms of fighting when put together.