What would be the best martial arts classes for me to take?

I'm looking to learn mostly self defence which makes me think I should go for karate. I would love to take krav maga but I can't find any nearby classes. I would also like to learn some grappling/wrestling type stuff. Not sure what would be the best for me that would cover alot of areas. Any help apreciated.

What would be the best martial arts classes for me to take?
Well its not so much the style you need to find on your case as you seem to be limited in the amount of places to choose from.





I would go out and check all the schools out their karate, kung fu, Ju jitsu, aikdio, judo, muay thai, and all the others you can find. Go to them, watch a class, try a class. talk to the teacher and make sure you feel comforatable with them and make sure they are legit, and you can do that by asking who their teacher was and their teacher back to the modern father of the style on Asia.





Good luck
Reply:I'd say that for practical self defense, wrestling type stuff would be the most effective. You'd probably only get a few seconds of fighting on your feet before you get charged or pinned down.





A lot of studios now are mixed martial arts, so you should ask about what sorts of techniques they teach. You might also want to learn about attackers with weapons as well.
Reply:Akido. The reason is that it shows a person grappling/wrestling submission holds. It teaches the person how to defend their self and how to disarm your attacker with the least amount of force needed. For 3 years you practice nothing but form, continuously. It takes 9 more to master it, but what the practitioner learns along the way is that the greatest enemy a person will fight is themselves. When you look for a sensei(teacher) look for one who is willing to take the proper time to instruct you on the style you're taking. Look for one you feel comfortable with and puts you at ease. Also, look for one who carries their self humbly.
Reply:Brazilian Ju jujitsu, in a real fight not a boxing ring ... it's always going to go to the ground ... BJJ will teach you how to defend your self on the ground, and how to reverse to an offensive position
Reply:hap ki do


ju jitsu


judo


akido


boxing


muay thai


some freestyle martial arts





all of these are good for self defence in general but it more depends on the instructor than the style i suggest going to a few classes to look
Reply:beginners need the basics-any of em
Reply:Akido


Boxing


Hap ki do


Judo


JuiJitsu


Muay thai


Once again it is not the style it is the teacher of that style.If they are only in it for the money then go to another Dojo.I would go to each Dojo and set in on the class for at least a week before making your mind up to join or not.Because lets say you go in today, and they are not doing anything that sparks your interest. chances are that you will not go back and sign up. But if you go back the next time they have class they might doing some of the coolest things that you have ever seen. So go check them all out, but dont just go one time. Go for a week solid then make your mind up for the style you would like to take.
Reply:kenpo is american style karate %26amp; it has a lot of grappling in it. also judo has tons of grappling.
Reply:I think that karate is a pretty well round martial arts that consists of striking, grappling, and throwing. It is a good choice. BUT BE CAREFUL ON FINDING SCHOOLS, you would not want to attend a McDojo. The best solution is to go around visiting different classes. Free trials are good for you to test their abilities. LARGER, MORE POPULAR, and MORE BLACK BELTS, does not mean it is a better school, so choose WISELY and CAUTIOUSLY.
Reply:Check all the schools in your area. Take free classes. Never sign a contract. Look for a friendly, clean environment with respectful people. Discipline is key to safety when learning true self-defense applications.Never pay for rank.Make sure the person who teaches you can communicate their lineage. Everyone should train together, no separate kids and beginners classes, everyone on the same floor at the same time.





The quality and frequency of your training will far outweigh the style you train in.