So...yeah. Any recommendations?
Your tall, so you have long legs.
Tae Kwan Do or however you speell it likes long legs.
I do kajukenbo and thats worked out pretty well, wel get people of all sizes here.
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He's way to small for sumo.
And that is why we call it a "joke."
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ATA Taekwondo
Former Camo belt, I think it was. I had two stints in it. First one ended because we moved, the second one ended because the only school in the area stopped having classes.
My little brother and middle brother were also in it, with my middle brother making it up to 1st degree recommended (Red/Black, if I remember right)
But yeah. I've considered that, but, well...it wasnt really as much my "type".
And actually, ECP -- if I DID wanna go sumo, i could -- i could add on the weight in a year or so, probably less. [ 08-11-2003: Message edited by: Falaanla Marr ]
I'm 6'0, 325ish right now.
I'm about your size and I can lick any martial artist smaller than me. It's just a matter of grabbing hold and squeezing until they stop kicking.
Sumos are a different story, though. I envy the life of a sumo.
Plus it works great for anyone built stubby and big.
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You'd be better off weightlifting, fatty.I'm about your size and I can lick any martial artist smaller than me. It's just a matter of grabbing hold and squeezing until they stop kicking.
Sumos are a different story, though. I envy the life of a sumo.
Thats the plan before I start martial arts, and while I practice them -- Its going to become a regular thing for me.
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Shotokan Karate - the japanese way to learn how best to beat the shit out of someone your own size.Plus it works great for anyone built stubby and big.
Stubby is so me. [ 08-11-2003: Message edited by: Falaanla Marr ]
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Shotokan Karate - the japanese way to learn how best to beat the shit out of someone your own size.Plus it works great for anyone built stubby and big.
Rage works much better.
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Thats the plan before I start martial arts, and while I practice them -- Its going to become a regular thing for me.
I mean seriously, just straight weight training would be easier than trying to balance two forms of exercise and school. Martial arts are for puny females and lesser wimps, anyways.
Enjoy living large. You'll never be a ninja, but you can find much lunch money from people like Vorbis and Suddar.
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I mean seriously, just straight weight training would be easier than trying to balance two forms of exercise and school. Martial arts are for puny females and lesser wimps, anyways.Enjoy living large. You'll never be a ninja, but you can find much lunch money from people like Vorbis and Suddar.
*nod*
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I mean seriously, just straight weight training would be easier than trying to balance two forms of exercise and school. Martial arts are for puny females and lesser wimps, anyways.Enjoy living large. You'll never be a ninja, but you can find much lunch money from people like Vorbis and Suddar.
's why I make big, muscle-filled friends!
Muay Thai: "Thai boxing" or "Kick boxing"
Obviously geared towards the legs, Muay Thai would probably be a good martial art if you are tall and have long legs (and don't mind a lot of painful stretches ).
Judo and Jui-Justu are "wrestling" styles that involve grappling and throws (I know Judo is at least) It is a good art if you have strong leg muscles and large.
Tae Kwon Do:
If you know this you will have learned the basics of just about every martial art same thing with Karate.
Aikido:
One of the most difficult arts to learn, takes at least a year to be able to adapt it comfortable in an actual situation, mostly not competitive but there are some exceptions.
Aikido
Hopkido:
The Korean counterpart to Aikodo, more competitive, more straight forward attacks (less passive than Aikido) I don't know much else about it.
I would suggest Muay Thai and Judo the most.
You aren't doing it for a form of self-defense, but for excersize, correct? While Tai Chi IS a martial art, and CAN be used for self-defense, it is fantastic for tasks such as relaxing yourself, and keeping your body in shape.
Since you will be doing weight-training, Tai Chi might be complimentary for you. It would improve your flexibility, stamina, and balance.
Either way, you should probably do a decent amount of research into any martial art before you take one on, to see if it's going to be right for you.
No, Really. Bite me.
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Capoeira!
I'd like to see a 325lbs man do that...
It's not for people who aren't realitvly close to being "In shape". Believe me!
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I mean seriously, just straight weight training would be easier than trying to balance two forms of exercise and school. Martial arts are for puny females and lesser wimps, anyways.Enjoy living large. You'll never be a ninja, but you can find much lunch money from people like Vorbis and Suddar.
You know, now I'm going to have to fight you.
Fal, Tae Kwon Do is possible, but it'd be tough. I grew up in it so my body was able to adapt around jumping techniques (I have strong legs ^_^) and the like.
Besides, if I was in a real fight, I'd just throw straight punches. They do teach you how to throw effective punches, hit softer areas, and use other techniques that can assist you.
I'd suggest a grappling art. Size gives an advantage when grappling, because it's harder to effectively manuver that person into a more advatageous position. [ 08-12-2003: Message edited by: Lenlalron Flameblaster ]
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I mean seriously, just straight weight training would be easier than trying to balance two forms of exercise and school.
If he does weight training correctly, he will gain more weight then he burns off.
To lose weight you need to do cardio exercises, walking/running/swimming.
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I did take Judo for about a year when I was younger, was pretty good actually, got 1st place in a championship, though that was probably because no one could get out of one of my takedown holds. Forgotten it by now though. ;/
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If he does weight training correctly, he will gain more weight then he burns off.To lose weight you need to do cardio exercises, walking/running/swimming.
Yeah, martial arts won't help you lose weight any quicker than good old cardio.
What it's really gotta be is diet.
Hoyce Gracie was UFC champ for how long? and when he lost, he only got hit ONCE. Think of how badass you could be if you knew that shit, and could take a punch!!OMG
