Which Martial Art should I choose?

I think I already know which would be best for me but I want to get some advice from those that know better than I do.





I have zero martial arts experience.





I am 25, 6'0, 180 - coming off of ankle and knee surgery. My ankle and knee have totally healed but my muscles have seriously suffered during my healing phase so I've got a while to go to get back to my previous shape.





I want to take martial arts training for real life defense. I could care less about competitions or anything I just want to be able to defend myself and my family better in case of unexpected violence. I have no intention of carrying a weapon or of fighting someone who has a knife a gun unless I absolutely have to in order to save my family or give them a few moments to escape.





This is all speculative as I have not had to deal with any of this in real life. I only want to be as prepared as I can be in case something were to happen and I couldn't run away.





Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Which Martial Art should I choose?
I teach Karate and Jiu-Jitsu. It seems with a kicking striking punching martial art you would not be as suited for, any martial art can be adapted for any injury as I would for you if I were training you. But if we go for most suited for you, I would have to say Jiu-Jitsu also spelled Ju-Jutsu I spell it the old way since it goes way back to the 60's with my school.


I mean regular Japanese style not Brazilian which seems again it would be very hard on your knees.





You will learn to use your opponent's force against him. It is called the "Gentle Art" because it does not take a lot or force from you to bring down your opponent hard. You will learn leverage holds chokes and breaks from holds and chokes.


If a person were to charge you trying to tackle you, you will learn how to turn out of the way, when and how to direct all that energy straight into a wall or lamppost or on coming traffic what ever you need to survive.





You will also learn break falls and rolls, these may seem like you don't need them but they can mean a difference between survival and not surviving. If I fall properly I do not break my wrist and if I roll I am back up on my feet before the bad guys knew what happened.





Go to the instructor in privet explain your problems so that he may work with you in your self defense training so that you can survive without damaging your knees anymore just in training.
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Reply:tae kwon do because its a strong fundamental for arts like muy thai..
Reply:Tai Kwon Do. Less about violence, more about strength, agility and personal well-being.
Reply:judo.


Its the best.





I'm 19 7 is 6'1 %26amp; 220.


I've go to a Judo club every 3 days of the week.


Since 2002.


Trust me.


Judo is the best of all martial arts.
Reply:Judo.
Reply:Look up info on American Kenpo. Its a form of Karate developed for real life self-defense scenarios against one or multiple attackers from multiple angles, and not as a combat sport such as Judo or Tae Kwon Do. It was originally created by Ed Parker, who derived it from Chinese Kung-Fu and other Martial Arts he studied in Hawaii. Kenpo not only teaches you how to react to "Ideal" scenarios, but also teaches you how to react to all the "What-ifs" (What if He punches left vs. right handed, or grabs my right shoulder with his left vs. left shoulder with his left, etc) As for your previous injury, My Kenpo instructor had one leg amputated BEFORE he learned the art. He wears a prosthetic leg and you wouldn't know it.
Reply:Kajukenbo - look it up on the web.
Reply:Non sport focus.





Try any combative designed for miliatry...





Eg, Krav Maga (my personal fav)





For something with a bit of flair and traditionalism but still really practical go Wing Chun.
Reply:I advise Aikido. Its an art that uses the power/strength of the enemy to produce self-defense. You will also learn how to handle weapons. Using the Ki energy as the main source of defense you will be able to resist any pain just like pain killers so my friend this is the best art for SELF DEFENSE
Reply:Try Rex Kwon Do, you can see it on Napoleon Dynamite LOL
Reply:There are many traditional styles of Karate, and Kung fu that are not focused on competition, but still manage to train you for situations where you "couldn't run away."
Reply:TaekwonDo
Reply:Coming off you recent injuries, you might want to consider a basic 6 week self-defense course. They generally include a little taste of several styles so you would be in a better position to choose at that point.





Every style I can think of is going to put some pressure on that knee and ankle, so it will have to be modified somewhat depending on the severity of your condition. Judo, Karate, and Tae Kwon Do would all offer good self defense skills, and they are probably the most available styles.





Good luck.