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I was thinking Chinese Kenpo at first but Im not entirely sure what style is good for me ..I'm kind of a big guy at 6'3 and 325lbs ...n I used to street fight ..ALOT and I'm trying to change over my life now and I figured to put all the anger into martial arts I cant find one in Baltimore (where I live) could anyone help me out?
I was thinking Chinese Kenpo at first but Im not entirely sure what style is good for me ..I'm kind of a big guy at 6'3 and 325lbs ...n I used to street fight ..ALOT and I'm trying to change over my life now and I figured to put all the anger into martial arts I cant find one in Baltimore (where I live) could anyone help me out?
What do you want to obtain from martial arts training? Is it to get in better shape? Or as you said get out some of your anger in a positive way? Those are the questions you have to ask your self. If that is the case you're going to want a physical art that allows you to not only hit stuff but also get into shape. See whats around you go visit some classes and find the art that best suits you.
Cheers bro good luck training.
Oh and welcome.
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well its really not to get in shape because for my size Im already extremely agile I'm mainly looking for a hitting style and something that teach's me self dicipline at the same time because I am THOUROUGHLY interested in Martial arts and its something i want to master not to abuse it but to improve my self and to accomplish something I take interest in
oooh ok thanks for the advice and should I find a actual Dojo/ School or should i find someone who is adept in the style to teach me 1 on 1
Either one is a good start. The key is finding a quality instructor, whether he/she is in a school or offers one-on-one classes. Be picky. If you have a variety of schools and arts to choose from, then go around and observe some classes. If free introductory classes are offered, then take advantage of those. Also, be sure to talk to the instructors and ask lots of questions. Let them know why you are interested in martial arts and what you hope to get out of your training. Good luck in your search.
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oooh ok thanks for the advice and should I find a actual Dojo/ School or should i find someone who is adept in the style to teach me 1 on 1
I had a few football player as students. some didn't like being with a class as they didnt want to be stared at. Some I taught 1 on 1 without charging extra. Others, if they showed good heart and dedication, I didnt charge.
First thing, find a school.
Second, observe the school per stidents and training routines.
Third, talk to the instructor.
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That post before mine, was that for post counting? How about the one after?
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well its really not to get in shape because for my size Im already extremely agile I'm mainly looking for a hitting style and something that teach's me self dicipline at the same time because I am THOUROUGHLY interested in Martial arts and its something i want to master not to abuse it but to improve my self and to accomplish something I take interest in
Yeah I would say go take a couple free trial lessons. Check out the instructor and the students see how they all interact with each other. See if it's something you jive with. Everybody could recommend an art to you but, they'll all be biased by what they study, including myself. Get what I'm saying? But if you've got questions fire them off.
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I'm a shark, the ground game is my ocean. And most people don't know how to swim. Oh yeah and I can knock you out too
Everything I know in life, I learned from watching the Fall Guy.
Tell us what is available around you and what you can afford.......
heh..my bad wasnt paying as close attention as i should have been to the replies I can aford..pretty much anything my problem is finding everything available to me here in baltimore I know theres a Brazilian jujitsu school really close but Im not sure about the instructor as I have heard from my friends that are students there i researched a kenpo and classical weapons fighting School that is also in baltimore (that one stood out the most to me) but I'm not sure what style to look for...I'm pretty persistant to learn so no matter how far it is if it teaches the style I am persuing I will get there
heh..my bad wasnt paying as close attention as i should have been to the replies I can aford..pretty much anything my problem is finding everything available to me here in baltimore I know theres a Brazilian jujitsu school really close but Im not sure about the instructor as I have heard from my friends that are students there i researched a kenpo and classical weapons fighting School that is also in baltimore (that one stood out the most to me) but I'm not sure what style to look for...I'm pretty persistant to learn so no matter how far it is if it teaches the style I am persuing I will get there
Any particular reason not to try that BJJ school that your friends go to?
__________________ What do I know? Since I didn't post my styles or experience, I have no experience, no knowledge, no say.
That post before mine, was that for post counting? How about the one after?
Hey, my post count has the same palaverment tone as anyone elses'
I'm desperately looking for a martial arts style
I'm desperately looking for a martial arts style 
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