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Hello. I came to you with two questions, that I am unable to answer on my own. So, please:
1. What martial art is in your opinion most "mind" oriented ? Meaning teaching about harmony, developing concentration, willpower, mental endurance, focusing energy (like crushing a brick with bare hand - not saying I want to do this, just as an example), and similar technicks ?
2. What martial art do you regard as most body-developing - meaning balance, accuracy, precision, quickness, reflexes, and speed ? (I do not requie strength training)
I do not care about practical usage, I even do not need the martial art to be combat-oriented I just want to develop both my mind and my body, and I think it will be easier, if I fulfill these two requiements separatelly.
Hello. I came to you with two questions, that I am unable to answer on my own. So, please:
1. What martial art is in your opinion most "mind" oriented ? Meaning teaching about harmony, developing concentration, willpower, mental endurance, focusing energy (like crushing a brick with bare hand - not saying I want to do this, just as an example), and similar technicks ?
2. What martial art do you regard as most body-developing - meaning balance, accuracy, precision, quickness, reflexes, and speed ? (I do not requie strength training)
I do not care about practical usage, I even do not need the martial art to be combat-oriented I just want to develop both my mind and my body, and I think it will be easier, if I fulfill these two requiements separatelly.
You would want to avoid sports orientated martial arts like wrestling, Judo, BJJ, boxing et cetera. Erm from what I know, kung fu/ wushu has a large mental/ spiritual side to it but I guess it's where you train really, some places might have a larger emphasis on some things than others.
I you want striking and spirituality I would recommend a Kyokushin or Goju Ryu Karate.
Good luck. Check out a few schools. Dont sign up for the first one you see. If you see anyone under the age of 16 with a blackbelt beware it could be a "McDojo"
You would want to avoid sports orientated martial arts like wrestling, Judo, BJJ, boxing et cetera. Erm from what I know, kung fu/ wushu has a large mental/ spiritual side to it but I guess it's where you train really, some places might have a larger emphasis on some things than others.
Thanks.
I do believe I can find everything in city I live in, I would not be suprised if I found sessions about learning to write essays with spagethi.
Depends what clubs are in your area. Maybe you could find a list of any clubs near you then decide which one would be best for you?
Well, my city is a student city; you can find everything, BUT only if you know what are you looking for, because there is no list so I would preffer theoretical reccomendations and then sought.
You really just need to shop around, watch some classes, and, most importantly, talk to the instructor/sensei/sifu. One school that teaches wushu might not focus on the spiritual aspect, while another in the same city might make spirituality its main focus. Be picky. Good hunting.
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You can find a lot of information about MA on Wikipedia or Complete's site. But even if we do suggest arts, as Souldrum says, there are different emphasis in different schools.
Capoiera seems to encourage a lot of flexibility and control. Also, it is probably one of the least combat applicable martial arts.
As far as mental goes, it depends on what you mean. If you mean spirituality, then your best bet might be to leave martial arts altogether and find a Buddhist temple. If you mean the will to succeed, I think that any martial art with an instructor who is willing to push you will have what you want.
Capoiera seems to encourage a lot of flexibility and control. Also, it is probably one of the least combat applicable martial arts.
As far as mental goes, it depends on what you mean. If you mean spirituality, then your best bet might be to leave martial arts altogether and find a Buddhist temple. If you mean the will to succeed, I think that any martial art with an instructor who is willing to push you will have what you want.
Please, help me choose
Please, help me choose 
I just want to develop both my mind and my body, and I think it will be easier, if I fulfill these two requiements separatelly.
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