Hi all,
New poster here. I’m trying to figure out the best martial art to which I am suited. I do not expect to plug in stats and twist the handle to determine my best fit. I understand that the Dojo’s and their mastery will play an important part. I’ve got experience in karate, which leads to many questions. I’m not well suited for karate for the following reasons:
1). I’m 5’7”. I do consider myself of average bone density, but some joints are not flexible. Especially my legs. My arms and back are very flexible. I am built to carry heavy weight but not to reach to the clouds with my legs.
2) I do not consider myself particularly strong except for having good control of balance and controlling my center of gravity. My shoulders are strong as well as my back, and I can intuitively feel shifting of weight and throw based on this.
3) I am an endurance athlete, with small bursts of strength.
4) I have very quick reflexes. I can kick myself off of a smooth matt when induced. Sometimes this causes me to go off balance. My mind can get ahead of my body.
5) I’m currently 5’7” at 160 but my performing weight is less, ideal being at 150.
Any ideas on an ideal discipline?
New poster here. I’m trying to figure out the best martial art to which I am suited. I do not expect to plug in stats and twist the handle to determine my best fit. I understand that the Dojo’s and their mastery will play an important part. I’ve got experience in karate, which leads to many questions. I’m not well suited for karate for the following reasons:
1). I’m 5’7”. I do consider myself of average bone density, but some joints are not flexible. Especially my legs. My arms and back are very flexible. I am built to carry heavy weight but not to reach to the clouds with my legs.
2) I do not consider myself particularly strong except for having good control of balance and controlling my center of gravity. My shoulders are strong as well as my back, and I can intuitively feel shifting of weight and throw based on this.
3) I am an endurance athlete, with small bursts of strength.
4) I have very quick reflexes. I can kick myself off of a smooth matt when induced. Sometimes this causes me to go off balance. My mind can get ahead of my body.
5) I’m currently 5’7” at 160 but my performing weight is less, ideal being at 150.
Any ideas on an ideal discipline?