Hey /asp/ I was wondering what martial art I should study.
I trained in Karate for two years as a kid, but I'm pretty sure it was a mcdojo.
I'll be moving to Asia soon for work, not sure what country, but most likely southern China, Japan, or Taiwan.
Which styles would correspond best with these locations, and which are most practical in terms of real fighting as well as being applicable in MMA? I already lifted for a few years, I don't know if that effects an optimal style to practice but I think it might effect things like grappling.
Why did you stop Karate?
>>2572444
My parents could no longer afford it and I was in middle school. It was a mcdojo so the price was very high.
>>2572472
Why haven't you considered Kickboxing?
You should study UFC i hear its the best sport besides boxing
>>2572499
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWNBrCcX0EY
>>2572182
My Dad is a master of many martial arts- Taekwondo, Kendo, Sudoku, Go... you wouldn't, no, COULDNT believe your eyes.
He always told me his true power was due to his learning of aikido(he has a black belt but doesn't consider himself a master of the true art, as everyone is a student forever in Aikido). With Aikido, he can end conflicts without hurting anyone, by redirecting their own energy into a armlock or trip that is inescapable(because how can u beat yourselff...?) and he just asks the defeated person if they have calmed down before he lets them go... very beautiful martial arts, aikido is. They say you can even reverse direction of an entire car if you know how...
>>2572499
This, I started training ufc and now I have to use it to keep the ladies off of me.
>>2572543
Op here this is an imposter