I Need Advice On Martial Arts?

I am interested in two types of martial arts, Tae Kwon Do and Muay Thai. I 've read up on both of them but I cannot afford to take any lessons. I was wondering though if any one of you who is experienced in martial arts, could tell me if it is hard to learn either technique. I mean...is it hard to understand or learn how to do martial arts all together especially if you decided to become a beginner?


(I don't think I'll ever get to take martial arts until I raise my own money to do so and that will take forever) but anyway...yeah that is all I wanted to know. Please give some good responses?

I Need Advice On Martial Arts?
1st, it's your life and it's up to you what you do. taking martial arts will not take away from you being a painter. if anything, it could give you inspiration for future works. any martial art seems difficult at first. you'll go to the school and you'll probably see little kids that are kickin butt and making you look bad. it'll be discouraging at first. however you'll get better and your confidence will increase. as for which style, i personally would prefer Muay Thai for the reason that it's a little more well rounded. Muay Thai basically means 8 limbs or something to that extent. You'll learn strong striking skills by kicking, punching, kneeing, and elbowing. it's a little bit of a rougher sport/martial art by reputation, but is well worth it. As for TKD, in the US it's a style that tends to focus more on kicks than anything else. so honestly, Muay Thai would be my first choice because i personally like to be well rounded. Good luck with finding a way to pay for lessons, shop around for a good school, and sometimes the best schools, don't cost as much as the others. Don't give up on your goals and don't let anyone tell you want you can and can't do.
Reply:ive taken taekwondo since i was in the 2nd grade (now just graduated from HS), taekwondo is really easy, you learn the basic attacks, stances, blocks and patterns then as you progress you learn how to break boards-its not bad for starters, then sparring which is kinda fun. overall id recommend it. its not hard to understand at all the instructors will guide you the whole way thru
Reply:I started tae kwon do two years ago and have loved every second of it. When i first started I had no idea but if the teacher knows what they are doing they will encourage you and help you so don't worry about it being hard to start. I have found doing martial arts has given me greater confidence in myself knowing that if i got into a sticky situation i'd be able to put up a fight and that is pretty useful for girls in this day and age. My fitness has increased greatley from tae kwon do and it is a totally body work out. I have found that it has also increased my strength but without creating bulky muscles. Martial arts tones and strengthens muscles without adding mass. The type of tae kwon do i do is a mix of traditional and modern. We have the option to fight in tournaments and compete in pattern competitions, we also do set sparring in case somebody throws a punch/kick etc at you and we also do self defence and how to get out of a choke hold etc etc.
Reply:ummm the only thing i can tell you about this kung fu stuff is watch some that feller jackie chan in action movies and he will teach cha just what to do to them bad mean nijas but what do i know iam just an old redneck ya know
Reply:cool, i like tae kwon do best i supose, though both are cool, and if ur n2 one art, it's wonderful to get n2 others cause it expands ur.... uh, can't think of the word... lol, horizian? lol. anyway, go for it, take both if u think u can even! just whatever u do have fun! (and don't worry, it'd not too hard) ^_^
Reply:Of the two I'ma muay Thai guy, BUT...you need to do what you like. See if the Master/Kru of each school will let you do an intro week or lesson. That will help you get a better understanding of each style and a feel for the instructor. Even if you like the style you might not like the instructor. I've studied both and fought against both. TKD is very acrobatically sport oriented w/lightining fast feet. Some of the best in TKD can kick you faster than you can react. MT is a little more combat sport oriented. Tony Jaa shows what pure self defense muay Thai is capable of. Most schools out there focus on making you tough, pain resistant, and combat ready. Although I agree that being an artist and martial artist are not mutiually exclusive, breaking your hand cause you wrapped wrong or accidentally punched your opponent in the forhead might put a crimp in your painting, ya?


Good luck in whichever style you find/love.
Reply:American Freestyle would be my suggestion, but it all depends on the individual.
Reply:The two are drastically different - I'm curious about what compelled you about both.





Regardless, to answer - Tae Kwon Do is a solid martial art, very effective and straight to the point. This, by no means, makes it easy as some of the other responses have stated. Any martial art CAN BE "easy" if you slouch and do just enough to gain rank, eg. minimum effort to move ahead. Martial arts, any and all, will be as rewarding as hard on you - meaning YOU dictate how skilled you become by how much of your heart and soul you put into it.





On to Muay Thai - It's brutal and VERY physical - if you're serious about it, be prepared to fight through injury and endure pain. The strikes, hand strikes, anyway, are simliar to boxing, but leg speed and stance strength are crucial.





You seem to have read up about both - I'd say go and take a few classes of each when you can afford it and decide which feels better to you. A warning, though - The advice I've given above is assuming you find a Senshi or Shisho which will train you traditionally and seriously, with as much heart as you put into it. In the states, that is VERY hard to find.





Anyway - my advice - listen to your heart, and see which style sings to you the most ;)
Reply:I was in "Art school" when I first started training in Muay Thai, I was quite passionate about Muay Thai training as it was very hard to begin with, I often felt dizzy and winded, and thats just the cardio exercises... but for my art works I started to paint fight scenes as I wanted to become a "fighter"...It never happened, but thats ok, I dont wanna be inside the ring anymore, but the point is Muay Thai for me gave me a passion for the art and it spilt into other areas in my life.
Reply:To answer your question, you can theoretically learn the basic techniques with a good book and a mirror, but if there isn't anyone to criticize you on the execution of it, there isn't a way to really say that your technique is effective or correct. Of the two, I would actually say that Muay Thai basic techniques are easier, due to a lot of the punches being the same as boxing. But I would suggest that you go to a school or gym and observe a class of each martial art and see which would be more interesting to you.





And it's not hard to learn anything as long as you have an interest in it and the will to practice it while giving it your all.
Reply:Ever think about using the BARTER system?





Maybe you could trade some of your painting skills (portraits, action pictures, etc.) for lessons!





The worst they can do is say: "NO!"


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Reply:if you like tkd,do tkd,but muay thai is better for self defence.
Reply:For me..Tae kwon Do is better to do cause..It's actually my sport and as a begginner they will really teach you the proper way to do each techniques kicks and punches...It's good for the health too and self defence..I use it every time my classmate use an offense to me....
Reply:I think you have to ask yourself what your reason for studying martial arts really is and what is the realistic shape of your body? If you are overweight or out of shape you might want to start your martial arts with Tai Chi Chaun. Its much gentler in the early stages of training. If you are in great shape, just about any martial art style is good for self defense, if you study a little every day. If you are looking to compete and win medals and such, then Tae Kwon Do is your best bet. If you are looking to get out aggressions, Muay Thai is probably the sport you want to study. Look up and go to some martial arts competitions as a spectator. Its a good way to learn about what martial art will be best for what you want.
Reply:Hi. I think you might want to try internal martial arts. They make emphasis on chi development, and actually can tremendously increase your creativity. These include taiji, bagua, hsin yu, etc. I speak more from tai chi perspective obviously since that's what i practice.

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