Martial Arts?

I am looking to get into martial arts ... I am 18/m/LA ... I want to get into something serious, not the kiddie stuff ... physically I am in good shape with a build... what do you suggest? Are there any places you know of around Burbank and LA that are any good?|||First, decide if you%26#039;re mature enough to handle serious martial arts. Many forms of martial arts are derived from a religion. They are a form of discipline more than a way to beat someone up - be prepared for that. I studied Isshyn Ryu, an Okinawan form of Karate. Very straight forward, lots of striking, great discipline. Judo is a great foundation for MMA stuff, because it is all leverage and takedowns. Aikido is what Segal studies - it teaches you how to use the opponent%26#039;s motion against them, it%26#039;s powerful stuff. Be smart about it, if you commit to it, follow through and let it guide you in life.|||I am in Burbank.


Until Benny opens a new place,(his nearly new place was bulldozed when the land was sold to developers),the place to check out is %26quot;House of Champions%26quot;.


http://www.houseofchampions.com/


Ask for Mike Parra





I have not been there nor checked it out,I only know that with %26quot;Ten Goose%26quot; Boxing,Ryu Dojo,and Benny%26#039;s place gone a good many people train there.


(Bill Ryusaki teaches there)|||do everything ski suggest, its the smartest and most honest answer, i would reiterate, discipline of mind and body, its how exhibitionist go through all that ice , concrete boards, and etc, its a pure mind discipline with physical fitness to the max, good luck but dont go in thinking youll be a bad a**, you may never use it, until the time comes when you have no alternative out|||If you want to be a striker do:


1) Muay Thai- crushing elbows and devastating knees. A must in a real fight...


2) Boxing- the 2nd best option to Muay Thai...





If you want to be a grappler:


1) Shoot Wrestling- a nice foundation for those who haven%26#039;t experienced wrestling in HS/Colleges...





2) Brazillian Jiu Jitsu- lots of chokes, joint manipulations, etc. A good martial art for those who are not physically strong...











I did train in LA 2 years ago, here are some of the schools I know exists there...





Verrett%26#039;s MMA


3877 Walnut Blvd


Brentwood, CA 94513


%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; try checking this out, interesting Instructors...





Iacullo%26#039;s Martial Arts


Amber Ln.


Brentwood, CA 94513


%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; they have good trainers back then, I don%26#039;t know now...





Iacullo%26#039;s Martial Arts


Amber Ln.


Brentwood, CA 94513


%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; this one is a must...





Burbank Jujitsu


Verdugo Park Rec Center


Burbank, CA 91505


%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; nice Jiu Jitsu instructors...





Burbank Jujitsu


Verdugo Park Rec Center


Burbank, CA 91505


%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; my friends used to train here...





Bay-Mountain Martial Arts


785 M Oak Grove Rd.


Concord, CA 94518


%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; a must....





Self Defense Institute


41899 Albrae St.


Fremont, CA 94538


%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; if you live in this area...|||Suggestions:





For striking: muay thai, boxing, kyokushin karate.





For grappling: judo, wrestling, brazilian jiujitsu.





For a mix of grappling and striking: combat sambo, shidokan karate, kajukembo.





For self-defense: Krav Maga





good luck!|||if you are into continuous movement and jumping moves and flips...and you like the cultural meaning of the art...try Capuera...its really interesting and it seems to be really fun.|||Jujutsu, BJJ or kickboxing