My wife and I are thinking about starting a martial art to get in shape. Help us figure out what type of martial art we should do and where specifically we should do it in the Washington, DC area. [more inside]
posted by Bulgaroktonos on Jan 29, 2013 - 31 answers

Avoiding injury in Judo, exercise? [more inside]
posted by 4midori on Oct 17, 2011 - 14 answers

Based on my physique and specific desires, I'm wondering which martial art would be best suited for me? [more inside]
posted by gman on Nov 28, 2010 - 16 answers

What exercises will help me be a better martial artist? [more inside]
posted by LightStruk on Oct 4, 2010 - 18 answers

I am interested in self-defense classes. There are lots of methods and places to do this. The options are a little overwhelming and I know very little about the topic. Can somebody break it down and make some suggestions and/or recommendations that might be best suited for me? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Aug 29, 2007 - 22 answers

Looking for martial arts school in the New Orleans area [more inside]
posted by lawhound on Aug 16, 2007 - 3 answers

I need a new martial art. Help? Not a new place to go, but a new art to take. Only, I'm a wee bit picky, so there's more to it then just trying out any old thing. [more inside]
posted by FritoKAL on Jul 22, 2007 - 39 answers

Having recently moved to a small flat with little outside space, my free-standing kick-boxing bag is of no use. Even if I had room to hurl myself at it, I'd annoy the neighbours. What sort of equipment can I use to practice Thai boxing and grappling at home? [more inside]
posted by ajp on Jul 3, 2007 - 8 answers

what is the potential of practicing martial arts as form of exercise...and what style? [more inside]
posted by Salvatorparadise on Dec 28, 2006 - 17 answers

Turn an elephant into a cat, or a monkey, or a ferret. You get the idea. How do I become better, faster, more dextrous? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Jun 9, 2006 - 16 answers

I'm considering starting an activity that's really out of my normal stratosphere, and have thought about maybe trying karate or another martial art. I'm a skinny 27-year-old guy who is not very flexible or physically strong. Is this a really bad idea? And if not, can anyone recommend what kind of martial art I should try? If you can recommend specific places in NYC (Manhattan), it would be even better.
posted by edlundart on Sep 1, 2004 - 11 answers

I would like to start taking classes in some kind of martial art. I'm interested in something that will help me get in shape and also provide a little self defense. What flavor should I pursue?
posted by LittleMissCranky on Dec 18, 2003 - 14 answers