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madmike · May 5, 2001, 10:08 PM

I've studied Tai Chi, SHaolin, Mantis Chuan and Shotokan.
Tai Chi is a GREAT defensive form, but takes a long time to master. It's short on offense.

For rude, crude fighting, a good Indonesian Pentjak Silat is hard to beat, until you lose use of a limb. After that, a good hard kung fu--Shaolin or Wing Chun is hard to beat. Until then, Kung Fu is as good. Combine that with a Filipino stick form--Kali or Arnis and you'll be set for anything.

I prefer, of course, ching ching pow to any unarmed art.

I don't recommend Tae Kwon Do for anything except warm up and tournament.

May 5, 2001, 10:08 PM	#44
madmike Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 559	I've studied Tai Chi, SHaolin, Mantis Chuan and Shotokan. Tai Chi is a GREAT defensive form, but takes a long time to master. It's short on offense. For rude, crude fighting, a good Indonesian Pentjak Silat is hard to beat, until you lose use of a limb. After that, a good hard kung fu--Shaolin or Wing Chun is hard to beat. Until then, Kung Fu is as good. Combine that with a Filipino stick form--Kali or Arnis and you'll be set for anything. I prefer, of course, ching ching pow to any unarmed art. I don't recommend Tae Kwon Do for anything except warm up and tournament.