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I need help choosing a Martial Art Style.?

Ok I live in North Carolina and i was wondering if someone could help me decide witch style would be best for me I am 16 now but i wouldn’t be able to do anything now i am trying to find a style for a couple years from now when i am out own my own i have always been interest in martial arts mainly in japanese sword styles like Kenjutsu , Iaidō or Kendo or even Aikido or even a Chinese style like Tai chi chuan but i am a large guy i am 6 feet tall about 300 pounds and a little over year ago i had back surgery because i was injured and i want to learn discipline and get my stamina back because since the surgery i can not stand more than 25-30 minutes now there are 2 martial art schools in my area there is a Tai Chi Chuan school witch i was kinda leaning to because i get very stressed someti and i thought it would help with my stress but can someone give me some opinions to witch style i should choose out of the style i have listed or you can suggest some others answers will be appreciate
ps i have never participated in any martial art style

Having a bit of trouble choosing a martial art….someone who knows about them please give me some advice :)?

Hey, i know that a lot of people ask this question here but i wanted to pick a martial art that fits perfectly to my wants.

Ok, i want a martial art that is very good when it comes to self defence(quick moves and grapples)mainly to disable the attacker and disengage out of combat. I do not mind if it includes slow moves or tactics. oh i would also want one that is very precise and teaches you a fair amount about the human anatomy and where to strike etc….

Ive been looking around a bit and seem to be interested in:
Leopard kung fu
tai chi
ninjutsu
ju jutsu
and hapkido

Please guys tell me what u guys think would be best for me and dont just stick to whatever one you do.
Thanks :)
Oh and i also want something that would improve agility and reaction times as i progress with the art.