Alright, to the point. There’s a dojo near my home and it offers traditional and olympic taekwondo, Hapikido and Brazillian jiu jitsu. What can I expect from the different arts and what the difference between olympic and traditional taekwondo? Which is the best art. Also, what is ATC all about? Are they mcdojos or do they actually provide some aid in self defense? Down below are some of things I want in an art. Please base the answer on what’s mentioned.
I’m practically 15, 5’9 inches, 175 pounds (that’s majority of muscle as I have a muscular body build.) I have great leg power and considerable arm strength. I’m pretty calm in most situation even violent ones. I’m flexible and I’m durable. I want a practical art. I think of myself as a striker, but peers have viewed me as a grappler so I want an art that is balanced. That includes striking, dodging, grappling etc. This includes an art that emphasizes strength, aglity etc… as well, but also emphasizes on technique as well.
