Martial Art
What is the best martial art for short and stocky individuals?
Looking into getting into martial arts, but not really sure which one would be best suited for me. I am 5′4″ and I weigh 160 lbs, so I have a short and stocky build. Which martial art would be best for my build? Any honest opinion would be greatly appreciated.
Well, I’m 5′5 190 lbs, so i can relate my friend.
We have the perfect body for a grappler, short limbs that are hard to grab and lock, and a low center of gravity that makes us hard to throw.
Some grappling martial arts: judo, brazilian jiujitsu, japanese (or traditional) jiujutsu, wrestling, and there are other grappling arts that include striking as well, like shidokan karate, kajukembo and combat sambo.
Ironically even though I have a good body to be a grappler, I’m a striker, I’ve trained karate, kickboxing and Muay Thai.
Being shorter when striking only means you have to be quick and fight on the inside, you can fight effectively even if you are short.
Some striking martial arts:
muay thai, boxing, sanshou, Kyokushin Karate.
So it’s up to you my friend, you’d do well in grappling arts, but can still do well in striking arts, nowadays it’s good to know a bit of both.
good luck!
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