If you could add to your style....

[Chaleira]

If you had the chance to add any 2 styles to learn in addition to your current style, what would they be and why? Make it two styles you haven't trained in before, but you would like to. Come'on, I know you all have a fantasy list out there

My additional two would be:
1. Filipino Kali- because I think it's an excellent weapon based system that also works with empty hand. I've always had a longing to train in the style. Maybe one day I'll get the chance. I also think it would be a good weapon based system that could complement and incorparate into capoeira. That's just my perosnal oppinion anyway.

2. Laamb- A tradtional African wrestling/Grappling style. It also contains some strikes, but for the most part consists mainly of wrestling/grappling techniques. The reason for choosing this style is....well, I've been gaining an interest in tradtional African martial arts lately. Don't think I'll be able to find any gyms in the U. S. though

The two above styles I think would be a good choice to add because it will give me a predominatly striking art (capoeira) a weapon based art (Kali) and a grappling art (Laamb)

[444four444]

My martial art focus on joint locks, being agile, and a little bit on strikes, each strike teaching a certain feeling.

1.Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or Jujutsu - because I need to know what to do on the ground and learning some basic throws could help.

2.Muay Thai - because it is an intense striking Martial Art that uses all 8 striking points : both left and right Fists, Elbows, Knees, and Legs.

and if I could have a third extra martial art it would be :

3.Kobudo - my martial art has some weapon training in it but Kobudo focus only on weapons. The most well known weapons used in Kobudo are the Kama, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Bo, Eiku and Sai.

With all these 4 martial arts I would be : agile and have a great knowledge of joint locks, a strong ground fighter with a basic knowlodge in throws, how to use all 8 striking points as deadly weapons, and to have a great knowlodge in weapon fighting.

[444four444]

My martial art focus on joint locks, being agile, and a little bit on strikes, each strike teaching a certain feeling.

1.Brazilian Jiu-jitsu or Jujutsu - because I need to know what to do on the ground and learning some basic throws could help.

2.Muay Thai - because it is an intense striking Martial Art that uses all 8 striking points : both left and right Fists, Elbows, Knees, and Legs.

and if I could have a third extra martial art it would be :

3.Kobudo - my martial art has some weapon training in it but Kobudo focus only on weapons. The most well known weapons used in Kobudo are the Kama, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Bo, Eiku and Sai.

With all these 4 martial arts I would be : agile and have a great knowledge of joint locks, a strong ground fighter with a basic knowlodge in throws, how to use all 8 striking points as deadly weapons, and to have a great knowlodge in weapon fighting.

This forum is very interesting to me. I think I'm gonna do some research and then repost a new answer.

[clouddragon]

I wouldn't train in anything else but Tai Chi Chuan! However if it didn't exist then Silat as I like the way all defences were created with a knife in mind. I like the idea they have of fighting from a position of weakness. This adds surprise to the techniques. I quite like the look of Ba gua .Also Aikido if taught in a street wise fashion with realistic application and strikes.

[444four444]

(Update)

My main martial Art is : Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu.

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu focuses on koppojutsu (breaking bones), koshijutsu (Striking nerve points, muscles, knowledge of the human body, etc.), Taihenjutsu (Evasion, postures, ukemi (rolls/falling), etc.), Dakentaijutsu (Striking patterns, fist formations, conditioning, etc.), and Jutaijutsu (Throws, joint locks, pins, etc.)

For my 2nd Martial Art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

I pick Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because it emphasizes taking an opponent to the ground and utilizing ground fighting techniques and submission holds involving joint-locks and chokeholds which is something Taijutsu doesn't really focus on.

For my 3rd Martial Art: Muay Thai

Muay Thai is all striking. It uses punches, elbows, kicks, knees, and other techniques. Taijutsu touches on striking but in a much, much different way than Muay Thai!

For my 4th: Okinawa Kobudo

Okinawa Kobudo is all weapons. It teaches how to use the Bo, Sai, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Kama, Tekko, Tinbe-rochin, Surujin, Eku, Tambo, Kuwa, Nunti Bo, and the Sansetsukon.

I think all these martial arts would make a rounded martial artist.

[WingChunDude]

tough question!! hmmm, Shaolin kungfu is one. Otherwise Aikido looks awesome with all those locks and throws with minimal effort.

[ashley]

Liking this thread a lot, it's something I ask myself regularly.

Since reading a lot about different martial arts styles from different peoples opinions and thoughts i'd say Tai Chi Chuan is definately a style I would go for if I had a decent teacher in my area. Unfortunately I don't. I'll have to move to either Medway or Nottingham I think!

Other than that i've always liked the look of American Kempo.

If I could go back to to the 1960's and move to Oakland, i'd be learning Jeet Kune Do from a certain legend! But unfortunately dreams like this cannot be made. Another style is Wing Chun, I know a couple of mates in the style and being good at Chi Sao would be one amazing trait to have.

[Chaleira]

If I could go back to to the 1960's and move to Oakland, i'd be learning Jeet Kune Do from a certain legend! But unfortunately dreams like this cannot be made.

Wouldn't we all Indeed a dream that will never come true for me as well~

[Medway Tai Chi Society]

For myself,

Xingyi - ever since one of my teachers described it as a tank charging down a road firing it's gun repeatedly, I've liked the sound of it.

Kali - sticks are cool

Since reading a lot about different martial arts styles from different peoples opinions and thoughts i'd say Tai Chi Chuan is definately a style I would go for if I had a decent teacher in my area. Unfortunately I don't. I'll have to move to either Medway or Nottingham I think!

There's always the tutorial videos!

[SimonB]

Xingyi - ever since one of my teachers described it as a tank charging down a road firing it's gun repeatedly, I've liked the sound of it.

Now that's got me interested too...

There's always the tutorial videos!

Yes your right i've seen these, and they are totally free too, these are a really good base to get involved in Tai Chi.