Wing chun or Aikido?

I've developed an interest in wing chun after reading and owning books on the subject and internet research but also coming from a jiu-jitsu background have an equal interest in Aikido. As I cant pursue both which one do most martial artists deem the most practical...???

Wing chun or Aikido?
well I think you know where I stand with my preference. however I think the choice should always be up to you. I think the best thing to do is to pro and con both.


Wing chun tends to be a bit more physically demanding so it would require that you are in good shape. It's a chinese system thus it does teach you about energy streams and inner balance of the body and after a while you'll develop very fast reflexes.


Aikido is a bit less physical but it takes years to effectively master most of the techniques. It takes time to understand what's really going on and most men have difficulties learning the principle of non resistance. But aikido is a very beautiful art that is very practical and can be used either gently or very brutal. Aikido encompasses weapon techniques and defenses against weapons, something the striking arts usually lack or only briefly teach. I have started at aikido years ago and will keep at it till my dying day. But each must make their own choice.
Reply:I am currently training Wing Chun kung fu. I disagree with the physically demanding part.... as it was an art created by a woman.... for smaller people to sort out bigger people as it where. Report It

Reply:if it is being taught to be physically demanding... its being taught wrong and you need a new Sifu. Report It

Reply:Wing Chun is the basis for JKD and is fundamental for footwork based attacks. I would strongly recommend it.
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Reply:John Wayne
Reply:why not they are different enough not to get confused . train both and see which suits you best . check out both classes,atmosphere ,friendliness. talk to the Sifu,Sensei , students , listen to your feelings and go with your decision . use common sense . good luck
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Reply:if you choose Aikido, I recommend the Ki-aikido branch of the martial art. It's very fun and you can learn to throw people bigger than you are with relative ease. They have very practical delf defense training.





I've had wierd and fun experiences in this martail art. I can't push some of the higher ups over, even if they just stand and I charge. Some of the higher ups can even throw me without touching me; it's really wierd and fun.