Simple martial art style?

i have an interesting question.





What would be the "simplest" martial art for a small, light person, with slow reflexes to learn and pick up in a short time?





I dont mean become a master.





I mean something straightforward. With straight-forward techniques.





Without being specifically oriented to combat such as wrestling or kick-boxing or regular boxing.





Rather something that can be used for self-defence if necessary but without requiring hours of hard drilling.





I've considered wing chun as a possibility but surely there are others.





I know one chinese art works entirely on using the palm of the hand to both block and strike. This is effectively the only blocking and striking tool for the particular art.





any ideas on alternatives?





NOT karate or Taekwondo as these tend to be forms oriented therefore take a long time.

Simple martial art style?
It takes time and commitment to any "art" that will work. True Wing Chun has only a couple forms but it takes a long time to master the techniques. Akido takes a long time to master. Judo takes a long time to master.


I don't believe in quick arts. Sure there is some one who can show you a couple of tricks that will impress you. These might even work in some circumstances.


You know.... There is a reason why there is an "Old School"


Not to say us old dogs can't learn new tricks.


I now there is no really fast answer to make you become proficient at self defense in a few lessons.
Reply:Hey, if you are purely looking for self defence, then try looking for a Krav Maga school. Krav Maga is an art developed primarily for self defence. It will teach you the simplest and most effective ways to get out of holds and drop your attacker. The only problem is there are not many places around, but if you have one near you, definately take it up! The chinese arts take a very long time to become proficient at self defence, as does all other martial arts. To be honest, i would recommend taking up boxing or muay thai. I know they are combat orientated, but they will teach you the most practical and effective self defence techniques, id give it a go!


Good luck!
Reply:If you are after straightforward and simple art to defend yourself Wing Chun can be the answer: in any case forms are integral part of the system (they are the system) and it require long time to be proficient. If you are small, light and with slow reflexes you'll need to train hard for years to be effective in a number of situations. Frankly I cannot think at any system or style that will teach you the magic trick in a few sessions and end of story. Martial arts require long and consistent training even if some will be more effective in shorter time. Perhaps the palm based style you mentioned is Ba Gua: very nice style indeed but not very useful in less than a few years.





Good luck with your search.
Reply:Wresling or Judo.
Reply:Take Kali.
Reply:That's a tough question. I study Wing Chun and Muay Thai. Both are practical, but it's hard to find someone these days that know the self-defense version of muay thai. You can probably pick that one up easier if you are in ok shape. Wing Chun requires more technique than natural ability, it's more street oriented, and it works for different body types. The basics are straight forward and can be picked up quickly. It's extremely difficult to master Wing Chun. The higher levels are very complex as you'll learn every aspect of body mechanics and every possible situation.





As with anything else you have to practice. You will need to train hard to be good at the basics in 6 months.

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