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Hey /fit/ what is a good martial art to loose weight/improve cardio? I heard that body type is important? Im 6ft with a big build and a slight bit chubby. Any help?
>> Anonymous
Tai Chi is apparently a good one. Just don't expect it to have any use other than fitness
>> Anonymous
boxing
>> Anonymous
samaranian trulfa
>> Anonymous
FAP FU
>> Anonymous
It would depend more on the dojo and teaching style than the martial art. Some teachers like to leap right into practicing forms, others give long cardio-intensive warm-ups. Go have a look around, observe a few clubs.

Although having said that, martial arts like Brazilian Jujitsu may put a strong emphasis on strength, where as, say, Wing Chun would put more emphasis on speed.
>> spanishbomb !!o2n54vlWHXd
>>59157
BJJ is more about technique then raw strength.

Taller guys tend to have an advantage at striking in a sport situation (longer reach, etc.) Shorter/stockier guys tend to have an advantage on the ground and in the clinch due to a lower center of gravity.

Most clubs, dojos and gyms have a free trial membership or will allow you to at least take a free class. Do this x 100. Don't join the first gym you try out at, check a few out. Distance, cost, coaching, and the other students are all important aspects.

Cont.
>> spanishbomb !!o2n54vlWHXd
Contd.

When I was in Karate, we didn't do much cardio to warm up or anything. In Muay Thai, we probably spend a half hour doing jump rope, side stepping, shadow boxing, bodyweight exercises, and tons of stretching. By the time we actually focus on technique, I'm pretty spent. This forces you to actually focus on a technique.

As far as pure conditioning/weight loss, it's been great for me so far. I train three times a week, but I also do LSD running and HIIT running in between along with moderate weight training.