Lately I’ve been thinking about picking up a martial arts sport for fun and to keep in shape. I’ve always loved kung fu movies, especially the old Bruce Lee and Jackie Chang flicks. Fist Of Fury (1972) aka The Chinese Connection is one of my all time favorites. I currently work for a university which offers several classes in various forms of martial arts and one of my job perks is receiving up to six credits free a semester. So why the heck not?

I’m kinda having this inner turmoil about which martial arts to pick. Since I’ve been watching a little bit of mixed martial arts fighting lately since I have six free months of Showtime, I take careful note about which style/move wins the fight. Truth be told, most fights end up on the ground and if one guy has a wrestling or Brazilian Jujitsu background, he usually wins the fight. I’ve never been quit interested in getting all sweaty and rolling around on the ground with another man and I don’t plan on getting into very many fights in the future. Since I’m a tall, lanky guy, maybe I’ll just stick with something that helps to condition, looks cool, and helps with balance like Hapkido or Taekwondo. See More Motivational Posters!