To be honest with you no one really gives a $hit about what you want to train. Like everyone else you are limited to what is available in your area. I don't know where SoCal is and I'm not about to do your homework. Most places offer a couple off free lessons. So google what is available, go try it out and choose what fits you the best. Despite what you might think there is no martial arts that is specifically designed for you. You adept to the art, not the other way around.

You are going to need to find a place close enough to where you live that you can get to at least twice a week. Second, there is nothing wrong with boxing for self defense. If there is a boxing gym close to you then you should definitely get back into it. Boxing has all kinds of applications for realistic self defense.

Jordan Terry did Shorin Ryu.

Na’s Kung-Fu Academy

They teach: Tai chi and Praying Mantis kung fu

949 N Euclid St

Anaheim, CA 92801

I would say Brazilian ju jitsu. its a great work out and it teaches self defense in itself. You can also compete in competitions to further your learning. its a great sport.

Hello, I've been interested in getting involved in martial arts again. I have some kiddie shorin ryu karate experience but I quit when I was nine at purple belt. Recently, I've been trying to get involved in martial arts again. I tried boxing a bit and really enjoyed the sport of it but realized that it didn't have much practical application when it came to self defense. For example if I were attacked by multiple people, an armed attacker, a much larger opponent or someone trained in a martial art. Not to mention it didn't have any sort of qi,ki, development or character development like focus discipline etc. so I'm hoping someone can help me find something that fits me here are some things I looked at and some things I want to get out of martial arts.

Aikido: I looked at yoshinkan aikido and really liked it. Although it did have a certain lack of striking I liked it. I also liked it's spiritual development

1. Most importantly I want the art to have a practical application I.e self defense

2. I want there to be some character and spiritual development: qi,ki, development, focus, discipline, etc

3. I'm a bit of a fitness nut and workout periodically as well as being involved in sports so if I'm going to dedicate a large amount of time to my art so I'd like it to have some fitness and conditioning involved not a requirement but a plus

4. I live in SoCal so I'd need there to b a dojo or instructor near by

Thanks in advance,

R. Watson