depends what u want to use it for
"martial art"means different things to different people
there is no standard definition for it ,so your question is vague
having said that ,study a art that is proficient in the striking range
close quarter range and ground range id go for jeet kune do
I'm going to give you an unpopular answer.
When you hear people say learn this style AND this style. Take their advice, smile and realize they haven't mastered anything.
It takes a few years to learn the basics of a martial art, and many more years to master the art. In fact, until you get past the basics you're not going to learn all there is in it.
Unfortunately, most people never get beyond a year or two in one art so they say an art is incomplete or is lacking.
I can tell you that I've trained in Uechi Ryu for 13 years. I've learned the basics and I'm moving beyond that to begin mastery of some of the things in the art. I can tell you that there is much much more to what's there than what is taught to beginners. Anyway, I won't go into what I believe are the reason.
I'll just say that in my 13 years, I've also worked with folks in other arts. I've cross trained with them to learn what they do, and never had a desire to formally learn another art. Instead. I use what we go over and use it to find deeper meaning in my art. Find things that are similar. Find things we do to counter what others do. And such.
So my point is that it may seem like if you train in say a "stand up art" and a "ground art" you'll be a better martial artist. The reality is that you split your time and you don't master either. Instead you'll become one of the many who train or a bit and bounce around different styles.
So pick and art with someone good, and learn it well. Then as you mature as a martial artist add training that will complement what you do well. For instance, in Uechi we're mostly a stand up style. At the brown belt level we start teaching takedowns and how to get up off or the ground and avoid a ground fight. So in my case, I've added some additional ground work. But I'm not going to be a ground fighter. Instead, I'll complement my stand up skills with working with some great folks in ground fighting.
I'd suggest you think about what you want and need in an art. Figure out why you want to train. What your goal is then find the best people to train with.
So it would be easy for me to tell you to train in Uechi Ryu. But the reality is that you need to find good people around you. And if your goal is to be an MMA fighter nothing but finding the best MMA school in your area would make sense.
So take everyone's advice with a grain of salt, and don't rush to learn. Learn a few things well then learn to master them as you add to your skills. My views in this area are unpopular as most want to rush to be good at a bunch of things. But if you slow down a bit you'll see it's hard to master something you don't know the basics of and it's hard to learn a bunch of new things at once.
Muay Thai and Judo, that would make deadly cumbo. Combine the speed and blocking skills of wing chung, the deadly strikes (LITERALLY DEADLY) of Muay Thai, and the throws and ground fighting of Judo, UNSTOPPABLE!!
Your physical attribute has nothing to do with this decision. You past experience has little bearing. Any system can be adapted to your physical attribute. You past experience matter only in that it has given you experience that will tint how you will answer the real important question. The real information you need to know is,
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN? Do you want to learn to strike some more, to grapple, or to work with weapons? Do you like traditional or modern approach to training? How do you want to defend yourself if it came to that?
Answer these questions and you'll be able to come to realization what kind of style you are looking for. Then you can google search if there is a place nearby that fits the description. Then visit them and see if they are a good place to train in. If they are good then enroll.
Boxin'
You should master Wing Chun first, then move onto another style. "Impatience" has always been a common shortcoming among young people. You lack the wisdom and life experience of older adults and martial artists. Once you have developed a proficiency in Wing Chun (I would say when you are brown-belt equivalent) then you should crosstrain in a ground fighting system like wrestling, judo, BJJ, or Sambo, or maybe MMA if you have the fortitude to take a beating. Don't "jump ship" from Wing Chun until you can confidently defend yourself.
Well, if I were you, I'd go around and visit the closest schools. See how they train and see if you like it.
It might turn out that the local Turkish Oil Wrestling club appeals to you the most; you'll never know unless you try.
since you are tall, in decent shape and average weight, most any style is fine.
if you are strong, you might try a Japanese style like Shotokan
I've been reading other people's questions and answers but I'm unsure still. I'm 5'11" with a medium weight. I'm currently taking wing chun classes but I still want to learn other styles. I'm just not sure which would be best. Any advice would be helpful.
