Martial Arts (Can anyone help)

[Creature of the Night]

I've done Ju Jitisu don't like it this is what I like Striking,Counter Attacking, give advice on some martial arts thanks.

[Old_BenKenobi]

Freeflow is right up your alley.

[Creature of the Night]

Originally Posted by Old_BenKenobi

Freeflow is right up your alley.

What's freeflow fighting

[Sir Legendhead]

I took kempo for a while, you might like that. Also wing chun.

[Creature of the Night]

What's kempo like

[Sir Legendhead]

(edit - sorry for not writing more, it's like 6:40 in the morning over here and I've been up all night)

[kazinya91]

jet kune do

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeet_Kune_Do

[Abeja]

I wish I had learned Jeet Kune Do, and be like Spike from Cowboy Bebop or Mr. Lee

[angleslam99]

The Veidt Method

[Old_BenKenobi]

Originally Posted by angleslam99

The Veidt Method

[door noob]

Originally Posted by Creature of the Night

What's freeflow fighting

LOL , it's the combat system used specifically for this game.

[SolidSnake_123]

I do MMA, its Mixed Martial Arts. Like ya know UFC? I train in Kickboxing, and Kempo... Kempo's nice. Also Judo is extremely fun for a good clinch game, takedowns. Plus Wrestling, I just joined my school's wrestling team actually. Even though its not a Martial Arts it can help you, if you have big dreams in MMA like myself.

[Zulgbrtzchllha]

I'm a couple months away from my black belt test in Taekwon do, so you can probably tell that I enjoy that. I've also done some Aikido and Judo, and really enjoyed them. I plan on getting back into them eventually. I'm not sure what exactly you're looking for in a martial art (I'm not one of those types that considers some inferior to others), but you mentioned liking strikes and such. I know that Taekwon do has that, and I think Karate does as well. If you've ever played Metal Gear Solid 3 and really liked the moves that The Boss and Naked Snake do, and wanted to be able to do that sort of thing, I'd recommened Aikido and/or Judo.
Maybe the best thing would be to test out different types if you can and see what matches your style best.

[cazzer]

I've done martial arts for many years and have almost achieved a black belt in Taekwon-do, i am going for black next October.
Taekwon-do is exactly what you are looking for in a martial art. I also done Ju-jistu for a while, a year in fact, disliked it and quit, and joined Taekwon-do because i prefer the style. However compared to some others suggested Taekwon-do has the art form element, which means that its not always real life situation take downs etc, its also about learning the art.

[BLOWHARD]

What about systema?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systema
http://www.yofavo.com/?p=1154
Forget all those "vanilla" structured martial arts, go for something that does everything without doing anything

It almost doesn't look real or possible but you ask anyone who does it, including most elite military units, and they'll tell you.
But where can you learn it and can you learn in without devoting years of your life to it?

[Zulgbrtzchllha]

I'm not trying to dis Systema, but it doesn't give me the impression of not looking "real or possible". The stuff they did in that video kind of remined me of the sort of stuff I did in Judo, though it's not the same. It looks like a perfectly fine martial art, but really, it doesn't look like it's extraordinary compared to other martial arts.

[BLOWHARD]

it doesn't look like it's extraordinary

But that makes it extraordinary. The whole point is to not waste energy, to be relaxed. Those guys can put you out with only a light touch. If you want something flashy and exiting, I agree systema isn't for you. Plus, there are no moves or styles to learn in systema, anything goes so long as it works.

Since "striking, counter attacking" was specified, how about Muay Thai? I doubt you could find a more explosive fighting style...or maybe you could?

[KasigiYabuSama]

Hey Creature, think also about your body type. If you're tall and skinny (and fairly young,) consider Wushu & Tai Chi, which emphasize and make optimal use of reach and flexibility; If you're short with stubby arms & legs like me, consider one of the Okinawan-based karate styles like Shotokan or Goju-ryu, where the emphasis is on more direct, simple moves and on getting yourself in close to your opponent.

Here's some Goju - some applications of the Seiunchin kata by Morio Higaonna sensei, in what must be the late '70s - early '80s...

[Bear_Bat]

Give Krav Maga a look.