Any ideas on what MA I might be good at?

I am a 26 year old male, I been interested in MA my whole life but never really actually tried them but always wanted to. Ok physically Im a big guy about 6%26#039;1 280 lbs or so. ( ok yeah Im a fat guy) I aint been super physically active since high school so about 8 years or so. Im looking into maybe trying out a MA class to see if maybe it would give me a way to get a little exercise and plus I always wanted to learn a martial art. ANy suggestions on what style I may be able to learn? I really am into softer styles as far as personality, but probably would prefer something that might actually be applicable in the street in a nasty situation. ( Ok yes its true, im a big softie, I am terrified of fighting and really would like to work on my self confidence in that reguard) any thoughts would be helpful

Any ideas on what MA I might be good at?
Just try anyone that you are interested in and can find a good teacher for. Studying martial arts will help you build your confidence. A good teacher will not allow you to get hurt, so there is nothing to be terrified of. You build up slowly, not taking anything before you are ready. As a larger man you may want to try judo as it allows you to leverage your strength is wrestling quite effectively, but really anything will do.
Reply:Kodokan Judo is for you.


http://www.judoinfo.com
Reply:search some videos on Youtube and Yahoo Videos. Then choose one that interests you and you can find a dojo nearby.
Reply:try aikido very soft MA but deadly. i think it would suit you fine
Reply:Pick any style you like. Here is a brief summary:





Striking: Tae Kwon Do. Karate, Shaolin boxing


Good: Can handle multiple attackers, can engage at long range, enables you to be pro active when necessary.


Not so good: Ground, hard to control an attacker without inflicting serious injury.





Grappling: Hapkido, Judo, etc.


Good: effective in close, good on the ground, can control an attacker without inflicting serious injury.


Not so Good: Not good at long range, you must wait for the attacker to make the 1st move. Not effective against multiple attackers.





Remember, it%26#039;s the artist, not the art. Find a good school %26amp; get started. Good Luck!
Reply:My suggestion is to find a studio that emcompasses either esoteric Yoga or Tai Chi as a way to workout alone and get benefits and stay in the soft range. As for self defense benefit any of the styles can compliment either a smaller or larger person, some it is just easier. Judo is a great example. it is well fit for a larger person as throwing can benefit from more weight doing the tossing. Now Wing Chun a larger person won%26#039;t become Bruce Lee fast very soon, but either style can be suitable.


It is like women I say, no color no weight, it is all in the quality of whats inside that defines it%26#039;s beauty and strength. I seen great Judo players like Mr.Swain the world Champion and then I seen crappy ones with as much time in.