Adding Martial Arts?

[KingNoahTheThird]

basically, I currently do Taekwondo but later on in my training, say after I get my black belt, I'd like to add another martial art to train in on top of taekwondo. I originally wanted to add Karate and eventually Kung Fu to my roster, but now realized that while I'd still like to train in them one day, a grappling art such as Judo may be more effective. Any ideas?

 

[O'Malley]

Effectiveness is not the most important thing. Do what you like.

If you do the most effective martial art but it makes you bored/miserable, you're not making good use of your time (and you will struggle sticking to it).

If you like karate, judo and kung fu, then try a few classes of each and go with your gut feeling.

 

[Prince_Alarming]

What he said, but Judo does come highly recommended, especially if you want to annoy people by picking them up and putting them down

 

[Buka]

As one who has rank in TKD from a long time ago, boxing and BJJ helped me a great deal.

But it really comes down to what other dojos you realistically have access to. An hours drive each way gets real old real fast.

 

[Simfers]

Basically what's been said. Access is gonna be a big factor, but beyond that, do what interests you. That's the stuff you're most likely to stick with.

 

[skribs]

Don't plan for it now. When you're either done with TKD, or you want to add something to TKD, then look at what's available in your area and make your decision then.

 

[JowGaWolf]

basically, I currently do Taekwondo but later on in my training, say after I get my black belt, I'd like to add another martial art to train in on top of taekwondo. I originally wanted to add Karate and eventually Kung Fu to my roster, but now realized that while I'd still like to train in them one day, a grappling art such as Judo may be more effective. Any ideas?

Take one day at a time. Figure out what you want to get out of Martial arts. Get through a year of training and then see if you still want to head in the same direction.

 

[JowGaWolf]

Don't plan for it now. When you're either done with TKD, or you want to add something to TKD, then look at what's available in your area and make your decision then.

So today you and I have basically said the same thing without the debate lol. I guess we better notify the others that world is about to end. lol.

Quick. Choose to disagree with this and maybe we can prevent the end of the world.