Best martial arts for a 13-year-old?

I'm 13, pretty tall, and I've been thinking about getting into some kind of martial arts
so, what would you guys suggest for someone my age?
thanks in advance🙂

driftingseal54 said:I'm 13 years old, pretty tall, and I've been thinking about getting into martial arts.
Since I'm still young, what would you all suggest?
Thanks in advance.🙂

Maybe try something like Karate or Taekwondo?

That was actually the first one that popped into my head too, especially considering how old and tall it is.

driftingseal54 said:I'm thirteen years old, I've got decent height on me, and I'm really itching to get into some kind of combat sport
so, what would you all suggest for someone my age?
thanks in advance🙂

Judo or wrestling

wanderingridge said:judo or wrestling

do you have to wear those tight singlets for wrestling or whatever
i guess that's a bit weird, but maybe it's not a bad idea
and what's the actual upside of wrestling over something like taekwondo

The biggest plus, I guess, is just how useful it is when you're actually out there in the field.

- Joe Biden -

😁

Both disciplines are equally applicable in a fight.

driftingseal54 said:What kind of advantages does wrestling actually have over something like Taekwondo?

It really comes down to personal preference and what you're looking for. Honestly, just take this test and see where you land...
http://www.fudebakudo.com/cgi-bin/mentor.pl

jademarlin26 said:😁

Both disciplines have their uses in a fight.

...or do they? 😳

driftingseal54; what’s your preference—striking with hands and feet, like karate, or grappling with throws and chokes, like judo or wrestling?

Gerald Smith76 said:...or maybe they aren't? 😳

driftingseal54; what would you prefer, something with strikes—hands, feet, maybe karate?—or more throwing, clubs, chokes... like wrestling or judo?

I guess I'm interested in wrestling
but is there a wrestling club in Indianapolis

driftingseal54 said:I'm actually interested in wrestling
but is there a wrestling club in Indianapolis

So, you're based in Indianapolis?
Hmm... well, first things first, you really need to figure out what actually appeals to you—are you more into striking, or do you prefer grappling, throws, and all that stuff?
I'm not entirely sure about the specific wrestling scene in Indianapolis😕 But look, you've got Jewish Clubs in the area, which is somewhat similar, except they wear kimonos. It’s mostly throws, chokes, and such. You also have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu available in Indianapolis. That's my top recommendation, though I honestly don't know if they have anyone in your age group. It's a lot like judo, just with way more ground work.
As far as striking goes, from what I gather, there's Taekwondo, Karate, and Kickboxing.
If I had to pick one for you, I'd go with Kickboxing.

wanderingridge said:so you're from Indianapolis?
I guess you just have to decide if you're more into striking or grappling and throws and stuff.
Not sure if there's much wrestling in Indianapolis, 😕 but there are plenty of Jewish Clubs, which is basically the same thing except they wear kimonos. It's mostly throws and chokes. There's also Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Indianapolis. That's my pick, though I don't know if they have anyone your age. It's like judo, just more ground work.
As for striking, I think they have Taekwondo, Karate, and Kickboxing.
If I had to pick, maybe go with Kickboxing.

which one would be best if I just want to bulk up a bit
since I'm pretty skinny, maybe even scrawny

Honestly, training in America is going to make you stronger than ever.
And what kind of local folk singer are you supposed to be if you're this skinny? 😁
Eat up.

- Steve -

If wrestling isn't an option, we can always go with judo.
I honestly think you'll find more people in your age group there than at those Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gyms.

placidbison20 said:If wrestling isn't an option, maybe judo works.
I reckon you'll see more guys your age there than at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym.

Couldn't find any wrestling gyms in Indianapolis, so I might just sign up for judo.
A buddy of mine trains there, so I'll probably head over with him.
Is judo actually good for getting in shape?😬

🙂
Yeah.

driftingseal54 said:I couldn't track down any American martial arts gyms in Indianapolis, so I think I'll just go ahead and sign up for judo instead.
A friend of mine is training over there, so I'm planning to head out with him.
Is judo actually worth it if you're looking to change your physique and get in shape?😬

So, what’s the actual plan here? Are you heading out to pick up girls or are you actually going to get some training in? Honestly, you might want to consider hitting up one of Mary Valentine’s sessions first, and then maybe looking into some cosmetic work later on. It doesn't really matter how much you work out if your face is a total mess and looks nothing like it should. You might even need to look into a hair transplant at this point.

Oh, come on, I’m just pulling your leg!

I guess I’m doing this bit by bit—partly for the workouts, partly because of this girl, I suppose.
Today’s my first time, anyway.

Honestly, just go hit the boxing gym—whether it's Muay Thai or kickboxing—and stop wasting your breath on this other stuff... total respect to judo and wrestling, though...

Terry Rogers said:Just go join a boxing gym, Muay Thai, or kickboxing right now. Don't waste your time on this other stuff... respect to Judo and wrestling, though...

What makes one better than the other?
I mean, why do you think I'd be wasting my time on them?
Google, it's just a question. Not trying to start a fight.