Hi,
I want to start a Martial Art for self-defense, fun and because I'm interested in it anyway. I've already read quite a bit about what kind of art I'd like to do, and i've come to the conclusion that it has to be either Kung Fu (Wing Tsun probably), Ninjutsu or Aikido. I think though that I'll start Kung Fu because:
1. There aren't many Ninjutsu schools around here, only one actually that is a bit far away. Plus I don't like weapon fighting.
2. Aikido seems to be a bit too defensive for me and I also want to do a bit for my condition / health which is, as far as I know, not that much a part of Aikido.
Sooo can you just answer a few questions for me?
1. Is Kung Fu more hard to learn than the other arts? I mean, at the moment I can hardly kick as high as my chest. Do I need to be somehow "talented"?
2. Are there throws, joint locks, chokes etc. in Kung Fu, specifically Wing Tsun (or Wing Chun or however it's spelled, sorry)?
3. Is there some kind of Belt-system in Kung Fu?
4. Is the stuff that I learn also effective in a street fight? (i know i'm not learning muay thai or kickboxing here but still i want to learn some stuff for being able to defense myself)
5. How much will I have to pay for learning Kung Fu (one lesson per week)? I mean average, I'm still a student you know...
6. Is Kung Fu the most "complete" martial art out there? I don't like to learn e.g. only grappling as in BJJ, or only striking as in boxing etc.
THANKS A LOT