How does one choose a martial art? Looks? Philosophy? Function? Star/Peer appeal?
I'm trying to make my own decision, looking into some of the styles that are out there. Do I wanna be like Buffy? (Well, sure who wouldn't? I'm just not sure Tae Kwon Do is for me.) One of the coolest people I know practices Capoeira. I love to watch it, but I have a feeling my knees would never approve.
Yes, there are many arts that I (memo to self: you are not allowed to say "get a kick ot of" in this sentance) enjoy as a spectator. However, I think I need to learn a method that is lower impact and mostly defensive. I have already been giving a lot of thought into T'ai Chi, but Judo and Aikido also appeal to me. There are places in Madison to learn all three of these disciplines.
The question then becomes one of time, money, priorities. So many things I want to do, so little time do them. Isn't that always the case?