Well some recent events have shown me that I should get back in learning an MA (at least until we revolt and take over the means of productions of the state so we have our own guns
lol jk).Anyway, while being tall, I'm not buff and I can never be much due to my family's inherited body type.As such, a grappling kind of MA such as judo, sambo or greco-roman wrestling (doing) would be out of the question.Instead, I'm looking for a MA that employs swift strikes, fast/agile movements and maybe joint locks.I used to do 5 animals Shaolin Kung Fu (although I didn't manage to reach the 5 animals yet lol) for 2 years but then stopped due to changing neighbourhoods, so I could return at it.Apart from that I was suggested Muay Thuai by a friend but I also was told to steer clear from that by a comrade since it attracts many neo nazis in my country.I also remember seeing some Hapkido sparring in a park in England last summer and that stuff looked good.Any suggestions on those or maybe another MA?I don't have problem if it's traditional as long as there is a chance I can find a school nearby.
One thing I have in consideration though is, will I get sufficient preparation for a real life scenario only by training/sparring?Cause the way I see it, apart from the techniques you learn and how much you build your body, the biggest thing in fighting is having the confidence and discipline to actually use them.For example I still remember some Kung Fu moves I can do in the confidence of my house or amongst friends, but I really don't think I could recall them or even pull them off should I be assaulted IRL.Thoughts on this?