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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oni" data-source="post: 377373" data-attributes="member: 380">I have practised Shaolin Silum for many years now.  Started with jujitsu when I was a little kid, but didn't get much past the basics with that because of moving.  Luckily I've never really had to put it to practicle use other than I'm certain it's probably saved me from injury on a few falls.  My brother took a 12-14ft drop off a bridge onto rock when we were little, he says the only reason he walked away from that was he heard our jujitsu teacher's voice telling him how to take the fall and he did it.  There are benefits to the martial arts that people don't normally think of.  Advice for someone looking to begin:  There are a lot of styles out there, and a lot of teachers.  Shop around for style that fits well with your body type and what you want to do.  Find a teacher you like and trust.  I will say I think a good teacher is more important than style, you can always grow into a style, make it your own, a good teacher will help you do that.  Oh and avoid anyone that tells you that they're own style is superior to all others because that is a load of bunk.</blockquote>