What Martial Art is Good for You? (Based on Your Chinese Zodiac)
One of the questions I’ve been asked my whole life—seriously, like every other week—is: "Hey Johnny, what martial art should I learn?" And the truth is... I can’t really tell you. Not without training with you for a few months. I need to know: Are you quick on your feet? Aggressive or more defensive? Do you prefer to stay grounded or take flight? How’s your timing? Balance? Are you scrappy or strategic? There’s no one-size-fits-all. Sure, I could say something generalized like: “You’re a girl? Try Taekwondo.” “You’re a big guy? Go with boxing.” But that’s lazy stereotyping, and I like to work harder than that—for myself and my students. So instead, let’s do something fun. Let’s match you up based on your Chinese Zodiac sign . Each sign has its own personality quirks, habits, and let’s be honest, vices. Why not use that to inspire your fighting style? Let’s dive in… 🐀 Rat – Jeet Kune Do Image: Mickey Mouse, dressed in a white karate uniform with a black belt, crouches in ...