Thread: want to start martial arts....need help

hey guys

I live in Marietta Georgia and am wanting to start training in martial arts. I am 15 years old, but i want to seriously start learning, not any of the bullchit that kids do or any of the types of martial arts that you only learn to move around fancy for judges. I want to learn a style that is effective on the street. Is Jiu-Jitsu a good idea? I also am having trouble finding any places that offer what I am looking for. If anyone has any ideas on getting starated, then please let me know. Thanks in advance.

ju-jitsu is good to start, it will teach you to work from the mount. Judo would also be good place to start.

I don't know your area, but i searched maps.google.com and came up with this:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=jujits...0.973241&hl=en