If you aren't Daniel LaRusso from
The Karate Kid who just so happened to live next to the karate master Mr. Miyagi, chances are that you are going to have to do some serious research before deciding what type of martial arts you want to pursue. You’ll need to understand your martial art goals, find a form of martial arts that fits these goals, and choose a school and teacher. Remember that there are no superior martial art forms, just superior martial artists. All arts have strengths and weaknesses. Pick the one that suits you best.