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marpip
25-Jan-2004, 11:40 PM
hi,
anyone got any ideas on a suitable art for an arthritic?
i've had both hips replaced so have very limited movement(90 degrees) in both legs.from web searches i was thinking of krav maga or wing chun.anyone with any help or suggestions much appreciated.
thanks
mark

Andy Murray
26-Jan-2004, 12:04 AM
Hi marpip,
and welcome to MAP.

Of the two arts/systems you mention, Wing Chun would, IMHO, be the less stressful (even stabilising), on your hips, Though you might find Tai Chi therapeutic.

marpip
26-Jan-2004, 05:58 PM
Thanks Andy,
much appreciated.
Mark