Lifting weights and bulk.

Why not both?

Yoga and Tai chi would be better, honestly.

Lift weights first and then do martial arts after

When I became ninja I lost weight from intense ninja missions.

I mean, they kinda go hand in hand. Why not start with weights and incorporate martial arts for cardio? I mean I'm just sayin'.

Originally posted by Mannish Minotaur Liz:

Yoga and Tai chi would be better, honestly.

I prefer Kim Chi

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Lifting weights is just better.

Cardio /w calisthenics.

Big muscles are only attractive to gay men (not that there's anything wrong with that!)

Do both! Each of them has positives that are worthwhile. Martial art classes can be expensive nowadays, so I'd recommend that you make sure you pick the right one that suits what you want to get out of it.

Don't worry about cutting/bulking, as you are a newbie and most likely don't need to do these things.

I'd personally recommend either 'Kyokushin karate' or 'Muay Thai'. Otherwise, get a book and practise at home, like the 'MCMAP' book[www.amazon.co.uk] or 'Complete Krav Maga'[www.amazon.co.uk], just to comb over the different fighting techniques.

Grab a copy of 'Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier'[www.amazon.co.uk]; it is the go-to bible for everyone who is serious about physical exercise (I use his books religiously). YouTube can be too schizophrenic to trust sometimes; this book will keep you on the right path and prevent injury and offer practical guidance for muscular development.

Looks like I'll do both then , what martial arts do y'all recommend tho

functionality > form.

Martial arts , bench is to preserve strength.

Martial arts would require to bulk and cut first.