Martial arts after cleared by a surgeon?

[karpouzian 94]

Anyone have any suggestions? I am a big guy, but think it would be fun to add to my exercise routine...

[gmanbat 5,889]

Martial arts are great exercise and fun. If you are talking about karate I would concentrate on the forms and strikes but I would not engage in free fighting. Your surgery needs to be not punched for a year or more. Judo can be a problem for a while. The throws could tear you up, give that time, too.

Just my opinion, grasshopper.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

What sort of martial arts have folks gotten into post op? There is an mma training facility up the street from where I cross fit. Is this a good form of martial arts? I have been thinking of getting into it once my cross fit skill level is high enough. Probably it would be in 2014. Disclaimer: I know zero about mma except what I have seen in the movies and the little research I have done online. Spill the beans!

[JProx 161]

Yes, this is the route I went. Good at loss.