Tai Chi

Tai Chi - the ultimate first;
The concept of redirecting an attacking opponents' force away from yourself so they lose balance giving you a chance to create openings for a retaliation. So no matter how much force an opponent attacks you with, its useless if the attack itself does not connect.

The reason Tai Chi is practice so slowly is so that the practitioner can master balance, breathing, build internal power, and become fluid in the movements producing strong stable stances that can be used in combat.

Tai Chi is very good for all ages and I encourage everyone to practice it everyday to promote health, energy, flexibility and youth. Its usually done in the break of dawn or at sunset for best results.