I miss read the last part of your question. Any style where you use your arms and legs will burn the most fat. Thats why thai bo works so well with people. When your arms and legs are going you get the most out of it. If you get into a class that does grappling you will definalty get rid of some pounds. Karate is hard blocks. Kung Fu is more soft blocking. Muai Thai is alot of knees and elbow striking. Trad. Jui Jitsu is more throwing, Judo is sport Jui Jitsu, and Gracie Jui Jitsu is alot of ground fighting. Helson has a school near you but of course he does not teach it as he lives in Brazil. But he does come visit sevral times a year. Hope this clears it all up!