it really depends on what you're trying to do. i've said before that i don't really believe in just taking one style. in my opinion you should always try to be as "complete" as you can. what i mean is you should try to be an all-around martial artist, not lacking in any area of combat (punching, kicking, grappling, etc). i'd say kung fu, specifically wing chun, would probably be the most beneficial to start with. you can always try boxing, muay thai, jujitsu, whatever you prefer. i, personally, prefer all and then some. take what works in every style and apply that. take the best, discard the rest (i know that sounds corny but it works). i think you were asking what specific style of kung fu would be best for you, so my answer to that would have to be wing chun in my opinion. like i said though, it depends on what you're trying to do, your build, height, weight and athleticism.