I would think which ever martial arts training allows you to have the most impact while expelling the least amount of energy.
Sorry, I don't know which one exactly. I've honestly never had any training in any martial art. I don't think I've ever even had to fight anyone in my life so just growing up in Canada and knowing how handle people has kept me pretty safe so far. I kinda think just treating people good is really the best self defense. Even when I was drunk when I was younger people would kinda look out for me if I got cornered at a bar just because I was nice to them. I didn't have to hit anyone, kindness and making people laugh is probably the best fighting skill of all. LoL! : )
This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at October 31, 2017 11:27 AM MDT
I'm like you I think. But I'm starting to get interested in it. If I can get a little bit fitter, I'm thinking about possibly trying one out after the new year.
Righty, my cousin's kid is three years and 10 months old, he has an yellow belt in karate, my cousin recently shared a video of her kid breakinga tile with his hands..I was shocked;))
Seriously! He'll be able to take care of himself if he keeps it up. Everyone wants their family to be able to take care of themselves hygienically, mentally, physically, domestically, financially....so why not self-defense also, yeah? :)
Lots of people neglect martial arts. I know some people are too busy, but I think everyone should learn some. Be proud of him, Veena. Encourage him. It is good for him.
It would have to be knowledge and experience of all of them. Punching, kicking, elbows, knees, Joint manipulation, pressure points. Some Kung Fu built into that situation. Then you have to know ground work with Judo and Jiu JItsui. No one is best, but all are good, pertaining to the positions and what they work with in A Fighting situation. A working of all of that knowledge and one is complete in being very Good.
Agreed! A mixed martial artist is probably the best overall. And although they wouldn't be as good against a Karate fighter in karate match with karate rules, or against a boxer in a boxing match (like we saw in Mayweather/McGregor), or Brazillian Jiu Jutso with a BJJ fighter, they will be the most well-rounded fighter if they know something from everything. Epic answer, btw.
Cross discipline training is usually the most effective. If going to pick just one form it would probably be Russian combat Sambo, Krav Maga, or Jui-jitsu for the simple facts that they all have equal emphasis on both full appendage striking and grappling techniques.
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