What is the best fighting style????

[martial sparrer]

if its strong arms and legs and flexibility then it might be HOW you train....many ma's will give you incredibly strong arms and legs. if you add scientifically researched(by you) weightlifting....it can take you to a whole other level. flexibility is something that you must do daily. I stretch and do exercises for flexibility at least twice daily.....and now I am much more flexible. if I don't stretch daily now I feel horrible. enjoy your journey....it will be one of the best journies ever.

 

[ndnoakes]

You should probably tell Anderson Silva that his TKD is obsolete, he seems to be ignorant of the fact.

Anderson Silva: I try , in the best possible way, to make sure that all the disciplines that I practised and that I practise are very alive and present with me when I'm fighting. And with taekwondo is not different.

I agree - I train in TKD and certainly don't feel it's obsolete. To say such a thing is narrow-minded as there is such a massive range of abilities. Agreed, TKD globally is too sport orientated and as such very watered down for a lot of students, something that is frankly a disappointment to me daily...

The basis of TKD is sound, but depends on the student and instructor, as with any art!

 

[aaradia]

. I suggest finding materials on the ones that interest you (books, videos, pics, etc.) and practice them to see which you like better.

Respectfully, I disagree. You won't get a real feel as a new MAist practicing from books and videos. You need an instructor to teach and correct things that you can't get from books. Most schools have a free or very low cost introductory deal. Explore the schools around your area and get a feel that way.

 

[Tames D]

Without a doubt, Kung Fu San Soo is the best fighting style.


for me

 

[GaryR]

As others said, check out what's in your area and go from there. While your looking keep some things in mind:

Look for a teacher that does a lot of hands on work, somebody that has students actually throw real punches/attacks at them when they demonstrate.
Look at the quality of the upper level students, if there are clowns in black-belts, run.

As for fighting styles, as a general rule stay away from TKD, it is a sport. If you want a sport that translates better into fighting sign up for boxing.

For standup, the best are Baguazhang, Xingyichuan, and Taijiquan, the latter being harder to find of the combat variety. If you only want to train for a very short period of time my suggestions would change.

G

 

[Jimfaul]

I dont think there is such thing as a best fighting style. It really depends on the individuals goals and what they want to get out of the martial arts. You should be matching your goals with the styles available to you to learn.

 

[Phil_n.ireland]

Juijitsu


If size mattered the elephant would be king of the jungle

 

[Manseau]

Assuming we're talking about an established style of martial arts, whether it's old or new, there really isn't a "best" fighting style. A lot of what may be better for you depends on how you are built, what your preferences are, etc. It may help if you give us a bit of background on yourself.

For example, if you're a 7' tall lanky fellow with stiff joints, having you do Jiu-Jitsu might not be the optimal choice.

If you have horrible leg flexibility, then something like Tae Kwon Do might not be good for you at all.

When it comes down to it, you really need to take a look at what's in your area. Pay close attention to the classes, and the instructors. Are they making the learning material reasonable? Are they patient? Do they take the time to help out each person as each one needs it?

Look at the students. Are they well-disciplined? Are they of strong character in addition to being good martial artists? Or are they nothing more than undisciplined thugs?

Good martial arts taught by good instructors is always going to be good martial arts, regardless of the style, and that's what you should look for when you begin your search.

Well though out reply. Thank you for your insight Grenadier.

 

[Drose427]

You should probably tell Anderson Silva that his TKD is obsolete, he seems to be ignorant of the fact.

Anderson Silva: I try , in the best possible way, to make sure that all the disciplines that I practised and that I practise are very alive and present with me when I'm fighting. And with taekwondo is not different.

I bring this up all the time with my MMA friends who say my Moo Duk Kwan TKD will get me beat up....actually I only had to bring it up once and they ate crow....
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But honestly no style is better, its on the person and how they train. In most styles and systems size makes no difference, outside of sport, not just jiu jitsu or a grappling style. Whatever works for you, whatever your the most comfortable in, just put in the work, understand that not everything you learn is going to be viable for you for SD right away and may not be at all. Everyone has different preferences, just watch how differently people spar.

The "Best" martial art is the one youve studied and saves your butt.

 

[nocturnal_]

Hey everyone,

Well I was wondering, what the best type of fighting, as far as martial arts goes. I'm a begginer so can someone please tell me. Thanks all

I guess guns are not martial arts.
Archery then. You'll be able to hurt your opponents before they can even reach you.

 

[Argus]

I guess guns are not martial arts.
Archery then. You'll be able to hurt your opponents before they can even reach you.

It's a shame Kyuudou hasn't caught on in the states.

Or better yet! Yabusame, anyone?

 

[Sukerkin]

I would think my three foot razor would do the trick .

 

[Koryu Rich]

I guess guns are not martial arts.

I wouldn't say that.

 

[Happy-Papi]

I'm not a pro or anything and the best answers have already been posted out but another question that maybe you can ask yourself is why and what do you want to use it for??? It has been said that many factors will be in effect like money, distance, time, etc. Like is it for the art, for competition, for sport, for money, for health, to protect yourself and your family, to protect your country, etc., or just to be a thug???

Going a bit away from martial arts, I have met many weirdos, creeps and jailbirds that have not taken any martial art lesson but are very effective in real life fighting. Many of them learn their fighting techniques from their work, from war, the severeness of their living conditions, locations and surroundings, etc. and I have very high respect on their skills. I'm a bit shy to say but some techniques I treasure came from these guys. If you happen to accidentally see my blog somewhere, you'll have a bit of understanding on what I'm talking about. But please, this is not a good option so best to stay away from this kind of people or you might be polishing bars.

Next is obviously the BEST which is martial arts. Any art is good but it will be a big plus if you can find good teachers and good students that doesn't have their heads bloated with pride (thinking that they are the Last Samurai, lol) and where you can really enjoy their company while learning their art.

Next option are law enforcement and military fighting style/arts. I don't know much but their fighting skills have excellent reputation on bringing the bad guys down. But if you want to take another step higher is to join the special fighting forces. Techniques and style will vary depending on the country, their tools and where they specialize (rural, urban, open field, jungle, caves, tunnels, snow, dessert, rain forest, water, air, etc.). You will be a specialist in your skills but you will have to learn other stuffs intended not just for fighting and this is a huge area of study that you will have to do, endure and to live with it. This will cover about law, history, math, science, etc, survival, machineries, electronic, medicine, and the list just goes on and on. One sad thing that I read from some book that that there was guy who trained with these kinds of stuffs and it took him years to learn how to undo some of his training to live back again in the normal world. Surprise him by poking him on the back and his reflexes will go haywire and sends the guy on the concrete or get choked... It took his wife years before she can wake him up without keeping her distance in fear of getting accidentally attacked. But all changed when his baby boy was born and was a happy camper again But I'm sure that there are many who got back normally I guess.

Again, there is no best single martial art or fighting style and all you can do is to start learning and be good with something but please do it with a good heart and a good purpose

 

[donald1]

there really is no greater style they all have advantages, weaknesses, and counter ways.

 

[Langenschwert]

I wouldn't say that.

Me either. Tell me this guy's not a martial artist:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa50-plo48

-Mark

 

[chrispillertkd]

What is the best fighting style? The one you'll spend time practicing.

Pax,

Chris

 

[Balrog]

Hey everyone,

Well I was wondering, what the best type of fighting, as far as martial arts goes. I'm a begginer so can someone please tell me. Thanks all

That would be any style that really strengthens your legs and your cardiovascular, so that you can run like hell away from a fight.

 

[Kenpo5.0Hawker]

The best fighting style is one that will enpower you. I did TKD as a kid. My teacher was from Communist Korea and a total
Mr Miagie type badass. Perfect for my time and place. Thing I remember most from
Him "fight every fight as if your life depends on it!". Was a great school.

His influences never left me. When I chose a new school for my daughter and ultimately myself I went do the local Kenpo5.0 school because they fight dirty. As if "your life depends on it." thanks Master Shin.

Tom

 

[Carol]

The best fighting style is one that will enpower you. I did TKD as a kid. My teacher was from Communist Korea and a total
Mr Miagie type badass. Perfect for my time and place. Thing I remember most from
Him "fight every fight as if your life depends on it!". Was a great school.

His influences never left me. When I chose a new school for my daughter and ultimately myself I went do the local Kenpo5.0 school because they fight dirty. As if "your life depends on it." thanks Master Shin.

Tom

That's really cool that you are training with your daughter! Kenpo 5.0 is a very good system, I hope you both enjoy it :asian: