The Best Martial Art

By David Weinberg

People are constantly asking what is the best martial art to study. Many martial art schools boast that their style is the most formidable system in existence. In reality, all martial arts are good and have valuable teachings to offer. The most important criteria is what is the best martial art for you depending on your specific needs, your body, your personality, your age, and your health condition.

Judo is a sport adaptation of the Japanese art of Jujutsu. Judo primarily consists of rolling, falling, throwing, and choking. Depending upon the Judo dojo, you may or may not learn various striking techniques. Judo can be a great way to get in shape, compete in martial art tournaments, and have a lot of fun in the process.

Ketsugo Jujutsu is a practical and effective martial art for dealing with weapons and multiple attackers. Ketsugo Jujutsu is comprehensive, versatile and can teach you how to defend yourself against any and all threats on the street. If you desire to learn effective street combat without taking injuries along the way, Ketsugo Jujutsu may be the perfect martial art for you.

Krav Maga has exploded into popularity over the past decade. The Israeli discipline was designed to be an effective martial art for the military in real life confrontations. Many martial art enthusiasts appreciate that Krav Maga works well in the street, but law enforcement, bouncers, and civilians need to be careful of the legal ramifications if Krav Maga is ever used for self-defense. The martial art has a hard style to it so you might want to find a Krav Maga school that also incorporates restraints and submissions for subduing an attacker without having to severely injure them.

Aikido is a unique martial art. It strives to combine self-defense with efficiency, harmony, and spiritual realization. In many Aikido schools the students do not seem to learn effective street combat applications against assailants who are especially violent and non-compliant. Exceptional Akido teachers can be difficult to find, but they are rather special if you can locate one.

Penjak Silat is a versatile martial art from Indonesia. You will not typically see this martial art in the UFC since it is not sport-based. From standing to knife fighting to ground fighting Silat is about as well-rounded as martial art systems come. Penjak Silat is an excellent choice for martial artists who wish to learn effective techniques for the street.

Aikido is an offshoot of Jujutsu which was once practiced by the Samurai. Aikido aspires to teach efficiency and fluidity of movement, grace, and spiritual development. Aikido is beautiful to watch and can be effective on the street provided the martial art dojo teaches combative Aikido in addition to the regular curriculum. - 31491

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