Originally posted by: stnicralisk
Take an application focused martial arts course (ie not american tae or aikido) like Jeet Kun Do or Wing Chun. I am currently learning from my friend who has been in some form of martial arts (and wrestling) all of his life and he pretty much swears by these two philosophies as the best to use in an actual conflict.
As far as better striking, might I suggest the chain punch?
Best Martial Arts to use in an actual conflict...
Western Boxing for hand game, Muay Thai for stand up game, and B/GJJ for ground game, period.