What's the best martial art for REAL self-defense?

[VIAN]

Jeet Kun Do

 

[patentman]

Originally posted by: savoyboy

Originally posted by: irishScott
Krav Maga
Army, Marines, Law Enforcement and The IDF are trained in it.

Law Enforcement and Krav Maga is a bad combo. KM's techniques are too unorthodox for law enforcement use. The best styles for law enforcement are aikido and brazilian jiujitsu.

and i'm not sure where you got the idea that the Army trained in KM (assuming you're talking about U.S. Army)

Russian and israeli armies are trained in systema and Krav Maga respectively. I think one is a precursor of the other, but I'm not certain.

The US military (at least the Marines) uses L.I.N.E. (Linear Involuntary Neurological override Engagement). THe whole purpose of it is to use quick strikes to incapacitate or kill.

 

[lyssword]

Krav maga and systema (for ripping you off) is guaranteed to work, as long as you are defending against a salesman who's trying to shake your hand :laugh: thats how it goes for unrealistic martial arts http://www.sherdog.net/forums/

 

[Turin39789]

I believe distance running is the best.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Turin39789
I believe distance running is the best.

QFT...99% of the time leave.

those flaming styles and quoting UFC are funny...UFC is wrestling today.

Most of the baddest assed fighters will never score a blip in the media.

 

[alkemyst]

ignore this double post

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Turin39789
I believe distance running is the best.

QFT...99% of the time leave.

those flaming styles and quoting UFC are funny...UFC is wrestling today.

Most of the baddest assed fighters will never score a blip in the media.

of course running is best in most cases.. but we're talking about when you dont/can't run

 

[adlep]

Pride FC

 

[Childs]

Bas Rutten will teach you everything you need to know.

 

[slimrhcp]

Having studied various MA's over the years I think I'm qualified to comment on the subject. For a one on one situation, the best techniques would come from wrestling or judo for the takedown, then bjj, judo, or sambo for the sub (or gnp). In a multiple attacker situation, obviously leaving the area would be the best option. If forced to fight, a striking game would be best. Not only do most street fighters not expect kicks, you've got quite the reach advantage with kicks. I would also recommend allowing any girl that attempts to pull guard in a one on one situation to do so without fighting back.

Currently I'm doing jiu jitsu, with some kickboxing on the side. Trying to improve my jab, but I've got a pretty good roundhouse if I do say so myself. If anyone has any MA questions feel free to PM me.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: slimrhcp
Having studied various MA's over the years I think I'm qualified to comment on the subject. For a one on one situation, the best techniques would come from wrestling or judo for the takedown, then bjj, judo, or sambo for the sub (or gnp). In a multiple attacker situation, obviously leaving the area would be the best option. If forced to fight, a striking game would be best. Not only do most street fighters not expect kicks, you've got quite the reach advantage with kicks. I would also recommend allowing any girl that attempts to pull guard in a one on one situation to do so without fighting back.

Currently I'm doing jiu jitsu, with some kickboxing on the side. Trying to improve my jab, but I've got a pretty good roundhouse if I do say so myself. If anyone has any MA questions feel free to PM me.

Very wise words.

 

[slimrhcp]

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: slimrhcp
Having studied various MA's over the years I think I'm qualified to comment on the subject. For a one on one situation, the best techniques would come from wrestling or judo for the takedown, then bjj, judo, or sambo for the sub (or gnp). In a multiple attacker situation, obviously leaving the area would be the best option. If forced to fight, a striking game would be best. Not only do most street fighters not expect kicks, you've got quite the reach advantage with kicks. I would also recommend allowing any girl that attempts to pull guard in a one on one situation to do so without fighting back.

Currently I'm doing jiu jitsu, with some kickboxing on the side. Trying to improve my jab, but I've got a pretty good roundhouse if I do say so myself. If anyone has any MA questions feel free to PM me.

Very wise words.

I'm glad someone could appreciate a bjj joke.

 

[MasonLuke]

tae kwon do with a gun

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: MasonLuke
tae kwon do with a gun

tae kwon do and other kick heavy arts have a great advantage at distance...works good on the street, but bad in a bar / club.

The poster above most don't expect an 'effective' kick. Given that most are lucky to kick waist high as they fall back, a nice kick to the side of the head, followed by another from the opposite side is usually enough to keep them at their distance.

If you were good at the execution they should be on the ground unless they are trained as well.

When two fighters meet it's not really what style you know, but how you can deliver it. Many people dislike contact sparring, but it's really the best way to get a feel of hitting and being hit.

I'd love to have the time to get back into martial arts even once a week. I used to go everyday with sparring about 3 of those and regular tournaments.