what style mixture do you think gives the best rounded fighter maybe for example

 

kempo

 

shaolin kung fu

 

brazilian ju-jitsu

 

 

I'd say....

 

Muay Thai - standing striking

 

BJJ - ground fighting

 

Wrestling =-tying the above two together

 

Kali - weapons

 

 

I think..

 

Muay Thai - Simple, effective, easy to learn - very direct and powerful with simple tools to use in a fight.

 

Wing Chun - Many theories in WC, like Centreline theory. Alongside with the sensitivity training, very complementary.

 

And then a groundfighting art, BJJ is as good as any.

 

 

Yo Jack

 

Good choice - but if you're trying to cover all areas don't you think it's wise to be able to use a weapon these days? Or at least be familiar enough with basic weapons skills that you can defend against them?

 

"Know your enemy". (Where's my RATM CD?)

 

 

 

 

 

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[ This Message was edited by: YODA on 2002-05-12 12:36 ]

Certainly any combinations that covers striking, kicks, grappling, and weapons.

 

Are there any other traditional arts that cover all four of these? Kuk Sool has elements of all, though from what I've seen the striking aspect is emphasized less than others.

 

 

I would have to say:

 

Muay Thai - stand up striking

 

BJJ - I hear it is the best grapling art

 

Kali and/or Silat - for weapons

 

Lets say

 

Shotokan or traditonal Karate focus on use of legs and arms about the same.

 

Akkido for avoiding and take downs

 

BJJ for on the gound

 

Ninjitsu for weapons

I would say....

 

Muay Thai

 

Wing Chun

 

Ninpo or Ninjutsu- battle tactics, stealth, weapons, spiritual aspects, etc.

 

Capoeira- to add some fun

 

Kobudo- wider weapons range

 

BJJ- grappling

 

Wow. That would take a LONG time to learn. lol

 

 

Boxing-hands

 

Muay Thai kickboxing-knees, elbows, low/high kicks.

 

Wrestling-takedowns.

 

BJJ/submission wrestling-ground fighting

 

knife/stick/Gun-weapons.

 

 

Muay Thai- Elbows, knees, kicks and punchs

 

either Boxing-for hands or kickboxing for hand and feet.

 

Judo- for takedowns.

 

weapons- to learn to fight with a few.