What martial art do YOU prefer?

[shanny_kimura]

I can see why people might have some doubts considering your age and having five black belts, especially a 4th dan at 21 years of age. For most people a yondan takes 15 to 20 years. The GJJ, Judo, and Kyokushin black belts are also known to be quite difficult to earn as well.

Oh I know haha. Safe training ! Osssuuu

[bushido_man96]

TKD is my main focus, so it would be that. I do have some training in Hapkido as well, and general Defensive Tactics along with that.

When it comes to self-defense, though, I try not to think of it from a style standpoint. I try to assess and apply whatever is appropriate at the time.

[robert01]

Sorry no idea about this,,,,,,

[ps1]

Jiu-Jitsu. For ME, it works the best. But it's important to point out that my jiu-jitsu is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and, therefore, has striking in it as well. One attacker or multiple does not really make a difference. The goal is to prevent the person from hurting me in the most efficeint way I can find.

Does this mean there won't be a karate side kick or boxing cross in the mix. Absolutely not. It just means that I would use the principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to attempt to end the altercation and escape with my life/ my family's lives in tact.

[Tkdampbjj]

Sorry no idea about this,,,,,,

Then why post?

My favorite styles are TKD, kickboxing, an BJJ

[shanny_kimura]

Jiu-Jitsu. For ME, it works the best. But it's important to point out that my jiu-jitsu is Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and, therefore, has striking in it as well. One attacker or multiple does not really make a difference. The goal is to prevent the person from hurting me in the most efficeint way I can find.

Does this mean there won't be a karate side kick or boxing cross in the mix. Absolutely not. It just means that I would use the principles of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu to attempt to end the altercation and escape with my life/ my family's lives in tact.

I know where you're coming from. I'm a GJJ BB also, safe training & keep it playful ! Oooosssuuu

[SifuGazz]

What martial do you prefer? Which art would you use/like to use in a self- Defense altercation? A grappling art or a straight up stand up art? I just want to hear different opinions from all you great artists out there In MY personal opinion I would use Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in a street self-Defense and TaeKwonDo if there would be more then 1 attacker I used a mixture of TaeKwonDo & Judo against 4 attackers that one and only time I got jumped. Not one scratch was on me

I think that TKD is at large is probably at the very bottom of the list, right next to tae bo. (no offense). JJ is much more viable, but the ground is really the last place you want to be. Obviously for multiple attacker situations it is less than ideal.

Additionally, even in a one on one situation ground fighting can lead to a use of force escalation--it can put people more into survival, kill-or-be-killed mode. It also slows the escape. Judo / shui jiao for throwing is more helpful. As far as TKD, if you are in kicking range, you should probably be De-escalating and leaving. The range in-between kicking and ground is the sweet spot of skill that is the best tactical engagement range.

The best arts for stand up are probably wing chun, muay thai, kenpo, JKD, and if you can find a competent instructor-Bagua, Xingyi, and even more rare, is someone with a mix and combat focus with Taijiquan.

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[jimmyorttiz]

Martial Art has various programmes to lean and I personally like to prefer you that you should learn Jiu-Jitsu moves because, it is rarely effective self defence training. This Martial Art helps you to make your physical strength quiet strong.

[cheesefrysamurai]

I really enjoyed traditional jujutsu. I really liked the goshenjutsu, jointlocks and throws.

Traditional Jujutsu has excellent self defense

I am currently doing goju and the more i learn, the more i really love it. I am short and I have power, this system allows me to get in close and do damage.

Its not a system based around tournaments. The iron shirt training and conditioning is cool. I enjoy the makiwara as well.

The instructor makes the difference as well. I imagine a good instructor could tailor classes to any student, I lucked out. I found a humble sensei whose technique is sharp and lineage is good

[barrypardue]

I prefer Shotokan Karate or Judo