whats the best martial arts and why | Fighting & Martial Arts

Adogslife · 61-69, M

They’re all flawed to a degree. Also, what’s good for a 6’1” 185lb male isn’t necessarily as good for a 5’6” 135lb female. Their defense needs are different.

From the sheer point of practicality, boxers are the best. They learn to stand, strike and defend. They spar all the time. Without live skill testing, any martial art is fairly useless. Boxers don’t make this mistake, neither do wrestlers or mma practitioners. Jiu jitsu falls into this category too along with Muay Thai.

I’m personally not a big fan of “kicking” arts where kicks are frequently above the waist. It’s too easy to defend and is less useful in close quarters where most fights happen. I feel the same about “throwing” arts as well.

That said, any art that gets you motivated, builds your confidence and self esteem and gets you out of the house is a great thing.

Try a few and see what you like. It’s definitely worth it. 🙏🏻

Ducky · 31-35, F

Capoeira, Brazilian dance fighting

pentacorn · F

the best form is suited to the student's natural attributes. i studied Ryūkyū Kenpō, because it was developed by and for small individuals (children, women or otherwise slight). it puts an emphasis on small circles, pressure points and using your opponents' size, weight and momentum against them.