Which is the best martial art system or the best combination of systems?

Question

Judging from overall aspects, techniques covered, and effectivness in actual situations. And don't say "its not the style, it's the fighter". Fighting is like a car, yes the driver makes a big difference, but it's also the car. Don't expect a pinto to beat a viper, no matter who's the driver (unless it was a two year old). So which is the best martial art system? (FYI, wrestling and boxing are also martial arts).

Answer 1

It depends on the individual. Body type, whether they are more directed towards strikes, throws, kicks, weapons, close fighting over distance fighting. Each individual is different and the style of fighting needs to match what they are comfortable with.

Answer 2

I agree with much that's been said here but I'll have to go with Jeet Kune Do. JKD is neither a martial art nor a mix of styles but rather a concept developed by Bruce Lee that has neither a beginning or an end. It's purpose is self-discovery and finding out what works for you, according to your size, weight, strength, speed, reach, and so on. For that, you would have to research and study what you would physically be good at, whether it comes from boxing, wrestling, chinese arts, japanese arts, korean arts, indonesian arts or what may have you. One thing appears to be certain though; it seems that weapons training before unarmed combat training develops instincts and reflexes necessary for skilled fighting. Probably because you have to be so much more conditioned to avoid a blow from a weapon than from a fist or a foot. Filipinos are masters of weapons and knife fighting and have several arts dedicated to that cause; Escrima, Kali, and Espada y Daga. Bruce Lee himself said that a skilled weapons fighter can only go up against another skilled weapons fighter, no matter how much karate or kung fu you know. Best run if you're up against a filipino knife fighter and you ain't got no knife. Or any protection for that matter. By the way, in a couple of Lee's movies, there's a fight scene where he fights with knives in both hands (Fists of Fury) and in another he uses batons in both hands (Enter the Dragon). Those are both styles from the Philipines.

Answer 3

It all depends on your experience in Martial Arts. For the beginners, Karate and Taekwando are the best.

And for the experienced or the black belt martial artists, Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do is certainly the best art.

U need fitness before u go for the more self-defence type of martial arts.

Answer 4

If you want to learn an art study karate, aikido, ken-do etc, if you was to just learn fighting find a MMA (mixed martial arts) school. They tend to skip traditional technique that were devised for combat hundreds of years ago, not that there is anything wrong with preserving an traditional art ( I hold a second Dan in Tang Soo Do but all so train MMA for more "street fighting scenarios"). But remember if it has rules it is a sport if it has no rules it is "street fighting". I have 25 years of different martial arts training and to be honest my last real fight involved me biting a chunk out for the guys arm that was chocking me, followed by a elbow and me running away to fight another day!

Answer 5

Everyone is going to base their answer to this question according to what style they take or teach.. i wont. put simply.. no one style is better then another it depends on the student..how they train, their natural abilities. Also, many very established and successful martial artists cross train in various styles to become a more well rounded fighter ( kickboxing, grappling) if you look at ufc fighting you notice you dont see many "styles" you see the basics.. leg kicks,grappling, and general striking, but each of them fighters have different martial art style backgrounds.. on a more basic level... effective martial arts is perfection of the basics.

Answer 6

There isn't. That's why there are so much styles and schools around.

It works differently for everybody. What do you want to get out of it? How are you built? Legs or fists? Hitter or thrower?

If I were to pit any best fighters against each other..... I'd still go for the one with the best brains instead of the best 'school'.

Sorry but that's how I see it. But generally I admire Kyokushin- fighters for being very tough and hard fighters. There I named one.

Answer 7

Aikido for sure. It incorporates a wide range of techniques which use principles of energy and motion to REDIRECT (this is the part I particularly like), neutralize and control attackers. One of the central martial philosophies of aikido is to be able to handle multiple-attacker circumstances fluidly. Randori (one technique) is intended to develop, like an exercise, a nage's ability to perform without thought, or mushin. The idea is that the continued practice of having one opponent after another coming at you causes you to constantly be aware, and to have no rest, therefore not allowing the mind time to think, but only for the body to respond. It is likely that randori is more intended to be an exercise than an actual preparation to be attacked by multiple opponents.

Apply this to everyday life, and you'll be able to REDIRECT, and control anything that comes your way FLUIDLY. Now, that's something worth pursuing, wouldn't you think?

Answer 8

Hoi Jeon Moo Sool a type of Hapkido, combined with Jiu jitsu, and Traditional Tae Kwon Do........and yes it all depends on the skill of the fighter not necessarily the art or arts involved.

Answer 9

hmm, i started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu recently and am progressing efficiently and love it...if i had to pick another? not sure...i always thought capoieira, TKD and karate were exciting...but i actually may lean more towards M. Thai or Boxing. Anderson Silva: Uncanny with his strikes(knees, kicks, elbows, fists) yet elusive and deadly on the ground (brown belt in BJJ) but theres alot of BJJ/ boxers out there which i noticed is becoming more popular as well. (ironic because my gym only does BJJ and Boxing) Mac Danzig - love him or hate him, he cant even showcase his true groundgame bc he pummels opponents and then just chokes them out... Mastering Boxing and BJJ would be my choice

Answer 10

The best combo style is Muay Thai and Ju-Jitsu it takes the powerful leg kicks elbows and knees very powerful and effective. Ju-Jitsu is very easy to apply on someone who doesn't know how to defend against it and all you have to do is learn a couple of take-downs and throws then your Ju-Jitsu comes into play. If you are fighting someone and they grab hold of you because they are getting sore from your powerful leg kicks or close range knees they wont know what hit them when you take them down and slap on an arm-bar.

What ever you decide to take on i would strongly suggest including Ju-Jitsu good luck and i think you will enjoy them both.