reality-based martial art?

Question

does anyone know a good reality-based martial art that doesn't involve going to the ground and isn't out of a damn commie country. (damn red commie nuke-wielding pigs)

China, Vietnam, and North Korea are Communist countries, i also say ex USSR countries are too, as well as venezuela, and cuba

Answer 1

Krav maga, and what do you have against communists? good idea, just horribly impractical.

Answer 2

Reality based Martial Arts have their roots in Law enforcement and military applications, because they were developed in during the time befeor the 21st century, and the societies that helped develop them include some current communist or prior communist countries.

and unfortunately, if you ever have to use Martial Arts in general for a fight, it WILL involve going to the ground at some point, so you if you're worried about getting dirty then I suggest that Martial Arts aren't for you, because 90% of fights or altercations can or will go to the ground at some point or another after an initial stand up fight, it's just fact.

well sorry my friend but you have a very bad attitude towards other people it seems. I don't like communist countries either, but like everyone else: that's just my opinion and it's not gonna change a thing just because I say I don't like it so all I have to say to you is: GET OVER IT and stop your whining about things you don't like and otherwise CAN'T change.

Answer 3

All martial arts have their origins in the east; unless you want to learn some of the fighting skills of indigenous peoples elsewhere in the world. However, the schools of American Kenpo schools (primarily the Karate Connection of Southern California) has a system that focuses on "stand-up" fighting techniques. I wouldn't recommend ignoring such skills if you wish to be a well-rounded practitioner. Krav Maga, a system of fighting developed by police forces in Israel, is viewed as "realistic" by many as well.

Almost any martial art is actually "reality based." It's just that here in the West we want instant gratification based upon learning fighting techniques and gaining meaningless rank. There is a great deal more to attempting the path that is the "martial arts." I would recommend doing research and finding the system that fits your goals and expectations. Hopefully that will just be a beginning and you will find the true meanings of the martial arts as you walk further.

Answer 4

May I suggest Kenpo Karate, I have over the years studied many Arts, but non with such devastating self-defense techniques. This is truly a unique self defense Art witch was designed for multiple attackers from different angles, chocks & grabs, etc.
I have been learning and teaching this Art of Kenpo for the past 10 years and honestly, there is nothing else like it.
Do a search on the web or try your phone book, good luck and what ever you do..Don't Give Up!

Good luck.

Answer 5

I realize you may not agree, but that's the cool thing - in America, we don't have to agree. However, here goes....

Communism is an economic/political system. Its not a cultural thing. Martial arts are a cultural thing - like cuisine, sometimes religion, dress, language in some cases.

I like Chinese food (enough so that I make it myself all the time - my friends even ask me to make it for them). I don't have to like communism to like Chinese food nor do I have to like communism to like Kung Fu.

The elderly Chinese gentleman that owns the Chinese restaurant may have immigrated to American specifically to get away from communism. The Bhuddist monk that teaches Kung Fu at a local temple may be in America because they escaped from communism that oppressed his religious beliefs.

I would suggest you consider separating the martial arts from the current political systems in their countries of origin. Kung Fu predates communism by centuries and some would argue millenia.

However, if you would prefer, there are a number of Japanese and Indonesian Martial Arts that would avoid the issue if you prefer. Aikido, Ju Jutsu, Brazilian Ju Jutsu (not japanese, but its origins are), Judo, Karate, Penjak Silat, Bando, Escrima, etc.,... There are plenty of others from all over the world though I can't speak about them - I know about the asian martial arts far more than european, russian, and other areas of origin so I can only offer my perspective.

They are all reality based but different dojos regardless of style are different in how realistic the practice is. The best thing to do in my opinion is to go watch some classes and find what best fits what you are looking for. Regardless your criteria for selection or elimination, you will find something if you look hard enough. The school has a bigger impact on realism than the style itself.

Answer 6

This is a bit like answering the question "How do I lose weight without exercising". You may be able to defend yourself without going to the ground just as you may be able to lose weight without exercise but pay attention: "It is not likely".Secondly Krav Maga is a good martial art but alas it includes ground fighting because it is reality based. You sound like someone who needs to face the facts of life, possibly a skin-head who would like a short cut. So in short to answer your question get a bunch of your red-neck friends and beat up a retarded person; that should make you feel positive about yourself.

Answer 7

it depends what your idea of reality is?do you think reality is a referee in a ring or in a dojo?or what can and does happen in the real world?in reality only a fool goes to the ground in a real situation unless they have no choice.in reality it does happen so you need to be able to defend yourself there to.in my opinion there is no 1 style that can teach you everything you need to crosstrain.my advice? the best place to start is find a good freestyle karate instructor that'll teach you stand up,ground,grappling,weapons and weapon defence regardless of style.if you can find one with real experience even better.it might lack a bit in perfecting some of the skills but thats where the cross training comes in,and sometimes the cross training can be done in the same place.

Answer 8

the only fights I have seen go to the ground and rumble are when 2 noobs slug it out like spastic jellyfish.

if there is a trained fighter, the less competent goes down, not both.

a fact that they go to the ground at some stage?? nah, only the loser goes there, for a sleep.

as for RBSD, too many variables. too many scammers, too many traditional arts claiming RBSD.

the good ones tend not to use fancy stuff, so to many it doesnt even look pretty enough to be taken seriously. but thats how some of us like it.

if you can find an instructor that is ex special forces like lawrence jordan you may be in luck. but then many times the dangerous man is that way because he is dangerous, not because of what he is trained in, or what he can teach.

Answer 9

Good for the basics is Kung-Fu and Boxing and/or Kickboxing. Really effective training. However, not going to the ground will prove to be a major handicap in a "Real" fight.

Answer 10

going to the ground is the best and sometimes the only way to take control try sun kune do, it is used by most of the police forces in the UK and is quite realistic if you have the right teacher

Answer 11

a really good martial art that does not involve going to the ground does not exist