What is the greatest martial art ever!!!?

Answer 1

Kung Fu.

Answer 2

In my opinion there is no single greatest martial art. I do however know some martial arts practitioners that are the greatest. Its not the system you choose but how much heart and practice you pour into it that makes you great. I have seen great fighters from most of the different styles but they all have one thing in common, they like their choice of martial art and they combine practice with a physically fit body as well as a fast and intelligent mind along with a constant need to increase speed and accuracy...

I practice Shotokan

Answer 3

No way Ninjitsu is the best.

For Striking purposes = Muay Thai
For Ground work = Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Greatest martial art = A combination of wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and boxing/kickboxing

Answer 4

Aikidoh followed by Wing Shun. Then Teakwondoh and Ninjadoh. In that order. I would know too as I am a Krav Maggah instructor and we know about real fighting but Krav Maggah isn't a martial art, it's a fighting science so it doesn't count or it would be first by 23 points.

Answer 5

I have recently seen a program on a discovery channel. They invited masters from different Fighting styles : Boxing, Taekwondo, Kung-fu, Brazilian jujitsu, Muy-thai, Karate and Ninjutsu. Those were the results:
Strongest punch: Ninjutsu
Strongest Kick: Taekwondo (Grapple+kick: Muy-thai)
Best Balance and movement: Ninjutsu
Best Defense: Ninjutsu
Best Ground Technique: Ninjutsu

Ninjutsu won as the ultimate fighting technique. It has beaten other styles by a long shot. The master using that technique has got a great knowledge of a human body weak spots. He is able to deliver a stunning, paralyzing or even deadly blow using very little force.

Answer 6

Thermo Nuclear Fission

Answer 7

Asking “What is the greatest martial art ever!!!?”, can be a dangerous question--not in that it talks about a dangerous martial art, but in certain issues may arise in discussing the idea over this medium. It may provoke people to argumentative and proud statements, rather than rational discussions striving to seek truth. I would hope that we can all remain respectful to each other in this discussion. However, I am sure that is not a worry, since it is an understanding between warriors regardless of background.

The idea of “greatest” martial art also needs to be defined, as that is a relative term vulnerable to subjectivity. Many different arts can be great in their own respect (i.e. fencers are great with a rapier). However, it seems the question being asked, is referring to the martial art that would give you the greatest chances of success in a fight.

Still, even if this is assumed, we must have an operational definition of “fight”. What are the conditions of the fight? Who are you fighting? Are you limited to just hand-to-hand combat? What is the terrain? Are there any rules? For instance, someone, with a sword at close range, generally has a distinct advantage to someone unarmed. In a professional boxing match, boxing (in the sense of a martial art) is terrific. Your hands are wrapped and gloved to absorb what impact your bone structure, could not normally take. And most importantly it adheres to a set of rules that given in a boxing match. Imagine a match starting with a man in one corning with gloves and the other with a sword in hand—the swordsman is clearly ridiculous, let alone the greatest. Thus, one has to assume all circumstances, since the ultimate goal of any fight is to defeat your opponent. In addition, we must disregard any artificial rules, as in a situation of life and death.

But, what one martial art covers all circumstances? Is there one? Most people these days would be very quick to chime in “MMA!” I say, that if you came up with that idea of mixed martial arts, you are on the right track of thought. As I said earlier, the ultimate goal of any fight is to defeat your opponent. You opponent does not care whether you have snapped his neck or crushed his lungs, as the end result is essentially the same. Yes, MMA is the result of refining many different martial arts allowed within combat. However, MMA runs into the problem that we mentioned earlier in relation to boxing. They are both contingent upon a set of rules. Yes, MMA has a lot fewer rules as compared to boxing, but you still couldn’t bring a sword or a gun to a match—or knee strike to the head, for instance. Thus, we must conclude that MMA is not realistic in every circumstance.

If MMA is not acceptable in every situation, that doesn’t mean that a particular “style” as we know it, is any better. Certainly, we can all think of how a particular style would not be appropriate in certain circumstances. Perhaps the late Bruce Lee said it best when he said “No way, as way.” This is an idea that MMA is tied to.

However, if we look at many of the classic martial arts, they were not as tied to a particular style as one may think. For instance, an American once traveled to china to see a Shaolin monk practicing at a monastery in the form of Western shadow boxing. What we tend to think of as style, are what we know as the traditional martial arts that were emphasized after the world war. Tae-kwon-do, for example is tied to martial arts 2000 years old, but the one who developed this art, only recently passed away. In addition, the arts were regimented and militarized to enable it to be taught to mass amounts of soldiers in a relatively short amount of time. The classic arts (rather than the traditional), were more focused on developing the warrior as a whole, as in the Samurai way, and this took a lifetime. As we know, samurai were not just trained in the sword, but in a wide array.

Finally, to answer the question of “What is the greatest martial art?”--I would say it depends on your personal goals and preferences. If you are just looking to have fun, any martial art would do. If you are looking to make a relatively short career in MMA tournament fighting, or boxing, practices those respective styles and rules. If you are looking to become deadly under special circumstances, you must first consider the circumstances, and then make your choice. However, it will take much studying and a lifetime of commitment. You may decide that the best way to accomplish your goal is to join a branch of the armed forces. I personally enjoy a classical style; however I am looking for something more than just fighting. I say to you, therefore, explore your individual goals; whatever accomplishes those goals is unique to you.

Answer 8

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, hands down. I saw some scrawny maybe 130 pound kid at school get in a fight with this 230+ pound bodybuilder who knew how to fight. The little guy snapped his arm in like 10 seconds. It was a big spectacle. Everyone was like "what happened?" I asked him how and he told me brazilian jiu-jitsu. Never seen anything quite like it.

Answer 9

I believe that Ninjutsu is the deadliest art.We learn how to take down our enemy as deadly and as simple as possible.
And we learn all the body's weak points and how to fight with the most effectiveness possible.It is definitely not a "sport" or a "showing off" art.

Answer 10

humility,
and to know when to ignore and when to stand up and fight.

the second is running, cause this is the move that every martial art teach ^_^

Answer 11

There is no best art, only best artists.
The quality and frequency of training far outweighs the style.