2007-05-21 00:19:51 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I Just want to see peoples opinions
2007-05-21 00:58:47 · update #1
sorry but you can only answer this your self look at all and see what you like i did and ended up doing itf tae kwon do over 20 years looking
2007-05-24 10:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably the 10 millionth time that someone has asked this question. It is a pointless question to ask of people on here, everyone will either give you a politically correct answer that won't help you make up your mind or a biased answer that is probably more useless...
I think Wing Chun is the best, but I study Wing Chun, I have no proof that where you're from that Wing Chun will be the best thing to study, I do know that if you want to do a martial art near where I live that the school that I'm at is a good option because I have sparred many high ranked students and instructors from other systems in the area and done quite well...
But who knows who the best teacher is where you live. You're best bet is to check out your local directory for what's available then google those arts and see which ones sound appealing to you, then go take a lesson or 10 at the ones that sound good and make up your own mind.
2007-05-21 00:46:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know there is no best, however I know what works best for me. I think kajukenbo is probably the perfect martial art for street defense. I know some people are just going to say whatever style they study, or the style of their favorite fighter or actor. After being in the martial arts for 24 years, and teaching for over 14 years, I have trained in a few styles, and seen the effectiveness of many styles. While it is true that it is the artist that makes the art effective. Kajukenbo , in my own oppinion gives the practitioner that extra edge. Just my personal thoughts though.
2007-05-21 05:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Ray H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always tell people that if you have a friend that is currently training somewhere, go there. It is always nice to have a friend to workout with. If not, then find a school that is near your home or work and go there. It is also good to have a school that is convenient to get to.
The style of Martial Art you choose is totally up to you, so choose what interests you. There is no single Art that anyone can honestly recommend to you. Most will obviously recommend their Art and hype it with words. The truth is ALL ARTS ARE BENEFICIAL and it is completely up to you to make whatever Art you choose a success for you.
The most important thing is get started and keep going. It will be tough at first, but it will get easier very quickly.
Have fun!
2007-05-21 02:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by JV 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a bit like saying whats the best size of trousers to wear - There is no "best" because a lot can depend on body size. That's why different styles evolved in different continents. eg Some of the most proficient kung fu masters from the east would still be wary of the top western boxers from the west because quote "as fast as I may be one solid punch could demolish me" (bruce lee when talking about a fight between himself using jkd and mohammed ali) .
vale tudo proclaims to be the best all round but then it's all about one persons skill. You're a lot better off learning any martial art from a good school than one which states it's the "best martial art" from a McDojo.
2007-05-21 00:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not feel that there is a BEST martial art. It all depends on the practitioner. I take three martial arts and yoga, and I could never choose one over the other. The ones I take are capoeira, shaolin-do, and ki-aikido. I also hear good things about other martial arts, so I won't try and pick one.
2007-05-22 17:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by moon dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no best martial art, It is the Skill of the practitioner,
Jeet Kune Do might be the best because It has no form, It is not limited by 'styles',
you must be like water, water can fill a crack, water will take the shape of its container,
that same way you must adapt to a situation to overcome it, like you would need a car to win a racing game as you would need a fighter to win a fighting game....
2007-05-21 08:25:00 · answer #7 · answered by Chaindog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only compare two. I took Tae Kwon Do for awhile but did not like the patterns or the pressure to compete. For the last couple of years I've done Krav Maga which seems, to me anyway, to be more practical. It offers immediate immersion to a multitude of possible threats as well as being a great cardio workout. The latter is important, according to Krav Maga, because the average person loses ability within the first two minutes of an altercation.
2007-05-21 11:14:34 · answer #8 · answered by ftbloffl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"No Arts" is the strongest martial arts. Once you attain it, you be almost invincible, as wrote by famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
There are even related works of "No Arts" in Buddhism, and taoism yet "No Arts" remains a mystery to every martialists as in what lies beneath until we mastered our skills totally.
2007-05-23 00:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by Stoldark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muay Thai! =P
very destructive form of martial art, perfect for self-defense if u really wanna mess up someone =P..
i've been on muay thai for 8 years and i've gotten real good at it, attacks might not be as fast but they hit very hard...
2007-05-21 02:38:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually to me there is no best martial arts. But i personally find WUSHU, a chinese martial art interesting. It's graceful but precise. Usage of weapons(swords,broadswords,spear,fans,etc.) are also part of this chinese martial arts.
If you are interested you can look it up with yahoo :)
2007-05-21 00:33:03 · answer #11 · answered by Dr3ad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋