What is the best self defence/Martial arts?

Question

Im 34 and 6.3

Answer 1

You've seen it in movies: A girl walks through an isolated parking garage. Suddenly, an evil-looking guy jumps out from behind an SUV. Girl jabs bad guy in the eyes with her keys — or maybe she kicks him in a certain sensitive place. Either way, while he's squirming, she leaps into her car and speeds to safety.

That's the movies. Here's the real-life action replay: When the girl goes to jab or kick the guy, he knows what's coming and grabs her arm (or leg), pulling her off balance. Enraged by her attempt to fight back, he flips her onto the ground. Now she's in a bad place to defend herself — and she can't run away.

Many people think of self-defense as a karate kick to the groin or jab in the eyes of an attacker. But self-defense actually means doing everything possible to avoid fighting someone who threatens or attacks you. Self-defense is all about using your smarts — not your fists.

Answer 2

Angel Eyes had a great answer. I'd say for your size, Krav Maga and Vunak's system would be the best. I've taken Krav, and it's VERY hardcore. First they exhaust you beyond every limit, THEN you train. You'll build endurance you never thought you could have. I've also had some Kali (Philippino stick & knife fighting). Very nasty & down to business. Avoid Tae Kwon Do; I've personally seen a runt stock boy beat the snot out of a local trophy-winning TKD champ when he tried to shoplift.

But the most important thing is to find a school that teaches REAL self defense and isn't just a belt factory or a McDojo. Visit several schools before you make a decision. If the class is a mix of kids/teenagers and adults, walk out. If the studio doesn't have padded mats on the floor, then practice sessions aren't very strenuous, so walk out. If the brown/black belt students don't look much better than the yellow/orange belts, walk out. Of course, the best systems/schools don't even use belt systems; those were mostly invented to keep status-driven American students happy.

Also, check the teacher's lineage. Who did he/she study under? Finding a quality teacher/school in a sea of "Kicks for Kids" type schools is very difficult; some of the best teachers charge a fortune (or nothing at all) for teaching one-on-one in their living room. Good luck.

Answer 3

I'm taking goju-ryu karate, and it's very good for basic steps of self-defense. I don't do any of the mediation parts, but I am learning the hand/arm moves and moving on to the kicking moves. I learned the basic stances, such as the sanchin stance, and so forth...these helped in teaching the basic stands from which to make your moves. It's a very good basic form of martial arts & karate, especially for a high schooler like me.

My dad, on the other hand, holds a purple belt in kung fu, the type that involves the flying kick and the xtra-special kicking moves. He said the force of a kick is equal to ten strikes with your fist, and so the most powerful self defense would be kung fu. If you want a real fighting type of martial arts, I suggest looking into kung fu.

I have also learned a few techniques online from a great martial arts black belt, Sifu Trey Crake. (I've personally emailed him, too, and gotten a response.) He is supposed to be master of Dragon Claw Kung Fu, the greatest martial arts tecnique in the world. (I'm not so sure about that, Lol.) He has a great website that I'm signed up with to receive monthly free videos, and I've read the entire e-Book that he wrote. Everything's free. I know it looks like one of those websites that offers gimmicks where you "only pay shipping and get this $149.99 value free!", but this works. http://www.freeselfdefensevideos.com/

Hope all that helps!

Answer 4

Do a little research on Muay thai boxing and see if that appeals to you, It is a simple style to learn, which does not take 5+ years to master, it has quiet a tough training regiem, to get you into shape and strong fast.. It is quiet a brutal art therefore it is good for self defence, most people who train in this sport, if they are serious about can hold there own confidenlty within 6 months..

Answer 5

I am 31 and 6'4" and do Thai Boxing which I think is fantastic.
When my instructor asks what is the best form of martial arts he is replied with "all of them" which is true, it all depends on whats best for you.
When I was younger I did jiu jitsu for a few years and tried a bit of karate, I started Thai Boxing with my son who is 7 and have loved the sport ever since, I think you need to find a good club with good instructors like I have, Thai boxing teaches a range of quite basic skills which are good for self defence and it gives you great fitness.
The web site for my club is www.tigerking.co.uk have a look at the site and the links for other sites related to Thai boxing

Answer 6

The "best" style is the style of the best school in your area. It's the artist not the art. Here is a brief summary:

Striking: Tae Kwon Do. Karate, Shaolin boxing
Good: Can handle multiple attackers, can engage at long range, enables you to be pro active when necessary.
Not so good: Ground, hard to control an attacker without inflicting serious injury.

Grappling: Hapkido, Judo, etc.
Good: effective in close, good on the ground, can control an attacker without inflicting serious injury.
Not so Good: Not good at long range, you must wait for the attacker to make the 1st move. Not effective against multiple attackers.

Answer 7

I am almost 50 and hold a 2nd dan in jujitsu.

There is no definitve "best " art . Some may say Aikido, But I'm not that supple

Might be kickboxing, State of MY legs?
Karate? I'm too slow
The point is, Find one that is suited to YOUR lifestyle and stick with it.
Once you have become proficient at it then it will be your "best martial art"

That's why there are so many

All it takes is a bit of patience and dedication

Answer 8

You are 34 and 6'3. Not sure how much you weigh but what u need is something that you dont need 30 years to learn.

Modern Vee-Jitsu is what I would suggest. I teach Modern Vee-Jitsu, Kung fu, Taichi, MMA and Sanshou. I suggest The Modern Vee-Jitsu because you will get i excellent shape, learn an awesome method of self defense, and feel more confident with it then anything else you can learn.

Check us out

www.sifurob.com
www.ckkungfu.com

Answer 9

All Martial Art styles have their own merit, it depends on how much effort you desire to put into it. Anyone of them will most likely save you in a street fight I believe, but the one I prefer is Enshin. Enshin is a combination of straight ahead knockdown punching/kicking style of Kyokushin and the grappling "ground and pound" of Judo. There is also a tournament held annually in Denver,CO by the founder of the style for those that are black belts, so that is a goal to aim for. Very well balanced style IMO that will keep your opponent guessing and I look forward to pursuing it soon.

Answer 10

Jeet Kune Do Concepts
Kapap-Lotar
Combat Hapkido
Krav Maga