Kick Boxing , Weapons, or Judo ?

Question

Which would be more realistic for me to use in a fight?

Please tell me a.s.a.p I am taking my first class today and I need to pick.

Answer 1

Unless that weapons form is a gun, knife, or other concealable, legal to carry weapon, I would say kickboxing or Judo.

IF the kickboxing is a place that doesn't allow you to spar (i.e. cardio kickboxing, or ladies kickboxing) then I would go with Judo.

I would go with Judo period, it translates the most to something you can do and have a huge advantage over most people.

Kickboxing is great, but it has to be the right place. If it is a school that actively competes in kickboxing and has produced some accomplished pro kickboxers, than sure try it out.

My suggestion is to try out each and see which one Sensei and school wise works best for you.

But like I said, unless it is a weapon you can carry around every day, I don't suggest wasting your time.

It might look cool to work with a sword or nunchucks. But the reality is that you aren't going to be walking down the street with either one...

(Unless you are a Ninja Turtle)

Answer 2

Right. I agree with Judo... Judo would be my first choice of those three. You often don't understand weapons as well if you don't have some experience with empty handed combat anyway.
However, if it's a Cane fighting, or a Stick fighting (bo, escrima) and you've always been interested in that, jump right on it. They're as practical martial arts as any.
The Kickboxing, the varialbe Judo mentioned will come into play. Some are great. Some turnout being cardio classes.
Traditional Judo, and it's parent style Japanese Jujitsu, are some of the most effective, one-on-one fighting methods available. This is why they're so often picked up by police. (Look at the old Baritsu from early 20th century England)
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great quote Shienaran

Answer 3

what KIND of weapons are we talking about?

If it is knife fighting or small stick or jutte, then weapons is your best bet.

but the class MUST include sparring and not just be weapons dancing.

If it is a large weapon you can't carry with you for obvious reasons (it is illegal to wear a sword in public) then go with kickboxing or judo.

Those are both very solid arts that usually have good training methods that are very realistic associated with them.

Of course you will have to modify as there will be rules, however that is infinately better than taking an art that teaches lots of untestable material and never spars. At least you know you can get off something but just have to watch for other techniques you normally don't come across in a class "rules" setting that are based on your art.

Hence the good lord brian griffin invented the art of cross-training.

For realistic self-defence, a knife, jutte or gun (with a carry permit) is your best bet because odds are your enemies will be armed or numerous. Your goal with a weapon however is not to "win" or put hurt on them, its to do so in order to protect yourself- not to win the fight.

Ie: gunning down fleeing attackers is murder not self-defence.

EDIT: JV brings up an interesting and totally important point. Yes, use of the weapon MUST be justified. Whipping out your kbar at some guy in a bar because he calls you a rat-faced monkey will get you jail or prison.

whipping it out when 3 guys are threatening to ambush or are going to all attack you and you have no way to avoid the altercation is a different matter entirely.

Answer 4

If you're talkin about a real fight, then weapons beats empty hands most of the time. By weapons I mean any weapon, gun, knife, machete, sword, ax, broken bottle, steel pipe, chain, brass knuckle or even a piece of rock. But if you're talking self defense then I'd go for Judo. Kickboxing is good for one on one fights in the ring, but against mutliple opponents I wouldn't bet my life on it. Judo throws are more effective than punches or kicks, as the surface area of a fist or foot is pretty small and if it connects(and that's a big if), hits only a small area of your opponent's body. A throw however not only jars his whole body when he hits the ground, it knocks the wind out of him and stuns him long enough for you to apply a finishing blow or turn your attention to his other buddies. I once read a statement attributed to the great Judo Gene Lebell which went something like: "Why bother hitting you with my small fists when I can use the whole sidewalk to hit you with."

Answer 5

Weapons are out. Use a weapon in a fight and you'll go to jail, it's a felony.

Judo or kickboxing?

That's a decision you have to make. Personally, I would recommend kickboxing simply because I have no experience with Judo.

Answer 6

It depends on the weapon...

My weapon is the cane/walking stick which I always carry with me. It is legal and is always in plain sight.

Unless you are proficient with your weapon, your opponent may be able to take it from you and use it against you.

I would say MY weapon (a walking stick) or judo.

High kicks leave you way too vulnerable!
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Answer 7

I recommend is muay thai or kick boxing because they are very effective in street fight and also Arnis.

Answer 8

Boy are you in for an attitude adjustment. Your sensei (if he's for real) isn't going to tolerate that.

Answer 9

Take all three. Then you will be ready for all circumstances.

"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail."