im small and pretty strong but am looking for "passive" self defence, the kind where you don't necessarily attack the person but just disarm their attacks against you.
2007-10-10 04:42:57 · 13 answers · asked by Sarah 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
No guns, I'm talking about martial arts here! No abbreviatations either - I don't know what they mean
2007-10-10 05:57:13 · update #1
From what you are describing aikido sounds like your kind of thing. Aikido is a non agressive martial art the entire point is to subdue your opponent with as little force or agression as you can. Aikido is all about non resistance and not using force. It comes natural to women as it does not use physical strength. (which is hard for most men). the techniques you are taught are meant to just stress or stretch the opponent, or throw him with little ill effect. It does not mean that it can not do damage. The locks and throws can be used with very brutal effect if necessary (break limbs, dislocate members, kill,...) but of course that is not it's intent
Aikido is as our founder said it is the art of peace
2007-10-10 20:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 21⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-23 21:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best Martial Arts For Women
2016-10-06 02:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by mcilwain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be aware of your surroundings. Best bet in the world, no matter what martial art you take up, your unlikely to upset a 6ft tall stocky man with your build. At best, you may disable him temporarily, like knocking him to the floor etc. or hit a sensitive part. That is unless you are armed in some way. To come to a point where you can confidently use technique instead of strength to cause harm will take years of training, which I doubt you have if you have already met the person you are fearful of. Ideally, you need to be aware of your surroundings, go to a few lessons to learn how to put someone on the floor fairly quickly and make a hasty get away.
2016-03-13 22:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello. If I was to be bias I would say Karate Do (kara=empty - te=hand - Do = way - empty hand way) because I am a Karate Sensei here in Auckland, New Zealand.
In regards to Self Defence, their are many people who will teach self defence. In the real world, unfortunately a lot of these system would not work. A lot of people try and complicate moves by adding to much thought into techniques that are only practiced in friendly class environment.
There for their can be NO SET TECHNIQUE because everyone is different. Besides when attacked a lot of the techniques are too complicated to perform under street pressure, especially when your adrenalin kicks in, unless you train for it.
When I am teaching karate (Ryoku-Kara-Kuntou (R-K-K) Karate Do ) I not only teach the basics on strikes, punches kicks etc. I also teach them a little about self defence and implement it during class. Karateka (students) could be doing one thing and with out warning I might simulate an attack. They then have to think quick and deal with it.
If you are looking for a Martial Arts Style for self defence reasons you should looking for a style that not only teaches self defence but also use it in your everyday training.
For more information please feel free to contact me - daniel@rkk.co.nz. I will be happy to give you more advice etc.
Dan
2007-10-10 11:55:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Everyone on here takes the "high road" when talking to someone interested in learning Martial Arts... yes a gun is best for self defense... and you shouldn't learn Martial Arts to learn how to fight.... but all the people that are taking the "high road" got into Martial Arts for those reasons... they wanted to know how to defend themselves and or wanted to know how to fight... Honestly any Martial Art would be great for you, and you will find many other positive benefits that you weren't even looking for... if your fear of a man 2 or 3 times your size finding you in a dark alley is what motivates you, passive isn't going to help you... attacking may or may not.... there are many types of Martial Arts out there (and the quality of the schools varies widely within each)... All i can suggest is that you do some research in your area and find the best fit for you.... Your comfort level with the instructor and the atmosphere is far more important than the style they teach... don't sign a contract with anyone, i don't care how good of a salesman they are.... you have the right to change your mind and say hey "this isn't for me", wish you the best of luck, the hardest part is showing up...
2007-10-10 19:27:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
This is the only situation I am biased to one martial art or the other. I strongly suggest Brazilian Ju Jitsu. For a woman most attackers want her on the ground to have their way with her. Brazilian Ju jitsu focus only on ground and you will be able to completely subdue your opponent and then catch your breath then call the cops because when your done with the attacker he will not be able to get away because this form of ju jitsu teaches you to break joints or choke your opponent out. The attacker will think he has you were he wants to but put himself were you want him to defend your self
2007-10-10 12:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by clown(s) around 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not trying to put u down, but how many times you can disarm a criminal attacks? He is there with the full intention to hurt you, while you try to play nice... it will end in a sad way for you.
Having an active awareness beats self defense. A criminal that attacks you are usually a predator, who comes from behind, with arms or with gang. Self defense is really the last resort.
I will suggest to you Judo where you have a choice to be "passive" defensive when dealing with non threatening situation like a drunk friend. Or sending crashing to the hard floor if they lay their hands on you. On the ground, you have the choice to choke him out or escape before he gets up again.
Becos of your smaller size, they will probably underestimate you and make it easy for you to execute the throws. Have fun!
2007-10-10 07:03:55 · answer #8 · answered by Straight Lead 3 · 9⤊ 0⤋
I don't think one martial art is better than another. However if it is self-defense you seek try Hapkido.If you would rather do some type of sport karate try Tai kwondo. Hapkido is a system which concentrates on doing the greatest amount of damage in the shortest amount of time.Tae kwon do is a tournament based art which has self defense incorporated in it. Both are Korean systems. Like I said it is not really one better than the other I think Bruce Lee's Philosophy of knowing a little of it all is the best.Including the American past times of wrestling and boxing. Good Luck
2007-10-10 05:39:42 · answer #9 · answered by The Onething 2 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Brazilian jiu jitsu was made for the smaller person to win a fight. made popular Royce Gracie, Rickson Gracie , Renzo Gracie ,and Royler Gracie. and alot more of the famos gracie family. it incorporates submissions, take down, take down defense, how to mount, and mount defense. for striking, i use kick boxing. you might take a few hits in the fight ,but you will get the win in the long run.
2007-10-10 08:06:54 · answer #10 · answered by ginahbaym 1 · 6⤊ 0⤋