Which martial art teaches the most effective or extensive footwork?

Question

When it comes to attack, defence against one or more people?

Answer 1

Bagua has by far the most extensive foot work of any martial art. It was designed for multiple opponents, and must therefore have a strong need for footwork to weave in and out of any and every space between opponents. And to avoid blows while still being able to deliver blows from ANY angle.

Answer 2

Martial Arts Footwork

Answer 3

i have been doing capoeira for a few years now and a very intense martial art.
footwork is huge, there are very few if any actual punches, as the style was created by slaves who were usually bound in some fashion.
the footwork involves a constant movement know and the ginga which is used to move around the roda during a game. almost all of your attacks / escapes / takedowns, will all involve your legs more than anything else. arms are mostly used to block oncoming attacks or help balance your kicks and movements

i suggest you look into it on wiki, and watch a few videos, its a very acrobatic martial art which may or maynot be your style. its a very music oriented martial art where the goal is to have a good game, as opposed to defeat your opponent, however its still a viable martail art, when used correctly

Answer 4

Savate.

Savate is French foot fighting.

The French martial art of Savate uses extensive footwork in single or multiple attack scenarios.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eca9UJLjpd0

Answer 5

I think boxing footwork is very good in the sense that there are no fixed positions like in many traditional arts. moving light on their feet and having good balance. Using their legs and core to throw very hard punches while on the move is impressive to watch and how they can move and avoid attacks. The moves seem very natural. Which I think is important for it to be instinctive.

Answer 6

Closing big gaps quickly; fencing and savate.

Non linear attack,counter attack, and avoidance; western boxing, and filipino MA.

There really isn't a best or most effective, since the footwork is going to be dictated by what you are trying to do. I mean Track and field is best if you want to get the hell away.

Answer 7

Each and every school is unique in their own way. Many have different styles in which they teach.

The best way, if you seek answers as I did, talk to different schools of the arts, and consider either private tutoring, lessons. There are NO success lessons overnight, it takes alot of discipline, patience, understanding and the will to do it (devotion to it).

Answer 8

footwork as in kicks or footwork as in movement? i not saying it is the "most effective" but boxers have great footwork as in movement. bruce lee praised as incorporated boxing footwork into his jeet kune do. (i would also say muay thai has great footwork and good kicks too)

Answer 9

Are you talking using the feet as weapons or maneuverability closing in side stepping etc.

Answer 10

tap dancing