Which form of Martial Arts do you like?

Question

I prefer Muay Thai

Answer 1

I practise wado-ryu karate and also MJER iaido.

Answer 2

I like Shodokan Aikido, because (a) it works, and (b) once you're proficient you can handle some situations without having to damage the other guy.

Shodokan differs from the other styles of Aikido because firstly it is real Budo (the Warrior Way of Japan), secondly it is very structured in the way it it taught (its founder, Tomiki Kenji was an 8th Dan Judo and also an 8th Dan Aikido from Ueshiba Morihei, aka O-Sensei). Thirdly Shodokan Aikido is the only Aiki art which has any form of competition - so you can really test your techniques with a skilled opponent who is really resisting you.

For the purists who say "There is no competition in Aikido", this is true for the other styles because O-Sensei frowned on tournaments, believing they encourage students to have too-big egos. But Tomiki Sensei, as a professional Judo teacher before he learned Aikido from O-Sensei, was used to the Randori (free practice) and Shiai (tournaments) of Kodokan Judo.

Tomiki was already a student of Kano Jigoro, the founder of Judo before he became the first manager of O-Sensei's dojo and also the first of O-Sensei's students to be awarded 8th Dan. (The 9th and 10 Dan ranks were only invented later, after O-Sensei had died, I believe.)

Yes, Aikido, (Judo and Ju Jitsu) strive to use the opponent's force against him. But it is a misnomer to believe that skill alone will overcome a stronger opponent. If your attacker is skilled also, you can be in real trouble. It can also be an excellent defensive move to attack the other guy before he can deck you... The problem is explaining it to the judge afterwards! ;-)

Answer 3

Classical Okinawan Martial Arts.

Fujian White Crane Fist

Chinese Hakka Arts- Southern Mantis Fist, Chu-Gar, Chow-Gar... I love Bak Mei.

Chuo Jiao Fanzi.

Silat - All Styles.

Chinese Internal Arts.

Answer 4

I study Goju-Ryu,and I am now a San Dan hopefully getting a fourth degree promotion any day.We only had one school in town I was a kid starting out and didn't know that they had different styles.I always liked Shotokan and the Kung fu styles I seen at tournaments.I have mixed it up with some judo in the military.I must say I like Goju-Ryu,This is an almost dying system a very few Masters remain.Master Keeney is all I know of.

Answer 5

you know I don't do any kind of martial arts I just don't feel the need to . but I find it all so very fascinating. It seems like there is a form of martial arts in every culture in the world. I find it all very interesting from an anthropological standpoint. I have a degree in anthropology. I wonder if martial arts are a cultural universal. some of the styles I like so far are Kung fu. I know there are like a bazillion different kinds but I like that its really old. and It looks really cool. also I like that tai chi is a kind of kung fu so its a form of meditation as well as a form of combat. This one cat I know does pencak silat. It seems almost like a dance. that is also interesting to me the way martial arts and dance seem to be connected. I like Gracie jiu jitsu. just because there are all these neat little strategic things Gracie would do like the way he would use his gee. or the way he would pull an opponent close so they couldn't strike with very much force. I love ufc . so much fun to watch. my boyfriend might be the worlds first male sports widow. lol : )

Answer 6

I used to like Karate, but now i like Muay Thai

Answer 7

Aikido, because of the focus on natural circular motion and using the opponents strength against himself.
Kenpo, because of the practicality.
Krav Maga, again the proven practicality and simplicity in real life combat.

In my own practice I use a mix of these arts.

Answer 8

My favorite martial art is the one I practice and teach, Kajukenbo. It is primarily a street fighting art, developed to handle real world situations, and all ranges of fighting.

Answer 9

I love TKD. It was the first art I learned and years later I am still learning from it. I am also learning Wing Chun Kung Fu. My instructor says I'm to straight in I need to lighten up I'm to Korean now.

Answer 10

Krav Maga and Brazilian Jujitsu.

Answer 11

I prefer Brazilian Ju Jit Su or Kung Fu