Which martial arts are best for the street. The most effective martial arts. Dambe, West Africa
Someone, talking about the qualities of martial arts, thinks that it could be used both in competitions and on the street. Someone is thinking about using it against other martial arts. We will try to reason in both of these directions.
Impact martial arts
Impact sports include martial arts that do not involve wrestling, but only strikes. These sports include boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, taekwondo, some types of karate, etc. For each of them, competitions are held where athletes can test their skill level.
IN this moment Modern martial arts do not use the formal sequences of movements that are used in traditional martial arts. A prominent representative is karate with its kata. Many experts in the field of martial arts consider kata to be a relic of the past and that now more attention needs to be paid to practice (working in pairs and sparring). But representatives traditional types martial arts believe that such formal training of techniques and combinations is necessary.
My opinion on this matter is that formal training of combinations in the air is of course necessary, but they must take place without interruption from practice, so that each student understands how this or that movement is used in a real situation.
Even in boxing, athletes pay a lot of attention to working in front of the mirror, training the precision of movements when striking. This is very valuable, because they understand that a correctly executed blow is more dangerous than a poorly executed one.
Wrestling styles of martial arts
In wrestling there is much less aerial training than in traditional striking styles. But nevertheless, to some extent this is also present. In addition, different styles of wrestling have their own significant differences. Many of them prefer a certain level of struggle. For example, judo gradually began to specialize more in stand-up fighting than on the ground. On the contrary, jiu-jitsu moved mainly to the ground. This is due to the rating system sports competitions, in preparation for which, athletes more intensively practice those technical actions for which they can receive more points at the tournament.
At the moment, only sambo is more or less able to balance between the upper and lower levels of struggle.
Traditional martial arts
There are many martial arts that, according to some experts, are only suitable for competitions and that they are useless on the street. On this occasion, there are many attacks towards Taekwondo, Karate, Aikido, Wing Chun and other authentic martial arts.
In my opinion, such claims are partly justified because such martial arts are stuck in their development.
The fact is that from time immemorial, schools of such martial arts tried to isolate themselves from each other and did not exchange experiences. Naturally, there were no competitions either. This was due to the fact that each school tried to preserve its individuality. But on the other hand, this could be due to the egoism of the founder of a certain fighting direction and, as a result, due to the fear of comparing his style with others, which would inevitably lead to the identification of many shortcomings and would undermine the authority of the creator this direction martial arts All this made martial arts areas more and more closed from the outside world. The exceptions are those combat directions, which were developed for use in combat operations, that is, in wars. But these are again more applied areas in which bladed weapons were most often used. But the fighters of such areas had a lot of practice and the level of skill could be assessed by whether a representative of this or that martial art was still alive or dead.
On the other hand, maybe it was the fear of death that kept martial arts schools closed. No one wanted to give away the secrets of deadly techniques that could be used to eliminate the enemy.
But nevertheless, in our time, the success of mastery directly depends on the ability to enrich one’s own experience, identify one’s own shortcomings and work through them.
Wrestlers VS. Drummers
Competitions test the athletes' skills in their sport. They compete on equal terms and there are no contradictions here. Who is better at competitive discipline, he wins. But who will win if representatives of different martial arts meet on the street?
If the fight is one on one. Then the chances of winning will be approximately equal for representatives of different types of martial arts. For example, two absolutely abstract athletes met in a fight: a judoka and a boxer. Which of them will win if their skill level is approximately the same?
It is impossible to answer this question objectively. If the judoka manages to make a grab and makes an amplitude throw, for which the boxer is clearly not ready, since he has not studied either throws or correct falls, then the fight will come to an end. But if it happens that when trying to make a grab he runs into a counter blow, then the fight will also end ahead of schedule, but in favor of the striker in the person of the boxer.
And this applies to almost any striking or wrestling type of martial arts. Much will depend on your ability to avoid what you are not ready for and start doing what you are ready for. But if something happens that you would like to avoid, then there is a high chance of losing.
Street
So what martial arts is more effective for a street fight against a regular, random opponent? Again, if the fight takes place one on one, then any martial art will be effective: both wrestling and striking. But if the fight takes place against two or more opponents, then efficiency is on the side of the strikers. It's obvious that you can fight 
with only one opponent at a time, while his partners can strike the wrestler whose hands are occupied, which eliminates the possibility of defending himself.
The striker, in turn, can strike several opponents in turn, the main thing is to choose the right combat tactics and have the required skill.
But by and large, no matter how skillful an athlete may be, a fight against several opponents is something that should be avoided at all costs, as it is too dangerous. After all, no one knows what a street scumbag can get out of his bosom. But nevertheless, the striker always has an advantage over the wrestler in any street fight. This advantage lies in the ability to escape. Thanks to fighting with punches rather than throws, a striking style fighter always has the opportunity to break the distance with opponents up to several kilometers.
But it may also be that hooligans have experience in street fights and know that if help is approaching, the victim cannot be released, and will try to make a seizure in order to stall for time until their hooligan comrades arrive. To be able to avoid such problems, a fighter must be able to get rid of a hold, and this is partly a wrestler’s skill.
So, therefore, for street fight It is advisable to have striking skills and some basic principles struggle, at least to avoid ending up on the ground and being kicked.
Mixed martial arts styles
Now let's find out which martial art gives practitioners the skills of both striking and wrestling techniques at the same time. 
These, as many have already guessed, are martial arts of mixed styles. Mixed martial arts include:
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Army hand-to-hand combat,
- Pankration,
- Combat Sambo,
- Kudo,
- Wushu Sanda,
- MMA (Mix Fight).
Despite the obvious advantages that were justified above, mixed styles also have one drawback. Due to the large volume of material in the form of striking and wrestling techniques, fighters of mixed styles, in order to perfectly master the discipline they are studying, need much more time than it takes to master homogeneous styles. That is why in mixed martial arts Often people come who already master some martial art and want to expand their combat arsenal, as well as learn how to connect it with each other.
Among the huge variety of martial arts, several types stand out, which are rightfully considered one of the most dangerous. This post will introduce you to such martial arts.
Jeet Kune Do
The combat system developed by Bruce Lee is a complex hybrid of techniques united by one goal - to inflict maximum damage on the enemy as quickly as possible. This was Bruce Lee's streetwise response to all the tinsel that he felt adorned the ancient martial arts of China.
Bokator
In Southeast Asia, men studied combat techniques in animals - there are a great many of them there. It is not surprising that fighting styles copy the manners of animals and birds - there are techniques of snake, horse, eagle and others. However, the deadliest is “lion fighting”, or “bokator”. The technique is intended primarily for brutal battles - elbows, knees, throws and other techniques aimed at neutralizing the enemy as quickly as possible.
Aikido
Aikido technique is the ancient teachings of the East accumulated together. Aikido is based on the science of Qi - the control of earthly and human energies in their endless harmonious whirlpool of Yin and Yang. Merging with the opponent's attack, redirecting energy and painful holds, which can be carried out even by an opponent who is inferior to another in weight - all this makes aikido a dangerous weapon in the hands of a professional. Fortunately, aikido adherents rarely give vent to anger or aggression - they simply do not arise due to spiritual enlightenment.
Capoeira
Although today capoeira is more of a dance, in the past the art was a major street weapon in Brazilian ghettos. Initially, capoeira arose as a method of fighting fugitive slaves against human hunters - they managed to develop the technique to such heights that it became a truly deadly weapon and was prohibited by law. However, disguised as dance, the deadly martial art lives on to this day.
Kajukenbo
Karate and Chinese boxing are the two components that gave birth to an art designed for street warfare in the 1940s in Hawaii. Local residents used it to defend themselves against street gangs and rowdy sailors.
Sambo
Self-defense without weapons - a complex system, combining striking and wrestling techniques. Martial art appeared in the Red Army in the 1920s as a universal and simple technique battle. In sambo, all types of punches, kicks, elbows, knees, choking techniques and throws are allowed.
Bojuka
As in other non-combat sports, this hybrid fighting technique does not focus on sporting interest, but is aimed at defeating the opponent as quickly as possible. Created in the 1990s by Tom Schenk and used to train bodyguards.
GRU special forces system
The equipment is taught to military personnel undergoing training in special forces units. Experts say that this art has no analogues in the world - only Israeli Krav Maga approaches the System in efficiency and speed.
Jujutsu
Extremely tough and effective fighting jiu-jitsu today exists as a sports discipline, but the art began primarily with street fights, in which all means were used.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is sometimes called the "Art of Eight Limbs" - this says a lot about the technique, which uses elbows and knees. It is not surprising that Muay Thai is deservedly considered one of the most merciless martial arts in the world.
The list below consists of the ten best martial arts for self-defense. If you are interested in choosing a martial arts for the most effective defense, then you should definitely read this rating to the end.
Kickboxing is a combat sport that originated in the United States in the 1960s. Based on punches and kicks along with techniques martial arts(sweeps, throws, etc.). It has quite a few branches, the most famous of which is Muay Thai - roughly translated as “the art of eight limbs.”
Karate is a Japanese martial art that uses precisely targeted, powerful punches and kicks delivered to vital points of the body to crush an opponent. This sport was invented in 1929 by Funakoshi Gichin, influenced by the ideas of Zen Buddhism. In Karate, special emphasis is placed on dodging.
In eighth place in the ranking of the best martial arts for self-defense is Aikido, a Japanese martial art whose peculiarity is the use of throws and grabs. It was founded by Morihei Ueshiba between the 30s and 60s of the 20th century. Aikido focuses on using the opponent's strength against himself. It is considered one of the most difficult Japanese martial arts to master.
Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art that uses a variety of fighting techniques. It is for this reason that Wushu is considered an applied direction. Characterized by effective departures from the line of attack, complemented by instant, straightforward strikes at a very close range. Often the fight ends with knees and elbows. An experienced fighter who masters the Wing Chun style is capable of inflicting up to eight blows per second on the enemy.
Jiu-Jitsu is the most versatile style on this list. This is a real hybrid, including elements of wrestling, hard strikes, choking techniques, locks, etc. Jiu-jitsu is one of the oldest types Japanese wrestling. The main principle of jiu-jitsu is not to engage in direct confrontation, but to yield to the onslaught of an opponent, directing his actions in the right direction until he is trapped, and then turning the enemy’s strength and actions against him.
Jeet Kune Do was created by Bruce Lee and translated from Chinese means “the way of the leading fist.” Today, this style of martial arts is considered one of the most popular in the world. It is taught in many countries. However, Bruce Lee himself did not call Jeet Kune Do a “style”, but preferred to call it a “method”. According to his philosophy, the Jeet Kune Do method can be used in any form of martial arts. Here the emphasis is on punch speed and combinations.
Boxing ranks fourth on the list of the best martial arts for self-defense. I think almost everyone knows that a boxer has the fastest, strongest and most accurate punch of any trained fighter in any other martial art.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art that is an international combat sport, the basis of which is ground fighting, as well as painful and choking techniques. This art is based on the principle that a person with an underdeveloped physique can successfully defend himself and defeat a more powerful opponent using the appropriate technique (painful holds and choking).
Keysi Fighting Method (KFM) is a self-defense system based on the development of natural human instincts and a number of techniques taken from the arsenal of boxing and street fighting. KFM is based on a small arsenal of techniques adapted to a specific situation. The system was created in 1957 by the Spaniard Justo Dieguez and the Englishman Andy Norman, both of whom are Jeet Kune Do instructors.
The best martial art for self-defense is Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art developed by Imi Lichtenfeld for self-defense purposes. There are no exact rules in Krav Maga and there is no difference between training for men and women. The system is not considered a sport, it does not have a special uniform and competitions, although some organizations, as training progresses, award various levels and emblems. All techniques focus on maximum effectiveness in real conditions, as well as natural reflexes, simple movements and aggressive protective techniques. The main principles of Krav Maga are: do not take damage, quickly disable the attacker, quickly move from defensive to offensive techniques, use body reflexes, and vulnerabilities enemy, use any available item.
Let's start with the fact that the most best school- the one that suits you personally, your physical fitness and seeing yourself in martial arts. You can succeed in any of them if you have the desire - but to master the heights of sumo, an asthenic person, for example, will have to spend more time. In the end, martial arts are the same training, only with striking or throwing techniques.
Different types of martial arts develop different qualities and even muscle groups. Some of them teach you to use the opponent’s energy, others are aimed at practicing powerful punches, others - with legs, and others will build up endurance or develop jumping ability.
In some ways, martial arts are reminiscent of yoga: in them you can find your spiritual path, or you can take only the technique and learn to stand up for yourself. Below is a description of the most popular types martial arts, which will help you decide on the choice of school.
Jujutsu
This martial arts is suitable for those who want to learn self-defense techniques. Jiu-jitsu emphasizes the fighter’s skills on the ability to defend himself, free himself from holds, and use tactics not of attack, but of using the enemy’s strength to his advantage.
Kicks and punches are present, but the technique does not descend into hand-to-hand combat. The main thing here is the effective use of energy (your own and others), which allows you to defeat a larger and stronger opponent. Jiu-jitsu is not an aggressive type; this martial art improves dexterity and dexterity.
Taekwondo
This Korean martial art is so popular that in 1988 it was included in the program Olympic Games. Translation of the name into Russian: “the path of the hand and foot,” which clearly hints at the upcoming mastery of the art of striking with all limbs. Taekwondo combines both offensive combat and self-defense techniques; moreover, it is an exercise, an official sport, meditative techniques and an entire Eastern philosophy.
In the modern state of taekwondo, the emphasis is on defense and control. The emphasis is placed on kicks from a standing position, since legs can reach further and cause more damage than hands. Martial arts techniques include various sweeps, painful holds, open palm strikes and grabs.
Aikido
One of the youngest martial arts in Japan. Just like many martial arts of the Land of the Rising Sun, Aikido includes physical and spiritual practices. It is also effective in developing strength, agility, and the ability to stand up for oneself - regardless of physical characteristics. Aikido is an art of defense for everyone, because there are no restrictions on age or physical development.
Aikido techniques mostly involve using an opponent's attack, controlling his energy, strength and movement, which ends with throws or grabs. The name itself reflects this: “aiki” means “connection with power”, “do” means the path.
Wushu
A very spectacular full contact sport. This Chinese martial art has a lot of strength, acrobatics, jumping, balancing, beautiful poses and strikes (like in the movies). Another name is kung fu, since the term “wushu” itself refers to all traditional Chinese martial arts.
There are hundreds of subtypes of wushu, in some places there is more acrobatics and “stagecraft”, in others there are powerful strikes and techniques, sweeps and “twirls”. The main thing you need to know before choosing this martial art is that wushu develops strength well, and the fighting styles taught in Russian kung fu schools are reminiscent of Thai boxing.
Judo
Translated from Japanese - “soft (flexible) path.” Judo is based on throws, painful holds, and choking. Movements should be economical physical strength, there is less waste of energy, but more improvement of the spirit, more self-defense, more sports training. More than 20 million people practice judo around the world because it is a good educational character and teaches harmony of soul and body.
Unlike boxing, karate and other striking styles, judo explores technique hand-to-hand combat only for throwing and grabbing. This martial art formed the basis of other modern martial arts: the creators of aikido, sambo, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practiced it.
Despite the sports orientation and adherence to the rules of the competition, no one would want to meet a judoka in an extreme situation. These are always prepared people who will repel any villain in a dark alley.
Sambo
Sambo is a system of self-defense without weapons, which was developed in the USSR. The martial arts are based on judo, Armenian koch, Tatar kuresh and many other martial arts.
Practical sambo is based on a complex effective techniques defense and attack, which have already been practiced over centuries of donor martial arts. It is noteworthy that sambo is constantly developing, incorporating new techniques and techniques into its arsenal. The philosophy of martial arts resembles the principles of the GTO: physical development, readiness for self-defense, detaining the enemy, instilling moral fortitude.
Karate
Or karate-do, translated from Japanese as “empty sleeve.” From 2020, martial arts will become Olympic form sport, although initially it was a hand-to-hand style for self-defense.
Nowadays karate is incredibly popular, in part due to spectacular demonstrations. Masters at demonstration performances show the strength and power of practiced blows, breaking thick boards with a palm strike or splitting blocks of ice.
Unlike many Japanese martial arts, karatekas do not use holds, painful and choking techniques. But they know how to hit the opponent in vital points of the body with precise and powerful blows. Crushing and biting urakens, spectacular and swift ura-mawashi-geri... Perhaps you cannot find a more Japanese style.
Boxing
Boxing is a classic that there is no point in talking about in detail. It is only worth mentioning that this sport produces fighters who REALLY know how to work with their hands, and it is difficult to compete with them in a street fight. By the way, everyone remembers the star’s fight UFC Conor McGregor with professional boxer Mayweather? Same thing.
If you want to sign up for a boxing class, you should know about some nuances. Firstly, it is difficult for a boxer to cope with an armed opponent, and secondly, with kicks. The third point is that in an extreme situation you will not have gloves, a referee, ropes or a girl with a sign. On the other hand, dodging punches and knocking out is in the blood of boxers, so attack and defense are balanced here.
Thai boxing
Muay Thai is a martial art in Thailand; it is very popular all over the world and competes with karate, judo and sambo. Perhaps this is the art of combat that is closest to a real fight. The rules are tough here, but the blows are the same. Here is full contact, percussion technique arms and legs, and the targets are the most vulnerable places on the body.
Grappling and throwing are also important, especially chokes. If you master this martial arts, you will be able to confidently walk through the most dangerous areas of the city (but it’s better not to anyway), because the training will be harsh. The Thais are preparing real fighters without rules who can withstand any opponent.
You may find it difficult to balance training and... public performance at work because sometimes you will have bruises on your face and grab marks on your neck.
Kickboxing
Another type of martial arts that prepares you for real fights. Kickboxing was formed by karate masters who did not want to obey sports rules martial arts The new style incorporated kicking techniques from several eastern directions and fist boxing techniques.
Kickboxing is popular in culture because it is spectacular, dynamic and somewhat “bloody” - full contact leaves cuts and bruises, so athletes usually use a mouthguard, a helmet (to protect the head from kicks) and a groin (for girls - a cuirass).
Kickboxers are similar to CrossFitters in that they build strength, endurance, coordination, speed and flexibility.
Professional boxers, Muay Thai, judokas, sambo wrestlers are always dangerous opponents. Choose the martial arts you like, but don’t forget: best fight- the one that did not take place. In this sense, running can also be called a martial arts for real pacifists.
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Among the large list of the most different types self-defense, many men prefer these five.
1. Jeet Kune Do
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Eastern martial art created by Bruce Lee. Translated from Chinese it means “the path of the leading fist.” To this day, this style is considered one of the most popular martial arts styles and is taught in many countries around the world. Bruce himself did not call Jeet Kune Do a "style" of martial arts, preferring to call it a "method" since, according to his philosophy, the Jeet Kune Do method can be used in any form of martial arts. This method was originally intended for successful self-defense in a street fight. Jeet Kune Do's fighting techniques cover many martial arts styles such as Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Jiu Jitsu, and English and Filipino boxing, generalizing the use of their techniques but with its own philosophy.
2. Western (English) boxing
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A well-known contact sport, a martial art in which athletes punch each other using special gloves. The earliest evidence of such competitions is depicted in Sumerian, Egyptian and Minoan bas-reliefs. Tournaments in fist fights, reminiscent of boxing, took place back in Ancient Greece. Boca truly became a combat sport in 688 BC. e., when fist fights were first included in the program of the ancient Olympic Games. Modern boxing originated in England at the beginning of the 18th century. It is considered very effective method active self-defense.
3. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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Martial art and international combat sports, the basis of which is ground fighting, as well as painful and choking techniques. This art arose at the beginning of the twentieth century from Kodokan judo, which was an independent system formed by numerous schools of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. This art is based on the principle that a person of weak physique can successfully defend himself against a stronger opponent using proper technique ( painful techniques and strangulation) and defeat him.
