Defense tactics / Martial Arts

[manny78]

Jailhouse rock, ninjutsu and heat packin....

 

[ZenMachine]

Jailhouse rock...

Obscure martial arts reference.


What do you have available to you?

I look at fighting (competitive at least) as taking place in 3 ranges (Bruce Lee used 4, but I think you get through those ranges too quickly). The ranges are striking, clinch, and ground.

You have a lot of choices with striking arts. Personally I like western boxing and Muay Thai.

Clinching is tougher to define. I put arts like Muay Thai in here as well, because it has great knee and elbow strikes, I also include Judo because of the throwing aspect, but leave out Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling because they focus on solely taking the opponant to the ground to inflict damage.

Finally you have the ground, where Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling are the strong points.

It really depends on what schools you have close by and the quality of the instruction.

 

[The Republican]

Krag Mata
Israeli Army form of martial arts, basically a reformed style of street fighting. I studied it for a very brief period while I was in that area, hard but damn fun.

 

[Y_lifter]

AIKIDO

Strickly defensive and non combative...

Lots of arm bars, wrist locks, take down and defensive blocks..

Very good for somone that wants to just deflect and control.

http://www.aikidofaq.com/introduction.html

 

[HULKSTER]

Are any of you guys involved in either?

I'm looking into different types of both due to the nature of my work, and my size. I'm looking specifically for something that emphasizes take downs and self defense.

Well, I have watched a ton of Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal movies. Does that count?

 

[Y_lifter]

Re: Re: Defense tactics / Martial Arts

Well, I have watched a ton of Chuck Norris, Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal movies. Does that count?

Some of the stuff you see Old fat Seagal do is Aikido based moves.
Circular using you opponents own momentum to take them down.

 

[guards]

Personally, I always recommend the most "enjoyable" martial art.


Go to a few different classes, most places will give you a few free or trial classes, and go with what you find enjoyable. Most people excell in an environment that is fun.


ALL martial arts have their strengths and weeknesses. I prefer muay thai or brazilian ju jitsu.....cause i had the best time in those classes. I found karate to be too mickey mouse and children oriented...too defensive.

 

[gtrcivic]

combination of muay thai and some jiu jitsu.... Or get the Mast Tai tape, shows some good quick moves to take down an opponent in a crowded bar/club.