Most practical fighting style...

[fraga]

If you had to pick one fighting style to learn...that would be most applicable to defend yourself in a real life situation...which would it be...

[BacktoBasics]

Crazy women windmill

[Dr. Gonzo]

I use capoeira.

[MoSpur]

Soufsider style.

[BlackSwordsMan]

Bj penn style

[fraga]

Well let's see...here are some off the top of my head:

Muy Thai
Brazilian Ju Jitsu
Karate
Kenpo
Apkido
Krav Maga
Boxing
Kung Fu
Kook Sool
Savate
Tae Kwando

[cornbread]

Gym-kata works well against large groups of opponents.

[fraga]

Gym-kata works well against large groups of opponents.

Just make sure your very close to a pommel horse...

[Wild Cobra]

I don't know, but I spent some time with a ROK Army martial arts instructor. I forget what it was called, but it was a combination of disciplines they teach the Korean Army. I thought it was pretty awesome.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Rex Kwon Do

[IronMexican]

Run in circles with your fists out. It's next to impossible for the person to hit you when you do that.

[mrsmaalox]

Rex Kwon Do

:lol

[SonOfAGun]

Gunslinger.

[ScoobyDoo]

reet rune ro

[CosmicCowboy]

Glock .40 and 12 gauge pump.

[fraga]

I use capoeira.

That's awesome...if you want to bedazzle your attacker with some good dance moves...

[Dr. Gonzo]

That's awesome...if you want to bedazzle your attacker with some good dance moves...

That's what I do. They stand in awe of my movements and then punch them in the balls.

[LnGrrrR]

There's some Russian mixture of martial arts, can't remember the name, but that's supposed to be one of the best for self-defense in a real-world situation.

[Cane]

If I had more confidence in my often injured knees I'd lean Muay Thai Kickboxing.

Not only do you learn relatively simple and effective fighting techniques; its one of the few martial arts out there where you'll get the sparring/training needed in order to be a decent fighter. Muay Thai has a shitload of contact as well compared to the "McDojo's" that you find everywhere that teach you useless crap like Tae Bo and cardio arts.

[Geezerballer]

The vast number of real fights end up on the ground either because one or both of the combatants fall or because one of them quickly realizes the other is getting the upper hand standing up so he clinches or attempts a takedown. Therefore, any realistic self-defense system must emphasize fighting on the ground.

Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the best choices if you can find it, my second choice would be Krav Maga. Stay away from the more “esoteric/internal” arts like Akido , tai-chi and kung-fu. Their primary purpose was never to be an effective fighting system.

[monosylab1k]

There's some Russian mixture of martial arts, can't remember the name, but that's supposed to be one of the best for self-defense in a real-world situation.

Is that the fighting style Viggo Mortensen used in Eastern Promises when kicked the shit out of those gangsters with his penis flying all over the place?

EDIT: I just made that seem really gay, but it's not. He wasn't using his penis to fight, it was just flying all over the place because he was fighting them at some bath house.

[stretch]

i know kung fu

[fraga]

The vast number of real fights end up on the ground either because one or both of the combatants fall or because one of them quickly realizes the other is getting the upper hand standing up so he clinches or attempts a takedown. Therefore, any realistic self-defense system must emphasize fighting on the ground.

Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the best choices if you can find it, my second choice would be Krav Maga. Stay away from the more “esoteric/internal” arts like Akido , tai-chi and kung-fu. Their primary purpose was never to be an effective fighting system.

See I would choose the reverse...in Krav Maga...they actually teach you...if you go down..the fights over...realistically...that "guy" your fighting might have some friends...and while you're doing an arm bar on that dude...his friends would be kicking the shit out of you...from what I remember...on that show "Human Weapon" which they better bring back...it was more hand to hand combat...eluding...and quick jabs and kicks...to defend...punish...and escape...

[ORION]

Just a few tricks I picked up at a little dojo called Cobra Kai. Maybe you've heard of it ?

[mardigan]

There's some Russian mixture of martial arts, can't remember the name, but that's supposed to be one of the best for self-defense in a real-world situation.

Sambo?


I've taking some Muay Thai, and it's a very effective, very devastating fighting style when used properly, but I had problems with it as I never could improve my kicks, and I never properly got defending my legs from strikes down. And when your tall like I am, defending you legs is crucial.

I would pick Krav Maga, as other posters have said. Probably the best defensive fighting system in the world, with quick and tactical threat neutralizing blows stressed.

Jiu-Jitsu and Greco-Roman wrestling are also very strong fighting styles that would be great to learn.

[Soul_Patch]

This thread makes me thnk of this....

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[Nobody]

WingChun

[Geezerballer]

See I would choose the reverse...in Krav Maga...they actually teach you...if you go down..the fights over...realistically...that "guy" your fighting might have some friends...and while you're doing an arm bar on that dude...his friends would be kicking the shit out of you..


It's obviously preferable to remain standing while pummeling your opponent, but he's not likely to just stand there and take it. If you are well trained in grappling, you've got a better chance of avoiding his takedown but in reality, it's pretty likely you'll end up on the ground.

Realistic self-defense means being prepared for the worst, just because you're on your back doesn't have to mean the fight is over if you are trained.

The uncomfortable truth is that if you are fighting more than one opponent, you're going to get your ass kicked. Get a weapon or get away.

[Wild Cobra]

Brazilian Ju-Jitsu (BJJ) is one of the best choices if you can find it, my second choice would be Krav Maga. Stay away from the more “esoteric/internal” arts like Akido , tai-chi and kung-fu. Their primary purpose was never to be an effective fighting system.
Isn't the Brazilian one the art that became Break dancing?

As for Akido, many people swear by it as being the best. I was trying to think of it earlier, but couldn't remember the name. Still don't recall the name of the one I mentioned either.

[Sportcamper]

That take down & throat hold that Matt Burch…(Operation Repo) uses is the most effective move I have ever seen…

[Richard Cranium]

I use the Bourne method.

[Geezerballer]

Isn't the Brazilian one the art that became Break dancing?

As for Akido, many people swear by it as being the best. I was trying to think of it earlier, but couldn't remember the name. Still don't recall the name of the one I mentioned either.

You’re thinking of Capoeira. It was developed by Brazilian slaves to disguise their training as a dance.

BJJ was Japanese ju-jitsu/judo refined through no-holds barred competition in Brazil and made famous by the Gracie family through their promotion of the UFC.

Akido was developed by a man named Ueshiba for the purpose of developing a person spiritually. If you train in the art, you will find the attacker (uke) is required to “attack” in a very unrealistic manner so that he can be thrown w/ very little effort. In a real fight, it doesn’t work.

[SnakeBoy]

I'd go with the Indiana Jones style.

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[CosmicCowboy]

Is that the fighting style Viggo Mortensen used in Eastern Promises when kicked the shit out of those gangsters with his penis flying all over the place?

EDIT: I just made that seem really gay, but it's not. He wasn't using his penis to fight, it was just flying all over the place because he was fighting them at some bath house.

:lmao

It STILL sounds gay. Viggo's penis obviously made a deep impression on you.

[IceColdBrewski]

Nevermind. Already posted. Indiana Jones style.

[pkbpkb81]

i ust a tire iron.

it works great unless the other person has a gun

[Rip-Hamilton32]

pulling hair and screaming

[Rip-Hamilton32]

http://www.vh1.com/sitewide/flipbooks/img/movies/news_features/lovable_losers/steve_carell_anchorman.jpg

[lefty]

Most practical technique : le coud'boule

[bus driver]

There's some Russian mixture of martial arts, can't remember the name, but that's supposed to be one of the best for self-defense in a real-world situation.

its called AK47 and works best in crowded situations

[JoeChalupa]

I use the "whatever it takes" fighting style.

[lefty]

its called AK47 and works best in crowded situations

The AK47 is a ctually a bad flopping technique

[fraga]

Rex Kwon Do

So would that mean I could get a woman like this...

http://muscles.org/Carmen/starlapic.jpg

[RandomGuy]

If you had to pick one fighting style to learn...that would be most applicable to defend yourself in a real life situation...which would it be...

Rabid attack lawyers. I keep one on a leash at all times. I don't feed them and occasionally poke them with pointy sticks to keep them worked-up.

You don't want to know what happened to the last punk-ass bitch that messed with me...

[Dex]

Hip-Hop-Kido.

[CommanderMcBragg]

I use the "whatever it takes" fighting style.

A combination of fighting styles is what I used when I had to escape after being captured.

[CuckingFunt]

Viggo's penis obviously made a deep impression

I doubt it.

Really didn't look that big.

[GeorgeCostanza]

I doubt it.

Really didn't look that big.

Water will do that to a man.

[gatoloco]

PEyggrnLxcc

[fraga]

I actually tried this one...but it really didn't work out very well..

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[mookie2001]

well naturally its jeet kun do
but you have to master it
realistically its aikido

my personal style is throwing bows and all you see is redwing boots steppin, use my steel toes as a weapon

[tlongII]

I have heard that 4CC's favorite is wrasslin'.

[mookie2001]

no for real 4cc has like 30 trophys and 10 belts from his days training with pat militec

he used be hardcore- triple jump state record setter, catching passes in varsity football games, but now he just falls asleep by 10

4cc is real easy to take down too, he crumbles

[Bukefal]

Sambo?


I would pick Krav Maga, as other posters have said. Probably the best defensive fighting system in the world, with quick and tactical threat neutralizing blows stressed.


That's the Israeli style right? I was thinking about that one.

[marini martini]

Wang Chung...............:toast

[Avitus1]

Keysi Fighting Method

[Neo.]

I learned Jiu-Jitsu.