Most practical fighting style/martial art?

[BallPtPenTheif]

In terms of time versus result I would just say Jiu Jitsu.

The reason for this is because jiu jitsu is rooted in concepts. Concepts of position, position transitions, and control positions. These concepts, once learned, are not unlearned. They don't require the flexibility needed for a head kick or the extensive repetition of refinement needed for kickboxing, boxing, taekwondo, etc.

Give a person a 1 week clinic in jiu jitsu and they can literally learn techniques needed to survive an attack from an average person, long enough for help to arrive.

Thankfully, most of these concepts have been around in other martial arts or have spread to other martial arts within the past 20 years. Pretty much any Jiu Jitsu gym teaches this basic stuff.

 

[theklng]

i prefer quality over quantity.

that statement would be just if all the styles were the same, but they are not...
they add to the overall quality, not to the quantity.
it's not just many GOOD styles, they contribute to eachother, and together they form a perfect martial art a.k.a. quality...
otherwise all other martial arts would be bugger all as well, as they are all aspects combined...

there is no perfect martial art

 

[bjj hero]

Kyokushin karate, because they combine full contact barenuckle sparing with self defence techniques, and a good school will have Judo and JJ techniques

Kyokushin is hardcore, most of the training involves getting used to getting hit so that you dont really notice it. You should look at some bouts on youtube. Its nasty. You only score points with knock downs or knock outs. That doesnt sound so bad until you find out they only strike the body and legs.

I personally train BJJ and kickboxing. Ive only ever been in one fight and I finished it quick with a choke. Im confident in my abilities, its probably why I never get in fights. Nothing to prove, Im happy to talk things down and walk away.

Its less about what you train and more about how hard you train. If you dont finish your sessions exhausted with a split lip and bruised up youve not trained properly. If your too good to get hit you need to find different people to train with. Once a week doesnt really cut it either.

Anyone who wants to get competent fast could do a lot worse than take up western boxing. Youll become handy, fast.

 

[Lord Dracogangake]

Krav Maga.
Need I say more?

 

[Smurfy 0151]

Uh...barstool? You can say it's not a style, and if you do, you clearly have never been in a barfight...


...and that's what I have to say about that...

 

[sokka14]

This has already been tested hasn't it?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Just a whole bunch of submissions.

 

[stormcaller]

The way of the nuclear missile of course.

 

[Broken Orange]

The Round House Kick. 'nuff said.

 

[Unknower]

Kick-to-the-nuts Fu.

 

[Nikajo]

This has already been tested hasn't it?

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Just a whole bunch of submissions.

submissions that can result in broken limbs if applied correctly. trust me, it works very well. they also do ALOT of floor grappling i.e. getting yourself into a superior position. it's more technical than people give it credit for.

 

[Bulletinmybrain]

To me, Jujitsu since thats what i've been doing for a while. All you need is to be fast, and in litterally a matter of seconds you can lock up your opponents entire body reguardless of strength. It was rather funny since an 11 year old girl who's Black Belt in it got my Sensei down in less then 10 seconds from just being fast and knowing where to use pressure points and locks. afterwards we laughed till she did us all in. >.<
Plus your trained to dodge Knife's clubs etc or use them agianst the wielder...

....Gun though, you'd have a better chance playing dead, begging, or simply "Leg-It".

Depends.

While giving into a gun mans demands is a good idea if you don't have a weapon, if you happen to be in a curious position where you will be shot... Its best to know atleast SOMETHING.

 

[Spacelord]

Define martial art.

If you mean the kind of training that'll prepare you the most for a one-on-one unarmed fight, I'd say judo. I know it sounds silly, but when you've got it in your system to throw a dude throwing a punch at you on the pavement then wrap your arms around his neck as a reflex, chances are good that you'll win. Besides, the application of full force during randoori (sparring matches) kinda gets you accustomed to being in close proximity to an opponent - thus reducing stress, which is handy if you want to remain able to have any fine motor skills in the heat of the moment.

When it comes to one-versus-many unarmed combat, I'd say the best preparation would be sprinting, a few sessions in a mosh pit during Six Feet Under being a close second.

When you mean by martial arts 'the ability to murder tons of dudes': learn to adequately conceal and use an assault rifle.

 

[AkJay]

Ninjitsu, when being a Ninja is totally acceptable, in every situation.

 

[McNinja]

Drunken Boxing
Realistically, you will only ever get into a fight while drunk.

Drunken boxing is the style you fight, not the state you fight in... which happens to be like you're drunk. Any style is practical as long as you know how to use it. Certain ones are flashier, but masters from each style will be able to bring the pain in equal measures.

Take a look at Kung-fu- since when has kung-fu not been awesome? then take Tae Kwon Do- not flashy at all, but it quite capable of ass-kickery.

 

[Spacelord]

then take Tae Kwon Do- not flashy at all, but it quite capable of ass-kickery.

In what universe is tae kwon do not über flashy?!

 

[JokerGrin]

I don't practice it, but Jujitsu looks extremely interesting.

 

[McNinja]

then take Tae Kwon Do- not flashy at all, but it quite capable of ass-kickery.

In what universe is tae kwon do not über flashy?!

Haha I meant not as flashy as. Although now that I really think about it, most martial arts are at least kinda flashy.

Jujitsu is quite nice actually. Most of my Tae Kwon Do instructors have at least a 1st degree black belt in it. It's quite simple.

 

[InvisibleMilk]

Krava Maga+ Gun Kata + Bubblegum= Win
It really kicks in when you run out of bubblegum.

 

[Aptspire]

Ninjutsu
it's great for, say, when you are bare-handed and your opponent goes at you with a knife

 

[McNinja]

Ninjutsu
it's great for, say, when you are bare-handed and your opponent goes at you with a knife

Or you could just learn any other martial art, and still be able to take their knife... it's not even that difficult if you know what you're doing.