3 Best Martial Arts Styles | No, It's Not Yours

There are thousands of martial arts styles in the world, but only 3 of them are used in real combat. Today we talk about what those 3 are, and what that means for your training.

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Self Defense, Karate, Kenpo, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kung Fu, Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do, Kajukenbo, Kali, Escrima, Hapkido, Tang Soo D,o, Tae Kwon Do, MMA, Fighting, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Kajukenbo

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[jeffreid]

I’ve trained for over 30 years, studying boxing, kickboxing, traditional Karate, Akido and systema. What I’ve learnt; the effectiveness is based on the circumstances and the physical environment you are in. In the Dojo/gym you will usually have mats and be practicing with people of a similar skill set. On the street, in a crowd, you are up against the unknown. You may not be wearing suitable clothing or footwear, and you may have multiple unknown attackers. On the street my skills/knowledge has taught me to be aware and to have confidence. Fear is your friend if you control it as it keeps you alert. Once in my early twenties, l was leaving a school gym late at night where I had been teaching kickboxing. Two very large lads were obviously going to mug me in the narrow dimly lit alley way. I sensed it, as they rushed towards me I threw my bag for the guy in front to catch. He caught it with both hands, I instinctively punched him in the chin. He fell to the floor unconscious. I picked up my bag, while the other chap tended to his friend. No one taught me that move, but my body/mind automatically figured out the best solution to live! Stay fit, alert and safe.

[M.W.K]

There should be a saying in martial arts: "There will always be a superior fighter, but never a superior style."

[hermionefinnigan]

Kickboxing, wrestling, or grappling. I do understand. Thank you.

[joejames]

I am a 4th degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate and I agree with much of what you have to say. I also trained in Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Shotokan Karate, Ninpo, Aikido and Freestyle Wrestling. Yes, it ultimately does come to the three styles you state. Learning that is what the various styles do. In Kenpo we put them into long and short forms. That is just to learn, in a fight we all utilize what we need and when we need it. The firms just aid in training. American Kenpo was quite effective in its time because it blended several styles. Ed Parker our founding father so to say had a black belt in judo and was a golden gloves boxer. He studied karate in Japan and then sort of blended the best frim those styles. He taught us to get uo close and personal with our strikes which is more like boxing/kickboxing. Ge incorporated joint locks and throws from Judo. Its weakness is on the ground and where wrestling and Jujitsu come in. Id always wanted to learn BJJ, but no schools were around. In my childhood and teens I bounced from style to style as my parents moved, but in late teens and adulthood i focused on American Kenpo Karate and a touch of Hawaiian Kempo as to get good at one. I taught Kenpo Karate for years FOR FREE to kids at the church as to keep martial arts alive. This area had a lot of poverty and many kids would not have ever had the chance to learn. Unfortunately covid sgut down the program and i ended up getting covid and ruining my lungs. I'm looking into opening up the karate school again, bit letting my oldest son be lead teacher. He and i joined a BJJ gym. I am slowly learning with limits as ove got bad lungs, 5 herniated discs and arthritis from breaking my back. Im only learning BJJ as it was a lifetime desire ever since seeing the rise of the Gracie brothers in the 80s and 90s. I don't expect to ever be goid at it, but will learn what i can. My eldest on the other hand is picking it up incredibly fast and is wanting to move on to MMA. Am i upset? Absolute not!!!! He doesn't want to destroy my Kenpo Karate, he wants to being BJJ and MMA into my studio. He plans to teach traditional (gi) some nights and no-gi modern other nights. A true martial artist doesn't resist improvement, but embraces utilizing what works.

[undead]

I learned silat from a dear family friend who was in the Indonesian army. He was the most brutal teacher I've ever had, but his most valuable lesson was "a fight you avoid is a fight you already won". He prepared me for the worst by never holding back when sparring. Lots of bruises, cuts, bleeding and tears, but it was all worth it. Doesn't matter what you practice, but make sure it is geared towards real, actual fighting, and not just going through the motions to get the next level.

[johngibson]

I agree. I trained in multiple styles. Tried to take the best of each. But my favorite was track and field.🙂

[reddragon]

You're absolutely correct! It's also true that no matter how many forms you learn or how complicated they get, and real life situation, the simplest moves are the best. In a real fight or in a ring everyone uses the most basic techniques.

[npnlrxn]

While on Okunawa from 1971-2972 I started taking Okinawan Shorin Ryu Matsumura.
It is a close quarters combat system. I have found that it works for self defense. I do not challenge others to show off. At 73 now I still keep up with the basic forms for exercise. Thank you for your video.

[rufus]

I did Judo from 10 and Jiu-jitsu when I reached 16 until my early 20's then stopped. Never had a real fight until I was in my early 30's, I hate violence. Three people attacked a friend of mine and I felt I had to do something. So I stepped in. No idea what happened, it was so quick but my early training must have taken over. I ended up taking on all three and winning. I am now in nearly 60 and have not had to use it again and hope I never have to ever again. I hate fighting but it's nice to know if I have to I can.

[sr]

I spent years looking for the perfect most complete art only to realise that it doesn’t exist. If you're serious about combat you have to mix the arts, after all this is how MMA came about.

[andygluehere]

I started MMA later in life, but my wrestling background gave me a distinct advantage over 95% of the members who only started at BJJ. The tricky part was incorporating strkes into my wrestling Arsenal.

[sirethanthegreat]

I’m a practitioner in Kajukenbo and I do agree on the point that you will not pull “technique 12” in the street. I know 24+ forms and I’ve never used any of them in the street. The thing is, these forms are supposed to give you a concept to use those techniques or an idea, if that makes sense. I’ll say an example: I was taught a defense against a rear naked choke. It was very technical. Few years later, someone put me in a rear naked choke and I ended up not doing each step I was taught. I took concepts from about 5 other techniques and defended myself.

[DGE]

I have combined three arts and they are surprisingly successful, Wrestling, Boxing and Gymnastics. People sleep on the power of gymnastics but it is brutal training that only wrestling comes close too. When i was young it gave me insane take down defence and mobility, my boxing was defence heavy and gymnastics made my clinch very effective, I could move out of the way of any strike, I could block most punches and if we clinched my balance and dynamic strength would be a complete surprise, it is an unstoppable combo i think that I stumbled into by just by accident having trained all three at the same time. I believe GSP speaks very highly of gymnastics and how it improved his clinch and defence.

[richardweiler]

I saw you included my mom's fighting art in your list at 5:03. I would argue that her style is devastatingly effective, and it does not include striking, takedowns or joint locks. But after a 3 minute conflict, you will need a week of recovery from emotional impacts, guilt takedowns and humiliation locks. Understand, it takes years to master her art, and she will keep some techniques to herself until you are "ready".
Lemme know if you want her to stop by your gym. 😉

[bigjohnhansome]

When the 5hit hits the fan, no fight will go according to how you train. No matter how long or hard you train.

[j.howll]

It’s the “Your Mom” listed in the in-between martial arts at 5:04 . You’re HILARIOUS Bro. 😂

[Vaille]

My base martial art was TKD. My parents put me in it as a kid; I trained it for 30+ years. I’ve also trained BJJ, aikido, hapkido, Japanese jujutsu, kali, Muy Thai, iaido / battojutsu, and on. Name it, I’ve trained it.

That said, I’m a former corrections officer. I have been the first guy in on riots. I’ve been attacked. I’ve gone hands-on so many times it all blends together. I could not tell you the number of physical altercations and restraints I’ve been in. Whatever martial art you train? It’s not enough. It’s incomplete. You absolutely need to train in any / every martial art that you can, you take what works for YOU, and discard the rest. In the end, you build a system that is customized to you, your temperament, your physical abilities and skill sets. That is the best martial art, or I should say combative system for you. NAO fite me! You’ll lose. Just kidding. I’m old, beat up, and just go for my .357 these days ;)

[jl]

As a practitioner of Japanese jujitsu and kenpo karate, this is by far the best explanation I have ever heard regarding different martial arts. I’m lucky as both of my instructors explained that even though we have set techniques we practice, it is also the movements we try to ingrain into our memory. We may not use the entire particular technique we practiced but if an opening occurs where we can use a portion of that technique then it’s a win. Fantastic video, this is the first I’ve heard of your channel but I will definitely start listening to more.

[andrewjones]

Tai chi has many great benefits for real fighting. The ability to sense telegraphs and off-balances in your opponents it a huge advantage.

[udornyc]

I don't think that anybody with actual martial arts experience, who is familiar with different styles could be mad at you, because this is simple, distilled truth!