Is Pekiti Tirsia Kali effective and efficient to defend against unpredictable and dirty street fights? Because on the street you have to be violent, dishonest, practical, real and brutal. If you get into a fight, hit first and hit hard. The most effective martial art for self defense is the one you know so well that when you are attacked you will react proficiently without thinking. All martial arts have strengths and weaknesses. Some are strong in kicking, striking or grappling. But with their strengths come weaknesses in other areas. Most can be used effectively for self defense. And none will be effective in self defense if you freeze up. It’s why good martial artists practice forms and techniques over and over. It builds muscle memory. And they spar to test their abilities in a fight. Because when you step in a ring or are attacked for real your flight hormones spike. Your brain freezes. And you forget preset forms and techniques. The attack won’t look like what you expected. And you need to react quick. So, when you step in a ring or are attacked you empty your mind of predetermined responses. You trust your abilities to react swiftly. You observe where your opponent has left himself vulnerable. Then you attack without hesitation using all of your ability to end the confrontation quickly and effectively. And hopefully you will. So find a martial art you enjoy. Train in it for self defense. But also for the physical conditioning and enjoyment of the art so you will practice and become proficient. Then work to never need to use it for self defense. *Here's what I've learned in years of street fight:* 1) It's not the martial art, it's what's in your heart: Any martial art is good to know, but you need the heart of a lion if the odds are stacked against you. 2) Headbutts, elbows, and knees are devastating if delivered properly. 3) Keep your guard up 4)Don't kick above the knee 5) Lose the shirt unless you want it used against you. 6) Unless your Chuck Norris, you probably cant defeat two people determined to kick your ass. Definitely not 3. 7) Just because they're female, doesn't mean they fight like a lady. 8) Don't fight someone that has a weapon unless absolutely necessary. 9) If you pull a weapon, you'd better use it, or it will get used on you. 10) Never underestimate your opponent(s). 11) Violence of Action, be aggressive, land first, land often. 12) Avoid the fight if possible 13) Watch for weapons and other attackers. 14) If youre not fighting dirty, you're not trying hard enough. 15) Surviving is more important than winning. _What is the most effective martial art for self defense?_ The one you know and can use effectively. Hit first, hit hard, without compassion! There is no opponent on the street, but an enemy! He or they will have no compassion. Therefore, as the master said, neutralize it as quickly as possible. Hit without mercy! Outside of a ring, Muay Thai and BJJ together are the holy grail of mixed martial arts. The creme de la creme. In a ring, BJJ dominates wrestling matches, and Muay thai dominates striking matches. But a striking BJJ player dominates a non striking BJJ player. It’s safe to have the elitist attitude in sport. You can pick your competition to provide safety for your unrealistic mentality. A well rounded player is always better on the street. For sport, any one of these arts, taken to a high level, can be rewarding, but, *for the street, I suggest Muay thai, BJJ, and Arnis, Kali or krabi krabong.* Master the ground, the standup, and using improvised weapons, and transition from competitor to martial artist. That’s also rewarding.
