Top Five Martial Arts YOU NEED TO TRAIN 

I started with judo around 6. Moved to add traditional jiu-jitsu around 13, added a bit of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu around 20, moved to add kali/escrima to get some more intensive weaponstraining in there and some kickboxing for the strikingpower and getting used to taking some shots. Done a bit of MMA and have been lucky to be able to practice different styles of aikido, pentjak silat, krav-maga, systema, kobudo and kung fu. Now that I'm getting a bit older and healing is slowing down I'm doing a bit more tai-chi. I still like working out, it's just that the bruises, scrapes, sprains and such take too long

I have been practicing and teaching Hapkido for 35 years. I worked weekends as a bouncer for 10 years. I can say from first hand experience Hapkido can be effective as long as you don't try to be flashy. Unfortunately there are some schools that only teach demonstration style Hapkido. Over my years as a martial artist I have also trained many years in Kickboxing as well as earned a black belt in Judo. Those three arts have rounded out my skill set nicely. I did Krav Maga for a few years because I wanted an instructor lead hard work out, I'm not a fan of gyms but I'll do martial arts all day everyday. I think Krav can be a really good transition for grapplers to learn some striking without spending years learning a new art. In general I believe you Start learning a formal, traditional art focusing on techniques. Then focus on self-defense which must include a combat sport element. Finally circle back to a traditional art for fun, fitness and keep the skills sharp (occasionally practicing combatives). At 60 years old I plan to keep practicing into my 80's if I can. If all you do is combat sports your body will eventually give out and injuries will side line you before you're 50 years old. There are exceptions but its rare.

I've been training for over 30 years, started when I was 10 in Karate, moved on to Aikido & Judo in my 20's, then Wing Chun & Kali, now I'm doing BJJ and boxing. I agree with pretty much you said. I pretty much tell people when they ask which martial is best that it's the one you enjoy and stick with. Excellent video.

For me, doing HEMA (even though the style isn't "practical") was extremely valuable... because it helped me to get over my fear of hitting someone. I really just could not hit anyone, even when I was getting robbed once, lol, but training HEMA, I reached a point where I knew I could beat my opponents if I didn't keep pulling all my hits... I finally went "fuck it" and smacked someone back with the training sword and went on to win. I'm still slow to "violence"... it's hard for me to get into a headspace where I can hit someone else, but at least I can now.

In no order: Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, BJJ, Muay Thai. Those 5 together are perfect.

I’ve devoted 50 of my 62 years enthusiastically to judo. So a couple of things; absolutely love your objective, unbiased, analytic observations, impressed with how you recommend other martial arts and don’t fanboy your own primary style! One of my regrets is, I did not expand my field earlier and more thoroughly, as you’ve discussed here! My suggestion for number 5 is tai-chi, after 50 years in judo my body needs it. As much as a fanboy for judo I am, and to expand on one point you discussed with hapkido, if I had to boil down all my reasons for selling judo to everyone and especially kids it’s, breakfalls, the ability and confidence to get thrown high and hard and get up uninjured literally, and figuratively - keep ‘em coming thanks

Great points and video. I trained American Kenpo Karate 1998-2006. My instructor was a state champion wrestler also; so we trained grappling and ground fighting. We also trained Kenpo sticks, fencing, and ballroom dance. Renaissance men. From 2006-2020 I trained Ryuku Kempo Karate; traditional Okinawan karate. Also trained Judo, Jujitsu, Tuite, and Modern Arnis/Escrima/Kali at this school. These styles were taught together, along with boxing, by my instructor (full-time LEO and assistant CIRT commander) as they complement each other very well. Since 2021 and government mandated shutdowns I have trained my daughter and son at home. My daughter has trained with me since 2006 and my son since 2012. Training incorporates elements of all styles studied (striking, throws, takedowns, locks, submissions, and pressure points) with or without weapons (knife, sword, knuckle duster, CS/OC spray, but primarily sticks since they easily substitute for edged weapons, baseball bat, baton, tire iron, chunk of 2x4, etc). The tactical tomahawk and long knife have become a pet project of mine as of late. They complement each other well and are fantastic close quarter weapon combo. Have worked on combatives a lot the past three years too. I have studied the evolution of combatives from pre WW2 Fairburn in Shanghai police to modern era police and military combatives. Stepped up tactical pistol, carbine, and shotgun training the last three years also. Been avid shooter since 1986.

I have a black belt in Hapkido (and 5 other arts). I also have 40 years of law enforcement, security, and military law enforcement. I found Hapkido was SOMEWHAT useful in the streets, but a drunk person, or the person who really did not want to be thrown, could resist. I now study BJJ at 59 years old. I took a little judo but wish I had focused on judo or wrestling when I was younger. I would definitely add boxing. For work and self-defense, BJJ, FMA, and Boxing have served me the best. In all, I have studied over 15 arts in my 45 years of practice. Many have contributed in some way to my fight game.

I completely agree. I myself started MA at 5 and have never stopped, I have competed, I have fight, I have train in TMA and 33 years later I'm still learning new stuff.

Totally agree with your last point about going back to the beginning. I started with Taekwondo (15 years) and got my 3rd Dan. But now, going back and bringing Hapkido, Boxing, Muay Thai and a bit of Judo helps me see TKD differently and all the places I can make it better.

Love your videos. I am taking Shotokan Karate and my school has instructors that teach jiu jitsu, boxing and muay Thai. They promote learning different styles to compliment each other. I would love to see a video on older people taking martial arts for the first time. Which should they join? Keep up the great work 🥋

1.Silat 2.Krav maga 3. Muay Thai 4.Wing chung 5.Boxing

I’ve practiced itf tkd and hapkido seriously for many years. The ultimate variable in this discussion is or should be the quality of instruction. I’ve worked with the criminally insane, law enforcement and personal protection. These arts have served me well. I had knowledgeable instructors who were well trained and dedicated our institution to common sense self defense

Great information. Thank you very much for your valuable perspective, you really got me focusing on this.

I started as a child in Judo and I remember and use various moves in my life, inclusive actually. Between my 20 and 23 I practice Box and I did 3 amateur combats. And actually I do more than 2 years in Taekwondo Itf and in my dojan my sabonims teach me to use throws, knees, elbows, hosinsool... not only tuls, kicks and a few punches. I recomended Boxing, Karate or Taekwondo and Judo, for example, to take skills in all types of strike and defence, throws and fight a little in floor too 💪🥋

Thanks for this awesome video essay. Very helpful. Just starting in a Judo/Brazilian jiu-jitsu dojo, at 68 years old. And while I think I want to get deeper into that, but I also do want to expand my palette and repertoire over time. And I started with judo when I was 8, and only did it for two years or less. And so your idea of “return”, was very inspiring. And I love playing with sticks and nunchucks. And hitting a heavy bag (and also speed bag). So, though I’m not highly trained in heavy bag (but was in speed bag), going to keep that alive in my life.

Just found this channel, so a little late to the party. My martial arts experience started in college. My friend founded a martial arts club. Only requirement was you came in with a martial arts style you know and see how it does against other styles. Me and one other guy joined the club with no experience. We learned through the class. The range of styles were Wing Chun, Okinawan Shuri-Ryu, some styles of Kung fu, Muy Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Kali and I know a few others. We learned what worked against different styles and what didn’t because we spared a lot. Although we learned some throws, unfortunately, we had no grappling styles. I learned a lot from all the sparing I watched and participated in. After the club, I ended up taking Aikido classes at a local college to learn something other than strikes. Definitely agree with the video, check out styles you might want to incorporate in your knowledge.

I think it's a decent list. I did Kendo when in college, then boxing at 40 and TKD at 50, so always some type of striking art. TKD does teach some joint manipulation and take downs. Just not many and they are never seen in competition. Hapkido if you are in a large enough city will do that for you. I am also happy that my TKD school taught Nun Chucks and sword techniques. Not sure which way to go now at 56. Already tore my Achilles so high dynamic and high kicking arts probably are not in my future. Maybe something with effective joint manipulation and quick take downs?

Good video with a lot of good points. While I have trained in various combat sports throughout my life, most of my experience stems from training in a variety traditional "battlefield" oriented martial arts. And I have valid learning experiences in combative sports training, that can benefit ones training in traditional martial arts.

I've been training in judo for over 14 years now, and coaching for about six years now. Prior to judo, I did nothing. I was unhealthy and clinically obese. Judo helped me to not only lose weight, but gave me a passion for health, fitness, martial arts and strength training, while also forming life-long friends. I actually took up judo to learn "self-defence" after getting assaulted by two men over 14 years ago, but ever since starting judo, I've never actually been in a confronting situation where self-defence was required. Completely agree about children's training at 1:45 of this video. When it comes to running a children's martial arts class, fun is the most important factor. Children need to be engaged, they need to be moving consistently, and they need to be enjoying the class... same goes with teenagers and adults, they need to be having fun too. Human-beings inherently don't stick to things they don't enjoy doing, especially when they don't have to do said things. I get frustrated with older, more "traditional" coaches who refuse to make their classes fun, and instead just want to make their participants work super hard, all the time... I once had a coach who made every session an intensive flog session. On the mat, if you laughed, smiled or talked, you were apparently "not working hard enough" and would be punished. A positive morale toward training is so important. If members are treated poorly, feeling like they're not doing good enough, feeling disrespected and most importantly, not enjoying themselves... they will eventually leave. That simple. I also agree that activities like judo and wrestling are incredibly beneficial to one's work ethic and can help improve other areas of life. The creator of judo, Professor Jigoro Kano, actually intended that to be the purpose of judo... to help young people to build physical and mental resilience, to essentially become better versions of themselves so that they could become better functioning members of society, which in turn, would make society better (that was Kano's theory and idea, anyway). Kano also envisioned eight core values that he wanted judoka (judo practitioners) to uphold, including courage, respect, modesty, friendship, honour, honesty, self-control, and courtesy. A huge element to judo is "mutual welfare and benefit", to respect and take care of your training partners so they in turn, respect and take care of you. As I am now in my mid-30's, I would love to learn another combat sport, like boxing... but it comes down to availability, time and money. As I am a judo coach, I am also committed to our club and its students. It's difficult to train in boxing when local boxing clubs operate on the same day, at similar times, as our judo club. That's just life, I suppose.

I started in Tae Kwon Do in the early 90's till late 90's and depending on the instructors, it can be fun but a learning experience with key seminars with a Korean instructor that can shape up your future. Today, I'm in Kyokushin for a long while and my life saga continues. Love your videos.

Wrestling + Muay Thai + Judo gives you the aggressive style, and you master the clinch

I started at age 7 at taekwondo and moved to grappling on and off throughout my teens and early 20's. In my mid 30's began Muay Thai training and now I'm 38.

"Let's say you take up Muay Thai at 18 and you train ONLY Muay Thai for 10 years." Holy shit, that was me! Almost, anyway. Took it up at 18, in 2008, and barely dabbled in Judo and BJJ during that time. I actually wish I had trained for MMA to begin with, though, which is what I'm doing now along with some Sanda which is basically MMA minus groundwork and cage wrestling. I'm now 33, and my grappling hasn't come along enough to really do well in MMA if I want to compete. Already heading out of my prime years with major holes in my game. If anyone wants to be well rounded, DON'T dive into one style for years to "build a base!" It's just too easy for time to fly.

Watching your video on what constitutes real fighting vs. just movements was a breath of fresh air! I have been arguing for YEARS with people be they other martial artists, people I train, or the subject itself, what works and what does not. It is like you were in my head dude! I personally am coming up with a mixed system that is my expierence of what works and what does not. What you said about having to deal with a trained person as well a untrained one is one I teach and stress as well. For example it is good to know that a lot of hard stylists move in straight lines only and kung fu folks only move in circles. When you incorporate both it is better. My five fave martial arts are: Silat, Brazilian jiujitsu, Thai boxing, reverse grip knife fighting, and northern praying mantis kung fu.

A lot of people don't realize that there are more practical offshoots of Kyokushin which add full contact/freestyle sparring with punches to the head and even takedowns. Some examples are Shidokan Karate, Seidokaikan Karate, Kyokushin Budokai and FSA Kenshinkan Karate. As for Hapkido, there is a specific branch called "Hwal Moo Do" and they competes in kickboxing as they have influences from Muay Thai.

I just turned 40. Been training kickboxing (Sanda) for 3 years, BJJ for 1.5 years and Chinese wrestling (Shuai Jiao) for 3.

Doing Kyokushin right now and im loving it, its a good dojo. Im still new to it (about half a year). The sensei is also trained in boxing which he incorporates sometimes. Not as much, as for example a kickboxing gym would do. But the little basics of boxing are good to learn. Im gonna stick with it, since thats the best thing to build myself. I would wanna try muay thai and bjj in the upcoming years, for what matters, to make myself more „complete“. But Kyokushin is a very good stand up style, Its very brutal and to pull through until the end is hell, a good hell;) Any recommendations from the community? Id love to hear about experiences. Nothing but respect 👊🏻!!

You have my favorite martial arts opinions on RU-vid, also taekwondo is for life but that doesn't mean I don't love bjj, boxing, judo, wrestling, muay thai, lethwei, and wing chun!

Judo,juijutsu , boxing , wrestling and muay thai

I've trained in multiple martial arts too. I agree with him, now that I have a son in Karate and showing him Aikido falls, and Thai leg kicks.

I've been training Wing Chun for 8yrs(still practicing it), jeet kune do for 4yrs( still practicing it) then I've most recently picked up jiu-jitsu because it works so well with Wing Chun. I've dabbled alittle with escrima and want to look more into it for weapon purposes. With everything on my list I feel it's a pretty solid full circle, yes some of those martial arts take alittle while to really fully "learn" but worth it in the long run. With that being said, the school I attend to for Wing Chun and JKD spars alot.

I agree. Ive never hurt myself skiing. I credit this fact with a teacher instructing me how to fall.

Yes there is a lot in this, enjoyed it and thanks for posting. Ninjutsu was my first experience of Martial Arts as a teenager and, cant help but train in it on occasions, when near a dojo. Currently training in other martial Arts mainly.

I honestly think this is a good list you mentioned. I only have little martial art experience. Did karate as a kid for a year ( and somehow after more than ten years I still remember the basics) did a few months of tai chi as a teenager then a few years later I became self taught in kenjutsu ( a japanese sword art ) which has been officially been 10 years of training and still training, few years ago I started training in jkd for a few months then I did bjj for a year until I had to move, then I found another jiujitsu studio to train which also lasted for a year until the pandemic crisis and I had to move again. Now I'm working on getting back to train again, the place near me has not only kickboxing but also karate and no gi jiujitsu, Which feels like a good way to finish what I started. Hopefully I can train for more than a year ( if anything I hope 10 years ). Thank you for sharing ☺️.

I think you general progression is pretty good with regards to what and when you should study, my only concern from a self-defense standpoint ending up with too many options when a situation arises. Over the years my view of BJJ has gone from trying to memorize each technique to breaking the techniques down and see the basic principles that are involved with them. Having a background in science (especially anatomy/physiology and physics) has definitely made me look at the martial arts I've done in a different light.

at age 6 i was bullied so dad( golden gloves) taught me boxing and it was the speed bag that gave me grace, fast twitch muscles, focus and cardio which made all my other Arts easy and smooth. Everyone should do speed bag training

1. MMA (FOR ALL) 2. MUAY THAI (STRIKING) 3. WRESTLING (TAKEDOWNS) 4. BJJ (GROUND GRAPPLING AND SUBMISSIONS) 5. TAI CHI (🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥)

My introduction to martial arts was Muay Thai, BJJ, and a short period of Capoeira from the ages of 12 to 15. In 2022, at the age of 22, I started Karate, it’s been a year. Additionally, I’ve also begun practicing Taekwondo. I intend to practice both Karate and Taekwondo for life. I could learn a lot from my introductory martial arts, they made me a good martial artist.

I loved this video. Your logic behind the choices and the flow of the video were great. I love this channel!

Close Quarter Battle CQB! This entails hand to hand and/or rifle/handgun training which includes running/lifting weights and obstacles course. Believe or not parkour is considered a martial art. In extreme situations the ability run and evade will save your life.

Started with Tae Kwon Do in my teens. Went to train in Aikido, American Kenpo and have jus started Hapkido. I am still training in all four. I have been training for 43 years.

I agree. There’s nothing wrong with training with “impractical” weapons as long as you understand what they are. Case in point, I spent over ten years in the US Army and a few years in law enforcement. I have qualified with or used everything from the 1911 to a the 84 mm recoiless ( the goose). What do I do for recreation? Tactical shooting with an AR and a Sig Sauer? No. I enjoy firearms of the Wild West. A Sharps 1874 isn’t something I would take onto a modern battlefield, but it sure is fun to shoot, and I feel like Matthew Quigley when I do. A Remington 1858 conversion won’t outshoot a Glock, but it does look cool. As for the martial arts, I started at 16 in Tang Soo Do, now over 40 years later, I’m into Kuntao Silat, with others in between. If you love it or curious about it, train in it. And yes you can train in two systems at the same time. I once trained in both Muay Thai and Balintawak Arnis de Mano at the same time. I also like training with a variety of sharp stabby-cutty things,including including spears, so I guess I might want to get some medical help. 😅 Oh, the coolest weapon from Hapkido is the crook-necked cane. A very innocuous tool that can be used to protect yourself.

Judo at 6, Boxing at 9, Tai Chi in my 20s, Muay Thai and Wing Chun/JKD/Eskrima in my 30s, back to Tai Chi in my 40s...

Good approch!!! I am also a Hapkido Black belt But yessss… you need to expand your horizons and investigate other combat sports One other thing I learned was that decendant and spining kicks and others were adopted by tkd and they are original of hapkido Very important what you said about investing lots of years in technics that are totally useless That is somenthing I regret One should really be objective Good going bro

Great video...as ALWAYS brother

I feel like this video was made for me. I started with Hapkido/ITF TKD at the age of 11. Then I got into Greco Wrestling in High School and College. After that, I trained in Shootfighting (combat wrestling) for years. And now at the age of 50+, I've been training Kyokushin for years and still fighting in tournaments. Osu!

Kenpo was my first martial art and only martial art I got my Shodan black belt in at age 18, started when i was 12. At age 20 I went into US Army, did boxing in Army and was introduced to FMA last couple years of my service and fell in love with it. FMA is a complete system especially when Dumog and Panantukan are introduced into your practice, still train in FMA and have incorporated some Muay Thai/Lethwei and some No Gi Submission/BJJ along the way.

I finally got a 1 st Dan in ITF TKD after years because i was at med school. Then dabbled in things and took up Hapkido and got a first Dan ( loved it ) . Tried BJJ but found it kinda difficult to get into , total respect for the art though. I thought maybe TKD was rubbish for street defense and stopped it BUT Im taking my kids to it and started joining in and really enjoying it again for reasons other than pure self defense , I basically get to be the older , experienced guy and Im having fun with my kids . I really see what the guy before said about circling back to a traditional art when youre older . Maybe you dont need to win or be so competitive by then ?

Considering combat Hapkido is my first martial art I love this video!!!

Thanks for the mental self-discipline defense methods.

In any location with possibility of ice learning to fall is invaluable. Go stiff legged and you will find yourself headed for the emergency room. If you are very young or very small that an opponent is likely to pick you up and throw, suplex etc. You need to be able to land, fall, recover and be prepared for the next attack.

I am most definitely enjoying this video. Ready for tip 1

You're right about the classic weapons knife, stick, and a good blocking system

Well presented video. Makes a solid training argument for young people.

1. Kyokushin or Muay thai, 2. BJJ or Sambo, 3. Wresteling or Judo or Grappling, 4. Box or Kickbox, 5. MMA or Kudo or FMA.

Great video very insightful

Shaolin Qinna which is an old maybe forgotten Martial Art. Its very impressive and I have already learnt a lot from doing it. Very effective self defence.

I'm starting off again in Okinawan kempo/karate, scjj, arnis, bjj. Then I'll be moving on to judo while I continue working on Mauy thia then heading back to krav maga... should be a black belt in all of these in about 10/15 years

Ok I'm a little late (ok really late) but I wanted to speak on this. I started Karate at 7 years old (American Freestyle but my studio strayed far from the mcdojo fest that AFK has become still does) got my black belt at age 12 and continued practicing it (still do) and at 17 have recently in the past few months started doing BJJ and Muay Thai, I have found that karate was a good base to start from and was really fun for me, (I was really into Kumite although never competed there were never any tournaments close enough) and I find I use a lot of it in both Muay Thai and BJJ. I give all this to say that, almost any martial art you start with (legitimate martial arts and studios) will teach you how to use your body in a fight it will teach you balance and the basics of how to move and be quick on your feet, and when you go to another studio (if you went to a decent studio when you were younger) you won't have to focus so much on the basics of a punch, or how to orient your body in order to get the strongest kick

i took tae kwon do as a kid and am now learning some boxing, my goals are to also learn BJJ, Wrestling, and Muay Thai, so im glad I saw this video as it basically tells me im on the right path lol

For three years now, my kids have been taking Shoshin Ryu, a Japanese mixed martial art of Hapkido, Judo, BJJ, Aikido and others with a focus on falling safely and striking (I think that would be a good synopsis). One in 4th grade and the other 2nd grade, Orange belt with two stripes and Yellow belt. Their sensei here in Meridian, ID is also a specialist in edged weapons.

For most of us, we're all mixed martial arts cos we've tried and trained in all sorts. At 53 I do Capoeira.. cos it is fun, social, humorous, keeps me flexible fit and strong in my old age with low (ish) chance of injury. Capoeira isn't really a martial art, and I accept that, but its fun and healthy (and we also get to sing and play instruments).

This video is pure gold.

My first martial art was Muay Thai and then I trained boxing during my early teens. And then Aikido and Judo and Karate in my 20s. My dream martial art is actually Wushu which I was able to train at 24 years old. I wish I started at wushu when I was younger. Before I started other martial arts. Wushu made me flexible and improved my form.

Fencing is appropriate for any age. There's no belt system but if you compete there is a rating system that allows you to earn ranks. It's real-time, has established competition and probably only boxing compares to how much footwork you will learn. The principles you learn will help you understand any weapons system. Tai chi is cool because once you learn it you've got something you can practice anywhere, any time, with no equipment or mats, either by yourself or with others, and something that can help improve your understanding of the body at every level, and that you can do when you're 90 years old.

In my opinion only 2: 1-striking 1-grappling. Strike: Kyokushin Karate, Muay Thai, Kick Boxing... Grapple: Judo, BJJ, Wrestling... I prefer Kyokushin + Judo. Kudo, maybe.

I been training in boxing off and on for 25 plus years. Now I'm looking to train in to get to or some type of grappling wrestling martial art. Because you're absolutely right what you said in this video and other videos I watched. I been saying and training kids and adults with pretty much the same philosophy. I've gotten a lot of push back from people. Thank you for saying what I been trying to say

As a senior martial artist loved the Kajukenbo system .But judo boxing wrestling and kali is what you need .

I know a martial art that you probably never heard of. It's called Okichitaw. It's a canadian martial art that combines fighting techniques from the plain Cree first Nation with elements from different traditional martial arts. It also uses weapons like Gunstock War club, knife, lances and Tomahawk. A lot of the techniques are effective for self-defence. I also started practicing it. You should read articles about it.

Child: boxing Teen: wrestling Young adult: muay thai Older adult: judo Senior adult: bjj

Absolutely agree -- The idea you can only learn one thing at a time is BS. Was not only told that about self defense arts but also told the same about languages. This is what caused me to subscribe.

Don’t forget the verbal aspect of fighting! If there is one skill I wish I had taught my boys. It was verbal self defense! And doing so while advantageously positioning themselves for a physical confrontation.

I like your vids! Thank you.

I'm surprised you said Hapkido. I actually dig it but it gets so much flack from folks on Reddit...but that's not surprising. I feel like it gives more than TKD due to the lack of sport focus. Judo/Wrestling will ALWAYS be solid.

This was a great video. As I'm starting my journey, I'm starting with Tai Chi for health and longevity benefits in my older age pushing 40 and the rest of my style selection I'll figure out as I go. But I do want Tai Chi as my starter, even if it just "Park Tai Chi."

Excellent I smashed the Sub button and gave a like.... I'm in the process of training kids ( and this video was invaluable!)

This guy: let me tell you the top 5 martial arts to do. Also this guy: as long as you're doing something, anything, it doesn't matter what it is that you're doing.

Reasonable presentation!

Some great points made here my friend

You talking about the flinch response just helped me better explain something that I've been trying to teach at the school that I help instruct at. I'm a kajukenbo sifu but I'm also the only person at that school student or instructor that also trains in combat sports. Growing up in karate I was exposed to bunkai. And When I get to visit my school I try to help them know the reason behind the moves in the forms.my original sensei would tell me as a kid when trying to understand forms that the setting can help find the purpose of the kata. Whats the setting of kajukenbo? Bar fights street fights, crowded venues, and low visibility. In one of our basic forms we turn 180 and xblock then turn 180 again and X block. I tried explaining to them. Teaching them that you don't know all of the variables in this situation so the form teaches you that when you turn to look behind you to throw up that xblock for it being such a high percentage move and now thanks to your help it being the flinch reaction Because again you don't know what you're going to turn into

superb analysis- done hapkido,judo ,silat. back to Hapkido

from my years of martial arts experience i will advice everyone to do Bjj , Thai box , traditional Box, Judo and Krav Maga , OSS!!!

I started Martial arts when I as 29. I trained in Kendo, Taichi Yang, Shotokan Sport Karate, and Krav Maga (Kick boxing variant) in this order. I would like to do Taichi Yang or other Kung-Fu styles. My Taichi Yang teacher had to close his studio.

Watching this to advise my 20 year old grandson, 3rd level Tai Kwon-Do black belt on what he should train in next. My two choices are boxing and wrestling OR BOTH, based on your advise.

Great advice 👍🏾

I have a different point of view. You should pick based on need and desire. However your main style or 2 should be trained for a life time.

Have you ever tried JKD, Win Chun or Pak Mei? These martial arts are practical and lethal. Also Krav Maga and Systema are very good martial arts as they have been used in military combat. Ju Jitsu is good because it is used by the UK's SAS.

Lethwei, Catch Wrestling, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Combat Sambo, Judo.

I'd like to make a contribution . After you have built your physique and skills at hapkido / taekwondo / karate / werestling / judo , you might want to train some krav maga derivative self defence system . Learning a professional skill set for self defence can't really hurt you and is kind of essential if you call your self a martial artist. Aren't all martial arts about self defence ? Of course you can do your sport / fun martial arts at the same time, but adding some self defence fixed style to the mix just makes you a better martial artist. You can also make a living out of it if you don't want to anything else in your life. Of course you can be a martial arts teacher but usually you can't really get a living out of it easily. Guards and self defence instructors on the other hand are highly needed on many walks of life. And it's interesting as hell of course : ) You get to train with guns and knives also from the beginning. My 1. was taekwondo, 2. haedong kumdo (try it if you have AN ACTIVE gym in your neighbourhood, it's fun ) 3. Jyrki Saario Defendo and "6" might be aikido, cause I tried it, liked it, but it wasn't practical enough, but now I realized that I can do something just for fun. o o

Boxing,Thai boxing,Shuai Chiao,Karate either Ma's Oyama's or Joe Lewis style of karate.

I enjoy watching your videos alot

Footwork, head movements, doges and punching combos of Traditionnal boxing. Elbows, Knees, clinch mastery and sweeps of Muay Thai. Throws and body control of Wrestling (with some Judo, to a lesser extent). Mix all that with a few Self-defense-WW2-combatives techniques (knee stomp, edge of hand, etc...) and you have the best combo possible. And spare spare spare your techniques.

Fantastic video!

Focus on pure wrestling,gracie combatives ,clinch work and sanda !! These are my favorite !! But if i wanna master an art it would be kudo and combat sambo !! For the ring and street fight .

Using your same structure, I think I would go with the following progression: (Childhood) Traditional Kung Fu (Shaolin, Five Animal, White Crane, whatever) -- Build athleticism, strength, flexibility, coordination, work ethic, some basic Chinese terminology, maybe some weapons, etc....since most martial arts evolved from traditional kung fu, this will lay the best foundation to give you options later. (Teenage to early 20s) "Practical/Dirty Boxing Style" -- You're growing up and its time to learn to fight a life skill. This means any style that combines close range striking, standup grappling/clinch, and few rules. In your teenage years (especially for a boy), you want a style that is 1) physically challenging, 2) extremely applicable to practical fighting, and 3) will challenge your toughness/work ethic. There's lots of options to fill this niche -- Wing Chun/JKD, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Kali/Pankauatan, Kajikenbo, 52 Blocks, Pankration, Tang Soo Do, military combatives, etc. There are even some traditional styles (Goju Ryu, Kyokushin, etc) that fit this niche if you find a teacher puts an emphasis on practical application. (In a pinch, you can substitute a good Judo school, wrestling program, or boxing gym even though they're sport-focused.) Another key thing as a teenager -- no matter what style -- is to go to a SERIOUS teacher because as a teenager you need to learn what it really means to purposefully train. (Mid 20s - Mid 30s) "Integrating Style" (JKD or MMA or Combatives) -- This is your physical athletic peak. This is when you want to focus on a style that is about integration and tailoring to you as an individual. If you learn how to integrate now, that will allow you to take whatever you want for the rest of your life. This is also when you have an option to be a competitive fighter, if you choose. (Late 30s - 40s) "Diversify" -- You're still athletic enough to pick stuff up and you've learned how to learn. So this is your chance to diversify and explore. If you've been a striker your whole life, take BJJ or Judo. If you've done Chinese arts your whole life, do a Japanese one. If you've never done weapons, do a weapon. Whatever. Just do something different. (50s and on) "Enjoy" -- You've got nothing left to prove and if you can't fight by now, you're never going to be able to. Do what makes you happy. Maybe its a weird exotic style. Maybe its something more relaxing (Tai Chi or Capoeria). Maybe its going back to something you missed earlier or your original style. Just enjoy it.

“52 Blocks/Jailhouse Rock” should get an honorable mention.

Muai Thai Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Boxing Taekwondo Kick Boxing That's my list. I've coincidentally been interested in 5 martial arts, same number as the video lol.

My top 5 arts -greco roman wrestling-2 boxing-3 judo 4 mau thai--5 sambo

Hey I had a brown in American Kenpo at 18. Why are you knocking it?