| Martial arts started with a practical application, but | | | | "mixed martial arts" as you will hear them called. |
| as they have evolved over the years, times have | | | | Krav maga is actually a system which Israeli |
| changed. We no longer have a need to "use" | | | | defense forces are required to train in even |
| martial arts on a daily basis, so they have | | | | today. Its focus is on realistic fights and what to |
| become largely stylized and intended for | | | | do to quickly end a fight rather than sustaining |
| self-improvement and physical conditioning. | | | | violence. |
| But some people want to learn a "practical" | | | | Another useful application of krav maga is |
| martial art or one they can use for self defense. | | | | techniques to disarm an attacker who may be |
| While there is no one best self defense martial | | | | carrying a knife or gun. Obviously you cannot |
| art, there are some that focus on realistic fighting | | | | just punch someone with a gun to your face so |
| and dangerous scenarios as opposed to stylized | | | | you have to know how to deal with firearms and |
| fights. | | | | knives in self defense. |
| The top three best self defense martial arts are: | | | | So really the best self defense martial art is a |
| 1. Krav maga | | | | combination of different fighting styles. Krav |
| 2. Brazilian jiu jitsu | | | | maga is a great place to start and then if you |
| 3. Hapkido/aikido | | | | choose to take other classes or watch more |
| Ultimately you will get the best training for self | | | | online videos in different martial arts styles you |
| defense if you practice different martial arts - or | | | | can do so. |