| So what is the big difference between reality | | | | recommend. In fact I enjoy Krav Maga, |
| based self defense and martial arts training? I | | | | Jeetkunedo Concepts, and Karate. There is also |
| would say, that the role of combat is the | | | | other types of arts out there with many different |
| complete training on facing armed and unarmed | | | | styles and teachers. |
| attackers. | | | | I recommend that you study self defense and |
| The difference with martial arts is that it is a | | | | martial arts to have a better core foundation in |
| system developed for combat, with ranks, belt | | | | combat and fighting. You need stuff you can rely |
| colors and a long learning curve. I believe that | | | | on and memorize. If you want to become a more |
| these systems are ideal for learning how to | | | | efficient fighter I recommend reading Bruce Lee's |
| become a better fighter. | | | | thoughts on his philosophy of Jeetkunedo. |
| But there is also sports based combat arts that | | | | Self defense martial arts styles are only limited to |
| have self defense designed into their system. The | | | | their reality based approach and drilling of simple |
| problem is with such as arts as Taekwondo, this | | | | things to remember under a stressful encounter. |
| sports based style has no real working value on | | | | In reality you should train as hard as you can and |
| the streets like reality based training. | | | | stay in shape by being healthy. |
| There are many good types of self defense | | | | Include reality in your training within the dojo or in |
| & martial arts styles that I highly | | | | class to excel as a fighter! |