What types of martial art or self-defense would be suitable for anyone?
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There are different types of martial arts are practiced. Different people practice martial arts for different purposes. Which one is best for an individual depends on the purpose for which (s)he is practicing martial arts.
Here is a list of popular forms of martial arts with the purposes they are practiced. From the list you can choose the best one for yourself.
If you're looking to punch, kick, and learn how to defend yourself in a stand up fight, then the styles below are worth a look.
- Boxing
- Karate
- Krav Maga
- Kung Fu
- Tae Kwon Do
- Kickboxing
If taking people to the ground and wrestling with them sounds like fun to you, below are some styles to consider.
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Russian Sambo
- Shoot fighting
- Wrestling
If you're looking for a throwing style, many of which place a high emphasis on defensive techniques that use an opponents' aggression against them, check out the styles below.
- Aikido
- Judo
- Hapkido
- Shuai Jiao
A part of many of the traditional martial arts styles is learning to use weapons. You can learn one of the styles if you want to carry weapons to defend.
- Iaido
- Kali
- Kendo
If you want to practice low impact styles of martial arts you have to be more concerned with breathing techniques, fitness, and the spiritual side of things than combat.
- Tai Chi
- Baguazhang
- Chi Gong based styles
About the Author
Jeff Patterson writer about Boxing, Eskrima, JiuJitsu, Jkd, Kali, Martial Arts and MMA. To know more about Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Qigong, Tai chi, Taijiquan and Thai boxing, visit url http://www.nwfighting.com/
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