Ideal Martial Art? EDIT: Cool movie!

[Schadenfreude]

That whole silly armripping debacle raised a simple question for me - if you're able to train in any (real) style, what would it be?

If you're not sure about any of the styles/Don't know much about specific styles but have a general clue, let me give you a basic premise to work with:

1.Internal/External

2.Kicking/Punching/Joints/Grappling/Weapons

3.Practical/Enlightenment/Competition

So Wing Tsun would be Internal-Punching-Practical since its power theory is based on internal systems, it's mostly in the punching range (even though it covers all ranges), and it's geared toward practical usage.

BTW, nothing silly like stuff from DBZ, or Video Games please - I'm genuinely curious.

Movie: Everybody was Kung-Fu fighting~

 

[LordMaul]

Street-kung-fu!

 

[axelfox]

Kick Yo Ass style


Seriously, it would be Muy Thai.

 

[MeanMeosh]

wushu

 

[Schadenfreude]

Originally posted by: axelfox
Kick Yo Ass style


Seriously, it would be Muy Thai.

Actually, I would consder Muay thai = Kick-Yo-Ass Style.

That style is badass. (A shame most fighters in Thailand retire by the age of 25 due to severe arthritis)

 

[Looney]

For 'fun' (as in sparring and competition), i like kickboxing and jujitsu.

For classroom practicing, i like kickboxing and kung fu.

For fighting, kung fu.

I also like the forms/kata of kung fu... mostly trained in Northern Shaolin, but i've taken some Southern Shaolin as well.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

There is no one ideal martial art. To each their own, and the combatants shall never cease their endless prattling.

But yeah, from what I've heard, Swedish Elite Combat Force Arm-Ripping is pretty good.

- M4H

 

[ThaGrandCow]

I'll throw in 2 votes:

For general fighting: Marine Corps martial arts

For enlightenment/competition/weapons: I second the vote for wushu by meanmeosh

 

[Rudee]

Mixed martial arts is the most lethal combination. It's known as the dicipline of diciplines.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
There is no one ideal martial art. To each their own, and the combatants shall never cease their endless prattling.

But yeah, from what I've heard, Swedish Elite Combat Force Arm-Ripping is pretty good.

- M4H

kkk . . .mffff . . . pffffffttttt . . . ROFLMAO!!!

Man, that never gets old!

 

[MustangSVT]

I personally use/mastered the sacred art of "fist of northstar"

my style can be summed up as, lightning quick that will make u explode!

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
I personally use/mastered the sacred art of "fist of northstar"

my style can be summed up as, lightning quick that will make u explode!

LOL i seen that like 15 years ago.

 

[bolomite]

the art of fighting without fighting

 

[MustangSVT]

Originally posted by: bolomite
the art of fighting without fighting

yes.. the art of geek

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: bolomite
the art of fighting without fighting

Just because you take a martial art doesn't mean you're always aggressive. When i have kids, i will definitely get them into some sort of martial arts... not only for self-defense, but also as a sport, to help with self-esteem, and to keep them busy. It's a fun activity. Those who take up martial arts for fighting don't usually stay long, because they realize that they can't become an ultimate fighter in one month, so they give up. It's those who enjoy the activity itself that stays in it for the long run.

 

[Schadenfreude]

Originally posted by: bolomite
the art of fighting without fighting

Oy, people - keep up with the Bruce Lee trivia - he's referring to Jeet Kune Do - added a fun movie, by the way

 

[manuelku]

I don't know but modified Wing Chun is one great style.. I think hitting someone internal will be the most efficient way to get someone kill

 

[MustangSVT]

WHAT! U DARE GO AGAINST FIST OF THE NORTH STAR!? HOW DARE U!!! ACHO ACHO ACHO!!!

anyway my ideal martial art is...

art of love ,

karma sutra

 

[Schadenfreude]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
WHAT! U DARE GO AGAINST FIST OF THE NORTH STAR!? HOW DARE U!!! ACHO ACHO ACHO!!!

anyway my ideal martial art is...

art of love ,

karma sutra

LOL

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: MustangSVT
WHAT! U DARE GO AGAINST FIST OF THE NORTH STAR!? HOW DARE U!!! ACHO ACHO ACHO!!!

anyway my ideal martial art is...

art of love ,

karma sutra

LOL!

 

[KokomoGST]

The art of the crotch shot... Bruce Lee style... that would fall under a mixture of modded Wing Chun, various Shaolin, Har-Qigong, Tai Chi and etcetcetc. Basically bringing chi manipulation and concentration techniques with the physical without the need for constant hard/shock blocks. You can even add a bit of grappling with Chin-Na, Judo, or whatnot.

Then again, Lee's "intercepting fist" concept is very practical. I used it well in the few times I've gotten into a fight or had a punch thrown at me. No need for internal crap. If they're trying to punch you... a quick hit to their crotch or shin or ribs or face or what-have-you will generally stop them dead.

"Ninja Burger... we have the Dim-mak Death Touch!"

 

[MustangSVT]

ahhh that reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from a movie...

movie : kiss of the dragon.

COP: WTF did you do to me?
Jet LEE: This is called kiss of the dragon
COP: KISS MY @$$! (he died shortly after)

LMAO!!!

 

[AznMaverick]

mixture of muay thai, jiu jitsu, wrestling. there's a place down here teaching all of those, $60 a month

 

[tcsenter]

Thai Boxing
Jeet Kune Do
Kali/Eskrima

 

[Schadenfreude]

Hahaha, that other thread got locked!