The Most Effective Martial Arts for Self-Defense: MMA, Sambo, and Sanda are the Top Choices

Short version:

MMA, Sambo, Sanda

But boxing and especially judo are of course also very useful.

Long version which I give as standard because this question is asked again every 10 minutes:

So first the “bullshit bingo” (some more some less) in advance:

Running away is the safest thing to do

No, running away is only possible in a few cases and a failed escape makes the situation much more dangerous.

Martial arts is of no use to you because the other person might have a firearm

No, 97-+99% of violent attacks in Germany (depending on how you estimate the number of unreported cases) take place without the use of firearms and how effective martial arts skills are against unarmed or short melee weapons can be seen in countless video recordings on the Internet.

The best thing to do is learn target shooting or anything else involving firearms

No, the likelihood that you, as a German civilian, will have a firearm at hand if you are attacked is so low that you can easily recommend a tame T-Rex as a guard dog.

Martial arts is of no use because rules, it’s better to use an SV system

SV systems have developed into such a popular brand that every incompetent idiot now offers something like that and people who don’t even have the slightest idea what they’re talking about are unfortunately the norm.

If you are attacked you have already done a lot wrong

No, the perpetrator and only the perpetrator is responsible for his actions. Victim blaming is completely inappropriate here.

If the other person pulls a knife, no martial art in the world is of any use to you

No, it is entirely possible to defend yourself against a knife attack without being armed. Seen it several times, done it once and there is enough leaked surveillance footage for anyone who hasn’t seen it themselves.

In the best case scenario, you train an all-combat system that is trained in full contact. Sambo, Sanda or MMA are very suitable for this.

Other suitable fighting styles include judo, Muay Thai, kickboxing, karate (full contact), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, boxing or similar. There are also some good SV teachers, but unfortunately they are extremely rare.

Don’t let others talk you into it too much, everyone on the internet is an expert.

2023-09-15 19:45:02
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