FabSwingers.com forum: Best martial art

By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Got to be Aikido right?

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

Divorce.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Origami

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

Oh, I thought it was marital arts.

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Oh, I thought it was marital arts."

Same thing when the wife has had a wine I guess

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By *allsendcplMan
over a year ago

Newcastle upon tyne

Master Ken the rest is just bullshit

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Origami

Can cause nasty paper cuts for sure! 6.5/10

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Master Ken the rest is just bullshit "

Hadoken! 7.2/10

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Drawing tanks in a nice sort of pastel shade of leopard print

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

Hokuto Shinken is the best!

‘AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-TAAAA!!!!!’

But seriously, in my experience, the practitioner and their resolve, speed etc is more important than the actual art that they are practicing if we’re referring to actual combat

Having said the above, some martial arts are more practical in self defence scenarios than others….

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By *hriscooperMan
over a year ago

Warrington

I do Krav Maga and I've found that to be by far the best martial art for real world situations.

All are good and have their place though.

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By *use and wolfCouple
over a year ago

angus

"Got to be Aikido right? "

While that was fun, as was Capoeira, i preferred Tactical Edge for practicality

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Drawing tanks in a nice sort of pastel shade of leopard print

Unlikely to be successful unless the chi is strong. 1/10

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Hokuto Shinken is the best!

‘AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-AT-TAAAA!!!!!’

But seriously, in my experience, the practitioner and their resolve, speed etc is more important than the actual art that they are practicing if we’re referring to actual combat

Having said the above, some martial arts are more practical in self defence scenarios than others…."

Extra points for ancient Chinese arts although how practical is this for fisticuffs outside dixy chicken on Saturday at 2am. 7.3/10

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By *odevilWoman
over a year ago

exeter

"Divorce."

I just guffawed at my desk

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"I do Krav Maga and I've found that to be by far the best martial art for real world situations.

All are good and have their place though. "

Easily foiled by a concealed groin guard! 8/10

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Got to be Aikido right?

While that was fun, as was Capoeira, i preferred Tactical Edge for practicality "

Never heard of tactical edge? As long as I don’t have to wear combats.

Capoeira 6.8/10

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Divorce.

I just guffawed at my desk

Well hope you cleaned the desk properly afterwards. 6.9/10

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By *hrek101Man
over a year ago

Herts

Best for what? Depends on your goals?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Divorce.

I just guffawed at my desk

Farted?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve heard good things about Krav Maga….but not trained in any so I will see the results from this one

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By *igNick1381Man
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

I've always enjoyed no go bjj but I don't think there is a best art really

You want to be well rounded ideally

Stand up is boxing or muay Thai

For grappling I think amateur wrestling or judo

For on the ground it's judo or bjj

I think the self defense styles like aikido and krav maga etc are fine against someone untrained but they'll come up short against a good boxer / wrestler

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"I’ve heard good things about Krav Maga….but not trained in any so I will see the results from this one "

Well sign up and see for 2024!

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By *hrek101Man
over a year ago

Herts

If you want it for self defense, then if it doesn't have live sparring it's just theory. We learnt in the early 90s the reality of the ones that really work in real situations. As has been said you need striking, grappling, takedowns.

For what it's worth

30 years of martial arts

Boxing

Yoshinan Aikido 3rd Dan

BJJ Brown Belt

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By *ark.aitkenMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

Cunnilingus. The ancient art of tongue ?? to make your opponents quiver....

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

Muay Thai for devastation and crushing faces.

BJJ for something you can do and compete in from 5-75

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By *rLucky777 OP Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"I've always enjoyed no go bjj but I don't think there is a best art really

You want to be well rounded ideally

Stand up is boxing or muay Thai

For grappling I think amateur wrestling or judo

For on the ground it's judo or bjj

I think the self defense styles like aikido and krav maga etc are fine against someone untrained but they'll come up short against a good boxer / wrestler "

Muay Thai 9.5/10 the king of striking arts imo

BJJ effectiveness 9.2/10. Homoerotic rating 9.5/10

Wrestling 7/10. Double leg on pavement 2/10

Judo 7/10 because no one walks around in pjs these days.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

The best martial art I learned (and it works very well against opponents of any size) was rapid fire with my R4 assault rifle. 10x35 round magazines and you're ready for anything. Knock, cock and unblock to clear jams, reload, and you're good to go again.

(* effectiveness varies against APCs, tanks and fast moving aircraft)

(** from limited to totally useless)

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By *hrek101Man
over a year ago

Herts

"The best martial art I learned (and it works very well against opponents of any size) was rapid fire with my R4 assault rifle. 10x35 round magazines and you're ready for anything. Knock, cock and unblock to clear jams, reload, and you're good to go again.

(* effectiveness varies against APCs, tanks and fast moving aircraft)

(** from limited to totally useless) "
this or two big ass dogs

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By *idnight RamblerMan
over a year ago

Pershore

Llap Goch the ancient Welsh martial art

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

"Divorce.

I just guffawed at my desk

•

When I hear the word "guffaw" it reminds me of The Beano or The Dandy.

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By *ddie1966Man
over a year ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

If Krav is so good, then why do the british army teach combat Aikido.

Gets my vote every time.

Its what I know..

It works..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really enjoyed Muay Thai

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve heard good things about Krav Maga….but not trained in any so I will see the results from this one

Well sign up and see for 2024! "

That’s my plan….something new for 2024

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"I really enjoyed Muay Thai

There's a reason it's called Bangkok

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By *hriscooperMan
over a year ago

Warrington

"I do Krav Maga and I've found that to be by far the best martial art for real world situations.

All are good and have their place though.

Easily foiled by a concealed groin guard! 8/10"

You forgot to mention the welders mask to avoid the eye gouging.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"I do Krav Maga and I've found that to be by far the best martial art for real world situations.

All are good and have their place though. "

How often do you need to resort to using it?

Real world situations,I mean are you regularly in situations where you need to fishhook someone?

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By *igNick1381Man
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

"I do Krav Maga and I've found that to be by far the best martial art for real world situations.

All are good and have their place though.

How often do you need to resort to using it?

Real world situations,I mean are you regularly in situations where you need to fishhook someone?"

If you find the right girl she'll love a fisho....

Oh, I see what you mean

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By *illan-KillashMan
over a year ago

London/Sussex/Surrey/Berks/Hants

"Got to be Aikido right? "

There is no "best" martial art.

They all have strengths and flaws.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I study Goju Ryu and it’s served me well during the odd occasion I’ve had to call upon it. But every situation is different. I was once mugged at a cash machine. Guy spun me round, head butted me and ran off with my cash before I knew anything about it

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

The way of harmony.

The best martial art is the one you never have to use.

Wax on, wax off.

It's like a finger pointing to the moon, don't concentrate on the finger or you'll miss all the heavenly glory that surrounds it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ecky thump

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By *hriscooperMan
over a year ago

Warrington

"I do Krav Maga and I've found that to be by far the best martial art for real world situations.

All are good and have their place though.

How often do you need to resort to using it?

Real world situations,I mean are you regularly in situations where you need to fishhook someone?"

Thankfully not very often, but I have had to use it. I've done other martial arts too, so it goes hand in hand.

I think because of a few wacky videos on YouTube people scoff at Krav. But the fact is it's constantly evolving and incorporating the best bits of other martial arts... Minus any flowery fluffy bits that don't work in the real world. Why do a spinning heel kick to look good when sticking your thumb in someone's eye could work better and is quicker which enables you to see who else is involved or get away.

It goes without say that alot is down to the individual, as with all disciplines, so to say a certain art falls down when met with a boxer or someone from BJJ say isn't really correct as you don't know how good that person is at striking or grappling too.

Every martial art is great, be it just for fitness, for self confidence, for self defense or even just for the social aspect and making a few new friends.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"I do Krav Maga and I've found that to be by far the best martial art for real world situations.

All are good and have their place though.

How often do you need to resort to using it?

Real world situations,I mean are you regularly in situations where you need to fishhook someone?

Thankfully not very often, but I have had to use it. I've done other martial arts too, so it goes hand in hand.

Every martial art is great, be it just for fitness, for self confidence, for self defense or even just for the social aspect and making a few new friends. "

Invented by the Israeli special forces I believe.

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By *hriscooperMan
over a year ago

Warrington

"I do Krav Maga and I've found that to be by far the best martial art for real world situations.

All are good and have their place though.

How often do you need to resort to using it?

Real world situations,I mean are you regularly in situations where you need to fishhook someone?

Thankfully not very often, but I have had to use it. I've done other martial arts too, so it goes hand in hand.

Every martial art is great, be it just for fitness, for self confidence, for self defense or even just for the social aspect and making a few new friends.

Invented by the Israeli special forces I believe."

Another reason why some people don't like it with all that's going on. Madness.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Krav Maga

Takes the best from all martial arts and emphasises real world situations

Serious stuff.

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By *hillenCouple
over a year ago

Borehamwood

The one that's closest to you home, you can afford and that is fun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Navigating supermarkets

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"ecky thump

goody for you!

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

Berretta 92F or Colt 1991.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All the moves Mr Miyagi teaches surely are the best?

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

Hadouken hadouken shoryuken aka any that work at the time

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I found dirty fighting worked best for me. I used to carry a small bag of metal shot blasting dust in a small bag in my pocket, throw that at the face then kick the shit out of them and run away. It worked most times when people thought, they could have a go at beating up a scouser.

I don't think many martial arts have a blocking move for that.

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By *issBehave69Man
over a year ago

Bulgaria

Muay Thai, with every other night a few rounds of MMA to keep sharp for those late night visits to the Asda.

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

The best martial arts practitioner is Hong Kong Phooey,number one super guy.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Hu Flun Dung - the Chinese art of throwing shit at people.

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By *ddkkk91Man
over a year ago

fife

So I have done various martial arts over the years and one of the best ones was BJJ..

As you have aspect of standing and also a groundwork.

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By *adbod2godbodMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Keeke Bollox or Ekke Thump the lost Yorkshire martial arts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

WWE. None of that fake MMA shite

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By *hawn ScottMan
over a year ago

london Brixton

The age old debate! In a one on one controlled fight? Defending yourself on the street? A style is only as good as the person doing it.

I have a black belt in ju-jitsu and black belt in kenpo karate. Also some experience of wrestling and mma. You take the best bits from each one and use it when necessary so mma is the best really.

Some instructors are full of shit, I went to a few wing chung classes with an old girlfriend for support

The instructor put up stance and told me he could defend against any attack. I double legged him then summited him

His explanation was that they didn't use leg take-downs????

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Dance the Dark Morris... (if you know, you know)

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Aikido. But I enjoyed grappling with some men in judo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Getting a spider web in face in the dark

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By *eannaTV/TS
over a year ago

Cwmfelifach, nr Newport

Jeet-Kune-Do and also Bushido although like someone else said all forms of martial art are great especially if you don't need to use it, I now use Tia-Chi

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By *hillenCouple
over a year ago

Borehamwood

Quotes from the great Michiel Mulder from UrbancombativesNetherlands, 'sparring is not self defence' and 'self defence is about violence' as well as 'self defence is the art of losing'!

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By *agic johnsonMan
over a year ago

morden

Fought muay Thai for 9 years nearly and done jiu jitsu around 25 years on and off so I'd say them two mixed is best x

But I might be biased

Anyway it ain't about what's best it's what's best for you , I've ended up with missing teeth broken my feet around 6 times and have a massive rotator cuff injury from jiu jitsu

But I wouldn't change a thing x best fun I ever had

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By *agic johnsonMan
over a year ago

morden

15 years not 25

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By *tylebender03Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Probably Krav Maga or Sambo wrestling as these martial arts are basically forms of MMA

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"All the moves Mr Miyagi teaches surely are the best?"

Try the hot hand technique on a wet pussy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Real world

Krav maga

Bjj

Thai boxing

Boxing

Kick boxing.

The sexiest looking, id say taekwondo.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Muay Thai .. art of the 8 limbs my friend …

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By *orny PTMan
52 weeks ago

Peterborough

"Divorce."

Duvet tug of war.

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By *nsatiable n baldCouple
52 weeks ago

somewhere only we know

Which ever one Jon Claude van dam done

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By *hunky GentMan
52 weeks ago

Maldon and Peterborough

"Which ever one Jon Claude van dam done

Karate (I think)

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By *andadbodMan
52 weeks ago

Liverpool

I’ve done traditional Jiu Jitsu most of my adult life, it works for me, would have loved to have trained in Wing Chun also but there are no classes close to where I live.

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By *orny PTMan
52 weeks ago

Peterborough

"I've always enjoyed no go bjj but I don't think there is a best art really

You want to be well rounded ideally

Stand up is boxing or muay Thai

For grappling I think amateur wrestling or judo

For on the ground it's judo or bjj

I think the self defense styles like aikido and krav maga etc are fine against someone untrained but they'll come up short against a good boxer / wrestler "

I've had a couple on Ninjutsu lessons and they seemed to cover all of the above.

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By *riar BelisseWoman
52 weeks ago

Delightful Bliss

The karate kid (original one) was just on tv

I'm a fan of tai chi

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

"Got to be Aikido right? "

I have to agree but only because I was Junior Northern and Midlands Champion for 2 years.

First year was Gold in Ninin Dori.

Second year was Gold in Nini Dori, Gold in Kata and Bronze in Tanto Kegaryako

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

Sociology

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By *erry bull1Man
52 weeks ago

doncaster

Jenga

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

Fuck-U-Khung-Fu

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By *mf123Man
52 weeks ago

with one foot out the door

Strike first

Strike hard

No mercy

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By *heGateKeeperMan
52 weeks ago

Stratford

It is concerning in some regards what people perceive as effective (and why that is) and some of the self defence stuff that is packaged up and peddled to women that actually gives a false sense of protection

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
52 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Nobi sukki

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
52 weeks ago

Southampton

"Strike first

Strike hard

No mercy"

Haha... Great film

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By *olfandtazCouple
52 weeks ago

Bristol

I used to do kickboxing tournaments many years ago, got to red belt with black tags until an injury flared up which took me out

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

"It is concerning in some regards what people perceive as effective (and why that is) and some of the self defence stuff that is packaged up and peddled to women that actually gives a false sense of protection

Yeah I hate that. You’ll get yourself in more trouble walking the street thinking your tough because you did some street class

I did boxing for about a decade and even the beginners men weren’t allowed to spa with the experience woman coz they’d get throttled

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

If I was being honest on a night out, I'd stick with standing next to you or hide behind you!

You can sort them out and save me!

ha ha

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By *idanMan
52 weeks ago

borehamwood

Depends what you want from it. For fitness, fun and confidence the nearest one that you can afford is probably the best. If it's self defence then go to a self defence class not a martial arts one. If you're confronted in a real world situation and attempts at de escalation fail then you're left with violence - bash and dash.

Japanese jujitsu 2nd Dan

6 months of Muay Thai

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