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Old 12-07-2002, 02:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
quietanswer
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Default are you guys serious?

Look at what you are actually saying.

The question is "Which martial art is best"

The answer you give is "The martial art that is best for you!"


This is no answer. It is merely the question reworded. It supplies absolutely no information to the questioner other than "Go try the 10 billion different styles, and maybe you'll like one. Maybe you'll die of old age first"

That is not good advice. Why? I'll tell you why. Because most martial art schools are pisspoor. They do not teach "how to fight".

If you want to be a kickboxer, go kickbox. I suggest muay thai or western boxing. Spar a lot, without limitation.

If you want to be a competing wrestler, study some wrestling style.


If you want to be a fighter, attend a school that fights in all three ranges. Fight a lot. Take punishment. Do not pull your punches.


The answer "the art that works best for you!" is not an answer.

I would highly suggest you visit www.straightblastgym.com and read everything posted there. I highly suggest the "street vs. sport nonsense" articles. The "philosophy" section. And any other section. Read that whole site. That is not an end-all be-all. But it sure should give you some better advice on the world of fight-training than "whatever works for you, dood!"
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