I think TMA can be good for self-defense, but it is not allways taught to emphasize fighting or self-defense.
1. If its moves can be done against a resisting, dynamic opponent. For example, the volunteer doesn't allways have to give his arm, lock his elbow while punching or attack like a 2-move robot.
2. If its moves can be executed while moving freely without assuming stances that are not mobile. For example, you don't have to assume a deep horse stance or any stance called hungry tiger catches a bunny etc.
3. It gets the student familiar with being hit or grappled.
4. It emphasizes basic conditioning.
5. It teaches how to deal with several opponents and how to escape.
6. It deals with striking and grappling ranges.
Some TMAs that I think fit in this category:
Silat, Wing Tsun, Kenpo, Karate (Kyokushin, Shorin, Isshin), Judo, Hapkido, Muay Thai and Japanese Jujitsu.
Keep in mind, you are not going to be defending yourself against Chuck Liddell or Randy Couture on the streets.
1. If its moves can be done against a resisting, dynamic opponent. For example, the volunteer doesn't allways have to give his arm, lock his elbow while punching or attack like a 2-move robot.
2. If its moves can be executed while moving freely without assuming stances that are not mobile. For example, you don't have to assume a deep horse stance or any stance called hungry tiger catches a bunny etc.
3. It gets the student familiar with being hit or grappled.
4. It emphasizes basic conditioning.
5. It teaches how to deal with several opponents and how to escape.
6. It deals with striking and grappling ranges.
Some TMAs that I think fit in this category:
Silat, Wing Tsun, Kenpo, Karate (Kyokushin, Shorin, Isshin), Judo, Hapkido, Muay Thai and Japanese Jujitsu.
Keep in mind, you are not going to be defending yourself against Chuck Liddell or Randy Couture on the streets.
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