Top 8 Martial Arts Style for Self Defense

Life is unexpected, and that's an understatement, and you have no clue as to what life will take you next. A fact is that society is rarely peaceful, and you don't know that when you are going to face it today or tomorrow. It can be any day when someone attacks you. There are mainly examples in which people thought that the area they were living in is 100% safe for them, and they did not pay heed to the importance of self-defense, and when someone tried to attack them, they had paid this with their life. You must pick up the basics of self-defense at the earliest. There are various forms of self-defense; these forms are Martial Arts. The top eight Martial Arts in the world are as follows:

1) Karate: Japan

Karate's word has been derived from the word "empty hands", Karate was introduced as a martial art without a weapon. It is a technique that changes hands and feet into spears. This martial art is taught all over the world as a personal defend from any criminal. Karate mainly incorporates striking, grappling, and locks to take down an opponent.

2) Muay Thai: Thailand

It is very similar to kickboxing, but the difference is punch below the belt; knees are allowed. This martial art is more focused on using the whole body as a weapon. Fists, shins, elbows, and knees to defeat the opponents. It involves every body part as a weapon.

3) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Brazil

It's a combat sport based on ground fighting. It focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground controlling each other bodies and bringing the opponent down to the floor. This martial art includes only the use of hands and legs.

4) Kung Fu: China

Chinese martial art means success achieved by length and weight. It's the oldest martial art in the world. The monks of Shaolin mainly teach this. This martial art particularly includes the use of hands and legs for the sudden and powerful movements of the body.

5) Taekwondo: Korea

Taekwondo means the way of fist and foot. The oldest governing body for Taekwondo is the Korea Taekwondo Association(KTA), formed in 1959 through a collaborative effort by representatives from the nine original Kwans, or martial arts schools, in Korea. This martial art is renowned for its remarkable kicks and combines physical abilities and mental strength.

6) Ninjutsu: Japan

The murderer and the Japanese Guerrilla Ninjitsu use this mysterious martial art, which teaches numerous ways to astonish and smash your opponent. In this martial art, there is a use of hands, legs, and other weapons.

7) Jujustu: Japan

When the Japanese Samurai have lost all the weapons, they will all switch to the use of Jujutsu. It involves the force of throw, lock, and roll away. But that's not the same as other martial arts because it can kill the opponent if performed flawlessly.

8) Judo: Japan

Judo is a martial art that includes the basic skills of all the other martial arts. The main focus of Judo is throwing and locking rather than hitting or attacking.

By: Tarun Saini
The Wilbur School