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Regardless what you might hear or what others have to say, it's really impossible to name one style of martial arts as the elemental best. Really, there are numerous factors that come into play, which makes a statement about a style being the best impossible. Even though one style might beat a different in a competition or a fight, doesn’t always mean that the winning style is the best.
Before choosing to rush out there and learn a martial art, there are various things that you ought to decide first.
All over the world, there are many martial arts schools and dojos that emphasize self defense a lot more than others. Schools that centre on kata, forms, or light sparring are less than likely to teach you what you need to protect yourself on the street. If you're looking for street self defense, then you’ll need a style that trains hard and doesn’t let up.
Even though martial arts may better your fitness level, it isn’t the ambition behind a lot of the martial arts styles. Several styles, like Tae Bo, are based purely on martial arts and doesn’t include much physical fitness training. If you're looking for fitness as your main goal, then you ought to be looking into something other than martial arts.
Fighting ability will vary among the many assorted martial arts styles. Self defense schools will many frequently capitalize on fighting skills, teaching you everything you need to survive. Many martial arts styles are slow in theory, teaching you kata, movements, and forms. Self defense schools on the other hand, teach you how to inflict the many amounts of damage in the least amount of time.
Competition based martial arts are all about acquiring trophies and showing the world your style of martial arts. The competition that you've chosen, will greatly impact your style of martial arts. You’ll have to resolve if you will be fighting or showcasing display kata, light or heavy contact, or centering on grappling or striking.
Before you decide on a martial arts style, you should always research the schools and dojo’s in your area and see what all they offer you. The best schools will let you participate in a few free classes, or provide you discounts on your first few months. They'll answer any questions that you have, and work with you to help you learn as much as you may.
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