Monday, July 22, 2013

The Best Martial Art in the World. Really?

 few days ago, reading an article on Facebook that was ranking the "best" martial arts for police officers, made me think about the subject. On the same text, the writer graded the Filipino martial arts as the number one (???)....Well, I personally don`t agree with the rank and was wondering about the true criteria used to find such conclusion but in the other hand, anyone has the right to express their opinion. Here is the thing: First off, there are a lot of facts that makes a specific martial art`s technique to work (regardless what it is) and it has to do primarily with the individual who is applying it and the situation. I usually say that anything can work as long as the person behind the move has full control, confidence and understanding of the risks...Each single martial arts has its strength and weakness, obviously...I could through this blog try to convince the readers that BJJ is the best one but instead I will advocate towards the combination of two or more styles.
 To me, being able to combine the (1) submission, the  (2) throw (or take down) and the (3) strike (if necessary) is what I call the PRIME of arts. I numbered the elements in a order that I personally consider ideal but it is only my perspective and can be switched around depending on the practitioner`s philosophy and background. It` s very simple why I believe in learning more than one combative style.

1 - by practicing various and different types of techniques, you will know which ones you should rely on and when use any of them

2 - As much as you trust on the art you study, knowledge is always great! There is nothing bad about learning more and different martial arts...You never know when you will need other tools.

3 - Making adjustments based on the condition of the situation might be necessary, this`s why also it is important adapting other elements (if or when necessary)

 It is extremely silly on my point of view ranking martial arts, along the history was proved, like I mentioned previously, the difference is the man or woman who makes this or that martial art better or worse. I also realize that it is clear that there are some styles that overall might appear to be more complete than others...in my humble opinion: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gracie), Judo, Muay Thai, Aikido, Sambo and Krav Maga are the ones I`ve been able to compare to others like: Karate (Kyokushin), Kempo, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Filipino, Capoeira (for a lot of people, seeing as a dance), Sumo, Savate, Kick Boxing, Boxe, Ninjutsu and Hapikido for example and conclude that the diversity of options for submissions, throws and strikes are slightly vaster and more effective.But again, those are just my inputs about the subject...Debates, Discussion and Points of view are always great in order to promote the refine and evolution of each art and specially the people who practices them...Have an open mind, don`t limit yourself on only one tool when actually you can get more and understand that you`ll be more complete by covering all Martial aspects...............now, go train!

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