I started with judo around 6. Moved to add traditional jiu-jitsu around 13, added a bit of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu around 20, moved to add kali/escrima to get some more intensive weaponstraining in there and some kickboxing for the strikingpower and getting used to taking some shots. Done a bit of MMA and have been lucky to be able to practice different styles of aikido, pentjak silat, krav-maga, systema, kobudo and kung fu. Now that I'm getting a bit older and healing is slowing down I'm doing a bit more tai-chi. I still like working out, it's just that the bruises, scrapes, sprains and such take too long
@@Gravitti85 I'm past 50 now, working 12-hour night shifts, meaning I don't have as much time anymore. And now noticing bruises and sprains just take way longer to heal.
For me, doing HEMA (even though the style isn't "practical") was extremely valuable... because it helped me to get over my fear of hitting someone. I really just could not hit anyone, even when I was getting robbed once, lol, but training HEMA, I reached a point where I knew I could beat my opponents if I didn't keep pulling all my hits... I finally went "fuck it" and smacked someone back with the training sword and went on to win. I'm still slow to "violence"... it's hard for me to get into a headspace where I can hit someone else, but at least I can now.
100 % agree. HEMA guys are excellent in sparring : knowing what is an attack, a parry, a fight back, a counter, a feint, a dodge, the tempo, the reach, the stategy, the agility, the coordination and exposivness.. And they use sometimes greco wrestling as opportunity attacks! You have to study historical roots (personal development) and the last : when you take a blow by a sword, you can feel it even wearing the vest, which takes courage. ^^ In a Mad Max world : choose sword fencing, the most effective martial arts in history.^^
I have been practicing and teaching Hapkido for 35 years. I worked weekends as a bouncer for 10 years. I can say from first hand experience Hapkido can be effective as long as you don't try to be flashy. Unfortunately there are some schools that only teach demonstration style Hapkido. Over my years as a martial artist I have also trained many years in Kickboxing as well as earned a black belt in Judo. Those three arts have rounded out my skill set nicely. I did Krav Maga for a few years because I wanted an instructor lead hard work out, I'm not a fan of gyms but I'll do martial arts all day everyday. I think Krav can be a really good transition for grapplers to learn some striking without spending years learning a new art. In general I believe you Start learning a formal, traditional art focusing on techniques. Then focus on self-defense which must include a combat sport element. Finally circle back to a traditional art for fun, fitness and keep the skills sharp (occasionally practicing combatives). At 60 years old I plan to keep practicing into my 80's if I can. If all you do is combat sports your body will eventually give out and injuries will side line you before you're 50 years old. There are exceptions but its rare.
Hi Gents, I have been thinking about this recently what I would train a future son if I had one. 5 yrs old Western boxing Defence mayweather Ryan Garcia speed and power. So I would want my son to be ready for anything by 15 yrs old 5 - 15yrs so 10 yrs of martial arts starting boxing defence so know hits to the head just perfects the philly shell and all defence methods his speed and power with cobra ball etc then when his 6 I would get him doing Wrestling / Judo and Boxing 7yrs old Combat Jui Jitsu/ Boxing / Wrestling ( when you break it down its being an expert at Striking/Saenchei Grappling/Gordon Ryan Boxing/Mayweather/Roy Jones Jnr )
I have a black belt in Hapkido (and 5 other arts). I also have 40 years of law enforcement, security, and military law enforcement. I found Hapkido was SOMEWHAT useful in the streets, but a drunk person, or the person who really did not want to be thrown, could resist. I now study BJJ at 59 years old. I took a little judo but wish I had focused on judo or wrestling when I was younger. I would definitely add boxing. For work and self-defense, BJJ, FMA, and Boxing have served me the best. In all, I have studied over 15 arts in my 45 years of practice. Many have contributed in some way to my fight game.
Thank you for the helpful comment! Does FMA stand for Filipino Martial Arts? Was that useful in your career to draw upon for restraining individuals using leverage with a night stick? My son is learning western boxing and judo. He really enjoys them. When he is older he might get into other arts.
I've been training Boxe and FMA for long time, and came to think that these two are so incredibly similar to each other that perhaps Boxe descends from knife fighting. The footwork, the dodges, the movements of the torso, head movements, even the blows (if you only think to pierce instead of cutting).. It's mind blowing. They complete each other. I also trained Muay Thai, Judo and BJJ, but then returned to Boxe and FMA. Best couple ever in my opinion..
yah , but 1) freestyle sambo is better than judo (same throws + leg passes allowed) 2)kickboxing for me is better than muay thai (more punches, adds perfectly to boxing) 3) "adcc grappling" is better than bjj because of nogi
Great points and video. I trained American Kenpo Karate 1998-2006. My instructor was a state champion wrestler also; so we trained grappling and ground fighting. We also trained Kenpo sticks, fencing, and ballroom dance. Renaissance men. From 2006-2020 I trained Ryuku Kempo Karate; traditional Okinawan karate. Also trained Judo, Jujitsu, Tuite, and Modern Arnis/Escrima/Kali at this school. These styles were taught together, along with boxing, by my instructor (full-time LEO and assistant CIRT commander) as they complement each other very well. Since 2021 and government mandated shutdowns I have trained my daughter and son at home. My daughter has trained with me since 2006 and my son since 2012. Training incorporates elements of all styles studied (striking, throws, takedowns, locks, submissions, and pressure points) with or without weapons (knife, sword, knuckle duster, CS/OC spray, but primarily sticks since they easily substitute for edged weapons, baseball bat, baton, tire iron, chunk of 2x4, etc). The tactical tomahawk and long knife have become a pet project of mine as of late. They complement each other well and are fantastic close quarter weapon combo. Have worked on combatives a lot the past three years too. I have studied the evolution of combatives from pre WW2 Fairburn in Shanghai police to modern era police and military combatives. Stepped up tactical pistol, carbine, and shotgun training the last three years also. Been avid shooter since 1986.
I've been training for over 30 years, started when I was 10 in Karate, moved on to Aikido & Judo in my 20's, then Wing Chun & Kali, now I'm doing BJJ and boxing. I agree with pretty much you said. I pretty much tell people when they ask which martial is best that it's the one you enjoy and stick with. Excellent video.
My son's journey: JJJ (4-5) BJJ (5-6) Shinkiokushin, Acrobatics, BJJ (6+...) Mine: Weight lifting as fizio from massive injury and learning how to walk 2nd time, Combat SAMBO, Fudokan karate, break on uni and carrier/family and resumed Shinkiokushin/BJJ/Wrestling in much older age for not getting old really 😅
I’ve devoted 50 of my 62 years enthusiastically to judo. So a couple of things; absolutely love your objective, unbiased, analytic observations, impressed with how you recommend other martial arts and don’t fanboy your own primary style! One of my regrets is, I did not expand my field earlier and more thoroughly, as you’ve discussed here! My suggestion for number 5 is tai-chi, after 50 years in judo my body needs it. As much as a fanboy for judo I am, and to expand on one point you discussed with hapkido, if I had to boil down all my reasons for selling judo to everyone and especially kids it’s, breakfalls, the ability and confidence to get thrown high and hard and get up uninjured literally, and figuratively - keep ‘em coming thanks
I wish - I am a classic example of, “if I knew then, what I know now”, about training methods, cutting losses, who to trust, setting goals, etc etc - I’d have been Olympic and world champion, but thank you, it made me who I am, and I wouldn’t change anything.
@@NoRockinMansLand You'd think that eh? The more I learn, the more I realize, I'm just scratching the surface. But thanks NORIML, comment is appreciated.
I completely agree. I myself started MA at 5 and have never stopped, I have competed, I have fight, I have train in TMA and 33 years later I'm still learning new stuff.
I started as a child in Judo and I remember and use various moves in my life, inclusive actually. Between my 20 and 23 I practice Box and I did 3 amateur combats. And actually I do more than 2 years in Taekwondo Itf and in my dojan my sabonims teach me to use throws, knees, elbows, hosinsool... not only tuls, kicks and a few punches. I recomended Boxing, Karate or Taekwondo and Judo, for example, to take skills in all types of strike and defence, throws and fight a little in floor too 💪🥋
Love your videos. I am taking Shotokan Karate and my school has instructors that teach jiu jitsu, boxing and muay Thai. They promote learning different styles to compliment each other. I would love to see a video on older people taking martial arts for the first time. Which should they join? Keep up the great work 🥋
Totally agree with your last point about going back to the beginning. I started with Taekwondo (15 years) and got my 3rd Dan. But now, going back and bringing Hapkido, Boxing, Muay Thai and a bit of Judo helps me see TKD differently and all the places I can make it better.
I’ve practiced itf tkd and hapkido seriously for many years. The ultimate variable in this discussion is or should be the quality of instruction. I’ve worked with the criminally insane, law enforcement and personal protection. These arts have served me well. I had knowledgeable instructors who were well trained and dedicated our institution to common sense self defense
I started at age 7 at taekwondo and moved to grappling on and off throughout my teens and early 20's. In my mid 30's began Muay Thai training and now I'm 38.
I think it's a decent list. I did Kendo when in college, then boxing at 40 and TKD at 50, so always some type of striking art. TKD does teach some joint manipulation and take downs. Just not many and they are never seen in competition. Hapkido if you are in a large enough city will do that for you. I am also happy that my TKD school taught Nun Chucks and sword techniques. Not sure which way to go now at 56. Already tore my Achilles so high dynamic and high kicking arts probably are not in my future. Maybe something with effective joint manipulation and quick take downs?
And then a guy with bjj submit you just like Anderson Silva did against the professional wrestler Chael Sonnen, or how Royce Gracie did against the multiple wrestling world champion Dan Severn. You're not a complete fighter without studying submissions and ground game, and no, Judo will not give you enough ground fighting baggage to stand against a good bjj guy. This is why in professional MMA basically 90% of the fighters train bjj, even guys that are striker monsters like Alex Pereira.
Just found this channel, so a little late to the party. My martial arts experience started in college. My friend founded a martial arts club. Only requirement was you came in with a martial arts style you know and see how it does against other styles. Me and one other guy joined the club with no experience. We learned through the class. The range of styles were Wing Chun, Okinawan Shuri-Ryu, some styles of Kung fu, Muy Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Kali and I know a few others. We learned what worked against different styles and what didn’t because we spared a lot. Although we learned some throws, unfortunately, we had no grappling styles. I learned a lot from all the sparing I watched and participated in. After the club, I ended up taking Aikido classes at a local college to learn something other than strikes. Definitely agree with the video, check out styles you might want to incorporate in your knowledge.
"Let's say you take up Muay Thai at 18 and you train ONLY Muay Thai for 10 years." Holy shit, that was me! Almost, anyway. Took it up at 18, in 2008, and barely dabbled in Judo and BJJ during that time. I actually wish I had trained for MMA to begin with, though, which is what I'm doing now along with some Sanda which is basically MMA minus groundwork and cage wrestling. I'm now 33, and my grappling hasn't come along enough to really do well in MMA if I want to compete. Already heading out of my prime years with major holes in my game. If anyone wants to be well rounded, DON'T dive into one style for years to "build a base!" It's just too easy for time to fly.
@@CombatSelfDefense It will still be something that we see from athletes that come from other sports, but they're the exception to the rule. Many of them were training in a sport like Muay Thai, Boxing, or Wrestling as kids and got to a really high level before gaining interest in MMA or cross training. Those people will still exist in the sport, but the illusion that everybody should try to follow in their footsteps and specialize even if they didn't grow up in a combat sport like that is what needs to go.
@@CombatSelfDefense Shuai Jiao is pretty awesome it’s like a mixture between wrestling and Judo! But unlike wrestling and Judo, there’s no grappling on the ground, it’s only takedowns from standing. But any takedowns are allowed which is awesome! If you enjoy Shuai Jiao you’ll also really like Mongolian Wrestling known as Bokh. I started Shuai Jiao as a compliment to my Sanda. I think I’ll do some Muay Thai to compliment my Sanda as well. I think doing a combination of Sanda, Muay Thai, Shuai Jiao and of course BJJ would make me a fairly well rounded fighter.
@@CombatSelfDefense also want to say I love your channel and I’m a new subscriber and love your unique way you look at martial arts, please keep making more videos! ❤️
Thanks for this awesome video essay. Very helpful. Just starting in a Judo/Brazilian jiu-jitsu dojo, at 68 years old. And while I think I want to get deeper into that, but I also do want to expand my palette and repertoire over time. And I started with judo when I was 8, and only did it for two years or less. And so your idea of “return”, was very inspiring. And I love playing with sticks and nunchucks. And hitting a heavy bag (and also speed bag). So, though I’m not highly trained in heavy bag (but was in speed bag), going to keep that alive in my life.
I've been training Wing Chun for 8yrs(still practicing it), jeet kune do for 4yrs( still practicing it) then I've most recently picked up jiu-jitsu because it works so well with Wing Chun. I've dabbled alittle with escrima and want to look more into it for weapon purposes. With everything on my list I feel it's a pretty solid full circle, yes some of those martial arts take alittle while to really fully "learn" but worth it in the long run. With that being said, the school I attend to for Wing Chun and JKD spars alot.
@Glo yea wing chun and jkd are not very easy to find schools. Unless you look under rocks. If you can get into jiu-jitsu school and practice both muay tai/jiu-jitsu I think you'll be golden. Just my opinion.
I started in Tae Kwon Do in the early 90's till late 90's and depending on the instructors, it can be fun but a learning experience with key seminars with a Korean instructor that can shape up your future. Today, I'm in Kyokushin for a long while and my life saga continues. Love your videos.
I've been training in judo for over 14 years now, and coaching for about six years now. Prior to judo, I did nothing. I was unhealthy and clinically obese. Judo helped me to not only lose weight, but gave me a passion for health, fitness, martial arts and strength training, while also forming life-long friends. I actually took up judo to learn "self-defence" after getting assaulted by two men over 14 years ago, but ever since starting judo, I've never actually been in a confronting situation where self-defence was required. Completely agree about children's training at 1:45 of this video. When it comes to running a children's martial arts class, fun is the most important factor. Children need to be engaged, they need to be moving consistently, and they need to be enjoying the class... same goes with teenagers and adults, they need to be having fun too. Human-beings inherently don't stick to things they don't enjoy doing, especially when they don't have to do said things. I get frustrated with older, more "traditional" coaches who refuse to make their classes fun, and instead just want to make their participants work super hard, all the time... I once had a coach who made every session an intensive flog session. On the mat, if you laughed, smiled or talked, you were apparently "not working hard enough" and would be punished. A positive morale toward training is so important. If members are treated poorly, feeling like they're not doing good enough, feeling disrespected and most importantly, not enjoying themselves... they will eventually leave. That simple. I also agree that activities like judo and wrestling are incredibly beneficial to one's work ethic and can help improve other areas of life. The creator of judo, Professor Jigoro Kano, actually intended that to be the purpose of judo... to help young people to build physical and mental resilience, to essentially become better versions of themselves so that they could become better functioning members of society, which in turn, would make society better (that was Kano's theory and idea, anyway). Kano also envisioned eight core values that he wanted judoka (judo practitioners) to uphold, including courage, respect, modesty, friendship, honour, honesty, self-control, and courtesy. A huge element to judo is "mutual welfare and benefit", to respect and take care of your training partners so they in turn, respect and take care of you. As I am now in my mid-30's, I would love to learn another combat sport, like boxing... but it comes down to availability, time and money. As I am a judo coach, I am also committed to our club and its students. It's difficult to train in boxing when local boxing clubs operate on the same day, at similar times, as our judo club. That's just life, I suppose.
Doing Kyokushin right now and im loving it, its a good dojo. Im still new to it (about half a year). The sensei is also trained in boxing which he incorporates sometimes. Not as much, as for example a kickboxing gym would do. But the little basics of boxing are good to learn. Im gonna stick with it, since thats the best thing to build myself. I would wanna try muay thai and bjj in the upcoming years, for what matters, to make myself more „complete“. But Kyokushin is a very good stand up style, Its very brutal and to pull through until the end is hell, a good hell;) Any recommendations from the community? Id love to hear about experiences. Nothing but respect 👊🏻!!
at age 6 i was bullied so dad( golden gloves) taught me boxing and it was the speed bag that gave me grace, fast twitch muscles, focus and cardio which made all my other Arts easy and smooth. Everyone should do speed bag training
I agree. There’s nothing wrong with training with “impractical” weapons as long as you understand what they are. Case in point, I spent over ten years in the US Army and a few years in law enforcement. I have qualified with or used everything from the 1911 to a the 84 mm recoiless ( the goose). What do I do for recreation? Tactical shooting with an AR and a Sig Sauer? No. I enjoy firearms of the Wild West. A Sharps 1874 isn’t something I would take onto a modern battlefield, but it sure is fun to shoot, and I feel like Matthew Quigley when I do. A Remington 1858 conversion won’t outshoot a Glock, but it does look cool. As for the martial arts, I started at 16 in Tang Soo Do, now over 40 years later, I’m into Kuntao Silat, with others in between. If you love it or curious about it, train in it. And yes you can train in two systems at the same time. I once trained in both Muay Thai and Balintawak Arnis de Mano at the same time. I also like training with a variety of sharp stabby-cutty things,including including spears, so I guess I might want to get some medical help. 😅 Oh, the coolest weapon from Hapkido is the crook-necked cane. A very innocuous tool that can be used to protect yourself.
A lot of people don't realize that there are more practical offshoots of Kyokushin which add full contact/freestyle sparring with punches to the head and even takedowns. Some examples are Shidokan Karate, Seidokaikan Karate, Kyokushin Budokai and FSA Kenshinkan Karate. As for Hapkido, there is a specific branch called "Hwal Moo Do" and they competes in kickboxing as they have influences from Muay Thai.
Started with Tae Kwon Do in my teens. Went to train in Aikido, American Kenpo and have jus started Hapkido. I am still training in all four. I have been training for 43 years.
Close Quarter Battle CQB! This entails hand to hand and/or rifle/handgun training which includes running/lifting weights and obstacles course. Believe or not parkour is considered a martial art. In extreme situations the ability run and evade will save your life.
Good video with a lot of good points. While I have trained in various combat sports throughout my life, most of my experience stems from training in a variety traditional "battlefield" oriented martial arts. And I have valid learning experiences in combative sports training, that can benefit ones training in traditional martial arts.
My introduction to martial arts was Muay Thai, BJJ, and a short period of Capoeira from the ages of 12 to 15. In 2022, at the age of 22, I started Karate, it’s been a year. Additionally, I’ve also begun practicing Taekwondo. I intend to practice both Karate and Taekwondo for life. I could learn a lot from my introductory martial arts, they made me a good martial artist.
For most of us, we're all mixed martial arts cos we've tried and trained in all sorts. At 53 I do Capoeira.. cos it is fun, social, humorous, keeps me flexible fit and strong in my old age with low (ish) chance of injury. Capoeira isn't really a martial art, and I accept that, but its fun and healthy (and we also get to sing and play instruments).
Yes there is a lot in this, enjoyed it and thanks for posting. Ninjutsu was my first experience of Martial Arts as a teenager and, cant help but train in it on occasions, when near a dojo. Currently training in other martial Arts mainly.
I finally got a 1 st Dan in ITF TKD after years because i was at med school. Then dabbled in things and took up Hapkido and got a first Dan ( loved it ) . Tried BJJ but found it kinda difficult to get into , total respect for the art though. I thought maybe TKD was rubbish for street defense and stopped it BUT Im taking my kids to it and started joining in and really enjoying it again for reasons other than pure self defense , I basically get to be the older , experienced guy and Im having fun with my kids . I really see what the guy before said about circling back to a traditional art when youre older . Maybe you dont need to win or be so competitive by then ?
Watching your video on what constitutes real fighting vs. just movements was a breath of fresh air! I have been arguing for YEARS with people be they other martial artists, people I train, or the subject itself, what works and what does not. It is like you were in my head dude! I personally am coming up with a mixed system that is my expierence of what works and what does not. What you said about having to deal with a trained person as well a untrained one is one I teach and stress as well. For example it is good to know that a lot of hard stylists move in straight lines only and kung fu folks only move in circles. When you incorporate both it is better. My five fave martial arts are: Silat, Brazilian jiujitsu, Thai boxing, reverse grip knife fighting, and northern praying mantis kung fu.
I think you general progression is pretty good with regards to what and when you should study, my only concern from a self-defense standpoint ending up with too many options when a situation arises. Over the years my view of BJJ has gone from trying to memorize each technique to breaking the techniques down and see the basic principles that are involved with them. Having a background in science (especially anatomy/physiology and physics) has definitely made me look at the martial arts I've done in a different light.
I feel like this video was made for me. I started with Hapkido/ITF TKD at the age of 11. Then I got into Greco Wrestling in High School and College. After that, I trained in Shootfighting (combat wrestling) for years. And now at the age of 50+, I've been training Kyokushin for years and still fighting in tournaments. Osu!
My first martial art was Muay Thai and then I trained boxing during my early teens. And then Aikido and Judo and Karate in my 20s. My dream martial art is actually Wushu which I was able to train at 24 years old. I wish I started at wushu when I was younger. Before I started other martial arts. Wushu made me flexible and improved my form.
You have my favorite martial arts opinions on RUclips, also taekwondo is for life but that doesn't mean I don't love bjj, boxing, judo, wrestling, muay thai, lethwei, and wing chun!
This guy: let me tell you the top 5 martial arts to do. Also this guy: as long as you're doing something, anything, it doesn't matter what it is that you're doing.
I'm starting off again in Okinawan kempo/karate, scjj, arnis, bjj. Then I'll be moving on to judo while I continue working on Mauy thia then heading back to krav maga... should be a black belt in all of these in about 10/15 years
Fencing is appropriate for any age. There's no belt system but if you compete there is a rating system that allows you to earn ranks. It's real-time, has established competition and probably only boxing compares to how much footwork you will learn. The principles you learn will help you understand any weapons system. Tai chi is cool because once you learn it you've got something you can practice anywhere, any time, with no equipment or mats, either by yourself or with others, and something that can help improve your understanding of the body at every level, and that you can do when you're 90 years old.
Don’t forget the verbal aspect of fighting! If there is one skill I wish I had taught my boys. It was verbal self defense! And doing so while advantageously positioning themselves for a physical confrontation.
i took tae kwon do as a kid and am now learning some boxing, my goals are to also learn BJJ, Wrestling, and Muay Thai, so im glad I saw this video as it basically tells me im on the right path lol
I honestly think this is a good list you mentioned. I only have little martial art experience. Did karate as a kid for a year ( and somehow after more than ten years I still remember the basics) did a few months of tai chi as a teenager then a few years later I became self taught in kenjutsu ( a japanese sword art ) which has been officially been 10 years of training and still training, few years ago I started training in jkd for a few months then I did bjj for a year until I had to move, then I found another jiujitsu studio to train which also lasted for a year until the pandemic crisis and I had to move again. Now I'm working on getting back to train again, the place near me has not only kickboxing but also karate and no gi jiujitsu, Which feels like a good way to finish what I started. Hopefully I can train for more than a year ( if anything I hope 10 years ). Thank you for sharing ☺️.
In any location with possibility of ice learning to fall is invaluable. Go stiff legged and you will find yourself headed for the emergency room. If you are very young or very small that an opponent is likely to pick you up and throw, suplex etc. You need to be able to land, fall, recover and be prepared for the next attack.
Ok I'm a little late (ok really late) but I wanted to speak on this. I started Karate at 7 years old (American Freestyle but my studio strayed far from the mcdojo fest that AFK has become still does) got my black belt at age 12 and continued practicing it (still do) and at 17 have recently in the past few months started doing BJJ and Muay Thai, I have found that karate was a good base to start from and was really fun for me, (I was really into Kumite although never competed there were never any tournaments close enough) and I find I use a lot of it in both Muay Thai and BJJ. I give all this to say that, almost any martial art you start with (legitimate martial arts and studios) will teach you how to use your body in a fight it will teach you balance and the basics of how to move and be quick on your feet, and when you go to another studio (if you went to a decent studio when you were younger) you won't have to focus so much on the basics of a punch, or how to orient your body in order to get the strongest kick
Shaolin Qinna which is an old maybe forgotten Martial Art. Its very impressive and I have already learnt a lot from doing it. Very effective self defence.
Kenpo was my first martial art and only martial art I got my Shodan black belt in at age 18, started when i was 12. At age 20 I went into US Army, did boxing in Army and was introduced to FMA last couple years of my service and fell in love with it. FMA is a complete system especially when Dumog and Panantukan are introduced into your practice, still train in FMA and have incorporated some Muay Thai/Lethwei and some No Gi Submission/BJJ along the way.
For three years now, my kids have been taking Shoshin Ryu, a Japanese mixed martial art of Hapkido, Judo, BJJ, Aikido and others with a focus on falling safely and striking (I think that would be a good synopsis). One in 4th grade and the other 2nd grade, Orange belt with two stripes and Yellow belt. Their sensei here in Meridian, ID is also a specialist in edged weapons.
Good approch!!! I am also a Hapkido Black belt But yessss… you need to expand your horizons and investigate other combat sports One other thing I learned was that decendant and spining kicks and others were adopted by tkd and they are original of hapkido Very important what you said about investing lots of years in technics that are totally useless That is somenthing I regret One should really be objective Good going bro
Footwork, head movements, doges and punching combos of Traditionnal boxing. Elbows, Knees, clinch mastery and sweeps of Muay Thai. Throws and body control of Wrestling (with some Judo, to a lesser extent). Mix all that with a few Self-defense-WW2-combatives techniques (knee stomp, edge of hand, etc...) and you have the best combo possible. And spare spare spare your techniques.
Watching this to advise my 20 year old grandson, 3rd level Tai Kwon-Do black belt on what he should train in next. My two choices are boxing and wrestling OR BOTH, based on your advise.
I started Martial arts when I as 29. I trained in Kendo, Taichi Yang, Shotokan Sport Karate, and Krav Maga (Kick boxing variant) in this order. I would like to do Taichi Yang or other Kung-Fu styles. My Taichi Yang teacher had to close his studio.
Focus on pure wrestling,gracie combatives ,clinch work and sanda !! These are my favorite !! But if i wanna master an art it would be kudo and combat sambo !! For the ring and street fight .
How i went is a little different Kickboxing at about 11 Aikido at 12 (functional version that i used to test against my friend who was stronger) BJJ at 13 Those were the kickstarters the rest is just polishing all skills i didnt develop such as boxing and judo style takedowns, and ofc getting used to the aikido because even if its functional i want it to become part of my instinct
Muai Thai Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Boxing Taekwondo Kick Boxing That's my list. I've coincidentally been interested in 5 martial arts, same number as the video lol.
If you a kid go for Hap Ki do. If you a teenager go with Boxing, Judo, Wrestling & BJJ. If you an adult go Muay Thai, Dutch Kick Boxing , Wing Chun or MMA
I’m 30 and looking to take up Hapkido as my first martial art I train to black belt.. I say first martial art to black belt because during my younger years I’ve dabbled in both Karate (3 times at different clubs) and Taekwondo but never stuck with either for whatever reason
I am 44 yo. 14th year hapkido practitioner 1dan bb Kwan Nyom Hapkido Instructor. I 'm starting to teach my 12 year old son the way of staying out of trouble by Knowing. And I know how many ways this can go wrong. But I rather hear others take the pain than me patching the bruises. It sounds bad I know. Its easier to say sorry than to ask for permission.😅
I been training in boxing off and on for 25 plus years. Now I'm looking to train in to get to or some type of grappling wrestling martial art. Because you're absolutely right what you said in this video and other videos I watched. I been saying and training kids and adults with pretty much the same philosophy. I've gotten a lot of push back from people. Thank you for saying what I been trying to say
I'd like to make a contribution . After you have built your physique and skills at hapkido / taekwondo / karate / werestling / judo , you might want to train some krav maga derivative self defence system . Learning a professional skill set for self defence can't really hurt you and is kind of essential if you call your self a martial artist. Aren't all martial arts about self defence ? Of course you can do your sport / fun martial arts at the same time, but adding some self defence fixed style to the mix just makes you a better martial artist. You can also make a living out of it if you don't want to anything else in your life. Of course you can be a martial arts teacher but usually you can't really get a living out of it easily. Guards and self defence instructors on the other hand are highly needed on many walks of life. And it's interesting as hell of course : ) You get to train with guns and knives also from the beginning. My 1. was taekwondo, 2. haedong kumdo (try it if you have AN ACTIVE gym in your neighbourhood, it's fun ) 3. Jyrki Saario Defendo and "6" might be aikido, cause I tried it, liked it, but it wasn't practical enough, but now I realized that I can do something just for fun. o o
Have you ever tried JKD, Win Chun or Pak Mei? These martial arts are practical and lethal. Also Krav Maga and Systema are very good martial arts as they have been used in military combat. Ju Jitsu is good because it is used by the UK's SAS.
Absolutely agree -- The idea you can only learn one thing at a time is BS. Was not only told that about self defense arts but also told the same about languages. This is what caused me to subscribe.
(no good english speaker, sorry) I started practicing BJJ at 31, last year. I want to train Muay Thai also. It could be boxing, I like them both, but there's a MT gym nest to my house. Anyway, some tips for a guy like me who has been lazy for years and now wants to practice combat sports?
I'm surprised you said Hapkido. I actually dig it but it gets so much flack from folks on Reddit...but that's not surprising. I feel like it gives more than TKD due to the lack of sport focus. Judo/Wrestling will ALWAYS be solid.
i agree, that your brain needs to have different stimuli to get better at fighting. personally, i would do full contact karate (ashihara, kyokushin, kudo) + muay thai + boxing for standup and sambo + jiu jiutsu + judo for the grappling and groundfighting aspects
I started with judo around 6. Moved to add traditional jiu-jitsu around 13, added a bit of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu around 20, moved to add kali/escrima to get some more intensive weaponstraining in there and some kickboxing for the strikingpower and getting used to taking some shots.
Done a bit of MMA and have been lucky to be able to practice different styles of aikido, pentjak silat, krav-maga, systema, kobudo and kung fu. Now that I'm getting a bit older and healing is slowing down I'm doing a bit more tai-chi. I still like working out, it's just that the bruises, scrapes, sprains and such take too long
How old are you
@@Gravitti85 I'm past 50 now, working 12-hour night shifts, meaning I don't have as much time anymore. And now noticing bruises and sprains just take way longer to heal.
For me, doing HEMA (even though the style isn't "practical") was extremely valuable... because it helped me to get over my fear of hitting someone. I really just could not hit anyone, even when I was getting robbed once, lol, but training HEMA, I reached a point where I knew I could beat my opponents if I didn't keep pulling all my hits... I finally went "fuck it" and smacked someone back with the training sword and went on to win. I'm still slow to "violence"... it's hard for me to get into a headspace where I can hit someone else, but at least I can now.
100 % agree.
HEMA guys are excellent in sparring : knowing what is an attack, a parry, a fight back, a counter, a feint, a dodge, the tempo, the reach, the stategy, the agility, the coordination and exposivness.. And they use sometimes greco wrestling as opportunity attacks! You have to study historical roots (personal development) and the last : when you take a blow by a sword, you can feel it even wearing the vest, which takes courage. ^^
In a Mad Max world : choose sword fencing, the most effective martial arts in history.^^
I have been practicing and teaching Hapkido for 35 years. I worked weekends as a bouncer for 10 years. I can say from first hand experience Hapkido can be effective as long as you don't try to be flashy. Unfortunately there are some schools that only teach demonstration style Hapkido.
Over my years as a martial artist I have also trained many years in Kickboxing as well as earned a black belt in Judo. Those three arts have rounded out my skill set nicely.
I did Krav Maga for a few years because I wanted an instructor lead hard work out, I'm not a fan of gyms but I'll do martial arts all day everyday. I think Krav can be a really good transition for grapplers to learn some striking without spending years learning a new art.
In general I believe you Start learning a formal, traditional art focusing on techniques. Then focus on self-defense which must include a combat sport element. Finally circle back to a traditional art for fun, fitness and keep the skills sharp (occasionally practicing combatives). At 60 years old I plan to keep practicing into my 80's if I can. If all you do is combat sports your body will eventually give out and injuries will side line you before you're 50 years old. There are exceptions but its rare.
That’s a really good mix of styles there
Hi Gents, I have been thinking about this recently what I would train a future son if I had one. 5 yrs old Western boxing Defence mayweather Ryan Garcia speed and power. So I would want my son to be ready for anything by 15 yrs old 5 - 15yrs so 10 yrs of martial arts starting boxing defence so know hits to the head just perfects the philly shell and all defence methods his speed and power with cobra ball etc then when his 6 I would get him doing Wrestling / Judo and Boxing 7yrs old Combat Jui Jitsu/ Boxing / Wrestling ( when you break it down its being an expert at Striking/Saenchei Grappling/Gordon Ryan Boxing/Mayweather/Roy Jones Jnr )
Western Boxing biggest foundation, Muy Thai, Black Belt Judo and Comat Jui Jitsu and Hubud Lubud for anti knife drills and UC Instructor
I agree, currently a green belt in hapkido
Urban combatives, Hubud Lubud, western boxing , muy Thai , combat Jui Jitsu and judo throws
I have a black belt in Hapkido (and 5 other arts). I also have 40 years of law enforcement, security, and military law enforcement. I found Hapkido was SOMEWHAT useful in the streets, but a drunk person, or the person who really did not want to be thrown, could resist. I now study BJJ at 59 years old. I took a little judo but wish I had focused on judo or wrestling when I was younger. I would definitely add boxing. For work and self-defense, BJJ, FMA, and Boxing have served me the best. In all, I have studied over 15 arts in my 45 years of practice. Many have contributed in some way to my fight game.
Thank you for the helpful comment! Does FMA stand for Filipino Martial Arts? Was that useful in your career to draw upon for restraining individuals using leverage with a night stick? My son is learning western boxing and judo. He really enjoys them. When he is older he might get into other arts.
@@mintonjoelyes, Filipino martial arts. I carried an Asp baton and it made me an expert with it. Boxing and Judo are EXCELLENT for the real world.
@@dereksmith6097 thanks!
I've been training Boxe and FMA for long time, and came to think that these two are so incredibly similar to each other that perhaps Boxe descends from knife fighting.
The footwork, the dodges, the movements of the torso, head movements, even the blows (if you only think to pierce instead of cutting)..
It's mind blowing. They complete each other.
I also trained Muay Thai, Judo and BJJ, but then returned to Boxe and FMA.
Best couple ever in my opinion..
In no order: Boxing, Wrestling, Judo, BJJ, Muay Thai. Those 5 together are perfect.
yah , but 1) freestyle sambo is better than judo (same throws + leg passes allowed)
2)kickboxing for me is better than muay thai (more punches, adds perfectly to boxing)
3) "adcc grappling" is better than bjj because of nogi
@@mrboy9658bjj can be trained no gi as well. Actually in my dojo we do no gi bjj.
@@mrboy9658nogi grappling is still bjj
Catch wrestling pretty much covers takedown moves and submissions, very similar (leg locks, neck cranks etc.) to bjj no- gi.
Is Muay Thai good for an absolute beginner?
Great points and video. I trained American Kenpo Karate 1998-2006. My instructor was a state champion wrestler also; so we trained grappling and ground fighting. We also trained Kenpo sticks, fencing, and ballroom dance. Renaissance men.
From 2006-2020 I trained Ryuku Kempo Karate; traditional Okinawan karate. Also trained Judo, Jujitsu, Tuite, and Modern Arnis/Escrima/Kali at this school. These styles were taught together, along with boxing, by my instructor (full-time LEO and assistant CIRT commander) as they complement each other very well.
Since 2021 and government mandated shutdowns I have trained my daughter and son at home. My daughter has trained with me since 2006 and my son since 2012. Training incorporates elements of all styles studied (striking, throws, takedowns, locks, submissions, and pressure points) with or without weapons (knife, sword, knuckle duster, CS/OC spray, but primarily sticks since they easily substitute for edged weapons, baseball bat, baton, tire iron, chunk of 2x4, etc).
The tactical tomahawk and long knife have become a pet project of mine as of late. They complement each other well and are fantastic close quarter weapon combo. Have worked on combatives a lot the past three years too. I have studied the evolution of combatives from pre WW2 Fairburn in Shanghai police to modern era police and military combatives. Stepped up tactical pistol, carbine, and shotgun training the last three years also. Been avid shooter since 1986.
I've been training for over 30 years, started when I was 10 in Karate, moved on to Aikido & Judo in my 20's, then Wing Chun & Kali, now I'm doing BJJ and boxing. I agree with pretty much you said. I pretty much tell people when they ask which martial is best that it's the one you enjoy and stick with. Excellent video.
Thank you!
Very informative.
My son's journey: JJJ (4-5) BJJ (5-6) Shinkiokushin, Acrobatics, BJJ (6+...)
Mine: Weight lifting as fizio from massive injury and learning how to walk 2nd time, Combat SAMBO, Fudokan karate, break on uni and carrier/family and resumed Shinkiokushin/BJJ/Wrestling in much older age for not getting old really 😅
@@CombatSelfDefenseWhat do you recommend kajukenbo or hapkido ?
@@samueleperrone5325 for what purpose
1.Silat
2.Krav maga
3. Muay Thai
4.Wing chung
5.Boxing
I’ve devoted 50 of my 62 years enthusiastically to judo. So a couple of things; absolutely love your objective, unbiased, analytic observations, impressed with how you recommend other martial arts and don’t fanboy your own primary style! One of my regrets is, I did not expand my field earlier and more thoroughly, as you’ve discussed here! My suggestion for number 5 is tai-chi, after 50 years in judo my body needs it. As much as a fanboy for judo I am, and to expand on one point you discussed with hapkido, if I had to boil down all my reasons for selling judo to everyone and especially kids it’s, breakfalls, the ability and confidence to get thrown high and hard and get up uninjured literally, and figuratively - keep ‘em coming thanks
You must be an amazing practitioner after having done judo for 50 years
I wish - I am a classic example of, “if I knew then, what I know now”, about training methods, cutting losses, who to trust, setting goals, etc etc - I’d have been Olympic and world champion, but thank you, it made me who I am, and I wouldn’t change anything.
@@NoRockinMansLand You'd think that eh? The more I learn, the more I realize, I'm just scratching the surface. But thanks NORIML, comment is appreciated.
I completely agree. I myself started MA at 5 and have never stopped, I have competed, I have fight, I have train in TMA and 33 years later I'm still learning new stuff.
I started as a child in Judo and I remember and use various moves in my life, inclusive actually. Between my 20 and 23 I practice Box and I did 3 amateur combats. And actually I do more than 2 years in Taekwondo Itf and in my dojan my sabonims teach me to use throws, knees, elbows, hosinsool... not only tuls, kicks and a few punches. I recomended Boxing, Karate or Taekwondo and Judo, for example, to take skills in all types of strike and defence, throws and fight a little in floor too 💪🥋
Love your videos. I am taking Shotokan Karate and my school has instructors that teach jiu jitsu, boxing and muay Thai. They promote learning different styles to compliment each other. I would love to see a video on older people taking martial arts for the first time. Which should they join? Keep up the great work 🥋
I would be hesitant to make that video only because I don’t have experience AS an older person, so my input would be purely anecdotal and theoretical.
@@CombatSelfDefense appreciate the response! I'll check back in a few decades from now 😂
Totally agree with your last point about going back to the beginning. I started with Taekwondo (15 years) and got my 3rd Dan. But now, going back and bringing Hapkido, Boxing, Muay Thai and a bit of Judo helps me see TKD differently and all the places I can make it better.
I would be interested to see how all that blends together.
I’ve practiced itf tkd and hapkido seriously for many years. The ultimate variable in this discussion is or should be the quality of instruction. I’ve worked with the criminally insane, law enforcement and personal protection. These arts have served me well. I had knowledgeable instructors who were well trained and dedicated our institution to common sense self defense
Judo,juijutsu , boxing , wrestling and muay thai
I started at age 7 at taekwondo and moved to grappling on and off throughout my teens and early 20's. In my mid 30's began Muay Thai training and now I'm 38.
Great information. Thank you very much for your valuable perspective, you really got me focusing on this.
I think it's a decent list. I did Kendo when in college, then boxing at 40 and TKD at 50, so always some type of striking art. TKD does teach some joint manipulation and take downs. Just not many and they are never seen in competition. Hapkido if you are in a large enough city will do that for you. I am also happy that my TKD school taught Nun Chucks and sword techniques. Not sure which way to go now at 56. Already tore my Achilles so high dynamic and high kicking arts probably are not in my future. Maybe something with effective joint manipulation and quick take downs?
Wrestling + Muay Thai + Judo gives you the aggressive style, and you master the clinch
Agreed
And then a guy with bjj submit you just like Anderson Silva did against the professional wrestler Chael Sonnen, or how Royce Gracie did against the multiple wrestling world champion Dan Severn. You're not a complete fighter without studying submissions and ground game, and no, Judo will not give you enough ground fighting baggage to stand against a good bjj guy. This is why in professional MMA basically 90% of the fighters train bjj, even guys that are striker monsters like Alex Pereira.
@@truth-uncensored2426 agreed. You need a ground game.
1. MMA (FOR ALL)
2. MUAY THAI (STRIKING)
3. WRESTLING (TAKEDOWNS)
4. BJJ (GROUND GRAPPLING AND SUBMISSIONS)
5. TAI CHI (🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥)
Just found this channel, so a little late to the party. My martial arts experience started in college. My friend founded a martial arts club. Only requirement was you came in with a martial arts style you know and see how it does against other styles. Me and one other guy joined the club with no experience. We learned through the class. The range of styles were Wing Chun, Okinawan Shuri-Ryu, some styles of Kung fu, Muy Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Kali and I know a few others. We learned what worked against different styles and what didn’t because we spared a lot. Although we learned some throws, unfortunately, we had no grappling styles. I learned a lot from all the sparing I watched and participated in. After the club, I ended up taking Aikido classes at a local college to learn something other than strikes. Definitely agree with the video, check out styles you might want to incorporate in your knowledge.
"Let's say you take up Muay Thai at 18 and you train ONLY Muay Thai for 10 years." Holy shit, that was me! Almost, anyway. Took it up at 18, in 2008, and barely dabbled in Judo and BJJ during that time. I actually wish I had trained for MMA to begin with, though, which is what I'm doing now along with some Sanda which is basically MMA minus groundwork and cage wrestling. I'm now 33, and my grappling hasn't come along enough to really do well in MMA if I want to compete. Already heading out of my prime years with major holes in my game. If anyone wants to be well rounded, DON'T dive into one style for years to "build a base!" It's just too easy for time to fly.
Agree. Building a base is an old school mentality for MMA training
@@CombatSelfDefense It will still be something that we see from athletes that come from other sports, but they're the exception to the rule. Many of them were training in a sport like Muay Thai, Boxing, or Wrestling as kids and got to a really high level before gaining interest in MMA or cross training. Those people will still exist in the sport, but the illusion that everybody should try to follow in their footsteps and specialize even if they didn't grow up in a combat sport like that is what needs to go.
I just turned 40. Been training kickboxing (Sanda) for 3 years, BJJ for 1.5 years and Chinese wrestling (Shuai Jiao) for 3.
I am starting Muay Thai on Monday I am 36. Glad I am not the only who’s started late.💪🫡
I am starting Muay Thai on Monday I am 36. Glad I am not the only who’s started late.💪🫡
How is the shuai jiao? I’ve always wanted to train it but there’s none in my area
@@CombatSelfDefense Shuai Jiao is pretty awesome it’s like a mixture between wrestling and Judo! But unlike wrestling and Judo, there’s no grappling on the ground, it’s only takedowns from standing. But any takedowns are allowed which is awesome! If you enjoy Shuai Jiao you’ll also really like Mongolian Wrestling known as Bokh. I started Shuai Jiao as a compliment to my Sanda. I think I’ll do some Muay Thai to compliment my Sanda as well. I think doing a combination of Sanda, Muay Thai, Shuai Jiao and of course BJJ would make me a fairly well rounded fighter.
@@CombatSelfDefense also want to say I love your channel and I’m a new subscriber and love your unique way you look at martial arts, please keep making more videos! ❤️
Thanks for this awesome video essay. Very helpful. Just starting in a Judo/Brazilian jiu-jitsu dojo, at 68 years old. And while I think I want to get deeper into that, but I also do want to expand my palette and repertoire over time.
And I started with judo when I was 8, and only did it for two years or less. And so your idea of “return”, was very inspiring. And I love playing with sticks and nunchucks. And hitting a heavy bag (and also speed bag). So, though I’m not highly trained in heavy bag (but was in speed bag), going to keep that alive in my life.
I've been training Wing Chun for 8yrs(still practicing it), jeet kune do for 4yrs( still practicing it) then I've most recently picked up jiu-jitsu because it works so well with Wing Chun. I've dabbled alittle with escrima and want to look more into it for weapon purposes. With everything on my list I feel it's a pretty solid full circle, yes some of those martial arts take alittle while to really fully "learn" but worth it in the long run. With that being said, the school I attend to for Wing Chun and JKD spars alot.
I been wanting to learn wing chun and jkd forever but there’s no schools for that around me I’ve just been practicing Muay Thai for 3 months now
@Glo yea wing chun and jkd are not very easy to find schools. Unless you look under rocks. If you can get into jiu-jitsu school and practice both muay tai/jiu-jitsu I think you'll be golden. Just my opinion.
I've trained in multiple martial arts too. I agree with him, now that I have a son in Karate and showing him Aikido falls, and Thai leg kicks.
I started in Tae Kwon Do in the early 90's till late 90's and depending on the instructors, it can be fun but a learning experience with key seminars with a Korean instructor that can shape up your future. Today, I'm in Kyokushin for a long while and my life saga continues. Love your videos.
Thanks for the kind words!
I've been training in judo for over 14 years now, and coaching for about six years now.
Prior to judo, I did nothing. I was unhealthy and clinically obese. Judo helped me to not only lose weight, but gave me a passion for health, fitness, martial arts and strength training, while also forming life-long friends.
I actually took up judo to learn "self-defence" after getting assaulted by two men over 14 years ago, but ever since starting judo, I've never actually been in a confronting situation where self-defence was required.
Completely agree about children's training at 1:45 of this video. When it comes to running a children's martial arts class, fun is the most important factor. Children need to be engaged, they need to be moving consistently, and they need to be enjoying the class... same goes with teenagers and adults, they need to be having fun too. Human-beings inherently don't stick to things they don't enjoy doing, especially when they don't have to do said things.
I get frustrated with older, more "traditional" coaches who refuse to make their classes fun, and instead just want to make their participants work super hard, all the time... I once had a coach who made every session an intensive flog session. On the mat, if you laughed, smiled or talked, you were apparently "not working hard enough" and would be punished. A positive morale toward training is so important. If members are treated poorly, feeling like they're not doing good enough, feeling disrespected and most importantly, not enjoying themselves... they will eventually leave. That simple.
I also agree that activities like judo and wrestling are incredibly beneficial to one's work ethic and can help improve other areas of life.
The creator of judo, Professor Jigoro Kano, actually intended that to be the purpose of judo... to help young people to build physical and mental resilience, to essentially become better versions of themselves so that they could become better functioning members of society, which in turn, would make society better (that was Kano's theory and idea, anyway). Kano also envisioned eight core values that he wanted judoka (judo practitioners) to uphold, including courage, respect, modesty, friendship, honour, honesty, self-control, and courtesy. A huge element to judo is "mutual welfare and benefit", to respect and take care of your training partners so they in turn, respect and take care of you.
As I am now in my mid-30's, I would love to learn another combat sport, like boxing... but it comes down to availability, time and money. As I am a judo coach, I am also committed to our club and its students. It's difficult to train in boxing when local boxing clubs operate on the same day, at similar times, as our judo club. That's just life, I suppose.
Trust me, I get you. I want to train in jiu-jitsu or hapkido but have no time between running my own program
Doing Kyokushin right now and im loving it, its a good dojo. Im still new to it (about half a year). The sensei is also trained in boxing which he incorporates sometimes. Not as much, as for example a kickboxing gym would do. But the little basics of boxing are good to learn. Im gonna stick with it, since thats the best thing to build myself. I would wanna try muay thai and bjj in the upcoming years, for what matters, to make myself more „complete“. But Kyokushin is a very good stand up style, Its very brutal and to pull through until the end is hell, a good hell;)
Any recommendations from the community? Id love to hear about experiences. Nothing but respect 👊🏻!!
Try Muay Thai to get that head punching ability
I just started too 4 days ago doing Karate Shito Ryu.
at age 6 i was bullied so dad( golden gloves) taught me boxing and it was the speed bag that gave me grace, fast twitch muscles, focus and cardio which made all my other Arts easy and smooth. Everyone should do speed bag training
I agree. There’s nothing wrong with training with “impractical” weapons as long as you understand what they are. Case in point, I spent over ten years in the US Army and a few years in law enforcement. I have qualified with or used everything from the 1911 to a the 84 mm recoiless ( the goose). What do I do for recreation? Tactical shooting with an AR and a Sig Sauer? No. I enjoy firearms of the Wild West. A Sharps 1874 isn’t something I would take onto a modern battlefield, but it sure is fun to shoot, and I feel like Matthew Quigley when I do.
A Remington 1858 conversion won’t outshoot a Glock, but it does look cool.
As for the martial arts, I started at 16 in Tang Soo Do, now over 40 years later, I’m into Kuntao Silat, with others in between. If you love it or curious about it, train in it.
And yes you can train in two systems at the same time. I once trained in both Muay Thai and Balintawak Arnis de Mano at the same time.
I also like training with a variety of sharp stabby-cutty things,including including spears, so I guess I might want to get some medical help. 😅
Oh, the coolest weapon from Hapkido is the crook-necked cane. A very innocuous tool that can be used to protect yourself.
Sir would u let me know what type of fighting style would be best to counter a person in a street fight who is using a sharp knife or something..
A lot of people don't realize that there are more practical offshoots of Kyokushin which add full contact/freestyle sparring with punches to the head and even takedowns. Some examples are Shidokan Karate, Seidokaikan Karate, Kyokushin Budokai and FSA Kenshinkan Karate. As for Hapkido, there is a specific branch called "Hwal Moo Do" and they competes in kickboxing as they have influences from Muay Thai.
Started with Tae Kwon Do in my teens. Went to train in Aikido, American Kenpo and have jus started Hapkido. I am still training in all four. I have been training for 43 years.
Close Quarter Battle CQB! This entails hand to hand and/or rifle/handgun training which includes running/lifting weights and obstacles course. Believe or not parkour is considered a martial art. In extreme situations the ability run and evade will save your life.
Good video with a lot of good points. While I have trained in various combat sports throughout my life, most of my experience stems from training in a variety traditional "battlefield" oriented martial arts. And I have valid learning experiences in combative sports training, that can benefit ones training in traditional martial arts.
Which battlefield arts?
My introduction to martial arts was Muay Thai, BJJ, and a short period of Capoeira from the ages of 12 to 15. In 2022, at the age of 22, I started Karate, it’s been a year. Additionally, I’ve also begun practicing Taekwondo. I intend to practice both Karate and Taekwondo for life. I could learn a lot from my introductory martial arts, they made me a good martial artist.
That’s a very good mix of styles.
For most of us, we're all mixed martial arts cos we've tried and trained in all sorts. At 53 I do Capoeira.. cos it is fun, social, humorous, keeps me flexible fit and strong in my old age with low (ish) chance of injury. Capoeira isn't really a martial art, and I accept that, but its fun and healthy (and we also get to sing and play instruments).
Yes there is a lot in this, enjoyed it and thanks for posting. Ninjutsu was my first experience of Martial Arts as a teenager and, cant help but train in it on occasions, when near a dojo. Currently training in other martial Arts mainly.
I finally got a 1 st Dan in ITF TKD after years because i was at med school. Then dabbled in things and took up Hapkido and got a first Dan ( loved it ) . Tried BJJ but found it kinda difficult to get into , total respect for the art though. I thought maybe TKD was rubbish for street defense and stopped it BUT Im taking my kids to it and started joining in and really enjoying it again for reasons other than pure self defense , I basically get to be the older , experienced guy and Im having fun with my kids . I really see what the guy before said about circling back to a traditional art when youre older . Maybe you dont need to win or be so competitive by then ?
I agree. Ive never hurt myself skiing. I credit this fact with a teacher instructing me how to fall.
1. Kyokushin or Muay thai, 2. BJJ or Sambo, 3. Wresteling or Judo or Grappling, 4. Box or Kickbox, 5. MMA or Kudo or FMA.
Bjj and grappling is same
@@proudconservative23 No it is not. In Grappling you use skills from all grappling arts, ali in go-ni, it is similar to no-gi BJJ, but not the same.
Watching your video on what constitutes real fighting vs. just movements was a breath of fresh air! I have been arguing for YEARS with people be they other martial artists, people I train, or the subject itself, what works and what does not. It is like you were in my head dude! I personally am coming up with a mixed system that is my expierence of what works and what does not. What you said about having to deal with a trained person as well a untrained one is one I teach and stress as well. For example it is good to know that a lot of hard stylists move in straight lines only and kung fu folks only move in circles. When you incorporate both it is better. My five fave martial arts are: Silat, Brazilian jiujitsu, Thai boxing, reverse grip knife fighting, and northern praying mantis kung fu.
I think you general progression is pretty good with regards to what and when you should study, my only concern from a self-defense standpoint ending up with too many options when a situation arises. Over the years my view of BJJ has gone from trying to memorize each technique to breaking the techniques down and see the basic principles that are involved with them. Having a background in science (especially anatomy/physiology and physics) has definitely made me look at the martial arts I've done in a different light.
Judo at 6, Boxing at 9, Tai Chi in my 20s, Muay Thai and Wing Chun/JKD/Eskrima in my 30s, back to Tai Chi in my 40s...
I feel like this video was made for me. I started with Hapkido/ITF TKD at the age of 11. Then I got into Greco Wrestling in High School and College. After that, I trained in Shootfighting (combat wrestling) for years. And now at the age of 50+, I've been training Kyokushin for years and still fighting in tournaments. Osu!
You're right about the classic weapons knife, stick, and a good blocking system
My first martial art was Muay Thai and then I trained boxing during my early teens. And then Aikido and Judo and Karate in my 20s. My dream martial art is actually Wushu which I was able to train at 24 years old. I wish I started at wushu when I was younger. Before I started other martial arts. Wushu made me flexible and improved my form.
You have my favorite martial arts opinions on RUclips, also taekwondo is for life but that doesn't mean I don't love bjj, boxing, judo, wrestling, muay thai, lethwei, and wing chun!
I appreciate that a lot!
This guy: let me tell you the top 5 martial arts to do.
Also this guy: as long as you're doing something, anything, it doesn't matter what it is that you're doing.
Lethwei, Catch Wrestling, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Combat Sambo, Judo.
I'm starting off again in Okinawan kempo/karate, scjj, arnis, bjj. Then I'll be moving on to judo while I continue working on Mauy thia then heading back to krav maga... should be a black belt in all of these in about 10/15 years
Fencing is appropriate for any age. There's no belt system but if you compete there is a rating system that allows you to earn ranks. It's real-time, has established competition and probably only boxing compares to how much footwork you will learn. The principles you learn will help you understand any weapons system.
Tai chi is cool because once you learn it you've got something you can practice anywhere, any time, with no equipment or mats, either by yourself or with others, and something that can help improve your understanding of the body at every level, and that you can do when you're 90 years old.
Don’t forget the verbal aspect of fighting! If there is one skill I wish I had taught my boys. It was verbal self defense! And doing so while advantageously positioning themselves for a physical confrontation.
i took tae kwon do as a kid and am now learning some boxing, my goals are to also learn BJJ, Wrestling, and Muay Thai, so im glad I saw this video as it basically tells me im on the right path lol
I honestly think this is a good list you mentioned.
I only have little martial art experience.
Did karate as a kid for a year ( and somehow after more than ten years I still remember the basics) did a few months of tai chi as a teenager then a few years later I became self taught in kenjutsu ( a japanese sword art ) which has been officially been 10 years of training and still training, few years ago I started training in jkd for a few months then I did bjj for a year until I had to move, then I found another jiujitsu studio to train which also lasted for a year until the pandemic crisis and I had to move again.
Now I'm working on getting back to train again, the place near me has not only kickboxing but also karate and no gi jiujitsu,
Which feels like a good way to finish what I started.
Hopefully I can train for more than a year ( if anything I hope 10 years ).
Thank you for sharing ☺️.
You sound like you have a good base!
@@CombatSelfDefense Hopefully that will help when I start my fight career 😄🥊.
In my opinion only 2: 1-striking 1-grappling.
Strike: Kyokushin Karate, Muay Thai, Kick Boxing...
Grapple: Judo, BJJ, Wrestling...
I prefer Kyokushin + Judo. Kudo, maybe.
In any location with possibility of ice learning to fall is invaluable. Go stiff legged and you will find yourself headed for the emergency room.
If you are very young or very small that an opponent is likely to pick you up and throw, suplex etc. You need to be able to land, fall, recover and be prepared for the next attack.
Ok I'm a little late (ok really late) but I wanted to speak on this. I started Karate at 7 years old (American Freestyle but my studio strayed far from the mcdojo fest that AFK has become still does) got my black belt at age 12 and continued practicing it (still do) and at 17 have recently in the past few months started doing BJJ and Muay Thai, I have found that karate was a good base to start from and was really fun for me, (I was really into Kumite although never competed there were never any tournaments close enough) and I find I use a lot of it in both Muay Thai and BJJ.
I give all this to say that, almost any martial art you start with (legitimate martial arts and studios) will teach you how to use your body in a fight it will teach you balance and the basics of how to move and be quick on your feet, and when you go to another studio (if you went to a decent studio when you were younger) you won't have to focus so much on the basics of a punch, or how to orient your body in order to get the strongest kick
Shaolin Qinna which is an old maybe forgotten Martial Art. Its very impressive and I have already learnt a lot from doing it. Very effective self defence.
Boxing,Thai boxing,Shuai Chiao,Karate either Ma's Oyama's or Joe Lewis style of karate.
My top 5 arts -greco roman wrestling-2 boxing-3 judo 4 mau thai--5 sambo
Hey I had a brown in American Kenpo at 18. Why are you knocking it?
Kenpo was my first martial art and only martial art I got my Shodan black belt in at age 18, started when i was 12. At age 20 I went into US Army, did boxing in Army and was introduced to FMA last couple years of my service and fell in love with it. FMA is a complete system especially when Dumog and Panantukan are introduced into your practice, still train in FMA and have incorporated some Muay Thai/Lethwei and some No Gi Submission/BJJ along the way.
from my years of martial arts experience i will advice everyone to do Bjj , Thai box , traditional Box, Judo and Krav Maga , OSS!!!
For three years now, my kids have been taking Shoshin Ryu, a Japanese mixed martial art of Hapkido, Judo, BJJ, Aikido and others with a focus on falling safely and striking (I think that would be a good synopsis). One in 4th grade and the other 2nd grade, Orange belt with two stripes and Yellow belt. Their sensei here in Meridian, ID is also a specialist in edged weapons.
Good approch!!!
I am also a Hapkido Black belt
But yessss… you need to expand your horizons and investigate other combat sports
One other thing I learned was that decendant and spining kicks and others were adopted by tkd and they are original of hapkido
Very important what you said about investing lots of years in technics that are totally useless
That is somenthing I regret
One should really be objective
Good going bro
Footwork, head movements, doges and punching combos of Traditionnal boxing.
Elbows, Knees, clinch mastery and sweeps of Muay Thai.
Throws and body control of Wrestling (with some Judo, to a lesser extent).
Mix all that with a few Self-defense-WW2-combatives techniques (knee stomp, edge of hand, etc...) and you have the best combo possible. And spare spare spare your techniques.
As a senior martial artist loved the Kajukenbo system .But judo boxing wrestling and kali is what you need .
Agreed!
Child: boxing
Teen: wrestling
Young adult: muay thai
Older adult: judo
Senior adult: bjj
I have a different point of view. You should pick based on need and desire. However your main style or 2 should be trained for a life time.
Great advice 👍🏾
Watching this to advise my 20 year old grandson, 3rd level Tai Kwon-Do black belt on what he should train in next. My two choices are boxing and wrestling OR BOTH, based on your advise.
I started Martial arts when I as 29. I trained in Kendo, Taichi Yang, Shotokan Sport Karate, and Krav Maga (Kick boxing variant) in this order. I would like to do Taichi Yang or other Kung-Fu styles. My Taichi Yang teacher had to close his studio.
Well presented video. Makes a solid training argument for young people.
Focus on pure wrestling,gracie combatives ,clinch work and sanda !! These are my favorite !! But if i wanna master an art it would be kudo and combat sambo !! For the ring and street fight .
Great video...as ALWAYS brother
Much appreciated
Boxing , Muay Thai , Jujitsu ( both Japanese and Brazilian ) Hapkido and Wrestling
Tang Soo Do (because it was my first), Judo, BJJ, Krav Maga, Tai Chi or Aikido. Going with the age progression.
How i went is a little different
Kickboxing at about 11
Aikido at 12 (functional version that i used to test against my friend who was stronger)
BJJ at 13
Those were the kickstarters the rest is just polishing all skills i didnt develop such as boxing and judo style takedowns, and ofc getting used to the aikido because even if its functional i want it to become part of my instinct
Very nice!
Muai Thai
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Boxing
Taekwondo
Kick Boxing
That's my list. I've coincidentally been interested in 5 martial arts, same number as the video lol.
If you a kid go for Hap Ki do.
If you a teenager go with Boxing, Judo, Wrestling & BJJ.
If you an adult go Muay Thai,
Dutch Kick Boxing , Wing Chun or MMA
Karate, Judo, Boxing, Silat, and Wrestling are my top 5
Great video very insightful
Thank you!
No7, handgun, carbine, long range precision rifle.
all depends on your ultimate goal and motivation... but thanks for you opinion.
I’m 30 and looking to take up Hapkido as my first martial art I train to black belt.. I say first martial art to black belt because during my younger years I’ve dabbled in both Karate (3 times at different clubs) and Taekwondo but never stuck with either for whatever reason
I would love to get my hapkido black belt
I am 44 yo. 14th year hapkido practitioner 1dan bb Kwan Nyom Hapkido Instructor. I 'm starting to teach my 12 year old son the way of staying out of trouble by Knowing. And I know how many ways this can go wrong. But I rather hear others take the pain than me patching the bruises. It sounds bad I know. Its easier to say sorry than to ask for permission.😅
I been training in boxing off and on for 25 plus years. Now I'm looking to train in to get to or some type of grappling wrestling martial art. Because you're absolutely right what you said in this video and other videos I watched. I been saying and training kids and adults with pretty much the same philosophy. I've gotten a lot of push back from people. Thank you for saying what I been trying to say
Thanks for the mental self-discipline defense methods.
I'd like to make a contribution . After you have built your physique and skills at hapkido / taekwondo / karate / werestling / judo , you might want to train some krav maga derivative self defence system . Learning a professional skill set for self defence can't really hurt you and is kind of essential if you call your self a martial artist. Aren't all martial arts about self defence ? Of course you can do your sport / fun martial arts at the same time, but adding some self defence fixed style to the mix just makes you a better martial artist. You can also make a living out of it if you don't want to anything else in your life. Of course you can be a martial arts teacher but usually you can't really get a living out of it easily. Guards and self defence instructors on the other hand are highly needed on many walks of life. And it's interesting as hell of course : ) You get to train with guns and knives also from the beginning.
My 1. was taekwondo, 2. haedong kumdo (try it if you have AN ACTIVE gym in your neighbourhood, it's fun ) 3. Jyrki Saario Defendo and "6" might be aikido, cause I tried it, liked it, but it wasn't practical enough, but now I realized that I can do something just for fun.
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Considering combat Hapkido is my first martial art I love this video!!!
Glad to hear it!
number one tip, run! avoid as we only die once ;) lol
superb analysis- done hapkido,judo ,silat. back to Hapkido
Have you ever tried JKD, Win Chun or Pak Mei? These martial arts are practical and lethal. Also Krav Maga and Systema are very good martial arts as they have been used in military combat. Ju Jitsu is good because it is used by the UK's SAS.
I just finish or graduated drunken kungfu.after this i wan to learn capoira,jeet kundo,hpkido and jujitsu
Boxing, wrestling, jujutsu, aikido and judo
Can I ask why aikido and then judo?
Absolutely agree -- The idea you can only learn one thing at a time is BS. Was not only told that about self defense arts but also told the same about languages. This is what caused me to subscribe.
(no good english speaker, sorry)
I started practicing BJJ at 31, last year. I want to train Muay Thai also. It could be boxing, I like them both, but there's a MT gym nest to my house. Anyway, some tips for a guy like me who has been lazy for years and now wants to practice combat sports?
I'm surprised you said Hapkido. I actually dig it but it gets so much flack from folks on Reddit...but that's not surprising. I feel like it gives more than TKD due to the lack of sport focus.
Judo/Wrestling will ALWAYS be solid.
i agree, that your brain needs to have different stimuli to get better at fighting. personally, i would do full contact karate (ashihara, kyokushin, kudo) + muay thai + boxing for standup and sambo + jiu jiutsu + judo for the grappling and groundfighting aspects