So, we present to your attention the author’s TOP 10 rating of martial arts for self-defense. A little about myself: my total experience in martial arts is about 10 years. Among them: kickboxing, Muay Thai, RB, jiu jitsu. I have quite a lot of experience in close communication with representatives various martial arts both in full contact competitions and on the street. Based on this PERSONAL experience, I compiled the corresponding rating.
I can definitely say one thing: a fight one on one and one against the crowd/crowd against the crowd are quite different in terms of requirements for technology and physicality. preparation.
I have a deep conviction that in a 1 on 1 fight, the first priority is wrestling skills + weight, preferably not extra)) In a mass battle, the first place comes out with well-placed, tempo punches to the head, and speed of movement.
Naturally, I do not deny the proverb that it is not the style that wins, but the fighter. I sure that Olympic champion in judo, a heavyweight with a 90% probability will throw amplitude over his back against the curb, and land 2-3 lightweight boxers on the head. But we will speak on average, otherwise there will be no rating at all))
Based on the above, the possibility of martial arts to resist both one opponent and several, that is, to beat and fight, was taken as a basis. Therefore, do not be surprised that the absolute majority here are mixed species, which at first glance are not very different. They differ in history, rules, specifics of the training and competitive process and distribution area, all this leaves a significant imprint on their effectiveness on the street and their place in the ranking.
Well, the last question that is asked quite often: what is the point of comparing martial arts?
I think we shouldn’t forget that almost every one of us came to the gym in order to learn how to fight/defend ourselves. For the same reason, thousands of boys, and not quite boys, come there every day. And only over time, for those units that remain, the goal begins to change - from “defend yourself” to “become a champion.”
Short abbreviations:
MMA - mixed martial arts, mixed martial arts
BI - martial arts
RB- hand-to-hand combat
ARB - army hand-to-hand combat
So let's go!
1. Combat Sambo
Deservedly takes first place Combat Sambo. Today, this is the most widespread type of full-fledged mixed martial arts in the post-CIS space with a very wide arsenal. Punches, kicks, elbows and knees, and even head strikes are allowed here!) Throwing techniques, punches and kicks on the ground, choking and painful strikes on any limbs are allowed. Fights can be carried out both with and without helmets, which is also a very valuable experience, because... a blow missed with a helmet and without it feels completely different. Combat Sambo also took first place because of all the full-fledged mixed types in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, this type has the largest number of qualified Soviet-trained coaches and proven training methods, as well as the largest number of teaching places.
2. Hand-to-hand combat
Sports hand-to-hand combat. This species is not a full-fledged mixed species as such due to the partial castration of the ground and striking part. While standing, you cannot hit with your knees, elbows or head. You can't hit on the ground. The time of wrestling on the ground is also limited, and an unscrupulous referee can often raise him to a standing position even if one of the opponents is predominantly a wrestler, and active technical actions are being carried out on the ground.
RB took second place due to the fact that it is the most common mixed species. In small towns you may not find Combat Sambo or MMA, but you will definitely find RB! And practicing in competitions will help you separate the wheat from the chaff and use only effective techniques. Plus relatively not a large number of technical actions will help you master the basics of striking in a standing position and fighting on the ground in less time than in “full-fledged mixed events”.
3.MMA / Valetudo / Mixfight / Freefight
If we lived in another place, this direction would rightfully take first place. In America, MMA is already the most common type of martial arts, and there are a huge number of excellent gyms with professional trainers. In our country, unfortunately, this is still only a tribute to tradition. There can be good coaches in large cities, often from current or former MMA athletes. But good coaches are very rare here. All training programs consist mainly of the fruits of the trainer’s initiative and his wild imagination + scraps of knowledge from foreign colleagues seen on video or read in interviews.
4.Pankration
I put this direction in a separate paragraph, since it requires separate consideration. Pankration as a whole is an MMA event, but with some historical circumstances that distinguish it. They lie in the fact that a huge number of freestyle athletes (freestyle wrestling) perform in pankration, who take the overwhelming number of prizes at all competitions. This left its mark on training. Quite a lot of gyms train “wrestling with finishing” and wrestling + “putting hands”)). Naturally, this does not apply to all halls, but the trend is observed. A potentially very strong advantage of pankration is its ability to become Olympic form sport, in this case the pace of its development will be simply colossal.
5.Army Hand-to-Hand Combat (ARB)
One of the advantages of the style is a very wide technical arsenal, which is even wider than in combat sambo. Here you are allowed to finish off a lying opponent with your hands and feet, hit with your head, etc. Also an undoubted plus is the wide distribution of ARB and a large number of good trainers. The downside is the presence of an unrealistically huge amount of protection - a helmet with a mesh, pads with feet, a vest. A helmet with a mesh is potentially especially dangerous - people who are not used to getting hit in the open face are often lost at first, and on the street this can decide the outcome of the fight, because 90% of blows fly from the right and to the nose))) This problem is inherent in fighters of ARB, KUDO and karate styles where they do not hit the head with hands, it is eliminated by the practice of contact sparring or a period of half a year - a year of boxing training.
6. KUDO
The hallmark of the style are fighters wearing aquarium helmets. Almost any action, elbow strikes and standing ruts are allowed. Among the minuses, we have a somewhat castrated ground - there are time limits and blows. Another disadvantage of a similar EPIRB is the helmet - an aquarium. The undoubted advantage of martial arts is its wide distribution, a large number of qualified trainers, a well-developed methodological component, a large number of competitions different levels and preserving the traditional spirit and aesthetics of karate. The system is also constantly developing, experiments with professional areas are appearing.
7. Combat Ju Jutsu / Combat Jiu Jitsu
Combat Jiu Jitsu is a tribute to the fashion for mixed martial arts. To traditional jiu-jitsu, techniques of striking with hands, feet and knees from hand-to-hand combat, boxing, and kickboxing have been added. Overall it is a fairly holistic system with a strong emphasis on the ground. Finishing moves on the ground with hands and any painful or suffocating techniques are allowed. Pros - very good technique wrestling and throwing, fairly strict MMA rules, traditional technique wrestling training, great emphasis on physical training. The disadvantages are a somewhat weak technique in the stand, the style is not particularly popular and widespread, and as a result, a small number of participants in the competition and a small number of good-level athletes.
8. Ju Jitsu/Jiu Jitsu
Oddly enough, many people do not know that traditional jiu-jitsu contains punches and kicks. It is also typical that full contact competitions in traditional jiu jitsu are tougher than in the combat direction, due to the fact that in some jiu jitsu competitions gloves and pads are not used at all.
Nevertheless, the advantages of this martial arts are an excellent ground game and excellent throwing technique. The downsides are the low level of punching and kicking technique, even at national championships, and a large number of coaches - charlatans teaching jiu jitsu under the auspices of various incomprehensible federations that grow like mushrooms after rain.
9.Sambo
SAMBO was originally a system developed for self-defense, and was widely used by law enforcement officers. This is the only purely wrestling type of martial arts in the ranking. But he didn’t get here by accident. SAMBO has been in service with law enforcement agencies for a long time, and according to statistics, with the help of its techniques, a huge number of law enforcement officers have neutralized criminals and emerged alive and unharmed from many delicate situations. The key here is to practice the basic techniques to a state of automatism, in order to extreme situation street collision, apply the technique without thinking, on a subconscious level.
10. Muay Thai/Boxing classic
Thai boxing- also the only but purely striking type of martial arts in the ranking. The fact is that in Muay Thai you have the greatest freedom of action in the stand. In addition to the fact that this is Muay Thai, it is an “eight-armed” fight, that is, punches, kicks, knees and elbows are allowed, fighting in a standing position is allowed, and strikes from a standing position are also allowed. You will be taught all this in Muay Thai as nowhere else. Therefore, if you do not allow a pass to the legs, a Thai boxer has a huge chance of winning. After all, what is the probability that an experienced fighter will attack you on the street?
Well, with boxing everything is clear - firstly, here in the shortest period of time you can learn to defend yourself - due to a very narrow arsenal. Secondly, this is martial arts No. 1 when working with a group. Thirdly, there is a large number of competent specialists, many of them still of Soviet training.
And finally, let me remind you of a couple of eternal truths:
- it’s not the style that wins, it’s the fighter
- before training, you need to inquire about the achievements of the coach himself, both sports and coaching
- you need to exercise where you want to exercise, every time you force yourself to go to training because you don’t want to, it won’t work out
- It’s better to start practicing with a friend, or better yet with several. This will allow you to kick each other so as not to miss training, and it’s more fun together + there will always be someone to pair up with.
- in most gyms you can come to a trial training session, or even several, for free. Take your time, go to several gyms with different trainers, for different styles, and stay where you like best.
- do not buy expensive equipment right away. The simplest things - bandages, gloves, kimonos can be bought inexpensively. Everything else, especially good companies can wait up to six months. Firstly, you need to make sure that you will stay here for a long time, and secondly, they won’t look at you askance as if you were a beginner in a $200 Hayabusa kimono with a black belt that came with it)))
Martial arts - various systems of martial arts and self-defense of various, often East Asian origins; developed mainly as a means of conducting hand-to-hand combat. Currently practiced in many countries around the world, mainly in the form sports exercises, whose goal is physical and conscious improvement.
Classification
Martial arts are divided into areas, types, styles and schools. There are both fairly old martial arts and new ones.
- Martial arts are divided into wrestling, drums And martial arts (include not only the study of techniques, but also the philosophy of combat and life).
- With or without weapons. Martial arts using weapons include: all types of shooting, throwing knives, darts, etc., knife and stick fighting, fencing (rapier, saber), various oriental martial arts (for example, wushu, kung fu, kendo) using nunchuck, poles, sabers and swords. Martial arts without the use of weapons include all others in which only various parts of the arms, legs and head are used.
- Types of wrestling by country(national). Every nation has its own types of martial arts.
Let's look at the most famous of them.
- Japanese karate, jujutsu (jiu-jitsu), judo, aikido, sumo, kendo, kudo, iaido, kobujutsu, nunchaku-jutsu, ninjutsu ( complex system training of medieval Japanese spies, including hand-to-hand combat, study of ninja weapons, methods of camouflage, etc.).
- Chinese wushu and kung fu. In addition, in China there are also various styles that imitate the behavior of animals, birds, insects, as well as a style that imitates the behavior of a drunk person (the “drunkard” style).
- Korean hapkido, taekwondo (taekwondo).
- Thai Muay Thai or Thai boxing.
- Russians sambo and combat sambo, hand-to-hand combat.
- European boxing, french boxing(savat), freestyle and Greco-Roman (classical) wrestling.
- Brazilian capoeira, jiu-jitsu.
- Israeli Krav Maga.
- Mixed kinds. MMA (mixed fight), K-1, kick boxing, grappling are mixed types, the techniques in which are taken from other martial arts and martial arts.
- Olympic martial arts. Some types of wrestling, martial arts and martial arts are included in the program Olympic Games. These include boxing, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, judo, taekwondo, and various types of shooting.
The difference between combat sports and martial arts
All sports martial arts differ from real martial arts in that they are always aimed at fighting with one person (that’s why they are called martial arts), who is always honest and good athlete, and always operates within the framework of certain pre-defined rules.
also in combat sports ah, most often there is a division by weight categories, weapons are not used, vile techniques and the effect of surprise, as well as techniques that can seriously injure a person.
But naturally, in a real battle on the street, such excellent battle conditions are rarely encountered. Three people can attack here, they can put a knife to the throat or even hit you from behind without warning in advance, so let’s continue to try to discuss more effective and applied types of martial arts.
Aikido
This self-defense system was created by master Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969) based on one of the branches of jujutsu. Some Aikido techniques were borrowed from the so-called Chinese Wushu. soft styles, where the vector of force applied to the opponent coincides with the direction of movement of the opponent himself. The fundamental difference between Aikido and other types of martial arts is the absence of offensive techniques.
The main sequence of actions of a fighter comes down to grabbing the opponent’s hand or wrist, throwing him to the ground and here, using a painful technique, finally neutralizing him. Movements in aikido are usually performed in a circular path.
There are no competitions or championships in Aikido. However, it is very popular as an art of self-defense and quickly incapacitating an opponent. Like karate and judo, aikido is widespread outside Japan, including in Russia.
American kickboxing Another type of boxing is “American kickboxing”, according to legend its name and even the development of the fighting style is prescribed to the famous actor and naturally multiple champion
in kickboxing Chuck Norris. Kick boxing is translated almost literally as “Kicks and punches.” Because kickboxing has become a mixture of martial arts wushu, English boxing, Muay Thai, karate and taekwondo. Ideally, fights should take place at full strength and on all levels, that is, kicks and punches are allowed at full force throughout the body. What allows kickboxers to become quite dangerous opponents both in the ring and outside it, but still this is a sports system and under street fight
it is not initially sharpened.
English boxing and French boxing
Although the modern English boxing that we know, since about 1882, it was recognized in its previous form as dangerous to health and began to be conducted according to the rules known today, which completely reduced its combat effectiveness. But after this time, a bunch of similar combat “boxing” systems from various countries around the world became known.
Savate is a European martial art, also known as “French boxing”, characterized by effective technology punches, dynamic kicking techniques, mobility and subtle strategy. Savat has long story: this type of martial art originated as a synthesis of the French school of street hand-to-hand combat and English boxing; in 1924 it was included in the Olympic Games in Paris as a demonstration sport.
Greco-Roman wrestling
Classical wrestling is a European type of martial arts in which two participants compete. The main task of each athlete is to use a number of different elements and techniques to put his opponent on his shoulder blades. Main difference Greco-Roman wrestling
from other similar martial arts - this is a ban on performing any techniques with legs (steps, hooks, sweeps, etc.). Also, you cannot do leg grabs.
Judo Judo translated from Japanese means “soft way”. This modern combat sport comes from the Land of the Rising Sun. The main principles of judo are throws, painful holds, holds and chokes. Judo is based on the principle of unity of spirit and body and differs from other martial arts in its lesser use physical strength
when performing various technical actions. Professor Jigoro Kano founded judo in 1882, and in 1964 judo was included in the program of the Summer Olympic Games. Judo is a codified sport in which the mind controls the movements of the body; it has the most pronounced educational character in Olympic program . In addition to competitions, judo includes the study of technique, kata, self-defense, physical training and improvement of the spirit. Judo like sports discipline is a modern and progressive type of physical activity. The International Judo Federation (IJF) has 200 affiliated national federations on five continents. More than 20 million people practice judo, a sport that perfectly combines education and physical activity
. The IJF organizes more than 35 events every year.
Jujutsu Jiu-jitsu is a general name used for a fighting system that is almost impossible to clearly describe. This is hand-to-hand combat, in most cases without the use of weapons, and only in some cases with weapons. Jiu-Jitsu techniques include kicking, punching, punching, throwing, holding, blocking, choking and tying, as well as the use of certain types of weapons. Jiu-Jitsu does not rely on, but on dexterity and dexterity. Using minimal effort to achieve maximum effect. This principle allows any person, regardless of his physical fitness or physique, control and use your energy most efficiently.
Capoeira
(Capoeira) – Afro-Brazilian national martial arts, a synthesis of dance, acrobatics and games, and all this is accompanied by national Brazilian music. According to the generally accepted version, capoeira originated in South America in the 17th-18th centuries
But experts still argue about the homeland and time of origin of such a unique art. No one knows exactly where it came from, who was the founder of the ancient skill and, like capoeira, it has achieved rapid popularity from century to century.
There are several main hypotheses for its occurrence:
- The prototype of warlike movements was the African zebra dance, which was common among local tribes.
- Capoeira is a fusion of ancient cultures - Latin American and African dances.
- The dance of slaves, which gradually developed into a martial art. Connected with the landing of Europeans on the continent and the origin of the slave trade.
Karate
Karate (“the way of the empty hand”) is a Japanese martial art that offers different ways hand combat and several techniques using weapons, including edged weapons. Grabs and throws are not used in this martial art. Main principle- speed and speed, and the main task is to maintain the main stance for a long time. Therefore, first of all, balance plays a role in karate.
Kendo
During sports matches, fencers hold elastic bamboo swords, and their heads, chests and arms are covered with special training armor. For cleanly executed strikes on certain parts of the enemy’s body, the participants in the fight are awarded points.
Nowadays kendo is not only popular look sports, but also included integral part into the physical education program of Japanese schools.
Kobudo
The term “kobudo” translated from Japanese means “ancient military way.” The original name was “kobujutsu” - “ancient martial arts (skills).” Under this term, today the arts of mastering various types of oriental species edged weapons.
Currently, there is a division of kobudo into two autonomous independent directions:
- Nihon-kobudo is a direction that combines systems common on the main islands of Japan and using in its arsenal edged weapons of samurai origin and weapons from the arsenal of ninjutsu.
- Kobudo (other names Ryukyu-kobudo and Okinawa-kobudo) is a direction that unites systems originating from the islands of the Ryukyu archipelago (modern Okinawa Prefecture, Japan) using in the arsenal tools (objects) of peasant and fishing use of the inhabitants of these islands.
Sambo
Sambo belongs to the unique types of martial arts that have spread throughout the world. He became the only species sports competitions, where international communication is conducted in Russian. There are two types of sambo, the first of which is combat, used to protect and incapacitate the enemy. The second type of this struggle is sports sambo, promotes the development of personal characteristics, strengthens character and body, allows you to develop self-control and discipline.
Sumo
The rules of sumo are very simple: to win, it is enough to either make the opponent lose his balance and touch the ring with any part of the body except the feet, or simply push him out of the ring. Usually the outcome of a fight is decided in a few seconds. Related rituals can take much longer. The wrestlers wear only a special loincloth.
In ancient times, sumo champions were revered on par with saints; according to Japanese beliefs, wrestlers, by shaking the earth, not only make it more fertile, but also scare away evil spirits; Sumo wrestlers were sometimes hired to “exorcise diseases” from wealthy homes and even entire cities.
Therefore, such attention is given to the weight of the wrestler (in sumo there is no weight categories). preserved from ancient times varied diets and exercises that allow you to gain weight most effectively Weight Limit. The age of professional wrestlers ranges between 18 and 35 years. Most sumo champions become national idols.
Thailand boxing
Muay Thai was developed as a military and army martial art, the fighters of which, with or without weapons, were supposed to be part of the king’s personal guard and actually confront entire armies of a superior enemy on the battlefield.
But today, like the previous ones sports types martial arts, Thai boxing has undergone quite strong changes in the direction of sport; modern rules have also changed very much, which have become much more loyal and made this ultra-tough and even deadly martial art an order of magnitude less effective.
Although in more closed schools and one might even say sects, even outside of Thailand, in which Thai boxing is also studied, there are still people who teach more effective types of it.
Taekwondo (taekwondo, taekwondo)
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art. Its characteristic feature is that the legs are used more actively in the fight than the arms. In taekwondo you can equal speed and forcefully deliver both straight kicks and spinning kicks. The martial art of Taekwondo is over 2000 years old. Since 1955, this martial arts has been considered a sport.
Wushu
Dliterally translated as martial art. It is the general name for traditional Chinese martial arts, more commonly referred to in the West as kung fu or Chinese boxing. There are many different directions, wushu, which are conventionally divided into external (waijia) and internal (neijia). External, or hard styles suggest good sports uniform fighter and large expenditures of physical energy during training. Internal or soft styles require special concentration and flexibility.
Usually, philosophical basis The external styles are Chan Buddhism, and the internal styles are Taoism. The so-called monastic styles are traditionally external and originate from Buddhist monasteries, one of which is the famous Shaolin Monastery (founded around 500 BC), where the Shaolinquan style was formed, which influenced the development of many styles of Japanese karate.
Which martial art should you choose?
The choice of activities depends primarily on your preferences and physical characteristics. The table will help you determine your body type and the type of wrestling that suits it. However, do not forget that only general recommendations are given. Learning martial arts is a long process, during which your body will get used to, adapt to new conditions and gain experience in the martial arts that you choose.
Ectomorph
Tai chi chuan (tai chi chuan)
This graceful, non-offensive Chinese martial art emphasizes stability, balance, poise and is ideal for thin people. Complex controlled smooth movements will train all your muscles to work together and harmoniously. Do not confuse tai chi chuan with tai chi offered in fitness clubs. Real schools are more stimulating and allow their students to master many different weapons, including a double-edged sword.
This Chinese style is also called kung fu. There are more than 300 varieties of Wushu. Of these, Wing Chun (Yunchun, “eternal spring”) is suitable for people with a lack of weight and size. This style allows a small, lightweight person to defeat a larger opponent by targeting sensitive areas of the body that are not protected by muscles (eyes, throat, groin, knees and specific nerve points). Special flexibility is not required since most strikes are thrown low (kneecaps or shins).
Taekwondo (taekwondo, taekwondo)
It is advisable to be lean, light and free-spirited for this Korean martial art, as it is best known for its wide variety of high, flashy kicks. This fighting style relies more on the legs than the fists. Head strikes are common, so you should at least be able to lift your leg to the height of your opponent's face. During classes you need to be prepared for the fact that you will receive a couple of painful blows, but in general the contacts are not very violent. In addition, students of Taekwondo do not only train in fighting each other, since it is one of the martial arts where breaking boards and bricks with hands and feet is part of the training regimen.
Mesomorph
Aikido
Aikido does not focus on exhausting punches and kicks. The focus is on using the opponent's own energy against him, in order to incapacitate him (using wrist locks or arm locks) or drive him back. This style is easier for people with an athletic build, since most offensive movements are more effective with developed muscles. Additionally, unlike most martial arts that require 10 ranks to achieve a black belt, this Japanese martial art only has 6 levels.
Kendo
A Japanese martial art that involves wielding a bamboo sword, dressing like a samurai, and repeatedly striking an opponent's neck and head. It sounds threatening, but in this martial art the body is protected by armor similar to knightly armor, which reduces damage to a minimum. Speed and strong shoulders and arms are essential attributes for sword fighters, so a lean, muscular build would be ideal.
Muay Thai (Thai boxing)
Thai martial art with full contact with the opponent. Instead of simply using fists and feet, the opponent is struck with a series of strikes to the elbows and knees. Most suitable for athletic people with developed muscles around the joints. Those wishing to master this type of martial arts should be prepared for early retirement, since serious practitioners have a rather short career (4-5 years maximum).
Endomorph
Judo
A Japanese martial art that aims to disrupt the opponent's balance and throw him to the mat. Stocky people have an advantage when performing defensive maneuvers, as the extra weight helps them stand more stable in the ring. Shortness of breath will not be a problem in the initial stages of training, which are devoted to improving grips, contraction maneuvers and how to fall correctly. To reach a more advanced level you will need to develop stamina.
Karate
Based on a combination of cultures (with roots in both Japan and Okinawa), karate is also a mixture of different fighting methods. Students learn hand fighting techniques and several weapon techniques, including nunchucks. Although this martial art does not involve grappling or throwing, stocky people benefit from a stronger and more stable stance, which gives more power to their strikes and blocks. Most varieties of karate are worth choosing, but if you are afraid of pain, then be wary of styles that have “Kenpo,” “Kempo,” “American Freestyle,” or “Full Contact” in their names.
Shorinji-kempo
This boxing style of karate is more suitable for larger people for several reasons. First, he uses a series of punches, similar to boxing, where stability in the ring due to a powerful physique is more important than strong fists. A strong physique will also be useful for mastering techniques to evade opponents' blows. Throwing punches will require flexibility, but punches are usually thrown no higher than the waist.
Jujutsu (jujutsu)
This Japanese technique combines many dangerous offensive and defensive techniques. This type of martial arts is merciless, as it was originally developed to train an unarmed person to neutralize an armed soldier. Mastering jiu-jitsu will be easier for those who are used to stress and have endurance and flexibility.
Today, in the days of open access to almost all channels and the active popularization of mixed martial arts, it is not so easy to determine the best martial art for street fights. It is important here not to fall unconditionally on the wave of the mainstream and at the same moment to separate the best from the worst. In the 80s of the 20th century, Soviet youth furiously “got sick” of karate classes, when at the same time, combat sambo was actively practiced.
When answering a question regarding self-defense, one should take into account all the dangers that await an ordinary person in a street fight. This includes:
- assault with bladed or firearms;
- attack exclusively with hands;
- attack with both hands and feet;
- wrestling, all kinds of stalls, grabs, etc.
For an effective counterattack, the defender must have full protection against the above. After defense, as a rule, they move on to a counter attack, but more on that later.
History of origin and advantages of sambo
In 1938, specifically at the request of the leadership, a sport focused on self-defense without weapons (abbreviated SAMBO) was developed for law enforcement officers. The founders collected techniques and techniques from different sports and adapted them to urban conditions. After the official inclusion of the register, young people throughout the USSR began to actively engage in sambo. This sport was first tested for its strength during the Patriotic War.
Sambo is the most effective martial art in a street fight because it includes:
- techniques for disarming the enemy;
- throws, sweeps, trips, allowing you to knock down an opponent for further finishing or holding;
- all types of blows, hands, feet, knees and elbows. Those. You can actively use both the simplest low kicks and more complex taekwondo strikes.
A clear advantage of sambo is a special jacket, in many ways identical to standard clothing for the autumn, winter and spring seasons. Most of the tackles and techniques are performed thanks to this jacket.
The best representatives of Sambo in MMA
Sambo school has long shown its effectiveness. Every year, numerous competitions of different scales are held in this sport. Sambo is also actively used by intelligence officers. The brightest representatives This school is Fedor Emelianenko, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Oleg Taktarov. It was these fighters who contributed a significant part to the popularization of this sport and its fame abroad. If you conduct a simple statistical analysis of victories in mixed martial arts, then it is likely that the advantage will be among fighters whose main style is different types struggle.
I would like to give second place to MMA. A clear disadvantage of MMA over Sambo as a sport for self-defense on the street is the lack of a sports jacket (which is effectively used for throws), arm locks (hand, forearm, etc.) and protective equipment from being hit with a knife or threatened with a pistol. What martial art is best for the street in the summer? MMA will be good in the summer season, because... if you focus on practicing techniques with grabbing a jacket, then adapting, especially in an extreme situation, will be more difficult. What can be used from MMA in the summer season:
- punches, kicks;
- passes to the legs, throws through the hip, mill;
- undercuts, steps;
- going behind the back and subsequent stalling.
Having fully mastered the sambo technique, you can easily calm down the attacker without causing him serious injury and thereby reducing the risk of exceeding the limits of the necessary defense, which will be checked in the event of a trial. A painful hand on the arm without a subsequent fracture, or a light suffocation will stop even such an aggressor, who is several times superior in physical training.
Other sports in self-defense
What type of martial art is most effective in street fights and why. But despite all the advantages of Sambo and MMA, many young and not so young people successfully engage in other types of martial arts and this does not mean that these martial arts are somehow worse or better. The skills of a kickboxer and taekwondo fighter will be of great help when defending against a knife attack. The advantage of kicks in this case is the greater distance and force of the blows. Moreover, if you are wearing thick jeans and high shoes, it is quite difficult to get a strong cut on your leg. Classic boxers have the best punching technique with their hands. When the question of “life or death” is raised, sharp blows to the jaw or nose help a lot. Moreover, the trajectory of a knife strike is not very different from the trajectory of hooks and jabs, so it will not be too difficult to defend yourself, the main thing is not to use blocks when striking from the side, the length of the blade can reach the temple!
Are you looking for a martial art that will be most effective in real combat? Below are the deadliest martial arts and fighting techniques. What began as a fight using sticks and stones has evolved into an extremely complex and deadly form of self-defense martial arts. Ready to learn about the 25 deadliest martial arts ever created?
25. Bokator
An ancient Cambodian martial art with its origins on the battlefield, its name literally translates to “lion beating.” Since all sorts of combinations of strikes and weapons are used for combat, it is not surprising that the bokator has caused numerous deaths.
24. Combato
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Although this type of martial art is no longer practiced today, kombato was extremely deadly look a martial art used by the Canadian Forces during World War II. It was created in 1910 by Bill Underwood, and after the war several law enforcement organizations asked him to train their officers. However, Bill refused on the grounds that kombato was too brutal a form of martial art, and instead developed defendo, a gentler option for citizens.
23. Jeet Kune Do
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Developed by Bruce Lee, this hybrid martial art style was his response to the "flower" methods used in other systems. Bruce believed that such forms of combat were aesthetically attractive, but their practical benefits were almost zero.
22. Shippalgi
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Practiced for hundreds of years by the Korean military, this martial art is divided into three categories - throwing, striking, and cutting. However, unlike many of its Korean "brethren", it is more focused on practical fighting techniques than on artistic philosophy.
21. Capoeira
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Although today it seems more like a display of sophistication and skill, this martial art originated hundreds of years ago in the ghettos of Brazil where slaves were held. It was originally a technique with which slaves could free themselves or defend themselves from attackers. Powerful legs and deft movements were disguised as dance, giving slaves the opportunity to practice discreetly. Due to the dangerous nature and history of capoeira, it has been outlawed several times in Brazil, and today is not welcomed in some social groups.
20. Kajukenbo 
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Originating on the streets of the criminal settlement of Palama in Hawaii, this highly effective and precise style of martial art combines numerous borrowings and was developed specifically to enable locals to protect themselves not only from gangs, but also from drunken sailors who had habit of starting fights.
19. Casey's fighting method
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Developed by Justo Deigues Serrano as a result of his combat experience on the streets of Spain, the Cayce Method is intended for self-defense during violent street confrontations. In recent years, he has gained wide popularity and even appeared in Batman films.
18. Sambo
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Sambo is a lethal combination of grappling and freestyle wrestling that was developed specifically for the Red Army in the early 1920s. It was initially created to improve the combat effectiveness of Soviet special forces, but after a surge in crime, the government began training security guards and law enforcement officers. Obviously, robbing banks in Russia is a bad idea.
17. Dim Mak
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Also known as Kyushu-jutsu or pressure fighting, this ancient martial art style involves attacking a person's body with certain pain points. Such an attack can result in knockout or death. Perhaps the most dangerous thing about this fighting style is that many people underestimate it and don't realize how dangerous it can be.
16. Kyokushin
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This full contact martial art is a vertical style of karate. It has deep philosophical roots regarding self-improvement, discipline and respect. Kyokushinkai is known as one of the "most difficult" forms of martial arts because it uses very little protective equipment and the combat involves full contact. In the words of one of their spiritual teachers: “The heart of our karate is real combat. There can be no proof without a real fight. Without evidence there is no trust. Without trust there is no respect. That's the definition in the martial arts world."
15. Bojuka 
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Like other non-sporting martial arts, this hybrid fighting technique, developed by Tom Schrenk in the 90s, does not focus on scoring or correct execution elements. Its sole purpose is to allow those left in the minority to take chances and turn them in their favor during a surprise street attack. Unlike other similar martial arts on our list, this one attempts to use strength intelligently.
14. Silat
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This wrestling style originates from Malaysia. If you notice, many of the martial arts forms on this list maintain philosophy and morals. However, silat is simply about violence. While there is debate as to its origins, the main purpose of this fight is to exploit your opponents' weaknesses and incapacitate as many of them as possible.
13. Kung Fu
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Kung Fu has become almost a general term for all Chinese martial arts. While there are many different ones, the main feature is striking the enemy very quickly and with great force.
12. System
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A lethal form of martial art used by Russian special forces, the system is similar to Krav Maga wrestling in that its sole purpose is to inflict as much damage as possible on an opponent in the shortest possible time.
11. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gained great popularity around the world when Royce Gracie won the first, second and fourth Ultimate Fighting Championships. The effectiveness of BJJ stems from a focus on ground combat and gives the less experienced the advantage of using body leverage.
10. Muay Thai
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Also known as the “art of eight limbs” for its use of elbows and knees, it should come as no surprise that this martial art originated in Thailand. This country is well acquainted with violence and war.
9. Kapu Kalua
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Also known simply as lua, this unconventional Hawaiian martial art focuses on bone breaking, group participation, and even open warfare in the ocean. The name itself actually means "2 strikes" and, omitting the long history of this fight on the battlefield, we can say that its practitioners seek to turn the enemy's disadvantage to their advantage and even use some strange methods, for example, covering themselves with coconut oil so that they cannot be grab
8. Tank
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Also known as vacon, this Peruvian martial art was born on the streets of Lima. It combines different martial arts and is designed to quickly inflict maximum damage on the enemy. Since hidden weapons and deception are often used during combat, it is not surprising that fights end in death.
7. Arnis
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Originating in the Philippines, this martial art is also called kali and eskrima. Like other martial arts on this list, discipline and moral values are important to it. One of the notable features of this martial art is the use of a cane, as historically bladed weapon been used longer than the knife.
6. Pugilism
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Also known as boxing, this combat sport is found in many variations throughout the world. It is very dangerous because the main target for blows is the head, and in the 19th century this sport was banned in a number of countries around the world.
5. Vale-tudo
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In Portuguese it means “anything goes.” Vale tudo is a contact combat sport popular in Brazil. He has a very limited quantity rules, and techniques are borrowed from numerous martial arts. The only problem is that the fight is so dangerous and bloody that it often creates a real stir in the media. For this reason, most events take place underground.
4. Ninjutsu
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Practiced by shinobi, or shinobi, in feudal Japan, this martial art focuses on unconventional warfare tactics, espionage and assassination. Practitioners of this martial art are sometimes even called quinine, or non-humans.
3. Hard contact wrestling
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This fight is considered one of the few to originate from the United States, and was very popular during the American Revolution. The main emphasis was on maximum disfigurement, so any techniques were used: men could aim at the enemy’s eyes, or bite off the tongue. Very few of the other martial arts on this list match this level of violence.
2. Line
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It is a lethal form of martial art that was widely used by the US Marines in the 90s and is still used by numerous special forces. In recent years, it has been replaced by the MCMAP martial arts program because the line has proven inflexible. Since this martial art was aimed at the death of the enemy, it could not be used in other types of operations, for example, peacekeeping.
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From the very beginning of their history, people tried to come up with the most sophisticated techniques for inflicting pain and injuring the enemy. It all started with claws and teeth, then there was the era of sticks and stones, and gradually all this resulted in systems of a wide variety of martial arts.
Some types of martial arts are really more like an art, for example, like a dance, while others have left nothing from the battle except extreme efficiency and lethality. We will consider the latter:
An ancient martial art from Cambodia, also known as Labokka-tao. Translated from the ancient language, it is translated as “beating the lion.” Bokator originated on the battlefield, during the clash of ancient armies, and not in daily small skirmishes, so it is not surprising that this system takes into account the use various types weapons - sticks, spears, etc.
This is a Canadian invention. Today it is no longer practiced, but during the Second World War Combato proved to be an extremely lethal form of martial arts, which Canadian soldiers used against opponents (Canadians fought mainly in Italy and Northern Europe, approx. website).
Jeet Kune Do
In Chinese it sounds like " Tse-quan-dao“, translated means “The Way of the Leading Fist.” This style, developed by Bruce Lee, contains all the most effective techniques all martial arts that the “Little Dragon” mastered. For his style, Bruce chose only those elements that were truly useful in battle, putting efficiency rather than entertainment in the foreground.
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Sib pal ki
This martial art has been in service with the Korean armies for hundreds of years. It is built on three main elements - lunge, strike, cut. Sib stick ki differs from other Korean martial arts by placing more emphasis on efficiency and less on philosophy.
Although Capoeira is now more of a dance than a fighting style, in the very beginning this fighting art was quite fearsome. It appeared several hundred years ago in Brazil, in slave settlements. Capoeira was created so that a runaway slave could defend himself if caught, which is why it quickly became banned.
Kajukenbo (kajukembo)
This American-Hawaiian hybrid appeared relatively recently, around the time of World War II. The name is no coincidence: “ka” - karate, “ju” - judo, “ken” - kempo, or Chinese boxing. The history of the origin of this martial art is interesting - it was invented by the Hawaiians for self-defense both from street gangs and from drunken American sailors.
The word, familiar to Russian ears, means “self-defense without weapons” and is a lethal combination of striking and wrestling techniques. This martial art was developed by order of the Red Army in the 20s of the last century. Sambo includes the most effective techniques and tactics of various types of combat sports, martial arts and folk types of wrestling: Azerbaijani (gyulesh), Uzbek (uzbekcha kurash), Georgian (chidaoba), Kazakh (kazaksha kures), Tatar (tatarcha korәsh), Buryat wrestling; Finnish-French, free-American, English wrestling of Lancashire and Cumberland styles, Swiss, Japanese judo and sumo and other types of martial arts.
Balintawak Eskrima
Also known as Balintawak Arnis or simply Balintawak. This martial art originates from the Philippines. The technique is so effective and sophisticated that the Spanish colonialists banned the Filipinos from practicing Baliwantak after several mass riots. The style flourished in the 50s of the 20th century.
Although the English word “spear” in translation means “spear,” the name of this type of combat is in no way connected with edged weapons. The English acronym SPEAR (Spontaneous Protection Enabling Accelerated Response, site note) means “spontaneous protection with accelerated counterattack.” The style is almost entirely based on the use of natural human reflexes and is used by many police services around the world.
GRU special forces combat system
As the name suggests, it is used by Russian military intelligence. Extremely effective style a battle where the enemy is incapacitated as quickly and reliably as possible. Experts say that there is only one analogue in the world that is comparable in effectiveness and lightning speed - Krav Maga, used by Israeli special forces.
Krav Maga
Actually, the Israeli twin of the previous type of combat. Fast and reliable is the main message. None sports competitions Krav Maga is not held, there are no amateur sections.
Muay Thai
In its homeland it is called “the art of eight limbs”, in the West the popular name is “Thai boxing”. Due to the active use of elbows, knees, feet and legs, even sports matches often lead to serious injuries. Muay Thai is very ancient art fight, however, it gained worldwide popularity relatively recently, after the release of the film “Kickboxer”, where main role performed by Jean-Claude VanDamme.
Vale Tudo
Widely known under the names “Fight without rules”, “Fight mixed style"or "Mixfight". Translated from Portuguese, “vale tudo” means “anything goes” or “whatever works.” This martial art of Brazilian origin came to Russia not so long ago - the first championship in “Fightings Without Rules” took place in 1995, where Russian fighter Mikhail Ilyukhin, having reached the final, lost first place to a Brazilian champion named Ricardo Morais. Currently the most famous Russian athlete This style is Fedor Emelianenko.
This world-famous martial art is based on merging with an opponent's attack and redirecting the attacker's energy. Simply put, the enemy's strength is used against him. Leaving range to throw your opponent off balance is common. This art is so traumatic that no competitions are held in traditional aikido styles. In addition, the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, rejected the very possibility of any rivalry: ““There are no and cannot be competitions in Aikido.”
Originally from medieval Japan, translated means “the art of being invisible.” Ninjutsu is an invention of the Japanese spy clans, or "ninjas", there is no concept of "rules". Anything can be used as a weapon; any means are suitable to achieve the goal. Ninja training began from infancy, literally from the cradle itself, which was rocked so that when it hit the wall, it helped the baby learn to group when hit. Ninjas mastered swimming before walking, they could walk along a slack rope like across a wide bridge, and the ability to “merge” with the environment for camouflage is still legendary. Usually, a clash between an ordinary ninja and an ordinary samurai did not bode well for the latter, because the samurai, with his laws of honor, was initially vulnerable. Due to their extreme unscrupulousness, ninja performers were also called “genin”, or “non-human”.
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