There are no best Martial Arts. What is "best" is always a matter of opinion. What makes a Martial Art system effective and successful in real-life self defense depends mostly on the quality of instruction, and the skill and ability of the student to perform it correctly.
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The martial arts are codified systems of combat practices. They are practised for self defence or merely physical health and fitness, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development.
Brian Eustace has written: 'The Police Self-defence Handbook (Martial Arts)'
John Goldman has written: 'Taekwondo' -- subject(s): Tae kwon do 'Introduction to Martial Arts' 'Self defence' -- subject(s): Self-defense
Take up martial arts(like Jujitsu self defence) to help your reflexes or it's all to do with timing and concentration to increase your reflexes.
The importance of martial arts. That is a very complicated question. Martial arts is about discipline, respect, and self-control. Generally doing any martial arts also increases your self esteem and ability to defend yourself. Depending on the art, you will also get very flexible. There have been many studies showing martial arts increases, on average, a persons spirituality and health.
Yes, girls and women seek out Martial Arts training for any reasons, including the original reason for having invented the martial arts: self defense.
Which sect of Buddhism in Japan promoted self control, meditation, and martial arts?
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Martial arts have a lot of benefits, including physical fitness, fat loss, self-esteem, self-defense, and many others. There are hundreds of martial arts, most popular being Karate, Teakwondo, Kung-fu, Krav Maga, Wing Chun, Judo, Jujutsu, Ninjitsu and Judo.