What's your favorite Martial art that you've practiced?

[Anonymous]

Jujutsu - Quite efficient against one opponent, especially Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but not efficient against multiple opponents.

Judo - Mostly a combat sport with strict rules, but can be adapted for very efficient self-defense, just like Jujutsu.

Boxing - Also a combat sport, but can be effective for self-defense, if you're a strong puncher, though, it can fail if the opponent knows grappling techniques, or if he/she knows how to use low kicks against you.

Muay Thai and Kickboxing are not the same, but some people usually can't tell the difference. Thai Boxing aka Muay Thai has so much more techniques, but offensive and defensive.
However, both of these combat sports can be very effective for self-defense in a stand up combat, but on the ground - you're in trouble.

Karate and Kung-Fu are also not the same.
Karate is Japanese martial art, originated in Okinawa, it has several main styles and dozens of unofficial styles.
There are a few styles of Karate used in a full contact fights, these styles are usually considered as the most efficient (e. g Kyokushin, Seidokaikan, Ashihara Kaikan etc).
As for the traditional Karate, Shotokan is very popular, but the most efficient styles in my opinion are Wado Ryu, Shito Ryu and Goju Ryu.
Kung Fu is an ancient Chinese martial art consisting of more than 300 different fighting styles.
Most famous styles are Wing Chun, Pa Kua Chang (aka Bagua-Zhang), Tai Chi Chuan, Choy Li Fut, Hung Ga and many others.
Kung Fu also features dozens of animal styles, e. g Tiger, Dragon, Snake, Mantis, Crane etc, as well as a few very bizarre styles like Drunken boxing, Sick Fist, Labyrinth Boxing etc.
The most efficient styles are Traditional Wing Chun, Pa Kua Chang, and Choy Li Fut (according to Bruce Lee, this style is the best against multiple opponents).
Bruce Lee popularized Kung Fu worldwide, he was a genuine master who combined many styles, and created his own fighting system called Jeet Kune Do.
Most of the traditional styles of Kung Fu originated in several Buddhist and Taoist temples, but the most famous ones are Shaolin and Wudang (aka Wu-Tang).
Confucian temples usually didn't follow the martial art tradition until Neo-Confucianism started introducing Kung Fu into their practice.

Wrestling - There are lots of Wrestling styles, most of them are efficient in one on one fight, but lots of Wrestling styles require physical strength and/or body weight.
For example, Greco-Roman wrestling emphasizes strength, while Sumo is based on using your weight against your opponent.
Freestyle wrestling requires more technique, and that's why it's one of the most efficient styles, especially if combined with modern version of ancient Greek Pankration, or with 19th century Catch Wrestling (aka Catch as catch can).

By the way, you forgot about Taekwondo and other Korean martial arts (e. g Hapkido, Hwa Rang Do, Kuk Sool Won etc).

You also forgot about some Japanese martial arts, not just famous ones like Aikido and Ninjutsu, but also some less known arts, like Nanbudo, Tegumi and Taido.

Chinese also have certain martial arts that are not necessarily a part of Kung Fu, for example Shuai Jiao (Chinese wrestling), and Chin-Na Fa (Chinese grappling).

Besides China, Japan, Korea and Thailand, lots of other East Asian countries have their own martial arts, combat sports and various fighting styles.
Some of them are:
- Pencak Silat (Indonesian), Silat Melayu (Malaysian), Arnis/Eskrima/Kali (Filipino); - Bokator (Cambodian), Muay Lao (Laotian), Kalaripayattu (Hindu);
- Viet Vo Dao (Vietnamese), Lethwei (Burmese boxing), Bokh (Mongolian wrestling), and many other martial arts worldwide.

[Smoke-n-Growls]

I've dabbled in a good few styles (aikido, tae kwon do, tai chi, kickboxing, kali, and karate) but my lifelong style is a variation of Okinawan karate.

It's fun and I enjoy the style, but in terms of practical defense I'd prefer something like kickboxing.

My club teaches self-defence techniques outside of our style's rules for self-defence proper, since our point sparring techniques aren't as effective in life or death scenarios.

[Physics-Man]

I currently practice San Soo Kung Fu, Kyokushin Karate, Hapkido, Judo, BJJ, and Muay Thai. I'd have to say it's BJJ because the great majority of fights end up on the ground and its an art where size really doesn't matter all that much.

Muay Thai and Judo are great runner-ups.

[someginger]

I've did tae kwon do for 12 years and i did MMA for about 6 mouths before the end of the world. I would say MMA is the most effective (i know its technically not a martial art but yoy can take classes in it)

[jgokgotit]

I've done Shotokan Karate (the real deal, not the McDojos/tournament glory hogs). Real, unwatered Shotokan is one of the most effective arts you can find. I've dabbled in other martial arts but most are either fake or incomplete arts. Shotokan's biggest flaw is that they do not practice a lot of ground maneuvers (though they do practice some). However, if used correctly, a Shotokan practitioner will have an opponent finished before the fight hits the ground. I would supplement Shotokan with Aikido and BJJ. If you get proficient in all 3 (Shotokan, Aikido and BJJ) then you have a well-rounded fighting system. Shotokan has amazing striking techniques, defense and dealing with multiple and/or armed opponents , Aikido is very good with joint attacks and requires almost no power and is effective against armed opponents and BJJ is great for the ground.

[Mystic_Nova]

Brazilian Jiu jitsu! Hands down. Nothing better than choking your partner until they themselves, tap out

[EmbraceThePain]

The most extensive training I’ve received in a martial art has been Jiujitsu and it’s also my favorite. I’ve done a wide variety of martial arts growing up.

[Rich123456789]

Jiu Jitsu! Been training for 12 years. Very effective in many different situations if you have the right coach.

[WhereAmI]

The closest I've come to martial arts is throwing ninja stars.

[iFarted]

I've only done Muay Thai which is Thai kickboxing.
The different martial arts are just different styles of fighting, they all have their pros and cons but most will benefit an individual.

[YHL6965]

I have only practiced Krav Maga so far, which is technically not a martial art, but I really like being able to defend myself. I want to try HEMA if I can some time.

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[Anonymous]

Joe-Jitsu. A specialized martial art developed by Joe Rogan

[fred_durst]

specific kind of kungfuhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/NWsgBqNuVEk

[NYCQuestions1976]

Does Jedi training count?

[jon28805]

I've done wado kai karate. It's a Japanese martial art.

[petrichor9]

Krav Maga for brutul effeciency

[beefy40]

Karate/kung-fu isn't a real martial art.

[Astarlessnightsky]

Only practiced Judo, and it was ok.

[0112358]

Those are different questions :p

I box.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I like Wrestling / Boxing

[Anonymous]

i practice the art of the bar fight.

[MandaFanta]

Bjj. Love it!

[Likes2drive]

Karate but I’ve never practiced it