What are a few self defence martial arts?

Question

I want to learn a self defence like Aikido or hapkido are there any others like it?

Answer 1

Judo

Answer 2

Although I started out in Taekwondo, Im a firm believer in reality based martial arts like Krav Maga, Haganah, and even Millitary based Combatives for self defense, although I think that some aspects of these styles can be a little extreme.

Answer 3

i suggest systema or wing chun. most martial arts will do the trick.if in doubt try something else. i think self defence is primarily a state of mind,be aware,avoid potential risk areas, travel in groups, if in doubt run away etc.good luck

Answer 4

Aikido and Hapkido while based on the same art of Aikijujitsu are very different in philosophy and technique. Hapkido uses much more striking and kicking than Aikido. The things that are the same are the priniciples of non resistance and some of the jointlocking. Hapkido is more geared to self defense and is used by Korean military and law enforcement. So it is more well rounded than Aikido in those those aspects. Similar arts to those are Aiki-jujitsu, Kajukembo, Shorinji ryu Kempo. The common link to those arts is that they utilize circular movement, non resistance, redirection and joint locking. Striking and kicking is basically universal in all arts. Emphasis on what is more specified is up to the school master. Some schools like mine which is a Hapkido school do much more grappling than any of the other Hapkido schools in my general area. Point is every school whether it be with in the art or not have their suttle differences. You have to research and visit the different places and see what they do to find out if you may like it or not.

Answer 5

Ed Parker's American Kenpo is a very good one.

Hapkido is a great one too

Answer 6

Arnis/ Escrima/Kali they are all self defence arts keep in mind though it is more important to get a good teacher than a good style

Answer 7

Japanese jiu-jitsu and boxing for me.

But I'll quote Bruce Lee on this one....regardless where or what a style evolves from " If it works use it" ( my motto always )

Graded in Karate and jiu-jitsu but interested in many martial art styles, always willing to learn and continually open minded :)***

Answer 8

i dont know about aikido or hapkido but judo is another form of a self defense martial art.

Answer 9

Tae Kwon Do is greatly considered for self defence. Studios provide a more socially interactive class which can help build confidence which helps you learn the proper techniques to avoid situations that could be harmful and if elevated, can allow you to fight back

Answer 10

Basically all of them. There are a few that are made only for self-defense, but all of them will probably teach you how to defend against an untrained attacker.

Answer 11

Akido, Hapkido, and Preying Mantis are all quite similar, but very different as well.

All quality Martial Arts can be used for self defense, if trained with that in mind.

Answer 12

most martial arts are self defence styles except the fighting styles such as muay thai and bjj and then theres the joke ones such as crapiera and krav maga. isuggest if you are going to do aikido or hapkido you also crosstrain in a stand up style.or alternatively do freestyle karate such as zen do kai,bushi kai or kempo or simular,they will teach you stand up,ground/grappling,weapons and practicle street wise self defence.