What are some of the more aggressive martial arts? On the other hand, what are the most useful on the streets?

Question

I'm thinking of taking up a martial art, but I'm not sure which one I should go for. Just looking for some general infoz here, so thanks for anything.

Answer 1

SAMBO Russian Martial Arts, that is the sickest fighting style ever, i'm 6'5 232 and i am not fighting in a league anymore (and havent been in a couple years) or nothing but that **** has gotten me so quick and taught me so many moves that in the last few years ive fought this kid that was golden gloves 6 year boxing all star ****** and i made him look like a fool and ive taken kids that are 300 pounds, its definately really agressive as soon as you start your attacks you are all over the a*****e and you just keep pounding. It's true that it's self defense but that's what they teach to the Spetsnaz and they are sick as h**l at it.

Answer 2

hung gar its a well rounded system and verry aggrevise

Answer 3

South African Budo Kahn.

incorporating Dimak, (chinese nerve fighting)

Answer 4

fight like a man punch, nuttin under the belt, and no kicking

Answer 5

In traditional wushu, the southern styles tend to be more direct and aggressive: wing chun, hung gar, and tiger claw are extremely combat effective. Among the northern styles, praying mantis has a reputation of being brutal, unrelenting, and never retreating. There is almost no blocking; instead, fast footwork combined with hooking and grabbing and a simultaneous strike or kick. But it takes great effort and time to be proficient, which is why karate or krav maga at a community center is preferred by the masses. A kick in the shins and a poke in the eyes is about as deep as you would go there.

Answer 6

The fact is that Alex n has given you the best answer so far. Quite honestly most Martial arts, after you have been attacked, go into a very aggressive mode to end the situation as soon as possible.

I am not talking about street fighting here, but self defense. All styles have their strenghts and weaknesses. BJJ for example: One of the best styles for a one on one fight, but if it is all you know and you are attacked by 2 or more, it can get you in trouble, since almost all of it's techniques are on the ground.

Rather then worry about style, you will be much better off finding a school in your area that has an excellent instructor, and that trains realisticly with progressive resistance.

Answer 7

Martial arts is good in the movies or in competition but on the streets, a good .45 Colt 1911 cant be beat.

Answer 8

For bar and street fights, you'll do best with boxing and wrestling.  For more serious fights (i.e. - real-life fight-to-the-death combat, military stuff, etc.), learn boxing, wrestling, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai.

Answer 9

What are some of the more aggressive martial arts?

Krav Maga, Muay Thai, Boxing, Kickboxing, most hard styles are actually pretty aggressive.

On the other hand, what are the most useful on the streets?

It actually depends not on the style but the way your instructor trains you. For it to be useful on the streets, classes must have full-contact sparring regularly and maybe train outside with street clothes as well.

I think you should just find a school that teaches a martial art realistically. Don't care about what style it is...as long as it trains realistically...go for it.

Answer 10

No kicking? U baby.

My old teacher told me if your hand is a pistol, your leg is a shotgun.

Don't be afraid to use it, cuz it HURTS.

Answer 11

Hi.

When you said aggressive the first style that came to mind was Muay Thai, which would be a great option but shouldn't be your only one.  It is useful for the streets and relies heavily on striking which is good for most types of combat.  Most people like to supplement this with Jujitsu for the grappling aspect of martial arts.

Jujitsu, which I am sure will be suggested to you, is great for one opponent scenarios, however it relies on tangling yourself with your opponent in order to subdue him, not so great against multiple attackers.  This is why it is often combined with styles like Muay Thai.

MMA is quite aggressive so you may consider it but keep in mind it is a sport designed for the ring and not for the streets.  It can be applicable to the streets and depending on the school some street applications may be taught but I wouldn't count on it.

I would avoid other sport arts such as Tae Kwon Do, it great for many things but street combat is not one of them.  Same thing with Judo, great for sport but not necessarily for the streets.  They both can be applied to street worthy techniques but are not designed toward that goal.

Kenpo karate is generally a defensive art, but only in that you attack only once you are attacked or faced with the threat there of.  It quickly becomes very (some would say overly) aggressive and already combines stand up martial arts with grappling for a well rounded, versatile martial art that is very useful for street combat.  But again, the emphasis generally is placed on self defense.  This may be my preference but it certainly isn't your only option.

Wing Chun can be quite aggressive relying on trapping followed by quick hard strikes.  From what I know it can be quite devastating to your opponent if used properly.

Hopefully that helps and good luck in your search :)

Answer 12

Hi... Well, I train Lima Lama, and it's really effective. I'm a 5'3" female and have taken on a six-foot guy. Lima Lama teaches you how to punch and kick effectively, but you also get a lot of street fighting defense techniques -- and they work!

However, I acknowledge it's not available in a lot of places... So, I'd suggest boxing, because from my experience on the street, you use your hands most.

Jujitsu (sorry if I spelled wrong) or judo and kempo are also really good, from what I know about it.

I personally suggest you stay away from flashy kicks and stuff -- they're awesome and incredibly difficult to acheive, but on the street they're not so effective.

Answer 13

Really, it is YOU who have to bring the aggressiveness to your training and to street.  While by default, Tai Chi is softer than Jujitsu, there are some Tai Chi people who are vicious.  

Don't get caught up in style, get caught up in improving your abilities over time.