Martial Arts....Street Defense....What is best?

What martial art or "fight training" is best? I want to learn something practical, not something like kempo. I am not looking for a fight, but I would like to be trained how to practically defend myself against multiple attackers. I know if someone has a gun I am more or less up the creek, but short of that I would like to feel comfortable walking down the street knowing I could defend myself if needed.

Martial Arts....Street Defense....What is best?
Wing chun, it is the best for realistic, direct street fighting. With wing chun you punch straight to their heads to knock them out by shocking the brain, you go straight in and your arms are up while attacking to protect your own face.





A semi-instructor got into a fight with 2 guys one night and knocked them both down using wing chun in this way.





Fights are fast, and it comes down to the element of shock surprise and who goes the craziest. If it gets past the first few blows (if your hits don't knock them down injure them enough) it always turns into a wrestling match (just watch UFC), so wrestling/grappling is good to learn as well.


Also wing chun is what bruce lee mastered before he created jeet kune do, and a lot of his style is based off of what he learned practicing wing chun. In fact you may be better off trying jeet kune do if you can find a trainer near you.
Reply:kungfu
Reply:Yawyan martial arts.. its a mix martial art, teakwondo, kick boxing, judo and arnis.. its a good self defense. its like street fighting. thats how they come up with the name "yawyan" sounds chinese but it came from the word saYAW ng kamataYAN which means "dance of death"
Reply:Grappling is the best for real fight situations, watch the street fighter movies, google Joslin studios jeff is the champ in mma in his weight category
Reply:Once again, look for what is available to you and go train. If the Dojo you attend is reputable then you will learn all you need.


No one art is better than any other.
Reply:I've said it before and I'll say it again, the best self defense against multiple attackers is the Hundred meter dash. Only a drunken 1diot or a junkie high on drugs would think he can take on a dozen guys and come out without a scratch. Believe me, you will feel more comfortable walking down the streets, when you know you can outrun any tough guy you meet in the streets : P
Reply:Bets advice is to run away. I know that is not always possible. No one style is the best, it comes down to what fits you, and what is available in your area, and how good the instructor is at the school. Watch out for McDojo's. They are easy to spot. If you are promised a belt in a certian time, avoid these. I have trained Issin-Ryu karate for 18 years under an excellent instructor. Isshin-ryu is an excellent style for me, and we train very realisticly. It might not be right for you. You will have to investigate. Disregard the person who told you grappling. You stated you are concerned about multiple opponents. Hard to defend yourself when you are on the ground with one guy and his buddies are kicking you in the head. grappling has it's place, just not on the street.
Reply:Kajukenbo.
Reply:Look into Krav Maga. It is for street defense w/ weapons. You learn what to do against a knife, multiple attackers and a gun. Depending on what you can find in your area.... anything is better than nothing.
Reply:Sounds like your in a hurry to get started %26amp; feel the need to walk out of your first lesson feeling confident in being able to defend yourself. Krav Maga meets these requirments but if there are no schools near you there are other systems that'll work.





Kapap-Lotar





Combat Hapkido





Jeet Kune Do





Executive Progressive Fight System





Silat (some styles)





Escrima/Kali





Muay Thai





I recommend you do not do a system that has katas or hyungs.
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try aikido for example
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afG0ZIokr...
Reply:Ask the studios in your area if they go over street defense because I've done some different styles and they all have different street defense.





Also, the style Aikido has techniques that work with the persons weight and force so that can be good if someone comes at you.





There are also styles specifically made for street fighting, here's a link that can lead you to different styles, some of them might be just for street fighting.





http://www.blackbeltmag.com/styles





most martial arts are tailored for self defense so it really comes down to your call





good luck!
Reply:Try akido it has alot of short takedowns and a quick moves that can subdue ur opponent remember these are only used for defense not for the purpose of beating someone up