What is the best combination of martial arts?

I mean, if you had to choose three combat systems to train at, which combination do you think it is the best?


In my case, maybe Ju-Jitsu, Hwa Rang Do and Jeet Kune Do.


These three complement to each other.

What is the best combination of martial arts?
This is tough to answer because it doesn't sound like you have started any training. The most effective for you might be different from another person.





First. get started in one martial art that you enjoy, for the sake of fun. If you live in the US then every school offers American Wrestling which is based on Greco-Roman Wrestling.





I think this is a great place to start and its free. If you are already out of high school then consider what MA schools you have available. None are bad, so just find one that feels right enough for you to attend at least 3 times per week.





Don't even be concerned about other styles until you feel confident with one, and that might be enough. Only you will know what feels right for you. Do they have a JKD school in your area? If they do, then go down and see if you can try a class. Most schools will offer at least one trial class. If you don't enjoy it then you won't keep it up so the rest is mute. So, find something that is fun for you then consider this question again in about 2 years.
Reply:Hap Ki Do, Jeet Kune Do, and traditional karate!
Reply:I only speak for myself, it'll be diff. for everyone but for me a combo. of Aikido, Escrima/Kali, BJJ all wrapped up in an MMA system.
Reply:id choose





karate,ju jitsu, boxing





or





tae kwon do, hap ki do, boxing





i currently do traditional karate and freestyle karate 2 lessons of each a week seems enough training for me i also want a life out side the dojo
Reply:I started my martial arts training in Goju Ryu, after recieving my black belt I began training in Judo... and I absolutely love Judo.





If I were to do it all over again I would have probably forgone the Goju and taken some kick boxing courses, stayed with the Judo and then incorporate something like White Tiger Kenpo.
Reply:Muay thai for stand-up, as it has no equal.





Jiu jutsu and wrestling for grappling.





Awesome combo!!
Reply:I train in Capoeira, ki-aikido, and shaolin-do





each of these has been very beneficial to me and complementary to each other. All are fun and I learned to be a better fighter.
Reply:In my opinion, this is the best combination:





1. Muay Thai - It covers almost all ranges of fighting. You can use your boxing strikes in the punching range; devastating no-nonsense kicks in the kicking range; elbows, knee strikes, clinching, takedowns, when in the infighting/trapping range.





2. Wrestling/Judo - Both systems are great if you want to take your opponent to the ground and strike him there, or just put your opponent to the ground to grapple with him.





3. Brazilian JiuJitsu - If ever you take your opponent down, you can either use the principles of JiuJitsu to get the best position to pound your opponent, or use joint manipulation and locks to debilitate him.





What's important is that you know how to fight in all four ranges:





1. Kicking Range


2. Punching range


3. Trapping/Infighting range


4. The ground/grappling range





The combination of Muay Thai, Wrestling/Judo, and jiujitsu, is the most effective technique.
Reply:well i believe that you have chosen three nice arts to use, however for me, i believe as did bruce lee, that boxing is a solid useful skill that only compliments other skills!


so, it is boxing, ju-jitsu, with either northern chinese shaolin kung fu or muay tai boxing.


i believe those three arts combined give you a well rounded self defense as well as a potent offense!


i believe that the skills of boxing such as speed ,timing, foot work,combination puching, as well as blocking and slipping punches while being able to counter punch is a serious foundation for building a fighting machine!


since i also believe that many if not most fights end up on the ground,ju-jitsu is a nice skill to have for close in and on the ground combat, with its wrestling and locks and holds it is an excellent companion to any martial art.


finally muay tai.... i know a fighter in that style, he is pretty impressive! from the boxing skills it presents to the devastating kicks or shin strikes, it is truely an inpressive art! throw in the multitudes of knee,elbow and head strikes,it is a complete package.


so those three styles cover self defense on your feet, on the ground and a very formidble offensivemartial art to end a street fight to your advantage!


not to leave out the kung fu..it combines many of the above mentioned skills, but what works for me, is that i have seen many people use this art successfully against bigger and heavier opponents,it depends on techniques, agility,speed and fluidity. a nice soft style that uses circular strategies as opposed to confronting a larger opponent head on! quick parrying blocks and counterstrikes make this an excellent choice for me.


please.. people,do not get angry, these are my opinions,my preferences..what works for me!


there are lots of different styles out there ..each with it's own army of supporters!


as my usaga...goju-usa sensei used to say "there are no bad martial arts, just bad martial artists"

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