mahon83050
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I know there have been many martial arts threads out there and a few of them have been started by me. However, I want some input from some of those who do practice any of the above.
I want to get back into martial arts (took TSK for one year) and grappling seems like the best form of self-defense.
While Muay Thai and Krav Maga seem bad ass and seem very effective on the street, I am not looking to seriously hurt anyone or be the "aggressor". These two martial arts seem like you can really hurt someone and seem more "offensive" than "defensive" in nature. I am looking more for a soft or "merciful" martial art where I can defend myself and Judo, JJ, BJJ seem to fit that bill. Not to mention, most fights do end up on the ground. I saw a clip on youtube the other day where a Hapkido Blackbelt's moves were totally ineffective against his BJJ sparring partner as soon as the BJJ black belt swiftly closed the distance. All Hapkido's flashy kicks and punches did not mean jack as soon as the BJJ practicioner took him down.
#1: I am NOT that athletic, is this a prerequisite?
#2: Does the sparring seem effective and give you bruises?
#3: Have you ever used it on the street?
Thanks
I want to get back into martial arts (took TSK for one year) and grappling seems like the best form of self-defense.
While Muay Thai and Krav Maga seem bad ass and seem very effective on the street, I am not looking to seriously hurt anyone or be the "aggressor". These two martial arts seem like you can really hurt someone and seem more "offensive" than "defensive" in nature. I am looking more for a soft or "merciful" martial art where I can defend myself and Judo, JJ, BJJ seem to fit that bill. Not to mention, most fights do end up on the ground. I saw a clip on youtube the other day where a Hapkido Blackbelt's moves were totally ineffective against his BJJ sparring partner as soon as the BJJ black belt swiftly closed the distance. All Hapkido's flashy kicks and punches did not mean jack as soon as the BJJ practicioner took him down.
#1: I am NOT that athletic, is this a prerequisite?
#2: Does the sparring seem effective and give you bruises?
#3: Have you ever used it on the street?
Thanks