What is the Best Martial Art? | ART OF ONE DOJO

[@thomasirwin9587]

"I fear not the man who has practiced 10000 kicks once, but I fear the man who had practiced one kick 10000 times" bruce lee

[@grndragon7777777]

@Angler Strong you see they won't miss because they practice that kick so many times it'll land all of the time. With that said I don't believe in it I'm more of a jack of all trades and a master of none

[@seric4546]

Neither of those men actually exist. Gotta love Bruce Lee but that's not his best quote IMO.

[@ArtProphet]

Thomas Irwin one of my fave quotes👌🏼

[@bernardortiz7351]

@Angler Strong How often do you meet MMA fighters that want to take you out the moment they meet you?

[@kristinayeh8960]

That’s 1 of my favorite quotes

[@edr777]

My father gave me a book called "Junior Karate" when I was very young. In that book was a passage that read "The true Karate expert is willing to train a little harder than the rest, that is their biggest secret". That stuck with me both in life and the martial arts.

[@bernardortiz7351]

The best martial art is the one that you stick with...

[@bernardortiz7351]

Lvl18 Abilities true. It is unlikely one will stick to an art that does not match your body (or mind) for any significant length of time.

[@bernardortiz7351]

@@lvl18abilities perfectly valid point. Someone with great kicking ability may start off in "any" art, but I'm sure that at some point, someone will ask that person if they've ever done TKD (and then recommend a school for them to try). To a large degree, though, the path through the arts is the point, not the desire to try to optimize a search for the one best suited to a given body style. That's also dependent upon what one wants to get out of the art. Are you looking to be the best street fighter on the planet? Are you trying to get into MMA and rule that? Or, are you simply out of shape and looking for something that you can do that keeps your interest longer than pushing weights around in a gym... ?

[@bernardortiz7351]

@@lvl18abilities I do kung fu. I also do some tai chi to balance me out a little on the hard/soft issue. I'm coming up on 50 and my own goals in the martial arts changed many years ago from real "fighting" to health, fitness, flexibility and so on. What style(s) do you study?

[@bernardortiz7351]

@@lvl18abilities Awesome! Enjoy that art. You will find that as you research arts, you will get around 4 opinions for every person (usually conflicting) on various arts. From the history of a given art, to the specific instructor, to the school and so on. At your age, I'd recommend that you spend time figuring out what it is that you really want to achieve in that art (and the why). Factor in your current body (how flexible you are, what kind of shape you are and so on) as well as where your mind is at (are you able to focus on the material and does it stick?). There are many levels (and I don't mean belts) to these arts, and it can take many years of study to dive into them. If it is 'working' for you and your current goals, fantastic. Spend time really diving into the moves - the theory of the moves, the various applications of the moves and so on. If it is not really working for you, then perhaps looking at some other styles may be what you should do. The more you, as the student, puts into the study of the art, the more you'll get out of it (don't expect things to be hand-fed to you). The more effort you put in, the more it will show and your instructor will recognize this, and 'reward' you with more work to do.. :-)

[@hamzadesidragonsarwar]

Bernard Ortiz more like depends on your training like I did Kickboxing/Krav Maga I was passionate about it which made me progress faster

[@studentoftheart6431]

"The individual is more important than any style or system" - Bruce Lee

[@ArtofOneDojo]

100% correct!

[@thomasirwin9587]

So ture my sensei often said something similar

[@kristiannoel4866]

My old Si gung said very similar.

[@ISZAudio]

Absofuckinglutely. Different arts have different strengths, but it's all useless unless you train train train train. I take Wing Chun. I train my ass off every day. My neighbor does TKD 2 nights a week. Wing Chun is better at close range, tkd is better at a medium range. But the sheer fact that I train harder and longer and more often is what would decide that hypothetical sparring match. On the flip side, someone who's been doing karate for 30 years is probably going to beat my ass. It's all about training and willpower! (as a side note, my sifu studied alongside Bruce Lee under Sigung Yip Man, and goddamn the stories I've heard...)

[@carlobella1850]

Student Of The Art that’s 50% of it. If you have two people who are identically the same.. let’s pretend we could clone the same person. One person was doing absolute garbage (probably 80% of martial arts in the United States) The other was doing something that is actually useful. So both matter....

[@richnielsen4465]

It's not the art, it's the artist. Some systems are better than others, but none are bad. I had successfully used boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, judo, jujitsu, muay Thai, taekwondo, karate, kung fu, aikido, and tai chi. At the same time I seen 2nd dans from can't fight. Find what works for you, what speaks to you, train hard, and most importantly; have fun! The best art is the one that brings you joy.

[@da1onlynickvicious]

Rich Nielsen there’s plenty of bad ineffective arts out there. A blue belt from a legit Jiu Jitsu school or a wrestler who can box a little will beat most life long martial artists who trained in traditional arts

[@richnielsen4465]

@@da1onlynickvicious The styles you mentioned are all incredible, but each one has the limitations of being sports with rules. That being said if someone gets very good through practice the can beat the average person. Thanks for your input.

[@blazermate5877]

I think it really entirely depends on the person a lot of people say wing Chun is useless but after training in it I’ve managed to find myself with it several times

[@sonnygallo5662]

The one that fits your intent, body type physicality and purpose for study. There's no such thing as a best art. It's relative. OSU 🐯

[@stephengallagher544]

Someone that speaks with out knocking other martial arts they don't train in. Good job.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Every art has something to offer. It's up to the person to find what they specifically want and find the art for them that fulfills that :)

[@Dragonflyjones67]

Jkd Concepts_Jun Fan Jkd_FMA_Inosanto Kali_ Panantukan_Kali Silat (or Maphilindo Silat)_Muay Thai_Savate_CSW "Suits Me" pretty well. It's well-rounded and covers my combat basis, each art mention flow's together and has a strong similarity with other arts. From stand-up to ground fighting including weapon effectiveness, my basis is pretty much covered (I don't limit myself to these Art's). It took me 8yrs to find the arts that I like. I had the pleasure of meeting Dan Inosanto twice during his seminars. Great man! Lots of knowledge...

[@Sumotori.]

Great question, but not so difficult answer indeed. Once in the late 70s, I asked Sensei Taiji Kase ( who was a Black Belt 3rd DAN at the age of 30) then started Karate Shotokan with Gichin Funakoshi ( father of modern karate) I asked him this same question. His answer was : All Martial Arts are equal. The goal is to reach the top of the mountain, so depends on yourself, which way you wanna take to reach that top, some climb directly, some turn around and step by step up to reach that top. At the end when you reach that top, you find out that you have more to learn. Ouss Sensei Kase. RIP Sensei Taiji Kase, you will always be remembered, but never forgotten. I appreciate this video very much, as it opens up peoples eyes, what is your aim to practice Martial Arts in the First place? and when you got a slight answer, then give it a try, that will last for an hour, for years, or forever.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Very educational words my friend. So very true!

[@AlofD]

My favourite thing about this video is that Mr. Dan didn't say that kenpo is the best. He basically turned the question on the viewer and now we are all answering the question in the comments. I didn't start karate to learn stuff for the street. I can do that if I need to. I wouldn't be likely to take a lot of what I learn in karate to a street fight. For me it's competing and fitness. I'm regularly on my hands and knees in a pool of sweat by the end of the warm up and done by the end of the class. I love every minute and my mantra is that when I'm exhausted, the pressure testing begins. I was getting a bit concerned about how tired I was recently and my teacher said to me that the reason I'm still exhausted is because as my fitness increases I have more to give, so I put more energy into the same timeframe. I've lost 2.5 stone since starting.

[@nyz6685]

The best one is the most well-rounded form. For example, if you only practice striking, what happens when you hit the ground and have no grappling experience and vice versa.

[@Hands36]

Great video and I agree with how you broke this down and your analysis. As a lifelong martial artists, age 13-49, I concur. I have a black belt in GoJuRyu from 1993 and few years back I began working on a second one in ShoGoJitsu which is unique combining shotokan, GoJuRyu, and jiu-jitsu. Also as personal trainer with a degree in physical therapy I have had honor of working with several pro boxers and MMA fighters and that was very humbling = they were pros but not level of household names and yet OMG killers and I had no chance playing with them = ring or street. In my 30 years of practice I have handled myself in several real world situations but these guys do so much full contact sparring = they had me easily, yet most humans aren't up for sparring full contact 2-5x per week... Hope this adds value, thanks again + Health, Happiness & Success to you always!

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Oh it's absolutely insane the training and conditioning some guys go through. A few years back my instructor was teaching his own set of MMA fights (local matches) and these guys would come to the dojo at 5am to do their conditioning and cross fit, and then he would teach classes all day, then adult classes until 8pm and then the MMA guys would come back and do 2 hours of sparring and training. It's impressive and insane at the same time.

[@Hands36]

@@ArtofOneDojo It really is more about the school, instructor and like you said what person wants to achieve. We sparred very hard, no points, similar to Kyokushin karate so we learned to hit and get hit = very valuable. But I liked that we still had respect as it wasn't a place where guys tried hurting each other. Came down to fact husband and wife team were amazing - Sensei Dave & Donna ran a small school of probably 30 students max and usually more like 20. I tell people who ask my advice what you said = choose your main goal and then go watch classes and speak with instructors. OSA!

[@techsenseionline4567]

Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai are the best hands down when combined.

[@VlogandoemPortugalcomLorraine]

I do karate, Shito-ryu style. For me is not that style that i think is the best one but the martial art because is the one that i like more between others that i also like!

[@nikaris]

Have done little bit of Ed Parker's Kempo with MMA elements and Krav Maga. Both good arts, horrible teachers. In fact, i commented just to say i agree with you on that 100%. As for the street fighting/self defense aspect, I don't know which art in general would be the most efficient when the opponent(s) and you are alerted and toe-to-toe/ready to go, but I sure know that none would be of any use if you get sucker-attacked/ambushed. Unless someone's lifestyle is special-forces, mercenary, etc so they live-regard civilian life and public appearances as a war field. Of course it depends on those guys' toughness, I mean there's not much you can do if you get your liver stabbed and twisted from behind. And that's frustrating. The human body is a masterpiece, yet a very fragile one. :(

[@tonioyendis4464]

Not saying it's the best, but the most deadliest and the most brutal is Kyokushin and the art of Budo! We don't train for sports and all that dancing and bouncing around. Our goal is to incapacitate, disable, inflict bodily harm, and send the attacker to the hospital in as short a time as possible!

[@mariusgustavus6522]

Thats basicly what all of Karate meant to do. Alltough the Art can be practiced for many reasons these days which i love :D

[@RedBeardEnt]

Yeah? Hapkido claims the same, so does bjj... nothing new there.

[@richnielsen4465]

Kyokushin is amazing, but far from the deadliest and most brutal. No punches to the face, for example.

[@phillipmoore9012]

I'll admit that I'm a "keyboard karateka" now. I can barely walk uphill, having retired half a decade ago. I wish I was Yoshimi Inoue, but I'm not. About four decades ago, I accidentally walked into a street fight, two guys beating up anyone who showed up. I was sucker punched, but then dropped one in the street with a side kick in the solar plexus. His buddy stopped short of attacking me seeing his buddy lying on the street trying to catch a breath. I wrote this because I was a second dan and my system did work, but a brown belt in my school got in a traffic 'confrontation' and he said his side kick didn't keep the other guy away, and they got into a typical street-fight 'swing away' fest.

[@easterbuny2226]

Why is there a debate still about this . It is the skill of the individual that is all that ever matters

[@ArtofOneDojo]

I agree with you, but unfortunately there is still a lot of debate out there about it.

[@89Kele]

Street self defense, JiuJitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing.

[@ricardoduran4625]

For me all the martial arts are good because the root of all are the same defending against the enemy the problem is when you canalize your art only for competition because it is sensitizes the student for example in Karate of defence you can punch in the face of the oponent in sports karate it cost you a disqulification for me the school have to teach defencive karate and sports karate at same for better results thanks for sharin this video

[@ninjaspam2000]

one thing that I think you missed when researching this one was that the bujinkan actually had a decent amount of influence in the development of mcmap. There are some high-level bushing con members for instance Jack Hoban who were instrumental in the development . The ethical warrior was straight from Jack Hoban.

[@ninjaspam2000]

Bujinkan

[@xiaolinpanda7444]

No martial art is superior then the other. Martial Arts styles are only as good as the instructors teaching it and the students dedication to their training.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

I agree with you 100%. Unfortunately there are a lot of people who feel otherwise.

[@xiaolinpanda7444]

@@ArtofOneDojo I have a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo and I've been training for a little over a year now in Kenpo Karate. I didn't go to the Kenpo Karate instructor to prove Taekwondo's superiority, I know Taekwondo has defensive gaps in it and I know we are not the greatest when it comes down to punching. But we can out kick most arts and we can be very swift, that's besides the point though. I have trained with what I liked to call a Taekwondo preacher, he basically pumped up the art a lot but I found this to be closed minded ramblings. We had students that trained in boxing which my head instructor had him teach us his boxing skills to all of us and my head instructor was learning with us. That was one of the most humbling experiences I have ever had. Sparring classes were interesting because we would do a round where we were not allowed to kick but we could throw punches all we wanted. That's what really made me realize that I had a obvious defensive gap. Kenpo Karate has been helpful because since its a well rounded art, its been strengthening my weaknesses. This is why no art is superior and not just the art in question but also the physical capabilities of the practitioner. We are still human and as such we are all strong in some areas and weak in others. You put together 4 martial artist 2 of them are from the art of kung fu and 2 are from karate. The first kung fu student won against the karate student because he was faster and had great stamina but the second kung fu student lost because the karate student he faced was more tactical and though the kung fu student was faster the the karate student. The kung fu student didn't have the same stamina as first one who was victorious. I can make millions of these scenarios but this to me proves that there is no all powerful martial art that can crush the rest. Sorry for rambling, im very passionate about this. Lol.

[@dstoglin1]

These videos are very informative!

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Thank you! :)

[@nocultist7050]

John Wick-Do

[@bensigl3766]

I really must say; I'm questioning my choice of art. After trying to choose between "Traditional" American Kenpo or Kenpo 5.0, I was able to find a Kara-Ho Kempo instructor willing to do private lessons. Believing this art was a more simple and direct ancestor to EPAK; I jumped on it! But, now I'm finding that Professor Chow approved many additions from GM Kuoha's experience in other arts. The most problematic for me being elements taken from Tae Kwon Do, especially the kicks and acrobatics. I'm still committed, and I won't make any decisions until I have a better understanding of the art as it should be practiced; I'm extremely out of shape, so right now nothing is likely to spark me until I can perform it right. I have also been contacted by Hanshi Bruce Juchnik about possible training in Kosho Ryu Kenpo in my area; so I dont really have a lack of options. Kara-Ho still seems like it can be exactly what I'm looking for if I just have some faith and try my hardest.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Kara Ho is a very different system than EPAK. If you want EPAK so you'd need an EPAK school but I would personally go with 5.0 if you wanted something newer but still followed a lot of the EPAK principles.

[@bensigl3766]

@@ArtofOneDojo thank you for the advice! Is there any chance of doing a deeper look at the ancestor arts of EPAK (Kara-Ho/ Kosho Ryu, for example) and what they have become? Your videos got me back into martial arts after a decade. And your American Kenpo series made me look beyond tradition to the "american" styles. I really appreciate this channel. I've committed to a year's membership with the Kwai Sun Company, so I will reevaluate things when it comes time to commit again! I think IF I did leave, I would go for 5.0 or maybe Kosho Ryu. As an (very fascinated) outsider, I have to say 5.0 strikes me as the legitimate evolution of American Kenpo. I dont know that any other art is as tailored to the current situation in fighting, exactly like EPAK was meant to be when founded. Just one new guy's opinion! Keep it up!!!

[@ArtofOneDojo]

@@bensigl3766 I may do a deeper look someday, I've done a lot of Kenpo related videos and I want to spread some more styles out there. I hope you love the school you're at but if you are not happy after a year then I would recommend giving 5.0 a shot :)

[@OtomoTenzi]

What is your crass and brutally honest opinion, on the controversial mixture of Muay Thai + Peek-A-Boo + Judo combined? Would such a combination of combat styles be considered LETHAL???

[@dejohnnelacy254]

I'm thinking about taking Muay Thai Boxing an Judo one after the other.

[@ericmuehlfeld5391]

Mr Dan, I have been training for a long time and I have seen some real crap out there. I have watched a couple of your videos and I have to say I can tell you are legit. Great content. Keep it up. Also where is your school? I would love to come visit some time.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Thank you Eric, I appreciate the comments :) Unfortuately I do not run my own school and my Kenpo school I trained under closed down in 2015 when my instructor moved out of state. I have been training on my own with Kenpo but getting together with other Kenpo friends and we continue to train in our own time. I do teach part time at a local Kenpo school's children's program. I do attend regular classes at a local JuJutsu/Judo school.

[@timothynicholls8637]

When it comes to street fighting it doesn't matter what you get taught but how you apply it. I have seen many "black belts " get taken out not because there technic but the person they were fighting was either more determined or more fight savy. Please note I'm not saying all black belts hense the "" but as I've seen inn other videos some ppl just get pushed thro and others claim to have such ranks without the training

[@tmarevisited118]

I'm just gonna put it out there; my base is in aikido and kyushojitsu. I've also worked with weapons, both traditional and improvised, and a little with traditional Chinese martial arts just to round out and expand upon my base. (taijiquan and aikido utilize similar mechanics. Qin na found in styles like eagle claw works like kyushojitsu with more grappling) I have used my art in the streets, and, though I'm not proud to admit this, in prison... If what I know can avail me there, it's legit. I know these are some of the most doubted martial arts out there, but as Dan here has said before, it's all in HOW you train. More often than not, aikido is taught for spiritual growth and kyushojitsu, let's face it, is just hype. That's not how it ALWAYS is, but that's what most people out there are going to encounter, so I get where all the spite and contempt comes from. I learned differently. I trained more realistically. Now, I teach these arts in a way that's extremely rare, but I can't be the only one. Yes, you really can use any martial art for self defense, if you just train sincerely and realistically. "No touch KO" is not martial arts. At best, it's mentalism. It's a parlor trick. Real martial arts use physical techniques. Qi ("chi") is not mystical energy, it's "subtle" energy, but very real. Qi is part if all martial arts, even boxing, but it's not part of "no touch" because that's not a martial art, it's performance art. So don't come at me with that nonsense. Any martial art that trains physical techniques with live resistance, and is humble enough to accept when there are flaws, and committed enough to work out and correct those flaws, CAN be used for real self defense!

[@SarahStuckstede]

For me personally my preference is Kuk Sool Won and Song Shan Shaolin kung fun, but I also just enjoy cross training any martial art. I think they all have some benefit to them.

[@revbobmartin]

What do you think about American Kenpo (Mr. Edward Parker) style?

[@onealjones9039]

Boxing, Kali, Bjj, Muay Thai.. if I had a child, I'd want them to learn these... I personally can't fight my way outta wet paper bag, =). Wish I knew any martial art, Kali ilustrisimo's sure interesting to me.

[@tdmm]

Can you do more than one martial art and be good in both?

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Absolutely. Everyone is different and good at different things. Some people can be good at multiple arts. My former instructor was really good with Kenpo and also really good with groundfighting, BJJ, and MMA styles arts. He also knew a lot of joint locks and submissions from Judo. My current instructor is really good in both JuJutsu and Judo. It's very possible to be good in multiple arts as long as you're willing to put in the time for them :)

[@joeystories6946]

This guy is cool.

[@rodricollins1876]

For me Kyokushin karate is the best one

[@ArtofOneDojo]

That's very awesome. I like the strong and hard techniques of Kyokushin. What makes it the best art for you? What is your favorite thing about it?

[@rodricollins1876]

Art of One Dojo the best thing about it is techniques, discipline and all body work. When every training you get stronger. Exams there are hard. Rlly hard. Like 10th kyu wasnt hard at all but 9th kyu its different. KATA was most comfusing onein 9th kyu belt exam bcz when you are doing KATA you have to focus only to kata and ignore backround sounds. MY fav thing about KYOKUSHIN KARATE is how brutal it is. With whole force kicks and punches are rlly dangerous. Mae geri kick can knock you in seconds . And with punches qith whole force to stomach can hurt you rlly badly. So thats why kyokushin karate is one of the most brutal martial arts and thats why i like it. You learn not only how to kick ass but you learn selfdefence,respect,discipline and that you have to earn everything

[@ArtofOneDojo]

That's fantastic! Kyokushin is a VERY powerful art and I am happy to hear you are progressing well in it and find great value in it. I've watched some Kyokushin kumite and it's intense. Great stuff, thank you for sharing your art!

[@rodricollins1876]

Art of One Dojo youre welcome :)

[@adamspice9076]

osss kyokushin

[@joshuasowash242]

My reassess of for self defense I am train Okinawa ti shorin ryu karate do

[@ryanmurphy2632]

All arts are good In their own way ,but in my opinion I think top 3 bjj Muaythai or kickboxing because bjj best for ground and Muay Thai uses the entire body . And for example if a boxer fought a kickboxer They would get crushed but then again it’s impossible to compare .

[@smclavis]

I did Judo, ITF TKD and Hapkido. Im looking at getting my daughter into Japanese Ju Jitsu for a good base and then she can follow the direction she wants from that. I think it is important to have an art that gives you a good understanding of all aspects of fighting. GongKwon Yusul looks interesting too.

[@Kamingo170]

Competition arts are some of the best to defend yourself

[@GamaDaGreat]

The correct answer is yes

[@doubtingthomas9117]

Ameri-do-te....the best of all, the worst of none.

[@kevinparker9407]

There isn't a best martial art. Only a dedicated student. That's it. How many years you train is what makes the difference. Time & effort is what translates into skill. A martial art isn't supporting a sports team and shouting loudest that yours is best. And a martial art is not a martial sport. If it has rules and competition, medals and trophies, tv promotion etc it is not a martial art. If you want to be adored as the 'best', and have millions of adoring fans, ok. But that is a different road. It is not a martial art. You can choose ultra pragmatic cqc styles related to modern battlefield or intelligence warfare or you can go with more of a mind body approach but a martial art will always have a 'no rules within legal constraints' in practical application. Is there somewhere and someone you can practice with 2-3 hours 3 or more days a week, every week and are you prepared to practice on your own for 1 hour a day minimum solo also? You don't have to be fit to start, practice does that. 2 hours practice in a fancy uniform in an expensive gym will not cut it against someone on the street who has done 6 hours a week hands on partner practice and an hour a day solo (e.g bag work etc). The instructor can be a help if they can impart knowledge but even the best teacher will be no use if the student is lazy and wants it all handed to them on a plate. Be prepared to 'eat bitter' and learn. The most expensive and stylish vehicle in the world is no use if you can't drive it. With a martial art your body is the vehicle and you tune and customise it to the environment you are faced with. Your body type and self-defence needs should effect your choices as should your psychological needs. Visit as many training halls in your locality as possible, meet the instructors, watch the students. I could make a list of martial arts but really it is about what you have available and what you are prepared to do that are important. Time and effort equals skill.

[@bernardortiz7351]

I couldn't agree more. Thank you for this #truth.

[@a-blivvy-yus]

There isn't a best martial art. There isn't *ONLY* a requirement to be a dedicated student. A competent instructor is also needed. The balance between the devotion a student has to martial arts (or a particular chosen art) and the devotion their instructor has to teaching, needs to align properly. Some students work better with different teachers, and different types of lesson structure. If you're interested in martial arts, you shouldn't jump on the first, or the cheapest, or the currently-trending martial art lessons you can find. You should look around, talk to people from multiple schools - both the instructors and their students. You need to pick a course which suits you, so you can learn what you want, in an effective manner. Just being a devoted student won't negate having a teacher you can't learn from.

[@kevinparker9407]

@@a-blivvy-yus I understand what you are saying but a sincerely dedicated student would do their research and find a competent teacher that matched their requirements.

[@a-blivvy-yus]

A sincerely dedicated student would try *ASSUMING* they know that's a requirement.

[@kevinparker9407]

@@a-blivvy-yus comma? 😁

[@AmericanBulldogFit]

The best martial art? The one you enjoy. Train hard, and stay out of trouble. Good luck to you. OSU :) Everyone knows the realest realness in martial arts is Bobby Lee's Trang Do

[@joshuasowash242]

Training to the denfe my self

[@brucepahl]

Good content but the music was a little bit too loud and not background enough

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Fair point, this was one of the very first videos we made for the channel and the volume was adjusted for future videos.

[@bonghong7805]

World strongest martial arts you have ever forget is “Bokator”

[@danielromero4207]

I wasn't trained in martial arts but I'm trying to get into it what the best martial arts for me and I'm a security guard

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Honestly, as much as I LOVE traditional martial arts, MMA schools (that teach Boxing, Muay Thai, and BJJ as a base) are GREAT for learning how to fight quickly and get hands on experience fast as they are heavy on sparring based training. Maybe also study Krav Maga or a GOOD tactical school one weapon defense (MMA won't teach that).

[@13dreamstreet98]

we should have a open discussion I have a lot to bring to the table

[@anamarijavancevska4828]

The best martial art is the tradicional Japanese karate!!*it's not because I train it but it's the best*

[@remc0s]

Aikibudo and Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu.

[@CobaltLancer]

Taekwondo is complete and effective. It has kicks, but at the same time it also has punches, strikes, grappling, throws, takedowns, and weapon disarming. *_IF ANYONE COMPLAINS ABOUT ME BEING WRONG, YOU ARE WRONG BECAUSE I TRAIN IN TAEKWONDO WHILE YOU CRYBABIES WHO COMPLAIN JUST SAW ONE CRAPPY OLYMPIC VIDEO_*

[@henryetta612]

The best martial art is the one you train in.

[@watchingfromtheshadows1338]

Karate, but seriously. Style = strategy

[@ubcroel4022]

Clearly it's john black's modern barbarian from alpha nation. (Sarcasm, tired of seeing the ads on KZbin)

[@andezgeneralservices5894]

Jiujitsu is #1

[@TheHammerOfRogues]

I've tried many different things (krav, judo, TKD, shaolin/wushu, lau gar, kickboxing, boxing, MMA, ninjutsu, jujutsu) and I've found my favourite things, the ones I still train in now are Karate, specifically Goju-Ryu and BJJ. And also boxing is a favourite but I don't train it anymore.

[@westlapitbullschannel]

Why don't you wear. The kenpo uniform?

[@ArtofOneDojo]

I am wearing the grey Ed Parker Jr. Signature uniform. This IS the definitive Kenpo uniform. You don't get any more Kenpo than this uniform.

[@westlapitbullschannel]

@@ArtofOneDojo I see.. Just really like the Ed Parker uniform. Kenpo karate was my first art. The perfect weapon. Was my introduction. To Mr. Parkers art. Cool!!!

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Oh yeah, I love the Ed Parker uniform, that's why I wear it in most episodes.

[@westlapitbullschannel]

@@ArtofOneDojo oh ok, i stand corrected. Never seen any video. Mr. Parker. Wearing a karate ghee with no emblems. Thanks

[@ArtofOneDojo]

@@westlapitbullschannel Oh, that's just because I haven't put any emblems on the uniform. My school changed a few times and right I am not part of a particular school so keep my gi plain so I can wear it anywhere.

[@GuruAuggie]

I did Oom Yung Doe for about 2 years, now I'm just studying judo

[@leavemealoneyouprick]

i did Judo for 2 years at around the age of 10 and honestly it actually taught me so much that because really useful in real world self defence, which surprises me because of the 0 striking techniques. but its true.

[@justaregularguynamednoah1581]

Kenpo the art of perpetual change.

[@historysshityistdisciple9296]

good video. I can kick a 1000's in the balls at the same time XD. and fly to the moon. I do some problems with karate but a lot of it can most likely will work on an average joe. My fav is kung fu based artsI left karate behind because of it. I had lots of sparring but some of the moves used to much strenth to over power my opponent in karate. In kung fu based arts I have tested the what I have learned with friends It has a much higher seccuess rate for me. Also sparring with kung fu based arts is a lot more fun the full body motions is really cool

[@bodie6783]

My instructor always says “no martial arts is better than the other just the instructor school and the effort of the students”

[@anthonyperkins5856]

exactly

[@michaelhubbard4023]

Mine's says the same thing.

[@standupmackan]

I am a blind martial artist and have trained in a few different arts. The ones that I've stuck with is boxing and BJJ, but also some Judo. All of these are "sportier" arts, but most rulesets will not include a blind class or even let blind participants compete under the same ruleset against sighted opponents. I still keep training them because I think they're fun and I love them. I also love the comeraderie that is buiilt in the clubs I go to. And finally - yes - I have used Judo and BJJ (but funnily enough not boxing) to defend myself. Only twice, but both times it was attempted robbery by random guys who probably saw the cane and thought that I was an easy victim.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

I have been doing some early level looking into this topic, training with disabilities. I am particularly interested on how a person is able to train without being able to see. That is a major hurdle but extremely impressive to be able to overcome it. I am glad to hear you were able to use your training to defend yourself, there are some truly disgusting people out there. I would be interested to hear more about your training and your experience. How did you start and what are some of the ways you've had to overcome not being able to see your opponent?

[@standupmackan]

@@ArtofOneDojo I started my MA training while I still saw. When I was kid I trained traditional JJ and Judo (and did ONE semester of kickboxing). Then for many years I did nothing but started again just before I turned 30. Now I did Filipino arts and Silat. It was fun and all but I didn't really find "my" thing until I started with BJJ and eventually took up Judo again. And, later, boxing. I lost my eyesight due to an accident back in 2013 but I simply _decided_ that I wanted to keep with the grappling training. Boxing, however (as any kind of striking) became really, really scary. Grappling - Judo and BJJ, however - didn't change much. The first few months the group dynamic in the club changed, until everyone sort of realized that I wasn't made of porcelain and that I could still roll with the same intensity as before. In 2014 I got my black belt. I just took up boxing again. Last August I finally found a trainer that was willing to train me, and a gym where I was accepted. So now I do it twice a week, and I love it, although it is still a bit intimidating. But I feel that I almost HAVE to do it, as a mental training. Not being afraid to get hit, I reason, will help me to be less afraid in general. I don't know if this sounds crazy to you, but... Thus is my story, anyway. Oh - and one final thing - sooo sorry if my English is hard to read or understand. I am Swedish and English is not my native language. Again, my apologies. Thank you for your channel! I think you should have a Patreon or Merch or something, so I could send money your way and support it. Love your content! Osu!

[@ArtofOneDojo]

I really appreciate your comments, feedback, and support of this channel. These are the reasons I want to continue doing this :) And no worries, your English is pretty good, I didn't even question it. I also find your story fascinating. Many people would have simply given up, I can't imagine how hard it is to adapt from suddenly losing your eyesight. That's a major life changing situation and I think most people would stop training. But you didn't, and I think that's incredible. Especially with the boxing, striking arts are hard enough as it is, but even more so in that circumstance. The grappling makes sense, since you are in constant contact with your opponent and after you've trained enough you can "feel" their movements and anticipate their techniques, so that's an interesting aspect itself. It really speaks to how dynamic those arts can be. Keep up the great work, I really and truly admire your dedication to your training. It says a lot about you as a person and a true Martial Artist :)

[@standupmackan]

@@ArtofOneDojo *blush* Thank you

[@OtomoTenzi]

@@ArtofOneDojo What is your crass and brutally honest opinion, on the controversial mixture of Muay Thai + Peek-A-Boo + Judo combined? Would such a combination of combat styles be considered LETHAL???

[@TheVixen8806]

I started martial arts to become a power ranger. My Instructor said that he can help me try to become one. That was 25 years ago and I still haven't been contacted by an intergalactic floating head in a tube and a robot.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Well that's just unacceptable! I'll try to reach out to all the floating heads I know and see if I can't get you an interview.

[@simonericci9903]

lol me too xD

[@attritionwarrior]

Lmao I was also influenced/inspired by the power rangers too

[@VictorLopez-ff1mf]

I think that you would make a fabulous purple power ranger,since the pink and yellow colors for females are taken.

[@marcopohl4875]

that doesn't need to be a problem with your art though, there's no need for rangers when there are no villaines

[@resurrectedstarships]

*cracks hands* Started with Tae Kwan Do in highschool, lost fight on bus, saw some kenpo mixed with jujitsu - loved it but had to move, then found some shaolin long fist and wushu - liked it for the excercise and kinesthetic body work, but it was too diluted, and then found myself in awe of a hung gar kung fu class for the health and combat, ate it up, of course moved again, no hung gar school, now ... filipino martial arts are sucking me in. Like my KF instructor said - "Any style is good with a good teacher, just learn the principle - and don't be too siff - loosen up..."I reply..."Oh..you mean stiff?" "Yes thats what I say, you are too siff!!"

[@starscream6949]

Judo know if I have a knife, Judo know if I have a gun, Judo know what I have 😆

[@ArtofOneDojo]

I like this :)

[@cucumberjoe4260]

I have experience in goju-ryu and Itf taekwondo. Ultimately, I really enjoy both and both have allowed me to excel. The underline is karate and taekwondo have their differences but surprisingly compliment one another.

[@raydelvul389]

I have created and used my own styles, based off other styles and my own ideas, it has served me well, I do it as a way life, I don't think anyone style is better, certain styles, moves and body types are effect certain other ones, but , but it is all situational

[@TheRealFamespear]

I've been studying martial arts for 51 years. I've studied Western, Japanese, Okinawan, Korean, Chinese and Thai martial arts. There is no one art that is "the best." All have useful techniques and conditioning that can make one a capable fighter. For me the best method is to take the best of each and make them yours. Learn to punch like a boxer, kick like a Tae Kwan Do In or Nahk Muay, throw like a Judoka or Hapkidoin, and grapple like a Jujitsuka. If you don't want to study all of these arts, as I have, to achieve this, then I recommend Jeet Kune Do, which incorporates techniques from all. But the bigger point to all of this is the necessity to cultivate, if you don't already have it, the warrior spirit. If you have that, it doesn't matter which art you train in. It's about how hard you train physically and mentally.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Exactly right Kevin. Every art has something good to offer and you have to find the ones that fit your needs, and mixing them only makes you better.

[@attritionwarrior]

Amen, it's all about the essence/spirit. That is the true aim and end point. Never Say Die!!!

[@leoabrahamsson1134]

Kiev i dont belive that ur 51+ y/o Cause you can’t even spell jeet kune do

[@ArtofOneDojo]

@@leoabrahamsson1134 You misspelled "Kevin".

[@CobaltLancer]

Kevin It’s spelt “Taekwondo” not “Taikwondo”. Taekwondo also has punches, strikes, grappling, throws, takedowns, and weapon disarming techniques.

[@gordonporter7856]

Shotokan is a good art for me

[@rxj0765]

Shotokan is fast and powerful, and one of the most beautiful styles of karate to watch, especially their Kata, it's amazing!

[@edgar22452]

Osu! I love American Shotokan very much.

[@pinnacleartwork2679]

Karate is the art, Shotokan is the style!

[@aounaliarif7192]

I am a kyokushin fighter and I just want to say that every art of Fighting is the best if put hardwork in to it

[@kevingonzalez3673]

I have used many techniques from the various systems that I have trained in throughout my life. When kickboxing, I have had Muay Thai practinoners ask me if it was Muay Thai when in fact, it was Karate. I have been boxing and been told that I looked like I was using a Karate stance. Take what works.

[@barnabypine7717]

In my experience, aikido has a power behind it to null any conflict in life if trained with passion, this I believe is due to the lack of competition in the art.

[@sliderx1897]

Best martial art? Is there a best language? The best martial art is the one that works best for YOU

[@henrycurran1672]

English is the best or chinese

[@MarvelousSeven]

English, derrr...

[@turjo7934]

@@MarvelousSeven না রে ভাই......বাংলা ভাষা সব ভাষার সেরা ভাষা।

[@elitewolf229]

I've tried Ju Jutsu for a couple of years but the club I was going to was horrible, I changed clubs (still ju jutsu) but is was even worst. I'm doing Jeet kune Do now for a while and I really like it and I think it's very effective too! Nice video btw! You covered all aspects you should be covering!

[@velocitybeast3164]

EliteWolf it's very Unfortunate that you couldn't find a good club I've been doing jujitsu for 7 years and it's really going good but if jeet kune is going good more power to you

[@elitewolf229]

Velocity Beast thanks a lot, I wish you the best too

[@TheBassManimal]

I have a Golden Sash in Traditional Wing Chun from 2001 and have not trained for 15 years until I recently decided to do Shukokai Karate mainly for kicks, cardio, and a return to self development. What I have found is the only way to really fight using TMA is to practice reality based sparring. Daily! The journey of finding yourself and the lessons learned in TMA that can be applied to ones own life is second to none and I believe is what is missing when people go do MMA. Even if you want to be the best fighter in the world and go do MMA, I think TMA will teach you to have better, more fulfilling goals in life than that.

[@erlendhedegart562]

Atleast in Scandinavia we got self defence streetfighting as it's own course within Taekwondo.

[@jbslittleshop2897]

The art does not make the man, the man makes the art! No one art is better than the other. It’s your understanding and ability to take the information and apply it!!!! As far as my favorite,,, I have always loved Kung fu! I have trained in karate, kenpo, and dabbled in other arts with friends I met at tournaments. I currently teach hung gar and Choy lee fut. I have found training in both of those works well. Hung gar is close in and hard. Choy lee fut is great for long arm techniques. So training with both, to me is the best of both worlds!!

[@ricardodiaz4381]

The one rule in the street beside training in shotokan Karate in the dojo’s s that in the streets is that there are no rules in the street you use what is useful and use your mind and keep a cool head on any situation and walk away unless you have no choice but to defend yourself but as in any training of any martial arts is they will always teach you the basics foundation and always ask a few questions to your sensei or Sifu or head instructors of what is useful for self defense and do some research and the history of the art you are training 🤔🧐🤨🤓🤙

[@edgar22452]

For me American Shotokan karate. It has kata, kihon and live sparring. My favorite sparring is continous sparring. It's close to real fighting. That i love very much. I believe Shotokan can be very effective because of it's explosive striking techniques.

[@laztoth3104]

San Soo Works best for me Being Disabled ♿☯️. Free style always. It's Great for me. "Keep your mind open" !!!

[@larrydicus7822]

The reason that MMA is so hard to beat, is that they train to hit and get hit. Every technique is pressure tested. I love my traditional kung fu. But it has lost it's fighting spirit. I still practise kung fu but also go to BJJ/MMA school to know what it's like to know the person in front of me is going to beat the crap out of me if I don't fight back.

[@petermonteleone8153]

Funny story about @5:20...I've been taking Tang Soo Do for 3+ years and when I was new I asked a 6th degree master black belt why we can't just aim a kick at the crotch. She was gracious enough to explain why that wasn't the end all, I.e too small an area to hit, easy to block, etc. This is why I love my studio and will continue with them for good.

[@TheRubypokespe]

I like Boxing for fitness, fun, physical and mental development. For self defense I like Niceguy-Do, Run-justu and Youcanhavemymoney-fu.

[@moefinesse9878]

The best martial art is the original art of jujutsu. It's the predecessor of karate, hapkido, judo, Sambo, BJJ, aikido, shooto, Krav Maga, just to mention of few.

[@ArtProphet]

Bro i could never have worded it better, yeah talking about which MA is better is a very touchy subject, and imma say what you said in this video to anyone who asks me this question// i practice karate and i love karate its been my life,my father and his brothers have practiced karate and taekwondo since they were young and people passed it down to the next gen, then my godfather teaches taekwondo haha martial arts is family to me and its truly a blessing to be a part of// Ive tried not to be biased about whats better because MA is personal, beauty is in the eyes or hands of the beholder in MA//

[@guyetundi5501]

It's funny to see debates about the best martial arts styles when in reality it doesn't matter in a real danger situation. If you have a group of men dealing drugs near your house and terrorizing the neighborhood... how would you react? A confrontation with them? knowing that these men are criminals? Your options are simple: call the police (which can also be dangerous) or avoid them as much as possible. So all the money you spend on martial arts is for your health and self-esteem.

[@eddiehizo3365]

The martia arts for me I picked is the bujinkan( samurai/ninja arts). Such a complete systems should more appropriately be referred to as a warriors arts as they were usually developed by professional warriors who had more time to devote to developing and mastering a wider range of skills. Peasant fisherman and farmers in Okinawa created karate-do from a Chinese martial art called Ch'uanfa , and karate is fairly simple and unsophisticated because the people who learned it spend their lives in other pursuits. In Japan warrior arts are referred to as bujutsu, and are the combat arts from which most of the watered-down budo arts (i.e. those with the suffix -do) were derived (such as judo, kendo, aikido, iaido). The bujutsu were developed by Japanese warriors who spent their lives testing their skills in real wars, and then furthering refining their techniques based on their real experiences. This is a complete range of martial skills I've learned and it is far better to learn a system that has already been refined over many centuries, and which has been tested on the battlefield (most modern martial arts like karate and taekwondo have not).

[@johannesvanlaken7797]

I think they tried tot answer this question with the original UFC. Frankly, no idea. I did karate for about 10 years and then slowly switched to judo about 13 years ago. But as in what is stronger,. No idea

[@fijiunlimited4503]

I think it's like a diet.. Which diet works? Whichever one you stick to. Most people are untrained, so any self-defense class you stick to will give you the edge.

[@tommartin1223]

Self defence is not fighting. Fighting is mutual combat. Self defence is ambush based. Either an unknown attack from attacker. Or it can be a set up from the one being attacked

[@rampage5524]

All martial arts are trash, the best & only martial style that works is Ameri-Do-Te, founded by 11th dan black belt Master Ken.

[@nataliesolondz4304]

U might think that I will say American Kenpo cause that is the style that I study, but I have no favorite style of martial art. Every style has its own strengths and weaknesses

[@clerickolter]

As an adaptive martial artist whose base is Krav Maga with other aspects for disabled people added on I will say the best martial art is the one that works if your interested in fighting and the most artistic if your interested in the artistic side, no martial art can do both that well. I favor the former. And why are belts and ranks such a big deal I refuse to use them with my students you are either training in the basics or can kick butt that based on you not the style.

[@natalieshannon7659]

To be a well rounded fighter you need both standing up and ground fighting. Tang So Do and judo. Or Muay Thai and jujitsu.My friends have a Tae Kwon Do school and they have partnership with jujitsu school in the same building. They teach Tae Kwon Do, then they take a jujitsu class.

[@mrbjj1016]

Most people train for self defense/how to fight. That being said, the UFC answered that question with UFC 1-5. Easy debate to win.

[@gallegal1971]

As far as self defense goes, most martial arts can serve a person well. An individual just needs to accept that they will get hit, and be ready be violent.

[@donniewoodson888]

I have trained in multiple martial arts and serve in the military for 21 years now. I can honestly say I like all martial arts. Everyone offers something that the other does not

[@onyxstone4618]

Boxing and Folk Wrestling is the foundation of all martial arts. And together is the most affective.