We all know for a fact that martial arts is one of the best spectator sports there is in addition to being a fitness regime which is apt for getting fit. But what's so striking about this fitness regime is that it is predominantly used a great self-defence measure. But there are so any kinds of this fitness art that it can become confusing to choose the right one, especially if you have never tried it before.
Some of the most popular kinds of this fitness regime that you can learn to be able to defend yourself better are:
Kickboxing: Kickboxing focuses on pouches, kicks at fast paced at available openings distracting the attacker. If someone attacks you on the street and has a weapon, you will have several weapons at your disposal - hands, feet, knees and elbows.
Karate: This form is focused on deflecting attacks. Instead of going all aggressive on the attacker, karate focuses on using the momentum of the attacker to deflect the attack.
Aikido: Aikido is based on the concept of vulnerability. This fitness art believes that when an attacker attacks you, they become somewhat vulnerable, and you have to use this opportunity to give a striking blow to the attacker. It's not about stopping the attack but using the momentum to revert the attack back to the attacker.
Jiu-Jitsu: This is probably one of the most universal styles used all over the world. Being the true hybrid, it concentrates on hand striking, choke holds, eye gauging, grappling, biting, joint locks and so on. It's also a battle between an attacker's and defender's centre of gravity.
Western boxing: Everyone knows about this style as it's the most practiced one in the world. Being a boxer has its perks as they only need a swing of their arms to stabilize their attacker. Compared to the punches thrown by any other individual in the world, a boxer's punch is much faster, accurate and deals a lethal blow to the attacker.
Keysi: This fighting style is most prominent in Batman films as it's about the utmost efficiency. If you want to defend yourself from several attackers at the same time, this is the thing for you. After several years of practice, you can become a fighting machine of sorts.
Krav Maga: This is Israel's national martial art and it's sort of a no-holds-barred approach. Probably the most striking thing about this form is that it incorporates punches from western boxing, Jiu-jitsu throws, bursting from Wing Chun, Karate kicks and Roman wrestling. Unlike other forms, this involves both defending and attacking simultaneously.
These are just a few of the innumerable kinds of self-defence technique that you can incorporate. But be it any kind of fitness regime, it's imperative to join a dedicated fitness institute and train under experts. Otherwise, you can severely injure yourself.