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by Joseph Liau

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"Be water, my friend." - Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee, arguably the best fighter that ever lived, had the right method for pratical martial arts.

You never know when, where, or how you might end up in a self defense situation; therefore, you have to be ready for anything. This includes choosing where you sit, walk, etc.

The only way to be ready for anything is to train in everything. That means training in at least the 5 basic ranges of combat:
-Weapon range
-Kicking range
-Punching range
-Trapping range
-Grappling (ground)

Very few "martial arts" are "complete" enough for proper self defense. Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do concepts is one of the best ways to go.

In other words, mixed martial arts is the best for all around self defense. Some "forms" include:
-Jeet Kune Do
-Hapkido
-Krav Maga
-Shoot fighting

These combine techniques from all over and do not limit the "art" to one specific way.

However, if you must choose one specific "style" then Brazillian jiu jitsu is the most practical. Perhaps that is because about 90% of all finds go to the ground, and Brazillian jiu jitsu dominates in those situations.

Jiu jitsu also provides a good base for any other self defense.

Whatever you do, remember to flow, and be open to and ready for anything.

Learn more about this author, Joseph Liau.

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