Alex Ram

There are thousands of different martial art styles. It can be confusing which martial art you should study when they vary widely and many claim to be the best one. The perfect martial art for you is the one that suits you best.Many people are attracted to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu revolutionized the martial art world by exposing weaknesses in other systems that do not include ground fighting in their martial art curriculum. As seen in the UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is excellent for neutralizing a bigger, stronger opponent on the ground. For some people Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the perfect fit and for others they do not like the fact that the ground is generally the last place you want to be if you have to defend against weapons or multiple attackers on the street.Ketsugo Jujutsu is breaking out into the forefront as an effective martial art for street combat. It is a complete martial art that teaches striking, grappling, joint locking, choking, throwing, escaping, weapons training, energy work, and spiritual development. For those martial artists who desire to compete in tournaments Ketsugo Jujutsu may not be the right martial art for you. This may be the perfect martial art for martial artists who want to learn practical self-defense against all possible situations on the street including weapons and multiple attackers.Arnis is a combative martial art from the Philippines. Arnis, along with its sister arts of Eskrima and Kali, will teach you how to fight with and defend against impact weapons such as sticks and edged weapons such as knives and machetes. Arnis is a powerful martial art that can teach you how to defend yourself in a short amount of time.Ba Gua is the only martial art that was specifically developed for bodyguards taking on multiple attackers. This esoteric martial art consists of rapid footwork, circle walking, internal striking with the palms and fingers, energetic development, and spiritual realization. It is rare to find a good Ba Gua school, but if you locate one hold onto it with your life.Penjak Silat is a versatile martial art from Indonesia. You will not typically see this martial art in the UFC since it is not sport-based. From standing to knife fighting to ground fighting Silat is about as well-rounded as martial art systems come. Penjak Silat is an excellent choice for martial artists who wish to learn effective techniques for the street.Eskrima arguably offers unrivaled stick and knife fighting strategies. Originally from the Philippines, Eskrima will teach you how to defend yourself using rattan sticks. The movements are easily applicable for self-defense purposes with or without a stick. There are many levels of proficiency, but Eskrima basics can be learned in a short amount of time since the art focuses on simple and effective strategies for real life combat.Sensei David Weinberg is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and Instructor of Freedman's Method Ketsugo Jujutsu, a Reiki Master, a Certified Personal Trainer, and an Integrative Flexibility Specialist. To learn more about Freedman's Method, visit the official new hampshire jujitsu site or the official new hampshire jujutsu blog.