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What would you say is the most practical marshal arts to study, in terms of actual self defense? (hexbear.net)
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Mostly just asking out of curiosity, I don't really have the time or the energy to be going to Judo classes RN.

I have heard some people say Judo actually, and karate, other just traditional boxing.

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[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 15 points 2 weeks ago

Lot of people always suggest cross training some sort of grappling art like jiu jitsu with striking, boxing, kick-boxing, etc. Bruce Lee was sort of going with this towards his arc of developing martial arts, jeet kune do. I also hear good things about muay thai. Avoid woo woo stuff which is sadly a lot of traditional chinese martial arts, wushu is neat and beautiful to see in action but it's not going to help you win a fight.