Why is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu a Better Choice for Self-Defense?
If you talk to any martial artist long enough then you will discover that he or she likely favors their particular style for self-defense purposes. For example, Tae Kwon Do practitioners may believe that they have the right idea for self-defense and Karate practitioners may believe that theirs is superior. The truth is that all martial arts have some value regarding self-defense. The question is which one is the best for you?
In our opinion, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the best options for protecting yourself in a violent encounter. There are several reasons for this. First, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu revolves around grappling and finishing the fight in the most efficient manner.
Many martial arts focus on striking as a means to protect oneself and that is certainly one method to do so. However, striking is not always the best choice. For one, it is very easy to break your hand or wrist when you throw a punch at full force.
Secondly, not all strikes will be effective or neutralize your attacker. If your strikes fail, then the attacker can overwhelm you and control you if you do not have a strong foundation in grappling.
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Another reason why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is so effective for self-defense is the groundwork. Most altercations will end up on the ground at some point and if you have a strong background in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you can dominate and subdue your attacker. In fact, the vast majority of people would not understand what you are doing until it is too late and they are being choked unconscious.
Many traditional martial arts will have a very rigid structure for teaching techniques and practicing them. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, there are no “forms” and adaptability and fluidity are more encouraged. This allows you to experience many different types of attacks and counters in a controlled environment so that you can see what really works and what does not.
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One of the best arguments for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as an effective form of self-defense would be its use in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. In MMA competition, martial artists from a wide variety of disciplines test their skills against each other and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has proven to be one of the best disciplines for the ring or cage, time and time again. All one needs to do is watch early footage of the UFC to see the effectiveness of BJJ against traditional martial artists of all types.
There’s no doubt that Karate, Aikido, Hapkido and other martial arts can help protect you in a dangerous situation. However, if you want to learn a martial art that has been overwhelmingly proven to be effective for self-defense, you should consider Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.