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Although street fightingis not something that most martial artist make a habit of engaging in, should the need arise, one can be assured that having the knowledge that comes from practicing effective self defense techniquessuch as those found in the martial arts fighting styles listed below will give you a greater sense of confidence, should you ever have to confront an attacker or bully in your life…. common bare handed street fighting moves don't stand a chance against someone who is skilled in one or more of the various martial arts. Short of having self defense products hidden in your purse or pocket at the time,… or underneath your belt, you're better off actually learning some effective martial arts techniques that would give you the edge and a great deal of confidence should you happen to forget, … and leave your pepper spray or pocket knife at home.

With all that said, one might be faced with this question, "What is the best form of martial arts?…"

The most well known forms of martial arts are the ones that have proven themselves to be significantly effective throughout hundreds of years of existence and practice. The most common forms known the world over have endured to this day mainly due to there effectiveness in actual use in self defense or their use in fighting or combat.

The most common forms include the following:
Aikido, Bando Thaing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Capoeira, Chanbara, Choy Li Fut, Gatka, Haidong Gumdo, Hapkido, Hwa Rang Do, Iaido,Jeet Kune Do, Judo,Kandoshin, Karat, Kendo, Krav Maga, Kuk Sool on, Kung Fu, Muay Thai, Ninjitsu, Sambo, Tae Kwon Do, Taekwondo, Tai Chi Chuan, Vajra Mukti, Wing Chun

Some of the more popular forms are described here:

Aikido: Aikido takes the opponent's movements towards you and allows you to use circular blocks and defense tactics to direct the aggressor onto the ground via throws and pins, versus kicks and punches.

Hapkido: Often mistaken as Aikido because of its similarity in name and translation, this art combines the Aikido art of maneuvering an opponents body motions and momentum against him with kicks of that which one might find in Tae Kwon Do.

Iaido: a Japanese fighting art that is based upon the use and mastery of the sword as the primary weapon of attack and defense.

Jeet Kune Do: This was a martial arts style that was very much made popular by the late Bruce Lee. Combining different forms of martial arts, this art encompassed flexibility, being fluid in motion, and constantly learning and changing so as to ultimately have at one's disposal an infinite arsenal of moves and tactics to choose from,… greatly increasing ones chances in defeating his/her opponent.

Judo: Judo was originally evolved from Jujitsu. Judo took from this art and focused mainly on a form of wrestling, which involved throwing a falling.

Jujitsu: Jujitsu today is one of the most effective martial arts fighting styles adopted by an ever-increasing audience of serious fighters. It is no wonder that it is said that three other of the major martial arts styles has it' s roots from this single one all-encompassing fighting art. Each one, Judo, Aikido, and Hapkido are said to have evolved from this all-encompassing fighting style. Once mastered, one can become ultimately in control of virtually any fight. Using a variety of strikes, locking techniques, kicks, grappling, etc.. it would be hard to defeat a master of this art, if one were to only master one of the other major fighting styles.