Violence should be avoided as much as possible, but not at all costs. There are bad people in this world, and at times violence is unavoidable. Because of this, one of the most important skills a person can have is the ability to protect themselves and their family from an attacker.
There are hundreds if not thousands of martial arts styles out there but I’ve put together a list of the best of the best. Knowing any one of them can turn your body into a veritable weapon.
Here is my list of the top 10 most lethal Martial-Arts in the world.
Based on practical applicability in real life scenarios.
#10 Judo
Judo was originally created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano as a physical, mental, and moral pedagogy in Japan. It is generally categorized as a modern martial art, which later evolved into a combat and Olympic sport.
#9 Bojuka
Similar to other non-sport martial arts, this hybrid fighting technique developed by Tom Schrenk in the 90s doesn’t focus on scoring points or having correct form. Its sole purpose is to enable an outnumbered defender to turn the odds in his favor during a violent street assault. Unlike some other martial arts styles on this list, however, it does make an attempt to at least use reasonable levels of force.
#8 Systema
A lethal combat method employed by the Russian Special Forces, Systema is similar to Krav Maga in that its sole purpose is to do as much damage to your adversary as quickly and efficiently as possible.
#7 Dim Mak
Also known as Kyushu-jujitsu or pressure-point fighting, this ancient martial art style centers around attacking the susceptible on the opponent’s body through certain acupuncture points. Attacking these vulnerable points can lead to knock out or death. Maybe the most dangerous part of this martial art, though, is that many people underestimate and misunderstand just how deadly it can be.
#6 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gained popularity around the world when Royce Gracie won the first, second, and fourth ultimate fighting championships. The effectiveness of bjj, however, comes from its emphasis on ground fighting and giving smaller practitioners an advantage by employing body leverage.
#5 Pugilism
Also known as boxing, this combat sport is seen in numerous variations around the globe. It is notoriously dangerous as the head is a primary target, and it was even outlawed in several countries during the nineteenth century.
#4 Muay Thai
Otherwise known as the “Art of Eight Limbs” for its heavy inclusion of elbow and knee strikes, it should come as no surprise that such a deadly form of martial arts self defense would emerge from a place like Thailand, a country well acquainted with violence and conquest.
#3 LINE
An acronym standing for Linear Infighting Neural Override Engagement, this deadly martial arts style was used by the United States Marine Corps for most of the 90’s and is still employed by numerous special forces. It was succeeded by the MCMAP or Marine Corps Martial Arts Program in recent years, however, due to the fact that it was relatively inflexible. Because it almost always involved ending the life of your opponent, the military couldn’t use it in non-emergent situations such as peacekeeping operations.
#2 Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts is a full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from various combat sports and martial arts. The first documented use of the term mixed martial arts was in a review of UFC 1 by television critic Howard Rosenberg in 1993.
#1 Krav Maga
Not surprisingly, the world’s most effective and deadly martial arts comes to us from one of the most conflicted regions of the world. Developed for use by the IDF or Israeli Defense Force, Krav Maga is a non-sport martial art, meaning it doesn’t concern itself with the opponent’s well-being. In fact, it generally assumes no quarters, or the idea that your opponent intends to kill you. For this reason, the brutal techniques of Krav Maga have been developed with the sole intention of inflicting as much pain as quickly and efficiently as possible, which very often includes deliberately ending the life of your adversary.
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