Krav Maga vs. Aikido for Self-Defense: Which Is Better?

Aikido rose to prominence in the ’90s, thanks to Aikido master Steven Segal. And while Aikido can be powerful, it’s also designed to be peaceful. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is designed to be lethal. So I wondered which was better. So let’s explore Krav Maga vs. Aikido for self-defense. Here’s what I know … Read more

Krav Maga vs. Kenpō for Self-Defense: Which Is Better?

Kenpō Karate, sometimes called Kempo, is a classic form of Japanese Karate that offers many benefits. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is actually designed for down and dirty self-defense. So I wondered: Krav Maga vs. Kenpō for self-defense: which is better? Kenpō Karate is lethal. It’s a style or extension of Karate. As such, … Read more

Karate vs. Kickboxing for Self-Defense: Which Is Better?

We all see awesome kicks in martial arts movies. But we also see cool Karate moves too. But what works better if you get attacked? Let’s explore Karate vs. Kickboxing for self-defense. Here’s what I know from training with black belts in both: Kickboxing works better than Karate in a pure self-defense situation. It’s a … Read more

Judo vs. Wrestling for Self-Defense: Which Is Better?

Judo is an offshoot of Jiu-Jitsu, and of course, Jiu-Jitsu uses a lot of movements that are rooted in wrestling. But that leaves me wondering about the differences between Judo vs. wrestling for self-defense. Here’s what I discovered in looking into it: Judo is better than wrestling for self-defense because it’s about leverage, and using … Read more