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
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 is an off-shoot of Jiu-Jitsu and is a fantastic martial art and an Olympic sport. Krav Maga, on the other hand, is not even considered a martial art by some and is more of a self-defense system. Because of that, it’s natural to wonder which is better: Judo vs. Krav Maga for self-defense? Here’s … Read more
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
Many people know that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is mostly grappling and groundwork that bears a strong resemblance to wrestling. However, there are some big differences between regular wrestling and BJJ, leaving many to wonder about the differences between BJJ vs. wrestling for self-defense. BJJ is overall better than wrestling for self-defense due to its ability to … Read more
A lot of people wonder whether Aikido is worth their while. It’s not as popular as some other martial arts, and can even be seen by some as a more gentle martial art. So how effective is Aikido for self defense? Here’s what I know having practiced it and other styles too: Aikido can be … Read more
There are many different martial arts out there, and it can be a tad confusing to decide which one is effective. Some people love BJJ (Brazilian Jiujitsu) while others love Aikido. So let’s look at Aikido vs. BJJ for self-defense. BJJ is overall a much better martial art for self-defense than Aikido. While any martial … Read more