6 types of martial arts for self-defense

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Muay Thai, Krav Maga and Kickboxing are some fights that can be practiced, which strengthen the muscles and improve endurance and physical strength. These martial arts work hard on the legs, glutes and abdomen, making them ideal for self-defense.

Martial arts or fighting are beneficial for the body as well as the mind, as they also stimulate concentration and increase confidence and self-esteem, as they can be used for self-defense in any dangerous situation. So, if you are thinking of starting a fight or martial art, here are some examples of the most popular fights and their benefits: 

1. Muay Thai

Muay Thai is a martial art of Thai origin, considered by many to be violent, as it involves all parts of the body and almost everything is allowed. As this martial art focuses on perfecting punches, kicks, shins, knees and elbows, it provides great muscle toning and development and increases the flexibility and strength of the whole body, and it also helps to lose weight because the workouts are intense and demanding. for the body.  

Also, due to the physical effort required, Muay Thai workouts involve a great deal of physical preparation, including physical conditioning exercises like running, push-ups and sit-ups, and stretching to increase elasticity.

2. MMA

The name MMA comes from the English  Mixed Martial Arts which means Mixed Martial Arts, popularly it is also known as 'anything goes'. In this fight it is allowed to use the feet, knees, elbows and fists but body contact on the ground with techniques of immobilization of the opponent are also allowed.

In MMA fights it is possible to strengthen the muscles and shape the whole body, however this type of fight is more commonly practiced by men.

3. Kickboxing

Kickboxing is a type of fight that mixes techniques from some martial arts with boxing, involving all parts of the body. In this fight you learn punches, shin kicks, knees, elbows, which gives you a comprehensive view of the art of fighting. 

This is a fighting method that also requires great physical effort, expending an average of 600 calories in an hour of training. This activity provides fat loss, defines muscles and improves endurance and physical strength. 

4. Krav Maga

Krav Maga is a technique that originated in Israel, and its main focus is to use your own body to defend yourself in any dangerous situation. In this art the whole body is used, and self-defense techniques are developed that allow preventing attacks in simple ways, intelligently using the attacker's own weight and strength. 

This is a technique that develops physical preparation, as well as speed and balance, as the movements used are short, simple and fast. In addition, it stimulates concentration, as the attacks always simulate danger and surprise, and can be prevented in different ways. 

5. Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a martial art of Korean origin, which uses mostly the legs, giving a lot of agility and strength to the body.

Those who practice this martial art develop their legs and strength a lot, as it consists of a fight that focuses on the application of blows or kicks above the waist and head of the opponent, in order to score points. On average, those who practice this martial art spend 560 calories in an hour of training.

In addition to physical condition, this martial art also develops balance and ability to concentrate, as well as elasticity, because during training, stretching is crucial for good performance.

6. Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu is a Japanese martial art, which uses lever-shaped strikes, pressures and twists to take down the opponent, with its main objective being to take down and dominate the opponent.

This technique increases physical preparation and strength, develops physical endurance and stimulates concentration and balance. On average, this martial art provides a caloric expenditure of 560 calories, as combats are often simulated during training.