Well, they all have their practical uses. I remember hearing about how Jean-Claude Van Damme got his ass handed to him by a Hell's Angel while he was trying to clear room for them to fight. Haha! But see, that's the thing. Van Damme is an actor. He's in it for the show. Anybody that takes a martial art to put on a show, that's exactly what they're gonna do. It's an art form, and its all about Kata. So it's kind of like dance moves.
Judo and Jiu-Jitsu I found to be very effective in resolving fights quickly because its all about grappling and submissions. 90% of fights end up on the floor anyway, so learning how to fight on the floor is key. I've never taken a martial art that incorporated blows. But any legitimate martial arts class will teach you something about keeping yourself safe from most people.
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