Best MA for speed?

Discussion in 'General Martial Arts Discussion' started by KaiRu, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. KaiRu

    KaiRu New Member

    Hi guys,

    I guess this is the best place to post this problem here, so;

    After browsing different martial arts aspects i was wondering which MA would be best for speed, such as; fast punching, fast evasions and all round speed.
    This is what im looking for and dont know one which is most adapted to this area.

    Please state any MA that you may know very well with experience that could cover this area that uses alot of speed for countering an opponent!

    Thanks for your time
    Kyle.
     
  2. MartialJac

    MartialJac Banned Banned

    For fun or self defence?
     
  3. KaiRu

    KaiRu New Member

    for self defence

    Ive studied Jeet Kune Do for couple of months but had to quit for exams at college.

    Now that i got alot of free time i want to concentrate on a Martial Art. Before doing this im trying to find a more suited on one for me.

    Yeah im looking for one that utilizes Speed and striking.

    Any ideas?
     
  4. gornex

    gornex Valued Member

    i would say jeet kune do or wing chun will train you to have really fast hands and reflexes. On the other hand all martial arts should make you faster then were before you started.
     
  5. KaiRu

    KaiRu New Member

    ok god Jeet Kune Do,

    Finding it hard to find a place to train where i live for Wing Chun.

    Any other Ideas in MA?
     
  6. MartialJac

    MartialJac Banned Banned

    Why just one? Muay Thai will give you power, speed conditioning and fight experiece but there are rules. Cross this with a self defence based art (JJJ, JKD etc) and you will be on your way.
     
  7. ap Oweyn

    ap Oweyn Ret. Supporter

    Fast hands and evasion? Boxing seems like a likely candidate.
     
  8. slipthejab

    slipthejab Hark, a vagrant! Supporter

    would have to second the boxing
    the footwork speed is second to none as is the upper torso movement
     
  9. aikiMac

    aikiMac aikido + boxing = very good Moderator Supporter

    Manabi Masho Jujitsu. :p Okay, not really.

    Besides the martial arts already mentioned, some varieties of kempo are particularly known for fast hands. I would also add escrima as a candidate here.
     
  10. slipthejab

    slipthejab Hark, a vagrant! Supporter

    Manabi Masho is the way to go...:p

    I mean really in terms of speed it's all up to the practitioner and the situation they're all fast given the right situationa and practitioner.
     
  11. Visage

    Visage Banned Banned

    Bagua Zhang (8 Triagram Palm) is a fast, circling martial art. One of the Chinese 'internal' styles. It's hand techniques are extremely fast, and reportedly, high level practitioners are nigh-uncatchable.
     
  12. Angelus

    Angelus Waiting for summer :D

    Stationary speed.. WC
    Movement and stationary.. JKD, Boxing
    CLF is also pretty fast so give that a shot.
     
  13. Limbas

    Limbas Valued Member

    Freestyle Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Stickfighting.
     

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