What martial art would you use to take on a zombie? I'm talking about the Olympic standard sprinter ones from Zac Snyder's Dawn of the Dead, or 28 Days Later. Not seen those movies? Think Usain Bolt meets Hannibal Lector. No weapons. Just for fun
In which case I'm a big fan of the arts known as... Nike-kido Adidas Fu Where you practice retreat as much and often as possible =) Actually engaging in hand to hand with Zombies greatly increases ones chances of getting bit/scratched by a Zombie or getting Zombie Goo(TM) on them.
I wouldn't want to go into a clinch with a zombie or even to ground for that matter. I think (basing my opnion on Shaun of the Dead) any Martial Art that uses big sticks or very sharp swords would do me just fine, Edit: Note to self - read the entire OP before hitting reply......
Damn, I would need a weapon of some kind. Preferably a sword because they never run out of ammo. I guess Ninjitsu because they train using swords.
You'd want maximum range, so without a weapon. I'd have to say something like TKD or Karate. Last thing you want is grappling. Personally, I'd like something fiercely powerful. An AK47 should do it.
Lack of weapons would be the problem. Cue Fu is the ancient art of nullifying Zombies. [ame="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bQGVCJOVQl4"]YouTube - Shaun of the Dead (Don't stop me now)[/ame]
Is a chair considered a weapon? I guess so. I don't want to get near a zombie, I might get infected. I think I'd go for Muay Thai. Kick 'em like banana trees and get outa there! Or Karate, or Tae Kwon Do. Hm.
You'd be suicidally insane to even think of fighting a zombie empty-handed. You want weapons, preferably ones which go "Sizzle" or "Boom!" although "Bang" will do in a pinch. If you don't have those, then the halberd, the maul, the sharpened shovel and the mace are the Tools of the Cruel.
[ame="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vt-29u0e7Bo"]YouTube - Braindead - McGruder[/ame] whatever that priest was using!
Sorry Superfoot, I know you said no weapons, but if I'm fighting bad-fast modern zombies I got to have a sword and at least a third dan in kendo, with some serious silat knife fighting thrown in case I drop the sword or let 'em get too close.
if weapons were viable,then yes... the ancient american art of CHING-CHING-POW-FU with a black belt(to hold my black holster) in the .45 caliber range would do nicely :evil: Failing that,I'll stick with my fma and kamagong "enhancements" ;-) Empty hand,I'll go old school Savate for kicking prowess. Now,if you are talking zombie action like the new Day of the Dead,where they not only run fast as hell,but can jump like roo's on acid AND climb walls, I'm goin POW-FU all the way!
None. I'd just realize that zombies don't exist, and then go about my life. Unless you're Tyson Gay or Asafa Powell and happen to have a good day that day, outrunning the likes of Usain Bolt really isn't likely. Best to defuse the situation if possible. Interestingly, the reason why movie zombies are faster now than they were in the past has little to do with Olympic running training. http://www.slate.com/id/2166665/ Seriously though, shouldn't this thread be in the Jokes section?
See, you all laughed, but all those youtube applications videos are validated at last - we've been prepared, and WELL prepared, for nothing BUT defending ourselves against zombies.... there's no shortage of material... [ame="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mS9kvVxQJpU&feature=PlayList&p=92C192427A1F1725&index=0&playnext=1"]YouTube - tai chi applications 3[/ame] Remember - fingers in vital spots. Actually, I'm not sure which one is the zombie here, but, you take your chances with al things zomby: [ame="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UYjG3j6-seY"]YouTube - George Xu Chen Tai Chi Applications[/ame] Over all, if you're skilled enough, THIS is how you prepare for fighting your way through zombies (he nearly takes one out in the first two seconds walking behind him): [ame="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ATyfsiEG-z0"]YouTube - Daoshu Chen De Qing in Argentina[/ame] I particularly like the very last move - rising finger thrust up in to the soft, zomby under-chin of any potential reanimated attacker - beware brains on yournice threads though.
It's Monday morning, we all need a bit of light hearted fun. Take it as it's meant and have a few chill pills Bronze!! In answer to the question, I think ninjitsu is the way forward, cause I could use the ninja's mystical powers to disappear in a cloud of smoke, appear behind the zombie and snap it's head off without anyone knowing anything had happened:evil:
Zombies DO exist. I trip over them staggering slowly back and forth along the pavements every day on my way to and from work. I use Capoeira to dance around them so I can get to work on time.
getting my inspiration from braindead: I'm going to have to say the best MA by far is: The art of MowerFu!!!
Well in "World War Z" a katana is put to good use by one guy but China just pretty much disappears even with the many kinds of kung fu. The biggest threat to Z's was the cold when they literally freeze until the spring. When they're frozen you can get rid of them by any means you like. Based on that, we need to learn whatever this guy does: Possibly, but we need a serious moderator to move it and we don't have any of those.