Martial Arts Fighting Style Chart
Use this quick fighting style chart to determine which martial arts program best suits you.
Martial Arts Fighting Style Chart | |||||||
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Boxing | Jeet Kune Do | Judo | Karate | Muay Thai | Tae Kwon Do | ||
Striking | Punching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Kicking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Open-hand | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Elbows and knee strike | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
Grappling | Throws and takedowns | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Joint locks and submissions | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
Holds | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
Mat work | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Cardio intensity | Low | ||||||
Moderate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
High | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
Do you train with music? | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | |
Is there sparing? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Can I compete/perform? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Do you train with equipment? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Though each martial arts program has their own unique approach, they will all will teach you self defense. All fitness and experience levels are welcome.