11 Best Martial Arts for Real Life Situations and Fitness

5. Judo

Similarly to wrestling, Judo that ranks 5th on our list of best martial arts for real life situations and fitness is also used to take down, pin and immobilize the opponent. A judo throw can often leave your opponent breathless and you can use the opportunity to run off. Judo combines stand up techniques (without strikes) and grappling techniques to effectively immobilize the opponent. While judokas traditionally use gi (blue or white heavy cotton kimono) for training and competitions, grips and techniques can be equally effective in real life situations where everyday clothes can be used as a gi. During competitions, judokas usually have a couple of seconds to submit their opponent by using joint locks or chokes. Just imagine the instinct of such a person when he or she takes someone down on the street! It is important to mention that Judo is a sport for everyone, regardless of their age, gender and body size. Judokas work on their strength every training and you can expect to become much, much stronger with each practice.

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