My Top 5 Favorite Martial Arts
There are many different martial arts styles, and with the new generation of MMA they kind of all get molded into one. I am more of a traditionalist, though.
The martial arts on this list are not just about their functionality. I like the martial arts on this list for their aesthetic beauty as well as their usefulness in various ways. Some can be considered as more effective for self-defense, whereas others might be more useful for health and meditation.
1. Tae Kwon Do
The first martial art that I began learning is still one of my all-time favorites. The combination of attacks and defenses in Tae Kwon Do make it a well-rounded self-defense system, and the history of its development in Korea is pretty interesting. The code of Hwarang Do warriors from the early days of Korea’s warring period with Manchurians and other invaders has made its way into the philosophy of Tae Kwon Do giving the martial art a strong ethical and progressive mindset alongside the beautiful flying kicks of this style.
