Originally Posted by
TrailRunAZ
I trained traditional karate for years and years, fought point nationally (say all you want, it makes good fighters - Machida, etc). But I think muy Thai is the way to go. It’s really hard to hit a traditional artist but many aren’t trained in defending take downs and then you’re done unless you’re bjj. MT has take down defense as they utilize throws and seem to be one of the martial arts that realized early on the importance or remaining on one’s feet. I think some bro-tistics years ago said most fights go to ground in 10 seconds because our instinct is to grab onto someone. MT prevents that and is a well rounded art. I would abandon high kicks in real situations because it imparts more vulnerability. Leg kicks and striking from MT would jack someone up pretty quickly.