is Krav Maga the best practical defense?

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I trained in Kenpo Karate and Aikido. I believe your best bet is a mix of different skills. I believe that some of Aikido's techniques are fundamental in self- defense, if you are good with your Tenkan, you can quickly keeep rotating through attackers, but eventually you need to do more, which is why BJJ would be a good combination. However, adding a little BJJ and judo will get you a better chance. We were shown how to adjust the movement slightly with some of the Aikido technique, that would incorporate jiu jitsu into the movement.

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I trained in Kenpo Karate and Aikido. I believe your best bet is a mix of different skills. I believe that some of Aikido's techniques are fundamental in self- defense, if you are good with your Tenkan, you can quickly keeep rotating through attackers, but eventually you need to do more, which is why BJJ would be a good combination. However, adding a little BJJ and judo will get you a better chance. We were shown how to adjust the movement slightly with some of the Aikido technique, that would incorporate jiu jitsu into the movement.

agreed, a mix of styles is definitely a plus, a striking art along with a more flowing art like Aikido or Hapkido, or maybe something else isn't a bad idea either. You can use a hard style or soft style depending on the situation. I do feel however that taking a fight to the ground is a mistake in a street situation unless it's one on one, because his friends will try to start jumping on your head as soon as you are down.