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#3: Karate

Karate has originally appeared in Japan and nowadays it is being practiced primarily for sports and recreational purposes... This martial art consists of such fighting elements as the typical kicking, punching, elbows and also incorporates open hand techniques. The main focus is on deflecting an attack, which makes it a primarily self-defense art, as opposed to MMA.

#4: Aikido

This yet another Japanese fighting technique literally translates as "the harmonious spirit" and it is by far the most peaceful self-defense style of them all. That's no wonder, as the creator of this technique meant to let people repeal any attack without causing any kind of damage towards their opponent... The majority of aikido is not striking, it is based on the principle that an attacker exposes themselves each time they go
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Its set of fighting moves focuses on high kicks and quick hand movements. Taekwondo is based upon the belief that the leg is the strongest and furthest reaching limb that a person has, thus having the greatest potential to be used as a powerful weapon. Lso it makes an emohasis on the fact that using the leg as a msain weapon of choice can keep an attacker at a distance.

#6: Brazilian
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It is distinctive for it vicious and aggressive moves such as eye gouging, choke holds, biting, grappling, hard striking, and joint locks. Once an attacker is brought to the ground, the first step is to get a hold on a limb and manipulate it at the joint until it breaks. After the attacker is immobilized, the martial artist can kick the face with either fists or elbows... This martial art is not recommended for complete novices due to tis cruelty, whcih sometimes borders common sense..

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