worlds deadliest martial arts

Related to various other martial arts from around Southeast Asia, Pencak Silat makes full use of the body for both attacking and defending. Practiced throughout Indonesia, Pencak Silat varies widely by discipline; some focus on attacking through punches and kicks, some prefer locks and grabs, and some prioritize spiritual development over fighting. Similar to the ancient martial arts, this dangerous fighting technique used weapons before hand to hand combat. Though Pencak Silat is an extracurricular activity in Indonesian schools, it also is the basic unarmed martial art taught to the Indonesian National Armed Forces and is included in the Southeast Asian Games.

It s a popularly purported myth that Krav Maga was designed by the Israeli military but it s not true. It was developed for the Israeli military. Hungarian Israeli martial artist Imi Lichtenfeld used his training to defend Bratislava s Jewish quarter in the 1930 s. After moving to Israel in the late 1940 s, Kichtenfeld is the one who helped the Israeli Defence Forces develop a martial arts program. Key tenants of this lethal martial art include high aggression and a focus on threat neutralization.

The national sport of the Philippines, Arnis (also known as Eskrima or Kali) emphasizes weapon based fighting using implements such as sticks, knives, and blades. During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, swords were outlawed and for good reason: Filipino tribesmen were seriously skilled at close quarters combat, hacking their opponents with a broad blade or even the smaller blades they carried around after the Spanish arrived. (Ferdinand Magellan, the first circumnavigator of the globe, is said to have been killed via Arnis.)

Sambo (the combat variety rather than the sports or freestyle varieties) is without a doubt one of the most dangerous martial arts in the world. Developed in the former U.S.S.R., SAMBO is the acronym for SAMozashchita Bez Oruzhiya, translated as self defense without weapons. Developed to improve hand to hand fighting in the military, Sambo heavily utilizes striking and grappling. Like all varieties, Sambo focuses on speed and throwing one s opponent.

The Brazilian predecessor to today s mixed martial arts, Brazil s Vale Tudo martial arts style is one of the most lethal and dangerous martial arts in the world. Translated as No Holds Barred or Anything Goes, most Vale Tudo matches today happen on the underground circuit due to their bloody nature. A full contact sport, Vale Tudo (just like Brazil) has been influenced by many different sources. Most Brazilian media channels won t televise this dangerous martial art due to its high levels of violence.

One of the few remaining examples of Native American martial arts, Okichitaw is based on the fighting techniques of the Plains Cree First Nations. Founded by George J. Lepine, a student of judo, tae kwan do, and hapkido who also mastered the gunstock war club and tomahawk throwing techniques, Okichitaw is a hybrid art that combines the ravenous fury of the Native American fighting spirit with the tried and true methods of popular Asian styles.

Indigenous to the southern Indian state of Kerala, Kalari Payat is commonly recognized as the oldest fighting system in existence and predecessor to some of the most popular martial arts in the world. Oral tradition claims that it was created by an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu, who is also described as the Preserver of The Universe and who was said to have a universal form that was beyond the ordinary limits of human perception. Kalari Payat has many variations and sub types, each specializing in different facets of both armed and unarmed combat. One of the most notable is Marma Arti (hitting the vital spots), which, in the hands of a master, can instantly paralyze or kill with a single, well placed strike to any one of the 108 nerve points that are considered to be lethally vulnerable. And, as if they re so deadly that it makes them feel guilty, the masters of this powerful art also study the Siddha medical system, which stems from the same ancient teachings.

Jailhouse Rock (JHR) is one of only two martial arts that are indigenous to the United States. Created within the cutthroat world of (you guessed it) America s prison system, JHR is a prime example of no frills brawling developed by men who literally have nothing better to do than work out and fight.JHR s is notable for its brutal training methods, one of which is known as 52 pick up. A deck of cards are scattered about the floor and trainees are made to pick them all up in order while being beaten mercilessly by three or more others.

Based on the ancient boxing traditions of Egypt, Dambe is a deadly striking art developed by the Hausa people of West Africa, many of whom traveled the land as butchers, moving from village to village performing combat ceremonies and taking on any challengers. The primary weapon in Dambe is the strong side fist, also known as the spear, which is wrapped in a piece of cloth covered by tightly knotted cord, while the fighter s favored leg is wrapped in a thick chain. It s as if kicking people in the face just wasn t quite hardcore enough for the butchers of West Africa. They had to start wrapping their legs in jagged metal to really get their blood going.

Lerdrit is a modern derivation of the traditional Thai fighting techniques currently practiced by the elite commandos of the Thai Royal Army. The basic principles of Lerdrit are similar to those of its predecessors (Muay Thai, Muay Boran). However, there are a few key differences that kick it up by a whole new factor of awesomeness.Fighters are taught to attack without warning, immediately take their opponents to the ground, and finish the fight quickly with one of the many devastating kill strikes, such as a boot to the throat or elbows to the temple, all while minimizing risk of injury by using the hard parts of the body, such as knees, palms, shins, and (the aforementioned classic) the elbow. As with all military fighting systems, Lerdrit s goal is radical and specifically designed for life or death situations. It s not just about kicking ass; it s about taking lives.