Which is the best martial art(s) for a jedi

also like others point, there is no true \"Better\" martial art
is more like, you feel better in one than in the other...
Different Martial Arts, come from different geography, and different needs

in Korea, they develop the use of legs, more than arms, just because the geography make more robust/solid legs over there.

in china, they start using labor tools as weapons, because the people was not allowed to use weapons, so now we have a cool selection of weapons and techniques, nunchakus, bo, Tonfas, and many more

like someone point also, \"ARNIS\", a great martial art, if you like to use batons, canes, stiks, or whatever become handy if needed.


but if you are new in martial art world, put your eyes first in aikido.

Or T'ai Ji?

not as main core, yes as complement, but to do it right finding your balance , you need several years of deep training.

Darn! And here I was trying to figure it by watching Kung Fu films! (j/k)

Seriously, I think that all that's necessary is to find what works for you, the individual, and not to prescribe any particular martial arts regimen. That's why I really like JKD, because there is no specific requisite for form or style, it's just a \"go and figure out what works best for you, and then use it\" philosophy.

lets do a stop and slpit...

Tai Chi, is part of Kung fu ( part of the main balance, kung fu is not martial art, kung fu is life, philosophy, and the martial art part of it, is the way to balance mind / body with spirit

JKD is created by a Kung fu guy (yeah B.L.), with embedded Kung fu philosophy on it., what JKD do is open the door, in the martial art aspect to others disciplines, because \"IN COMBAT\" there are better techniques just read \" IN COMBAT\" this is why Inosanto is a big influence, not a kung fu guy at start, but eventually they share both martial arts and philosopy.

90% of the people now, start doing martial arts, because that... the fight, self defense, combat... bla bla bla...
how many take care about the \"other side\", not much, is just the fisical technique used in combat...

How many grow up as part of that philosophy?, not much, not outside china.




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So the question is

What are you looking for?

a combat art?
a philosophy?
a self defense technique?

Why?

to looks better in yours friends eyes?
because self esteem problems?
because you like to use a sword? (or any other weapon)

so many questions to do it right...

so if you never do any MA and you like to start....
1- ask yourself why
2- do a big research
3- select one.
4- start practicing

and remember do not trust in movies...
ninjas don't fly,
a sword fight ends in less than 20 seconds
any association that give you a black belt in less than 3 years of heavy training, is bullshit
belts actually are for your pants, and the color is only important to make it match with your outfit.

in the old days martial arts were more then just self defense techniques. they were also a lifestyle, philosophy, means of self improvement. for a long time zen was taught with martial arts then the 2 concepts began drifting apart. i found that by re-uniting the 2 you gain a complete concept. the techniques have more meaning, and power.

true a good swordsman can end a fight in 1 move, however a great swordsman can end it without even drawing his sword

my brother does ty qwando (dunno how to spell it) and he is going to teach me

tae kwon do would be the correct spelling, it's a good starter style in fact it's one of the first styles i learned, of course it doesn't have all the solutions needed but then again no single style does. good luck and have fun

as hard as it might be to believe, i would say ninjutsu.

The best martial art for a Jedi is the same martial art that is best for anyone else. Being a jedi doesn't give an individual a different set of requirements in a system of self defense. I would suggest striking arts with real sparring, like Kyokushin or Thai Boxing. Grappling that doesn't involve a compliant partner, like Sambo or BJJ. I would avoid arts swathed in psuedo-mysticism and hokum, like no touch knockouts or energy projection.