Wrestling is a good style. Also boxing. Both are useful in subduing an oppent and restraing unruly aggressors. I would stay away from flashy and impractical styles.I dont think a spinning cresent kick will do much good against a career criminal.

Krav Maga. leaves your attacker coughing up his prostate. poor bastard.

+1 on krav maga.

I use a mix of tea kwon do and tia bo

I would like to experiment with combining the fluidity and focus of Tai chi movements with the dynamics and real time flexibility of Jeet Kun Do.

At the moment however, I refer to and use the older military combatives, down and dirty and to the point.

Depends on the person and their body.

Well in my personal opinion, I definitely think that any grappling art would be extremely useful in being an RLSH. Most cops apply grappling-based skills to the job and I think we should as well. Simple take-down and immobilization procedures allow for maximum effectiveness without causing harm to the offender. And lack of injury to the offender will definitely help your case, if the cops decide to take you in for questioning or debriefing.

I do not like to fight wrestlers.


They are technique-thinkers and very good at
nerve-spots


I don't like fighting Krav Maga people either.
whew!

Tai Chi is all defense and ruthless - very very good stuff
( PS. "Tai" means "very")


The stuff that police officers use HAS to work, very very good stuff
but they can hurt people if they need to

Once you know some, you can't take it back out of your head.

You BECOME a martial artist.

Aikido is subtle but truly aces.

My best input would be to study as much and as many as possible
but Aikido still comes out on top

In My Humble Opinion

I have stated this many times before. When it comes to martial arts,it doesn't matter the style,it's the martial artist himself that determines the effectiveness. A master in one style can take a novice of another style. I know a bit of 4 different styles but if i face someone who is a master of one style,they probably hand me my butt. it's a matter of mastery not syle or form itself.

I've been getting into Systema lately. I fricking loooove it.

@ Jack: that's Russian, right?

Yep. It's the main art that the Spetsnaz are trained in.

BTW, I'll put in my usual thumbs up for kali & JKD. Specifically the Inosanto blend. Effective and easy to learn.

Kali has a lot to offer as does JKD. The flow drills in Soyoc Kali have been very beneficial to me.

In 25 years of studying martial arts,

EVERY person who has ever said that they prefer guns
to me
has NOT had one on them or in reach


I like your other conclusion