Most Practiced Martial Arts In The World

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I obviously have heard of them all but someone breakdown what each one offers. That will make this thread more interesting...

For example what are the main differences between karate and Kung Fu.
 

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No wrestling (freestyle, Greco, catch, folk, etc.)? Between the US, Canada, Eastern Europe, Turkey, Japan, and Iran, theres probably like 10 million amateur to semi-pro to pro wrestlers.
 

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I mean, a lot of those are because of countries that practice the actual art.

But idk. A lot of Martial Arts are actually related to lifestyles. Like, it’s a part of people’s lifestyles. A lot of elderly practice Tai Chi and it’s actually good for them with that.

I took Karate and TKD (especially TKD, went to multiple dojos) as a kid and so did some family members so I believe that.

This list is believable to me. They’re saying practice, not competitive. Boxing is considered more like a sport in my opinion. MMA is just a mixture. A lot of kids and elderly do this stuff and dojos stay packed.
 

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Tai Chi is quasi-yoga. And I'd have to ask a friend if mine who teaches it, but there are many form variants and martial arts variants can be mutually exclusive so that 300 million could be inflated.
 

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I randomly saw they actually fight Muay Thai with headbutts now:wow:



That dropping headbutt in clip five at 1:55 :lupe:



It looks like you are seriously at a disadvantage as a taller fighter once folks get inside at they can basically headbutt your jaw after you tie their arms:

or do a leaping spearing headbutt:


Also listen to how bloodthirsty the crowd is. That is some shyt.
 
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