I got huge, and now I want to get ripped, graceful, and warlike. Which martial art is the finest...

Boxing m8. It isn't really even close. The key to fighting multiple attackers is being able to subdue them all as quickly as possible. Grappling is basically useless in this regard. Muay Thai is effective as well, but boxing is better for street fighting because it focuses more on footwork and being able to read body language.
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boxing. you can stick to light sparring, or even no sparring if you're worried about concussions. its just a sick workout and you learn to punch the shit out of people

It takes a month to get up to speed with the fundamentals of boxing/kickboxing. Save some money, and pay for a few private lessons. That's all you need to know how to throw a punch without hurting yourself. Kicking proficiency is just a combination of strength and flexibility, and you shouldn't be shelling out cash to develop that. Long term boxing/kickboxing training is about conditioning and prepping for fights--there's not actually THAT much room for learning anything new. Most of your time is spend refining technique.

The only martial art that you should consider making regular payments to learn and progress in is BJJ. Obviously do you research and find a good trainer, but overall it's not just a scam to grab your cash. You will make genuine progress over time, and learn something useful. Long term BJJ training is a constant progression of both learning new things, and refining technique.

>The key to fighting multiple attackers is being able to subdue them all as quickly as possible.
Yes, precisely what I was thinking too. Boxing does seem good.

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God tier: Boxing

Great Tier: actual Muy Thai (hard to find in the west), Jujitsu, western wrestling

Good tier: Krav maga, Sambo

Meh Tier: McDojo karate or kung th

Poo Tier: Tee Kwon Do, Aikido, everything else

Oh, add most MMA gyms to Good tier, occasionally Great, but it's rare.

Aikido for striking.

And Tai Chi for grappling.

Hot Yoga for raising your chakra and kundulini.

Namaste...


Kidding.. BJJ, Boxing and Muay Thai... that's it.

Honestly, what do I have to do to get to this level?

Story is that if he wins a few prisoners get to go
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Boxing and judo depending on what's good where you are. They both focus on different aspects of rapid beat downs that allow you to stay upright and aware of your surroundings.