Crowning the best martial arts for fitness is almost an impossible task. There are dozens of martial arts that have been practiced for thousands of years, and martial arts has changed millions of lives. We’re going to go through the most effective martial arts that you can try at our studio and try to settle this long-held debate. Let’s do it!
1. Martial Arts
We offer a general adult martial arts class that includes a bit of every other martial art we offer – and all of our students LOVE IT.
You’ll learn how to punch and kick properly, have a great time with fun-loving people, and break quite a sweat too.
We condition at the beginning of class, run through drills and teach new skills, and then finish with a cool off. You WILL get sweaty in this class- so if you’re a beginner to martial arts in general and looking for the best martial arts for fitness, our Adult Martial Arts class could be the perfect fit for you.
2. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) is a common form of martial arts practiced around the world.
It involves more groundwork and leveraging your body through physics and motion to fend off an attacker that may be bigger and stronger than you.
BJJ for women’s self defense is popular as well. BJJ also takes the cake on ground work- that means a lot of working your core! All who desire shredded abs, attend a BJJ class -might be the best martial arts for fitness for you.
3. Muay Thai and Krav Maga
Muay Thai and Krav Maga will both turn your entire body into a self-defense machine. Our Muay Thai classes are excellent for competitive fighters, as there are plenty of opportunities to compete.
Lots of punching and kicking and using your elbows and knees to attack as well.
Krav Maga teaches effective and practical self defense in a bootcamp style, as this form of martial arts was originally developed in the Israeli army for the Israeli soldiers.
Both Muay Thai and Krav Maga are intense forms of training, and you’re sure to get a fantastic workout in each class – the best martial arts for fitness is dependent on if you want to compete and use elbows and knees, or if you want to focus more on real life self defense applications.
4. The Verdict
Bottom line- you’ll get fit, FAST, with any of our martial arts classes. They’re fast-paced, incorporate the entire body, and kicks and punches go pretty far in ramping up your metabolism. However, there are some key points you should consider when looking for the best martial arts for fitness. Are you looking to fight any opponent, even ones bigger than you? Go with BJJ.
If you’re looking to get totally shredded and possibly compete, Krav Maga or Muay Thai are your best options. And last but not least, you can get a taste of all of our martial arts modalities with our general Adult Martial Arts class in city. Check out our incredible Martial Arts for Fitness classes right here at our school!
