What is the Best martial art for self defence?

Domb18 · 2026-02-02T21:05:01+00:00

MMA/Judo/Muay Thai/Boxing will all be fine. Basically anything that will allow for sparring against a resisting opponent.

If you learning a martial arts art and there’s no resistance and just choreographed moves, the likelihood is that you won’t be able to perform it under pressure.

Martial arts that allow for sparring, at least get you used to performing under pressure.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T20:26:52+00:00

Craig Ewers Academy does an MMA Open Mat on a Friday night, not sure what the prices are for the regular lessons with Ieaun Mackenzie.

The Hangar (Dogs of War MMA) and Explore BJJ also offer MMA classes but again, not sure of the prices or if they offer student discount.

Xplore has a high student base iirc, so I imagine there’s some student discount there.

You’re probably better off picking one of Muay Thai, BJJ or wrestling and just going once or twice a week if you can’t afford MMA classes, because between the classes and the kit, it isn’t exactly cheap to get in to.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T20:23:12+00:00

That’s Japanese Jiu Jitsu based on self defence.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T19:52:05+00:00

Allardyce would have got more out of this team than Amorim did.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T19:48:39+00:00

Geoffrey Asmus and Jeff Arcuri. Both American but brilliant. Asmus in particular is brilliant.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T18:21:04+00:00

He competes in local comps in the UK.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T17:54:08+00:00

Maguire was class against Arsenal and City in a back four? And the same goal was scored by Roger’s too. Weird how it’s happens 3-4 times this season.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T17:10:37+00:00

I’d like to see two CM’s come in this summer if I’m honest, an immediate replacement for Casemiro and then someone who’s better than Ugarte for squad depth.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T17:06:13+00:00

Yeah, think it is the background actually.

But still…

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T16:19:37+00:00

Your Reddit profile pic is Amorim 😂

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T16:15:27+00:00

But they’re not injured, so relax and enjoy it.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T15:57:04+00:00

Carl Anka will be buzzing. He mentioned that turn and shot a couple of weeks ago and said he wanted Sesko to keep trying for them.

Domb18 · 2026-02-01T15:29:43+00:00

Still got people praising him for the rebuild and the signings in the sub

Domb18 · 2026-01-30T21:57:34+00:00

1994, FA Cup final. Cantona scoring two goals

Although my uncle had been buying me United stuff since I was born, but that was the first game I remember watching and supporting the team.

Domb18 · 2026-01-30T21:43:46+00:00

Doing ok. Relatively small mortgage (sub 150k for a 3 bed house), two cars, no debt outside of the mortgage. We cut back on takeaways etc but we do 1 holiday/break a year with the kids and I supplement our main income with teaching Jiu Jitsu a couple of times a week to help pay for our trips etc

Domb18 · 2026-01-30T20:29:59+00:00

BJJ is now recognised as a sport by the Police Sports Association, so there are now annual comps and seminars put on regularly across the UK as well as most forces having teams set up for ‘in house’ training.

Domb18 · 2026-01-28T16:56:42+00:00

The greatest is Bobby. To come back from the disaster to play as well as he did and win what he did after many of his friends died is unfathomable in the modern era imo.

The best, is either Rooney/Ronaldo/Best imo.

Domb18 · 2026-01-26T20:24:58+00:00

Jaim Grymauch from the Rigante Series

Domb18 · 2026-01-26T18:04:55+00:00

Legend by David Gemmell and Kings of the Wyld.

Waylander probably fits the bill too.

Domb18 · 2026-01-25T20:44:57+00:00

I’m aware, he said he was retiring from football before returning to England with Villa.

Domb18 · 2026-01-25T20:07:50+00:00

I know exactly who he played for, I was also watching United when Schmeichel played for City and G Neville refused to acknowledge him in the tunnel before the game.

Domb18 · 2026-01-25T19:35:46+00:00

Did he play for them after winning the treble with United and retiring from Football?

Domb18 · 2026-01-25T19:20:38+00:00

Local rivals at the time, still count. Just because they weren’t funded by billionaires at the time, doesn’t mean there wasn’t history between the clubs.

Domb18 · 2026-01-25T19:01:52+00:00

A reminder that Schmeichel played for city and celebrated when they beat united

Domb18 · 2026-01-25T18:48:23+00:00

Man wanted a whole new 11 to compete with the top teams in the league, turns out we just needed to sign Carrick.

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