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To help you **find the discipline that suits you best**, Budo-Fight has prepared **a comprehensive guide** to help you determine **which combat sport to choose**! ## Want to learn self-defense? ![Krav-maga](https://www.budo-fight.com/upload/images/2022/krav-maga.jpg)In that case, **[Krav Maga](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/catalog/other-disciplines/krav-maga) is your best ally**! This combat sport, which means “close combat” in Hebrew, was developed by the Israeli army. Its goal is to use the body’s “natural weapons” and **develop the practitioner’s reflexes** so they can **react better and adapt to dangerous situations**. Krav Maga is a **self-defense sport** that will allow you to defend yourself quickly in many situations. It’s a mix of boxing, karate, Greco-Roman wrestling, and jiu-jitsu. It **is suitable for** everyone, whether you’re a true fighter or just a weekend athlete. Its main advantage: by repeating certain techniques over and over, **you learn them very quickly**! [Our Krav Maga gear](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/catalog/other-disciplines/krav-maga) ## Looking to really let off steam? ![Muay Thaï](https://www.budo-fight.com/upload/images/2022/muay-thai.jpg)Which combat sport should you choose when you want to blow off steam? For those who aren’t familiar with it yet, **Muay Thai (or Thai boxing)** is a **very complete discipline**: punches, elbows, knees, kicks, sweeps… Almost anything goes! **Known for its explosiveness**, Muay Thai often leads to knockouts in fights. If you have **energy to burn** and **emotions to channel**, it’s the perfect choice! **Kickboxing** is very similar to Thai boxing, except there are no elbow strikes. This modern discipline, created in the 1960s, is directly inspired by English and French boxing. It allows you to throw both punches and kicks. Kickboxing helps you **work on your cardio, agility, and coordination**: it’s a **very complete combat sport**! ## Want to work on precision & technique? ![Boxe anglaise](https://www.budo-fight.com/upload/images/2022/boxe-anglaise.jpg)[French boxing](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/catalog/boxing/boxing-equipment-2/hand-wraps) is made for you! The key words: technique and precision. This combat sport lets you throw **kicks and punches**. There are **two types of bouts**: - The fight, where you **strike your opponent**, - The “assault,” where you **must not touch** your opponent and must stop just before making contact. **Boxing** (English boxing), on the other hand, only allows the use of fists. **Kicking is forbidden**, but don’t be mistaken: your legs will be heavily involved in footwork! The sport made famous by Rocky helps you **avoid blows below the belt**, which can be reassuring for some practitioners. It **emphasizes precision and technique** over explosiveness. [All our boxing gear](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/catalog/boxing) ## Still can’t decide? ![MMA](https://www.budo-fight.com/upload/images/2022/mma.jpg)Despite all our advice, you still don’t know which combat sport to choose? **Go for MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)**! This **relatively new discipline** brings together a whole range of techniques borrowed from other martial arts and combat sports: - Pancrase, - **[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/catalog/other-disciplines/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-bjj),** - **[Muay Thai](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/catalog/boxing/boxing-apparel/boxing-shorts),** - **[Boxing](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/catalog/boxing/boxing-protective-gear/mouthguards)…** MMA offers you **complete training** and **action-packed fights**! Long banned due to its bad reputation, MMA was finally **legalized in January 2020**. It now attracts a huge following. For those interested in getting started, rumor has it that **[a UFC event could soon take place in France](https://www.budo-fight.com/en/news/news-new-arrivals/mma-is-a-ufc-event-coming-soon-to-france)**… Of course, you’d be the first to know if that happens! ## What about clubs? ![Club de boxe](https://www.budo-fight.com/upload/images/2022/club-boxe.jpg)Before diving headfirst into a discipline, you can of course **watch training sessions** at a club near you and sometimes even take part. These **trial sessions** will quickly help you determine if the discipline you want to start is really right for you. Before choosing a club, make sure **the atmosphere is healthy**. If everyone acts tough and the coach doesn’t pay you any special attention during your trial session: run! **Well-being** is very important when you’re starting out, as well as **the teaching skills and kindness** of those you train with. ## In summary? Combat sport Self-defense Intensity Technique Krav Maga 🥊🥊🥊 🥊🥊 🥊🥊 Boxing 🥊 🥊 🥊🥊🥊 French boxing 🥊 🥊🥊 🥊🥊🥊 Muay Thai 🥊🥊 🥊🥊🥊 🥊🥊 MMA 🥊🥊 🥊🥊🥊 🥊🥊 Kickboxing 🥊🥊 🥊🥊🥊 🥊🥊 Don’t forget: the most important thing is **to have a good time**! No matter how fast you progress or your physical condition, you should **commit reasonably while having fun**. If you quit after a month because you’re exhausted or injured, it’s not worth it! Progress will come at its own pace, so **be patient and enjoy yourself**! Whether you want to maintain your dream body or get back in shape, **there’s no ideal physical condition to start a combat sport**. Once again, the key is to go at your own pace and not get discouraged. Even at 40 or 50, you can absolutely start boxing or self-defense. Kung Fu, karate, wing chun, judo… To help you get started in the discipline that truly suits you, Budo-Fight also explains **which martial art to choose**! 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