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The video revisits and updates a previously removed video discussing the effectiveness of various weapon-based martial arts, ranking them based on real-life combat scenarios rather than their sporting aspects. The creator examines several martial arts, critiquing some for being too theatrical or sport-oriented and praising others for their practicality and straightforwardness. Notable martial arts discussed include:
– **Kandukumba**: Criticized for its impracticality in real combat.
– **Olympic Fencing**: Limited by restrictive rules.
– **Zulu Stick Fighting**: Praised for its improvisation but seen as lacking complexity.
– **Gatka**: Acknowledged for its interesting techniques but critiqued for insufficient sparring.
– **Yaido**: Praised for its lethal techniques but seen as complementary.
– **Escrima/Kali**: Admired for its practical and devastating techniques.
– **Okinawa Kobudo**: Noted for its wide range of weapons, but ranked lower due to heavy emphasis on kata.
– **Kenjutsu**: Highlighted for battlefield effectiveness, though modern practice lacks sparring.
– **Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)**: Praised for adaptability, a wide range of techniques, and continuous improvement.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of regular sparring for developing practical fighting skills and invites viewer feedback, showing a willingness to learn and engage with the audience.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the creator reintroduces a previously removed video discussing the most effective weapon-based martial arts. The video was initially taken down due to a copyright strike but has since been updated with new footage. The list ranks martial arts from least to most effective, considering real-life combat scenarios. Key points include:
1. **Kandukumba** (No. 10): A French martial art using sticks for fighting, ranked low due to its sport-like nature and frequent use of pirouettes, which can be impractical in real combat.
2. **Olympic Fencing** (No. 9): Limited by its rules, such as restricted target areas and no double attacks, making it less practical in real combat compared to historical fencing. However, it might be effective against martial arts like Kandukumba.
3. **Kalaripayat** (No. 8): An Indian martial art also known as Buddha, noted briefly as the next martial art to be discussed.
The video emphasizes the effectiveness of martial arts based on their real-life combat viability rather than their sporting aspects.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker reviews various martial arts focusing on their effectiveness and practicality. They critique certain techniques for being too flashy or impractical for real combat and appreciate others for their straightforwardness and utility. Among the topics covered are:
– An unnamed martial art that appears more theatrical than useful, criticized for its ineffective targeting.
– Zulu stick fighting (ranked 7th) is acknowledged for its improvisation and use of a shield but lacks complexity.
– Gatka (ranked 6th) from northern India is noted for its interesting sword techniques but critiqued for insufficient sparring.
– Yaido (ranked 5th), a Japanese sword art, is praised for its direct, lethal techniques but noted as a complementary art that traditionally integrates with other martial arts for effectiveness.
– Escrima/Kali (ranked 4th), Filipino martial arts, are admired for their practical, quick, and devastating techniques practiced through sparring with sticks.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the development and effectiveness of martial arts in the Philippines, particularly focusing on their use of sticks and quick, practical movements designed to save lives. The speaker does not endorse the knife fighting techniques taught in this martial art and provides a reference to another video discussing this topic in more detail. The segment then shifts to discuss Okinawa Kobudo, explaining that it encompasses a variety of styles and a wide range of weapons, some even improvised. There’s mention of a common misconception about the origins of Okinawa Kobudo, clarifying that both nobles and peasants practiced it. The speaker notes that these styles incorporate techniques from karate, offering a combination of bare-handed and weapon-based combat. However, Okinawa Kobudo is ranked lower because of its heavy emphasis on kata, or forms, which, while useful for muscle memory, may not be as practical in actual combat.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of regular sparring to develop fighting skills and explores two martial arts: Kenjutsu and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). The speaker considers Kenjutsu, a Japanese martial art used by samurai, to be highly effective, emphasizing its design for battlefield use despite it not being the primary weapon. Modern-day Kenjutsu lacks sparring compared to kendo, which the speaker believes is necessary for practical application. HEMA is praised as the most effective combat style due to its adaptability, range of techniques, and continuous improvement beyond traditional constraints. The speaker notes that HEMA includes a variety of weapons and styles, focusing on both killing opponents and incapacitating them effectively. The segment concludes with a request for viewer opinions in the comments.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker expresses humility and a willingness to learn by inviting viewers to share their opinions. The section concludes with a thank you to the audience, a reminder about the Metatron, and a farewell.