6 Best Martial Arts for Fitness

Alex Tucker
Violence Examiner
Published in
5 min readNov 3, 2019

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Want to enjoy your exercise? These martial arts make great choices.

Most people understand that martial arts are a good way to get in shape, but which are the best martial arts for fitness? That depends largely on what your goals are, but I believe this list includes something for everyone regardless of age and prior experience.

Martial arts aren’t just a great way to get in shape; they can also help improve your self confidence and mindfulness, and introduce you to new cultures and friends. Many martial arts schools have rich communities that stretch outside of the training center, and many lessons taught in martial arts apply to other aspects of life.

Before we continue, let me just say that if you decide to start a new training regimen, you really should consult your doctor first.

But these six are, in my opinion, the best martial arts for fitness and strength. Each of them offers a unique brand of training, some of which you may find more suitable for your goals.

  1. Capoeira
  2. Taekwondo
  3. Karate
  4. Escrima
  5. Wing Chun
  6. Tai Chi

Capoeira

Overall Capoeira provides the best workout because of its dynamic movements and…

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Alex Tucker
Violence Examiner

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