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What is "best" is always a matter of opinion. The objective of a Martial Art in a street fight is first to survive, and then to prevail with minimal or no injury to one's self. Most systems of Martial Art contain elements that would be successful in street self defense, and could be used effectively depending on the specific circumstances, environment, and other conditions. For example, grappling and ground-fighting can be effective in some cases, but when confronted with multiple attackers, street gangs, or armed attackers, it would be impractical to roll on the ground with one person while being vulnerable to attack from others. The effectiveness of any Martial Art is dependent upon the quality of instruction, the dedication of the student, and the correct application in real-life self defense. A person may be really good in a specific system and another may be bad in another system. It doesn't mean one system is better than the other.
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Was pankration the first martial art?
No; most martial arts historians are in agreement, that it is wrestling which holds that honor. No, actually, the first real martial art is believed to be an inian martial art known as Kalarippayattu.
What is the best overall martial art?
What system of Martial Art is "best" is always a matter of opinion. What makes a Martial Art good is if it provides training that helps the individual student improve in many aspects, including fighting skills and character development. The system of Martial Art is usually not what makes the training better or worse, but the quality of instruction based on the knowledge and expertise of the teacher. Ultimately, the effectiveness or success of using any particular Martial Art depends on both the accuracy of instruction, and the abilities of the student to perform it correctly. The "best" Martial Art for any individual is the one that you try and like at a school where you enjoy training so that you will stick with it for a long time. It should be understood that sport versions of Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, or MMA ("Mixed Martial Art") are not Martial Art systems in and of themselves, but games played according to a set of rules. They might contain elements of the original Martial Art from where they originated, and share the same name, but the actual Martial Art is not limited by rules, and does not focus on one aspect of kicking, flipping, or ground-fighting, but utilizes techniques and tactics for all aspects of self defense, plus character development, morals and ethics. Combining fighting skills and adapting to the latest developments is not a new concept as this has been done for centuries, and Jeet Kune Do and MMA are just the latest fads to market and popularize the wisdom and methods of ancient masters of genuine Martial Art systems.
What is the only martial art exclusive to girls?
I am not aware of any martial art that is restricted to females only.
What is seikuuken?
The Seikuuken is a martial art movement that appears on the anime show "The Mightiest Disciple", however this movement itself looks really similar with the "360 Defense" movement. The 360 Defense is a technique that comes from the martial art Krav Maga. The Martial art by itself is a deadly Martial Art, and it is from Slovakia. However, the Martial art is more famous in Israel.
Does Aikido work in a fight?
Any martial art when practiced well can be applied in a fight, the outcome is not based upon the style used but the skill of the practitioner and the opponent. No style is better than another, it is the discipline and skill that make the art effective in defense.
