>>64134794 (OP)
There is no "best". MA is broken down into four basic disciplines and it's up to the person to develop these skills:
>Strikes
Punches, kicks, knees, elbows, fingers, palms, backfists, knife-hands, knuckles, etc. Easiest to learn, hardest to master because the hard part of strikes is learning how to "feel" distance. Knowing when you can throw a strike and reliably hit what you're aiming at, while your opponent is trying really hard to not get hit. The faster you strike, the less power (generally) that you have. Learning to balance speed, distance, and accuracy is hard. This is why most recommend Traditional Boxing or Muay Thai as a "beginner" style, you learn all of that early, especially since it branches into:
>Throws
This includes takedowns. Judo, Aikido, Wrestling are great places to start. Throws are REALLY hard to pull off well because people are generally not keen on you tossing them around, and doing it wrong risks you injuring yourself more than your opponent. These styles also teach you:
>Holds
Jiujitsu is still the best for learning how to hold or tie someone up with just your hands. Holds are surprisingly easy to learn but also hard to pull off, since people go apeshit when you catch them in a hold, especially one that hurts.
>Weapons
Most difficult discipline. Swords, sticks, and clubs take years to "master" but again, are easy to learn. Knives are a lifelong pursuit and you can still get fucked up by someone less experienced if they're willing to get hurt to hurt you and you aren't. This is why guns are called "the great equalizer", as it takes very little training in comparison (3 months of hard practice) vs. 3-5 years of hard practice for most hand-held weapons.
