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which martial art requires the least amount of physical contact for self-defense?

I recently watched a movie about Brazilian jiu jitsu, and it looked pretty cool and seemed like it would be effective for a little guy like me, but all that grappling seemed a little, well, gay. Is there a martial art that would be effective for a small guy that doesn't involve so much man-on-man contact? (Not that there's anything wrong with that).
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 November 13, 2009 08:51 PM
Definitely tai Chi, it is a very relaxing, slow, and it relies on converting the force of your opponent against him. it is very effective as well.
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November 13, 2009 09:14 PM
Wow...you mean those little old ladies practicing Tai Chi in the park could totally kick my ass? Good to know...

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November 13, 2009 09:16 PM
No, but they are not training tai-chi to fight. Most people practice Tai-Chi as a form of exercise.

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November 13, 2009 06:22 PM
Tai Chi - Absolutely no contact required.

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cerrotitod... cerrotitod...
 
November 13, 2009 06:26 PM
If there's no contact, how do you defend yourself against an attack? By mind power? If so, that would be pretty awesome...

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theenlight... theenlight...
 
November 13, 2009 08:54 PM
This may explain to you how it is done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W1ym3yggR4

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theenlight... theenlight...
 
November 13, 2009 08:54 PM
I am sorry the last video is a joke. here is the real one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93wy9FBFP24

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opher opher
 
November 13, 2009 08:43 PM
In general, the martial arts where impact is more central (e.g. Kung Fu, Karate, kick-boxing, Krav Maga, etc.) will reduce contact to minimal (though more forceful) impacts (e.g. kicks, punches, blocks, etc.).

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