Martial Arts
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Tang Soo Do/Korean Tae Kwan Do for 17 years.
Aikido for 5 years.
Jeet Kune Do for 3 years.
If you are just interested just in kicking ass or self defense, there are slef-defense related courses of study, many which combine styles and techniques.
Most arts offer you more than that though. Physical and mental agility, discipline, self-knowledge...
I have studied Tang Soo Do for a long time now, and have been in situations where it was necessary to utilize. From experience I can say that there are likely many styles that will “hold up” in real situations—the determining factor is you. The rigor with which you study, your confidence, etc. Most fights are over before they begin, and happen in the mind (not too sound too much like a cliché).
From my experience:
Tang Soo Do/Korean Tae Kwan Do—very rigorous and effective, not to be confused with American Tae Kwan Do.
Aikido—much more mental and spiritual. there is no offense, all “attacks” are counter attacks. You learn how to use the body, in realtion to the body.
Jeet Kune Do—most versatile I have found, focus is on being able to respond to any situation. Techniques are drawn from numerous sources.