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Laura wrote to ask the best way to get into martial arts and learn to defend herself.

I’m 5′10″ and around 160lbs. So I’m not small, but not large. I want to study a good self defense form of martial arts that can be applied in the real world (street fights). I’ve heard Kenpo karate is excellent for this. What do you guys say.
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What is the best way to learn how to hit the body’s vulnerable points accurately and affectively?

Learning to breakfall safely is your first step on the long road to learning Aikido, Hapkido or any throwing martial art such as Judo or Jujitsu.

Trying to defend yourself in real life is quite different from training in the dojo. It is much more difficult.

Kids Aikido classes can be great fun, but some techniques have to be left out to prevent injuries to growing young bodies.