What are some good martial arts for fighting?

Hey im looking to get into some martial arts. I would mainly use them to keep in shape but also if i needed them in a fight. What are some good martial arts types that are fun and would help me in a fight if i ever needed them. I am in good shape, so anything physically tough isnt a big deal.|||Here is a great Idea...Everybody has THE BEST MARTIAL ART....I%26#039;m a Thai Boxer and Brazilian JJ Artist...I believe that training in a Ground Art and a Stand up Art is a great way to become well rounded...


Study Jeet Kune Do...Bruce Lee%26#039;s Art...


Way of the Intercepting Fist...He took the junk out of many arts and created a CLIFTNOTES as you will into a well rounded Martial Art|||Any style will get you into shape. Martial arts does require physical exertion. As for fun I suggest trying to visit a few different schools of different styles. See if they will let you try out a class for free. Then make a determination then if you like it or not. As for defending yourself it boils down to two basic things. The quality of the instruction you receive and your training intensity.|||Any form of Martial Arts is good for kkeping in shape and for combat application. You just need to know what you want to do and how much time you want to spend on your training. The more you train the better you get the better your combat application skills. There is no simple answer to your question since the art does not make the fighter rather the fighter makes the art. Go with waht you feel is right for you I can%26#039;t state it enough what works for me may not work for you.





Hope this helps.|||Systema





Here%26#039;s a peek


http://youtube.com/watch?v=O7_dzu4TQDs|||The only arts literally worth fighting:


American Kenpo


Arnis


Boxing


Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu


Catch Wrestling


Enshin Karate


Freestyle Wrestling


Full-contact Karate


Goshin Jujitsu


Isshinryu


Kickboxing


Kodokan Judo


Kosen Judo


Kyokushinkai


Muay Thai Boxing


Pankration


Sambo


Sanda


Sanshou


Shoot Wrestling


Sub Wrestling





Anything else is just bullshido.|||If you really want to kick butt, if need be, I suggest:


Jui Jitsu


Krav Maga


Aikido


Kung Fu (Shaolin or Wing Chun)