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**RaicickKida** · 07-18-2012, 01:24 AM

Is there a particular martial art one can take up as a muslim? .... So is there a way of learning to fight without hurting others? To learn self-defence?

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Wrestling (no bowing)
Sambo (no bowing)
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (no bowing in many Western schools, especially those that practice without the gi)
Judo (You needn't learn as part of a class and could get some private instruction and explain to the instructor that you can't bow for religious reasons)

Regarding boxing, there are some coaches that only do "body sparring" (i.e. no punches to the head when practicing, only in competition). For you U.K. folks, if you are so lucky, train under Brendan Ingle or one of his proteges. Brendan Ingle was the trainer for Prince Naseem Hamed for all but his last 2-3 or three fights. Prince Naseem Hamed did not spar with head shots and yet he was able to win multiple world championships and he is not alone.

There are many options out there if you're just willing to do some work and find them.

07-18-2012, 01:24 AM	#35
RaicickKida Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 388 Senior Member	Is there a particular martial art one can take up as a muslim? .... So is there a way of learning to fight without hurting others? To learn self-defence? ... Wrestling (no bowing) Sambo (no bowing) Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (no bowing in many Western schools, especially those that practice without the gi) Judo (You needn't learn as part of a class and could get some private instruction and explain to the instructor that you can't bow for religious reasons) Regarding boxing, there are some coaches that only do "body sparring" (i.e. no punches to the head when practicing, only in competition). For you U.K. folks, if you are so lucky, train under Brendan Ingle or one of his proteges. Brendan Ingle was the trainer for Prince Naseem Hamed for all but his last 2-3 or three fights. Prince Naseem Hamed did not spar with head shots and yet he was able to win multiple world championships and he is not alone. There are many options out there if you're just willing to do some work and find them.
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