Martial arts might be right for you if you want to burn some calories, lose some extra weight, organise your life, and lose a few inches around your waist. In this article, we will see which are some of the best combat sports that can help you achieve your goal.

1.  Boxing

Boxing is a highly skilled martial art that consists of punching, footwork, and movement. It is also one of the most difficult workouts you will ever do.

Boxing will put your core stability and core strength to the test while also requiring you to make quick, powerful motions with your arms and legs. Contrary to common opinion, because to the complex footwork you will need to learn, boxing not only stimulates your upper body but also improves your lower body, especially your thighs and calves.

An hour long boxing class is common. It includes a variety of stretches, physical activity drills, bag and mitt work, and sparring. It is also among the ultimate martial arts for novices since the basic moves are easy to learn.  One-hour boxing session can help you burn calories ranging anywhere from 600-800.

2.  Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu was first developed in Japan before being introduced to Brazil. Its basic tenet is to control an opponent using technique and pressure before executing different submissions to end a battle. It is a popular option for both men and women who wish to learn how to physically defend themselves because it is perfect for today's self-defense scenarios.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training involves using a range of various positions to practise motions and techniques. Students typically start out by learning how to bridge, shrimp, and grip properly. Later, trainees will progress to more complex manoeuvres like guard passing and submissions. One hour of BJJ can help you burn anywhere from 500 - 700 calories.

3.  Wrestling

Wrestling has existed as a martial art for ages. It is quite amazing how many of the moves and grips that are employed in the sport now were used by the early practitioners. Students practise grappling-style moves such throws, takedowns, slams, pins, and clinch combat. The effective use of one's own body weight as leverage is one of the most important skills one learns during training.

Like all martial arts, wrestling is a very physically demanding activity that utilises every body part. With the help of effective breathing methods and quick changes, wrestling fully utilises the core muscles.  According to some studies, practising wrestling can help you burn anywhere between 600-800 calories in an hour session.

4.  Muay Thai or kickboxing

Muay Thai, often known as the Art of Eight Limbs, is Thailand's national combat sport. Muay Thai, also referred to as Thai boxing, involves intense body motions that work every muscle in the body while enhancing speed and strength in the arms and legs. You will burn a tremendous amount of calories by using your legs, which include some of the largest muscle groups in your entire body, because Muay Thai largely relies on various kicking methods.

Muay Thai starts with stretches and physical conditioning exercises to get the blood flowing and the heart rate up. The next step is shadow boxing, which is followed by developing striking techniques on the bag and the pads. One hour of Muay Thai training might result in a 1,000-calorie calorie burn.