Martial Arts

Discover all 16 personality types through the Martial Arts lens

Martial arts and self-defense systems each carry their own philosophy of combat—the aikido that redirects and controls, the practical and direct Krav Maga, the tai chi that refines form and breath. Those differences line up with the 16 personality types.

Below, each of the 16 types is paired with the martial art whose philosophy matches it. Find your type to see which art is yours, and read on for why the two fit.

Intuitive Thinkers

Intuitive Feelers

Practical Planners

Practical Improvisers