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Do martial arts work? I think they do but 2 things need to be taken into account.
1. What your skill level is when using a style.
2. Who you're fighting. Different types of people will affect how you're able to use a style. An attacker who's around your size and age will result in one type of fight for you. An attacker who is heavier and stronger than you will result in another type of fight for you.
The key is to train against a variety of people of various ages,sizes and skill levels.