Practical martial arts/self defense courses. - Page 3

c3ks · October 17th, 2007, 11:26 PM

I like Muay Thai personally since I like striking and have picked up some jits along the way. I have just started with Krav Maga and have found it to be a very efficient system and easy to learn. Krav uses pieces of different martial arts, although I wouldn't consider it a martial art.

There are some bad ones out there for Krav Maga. Instructors make all the difference. Cardio kick boxing is a worthless.

Did you check out any of these?
http://kravmaga.com/florida.asp

Orlando
Victory Martial Arts
783 North Alafaya Trail
Orlando, FL 32828

Orlando
Victory Martial Arts
312 E. Michigan ST.
Orlando, FL 32806
Tel: 407-648-1690

Orlando
7512 Dr. Philips Blvd. Ste. 120
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel: 407-903-1133

gddyup · October 18th, 2007, 11:40 AM

Knuckle, you have a PM

ruertar · October 18th, 2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c3ks

There are some bad ones out there for Krav Maga. Instructors make all the difference. Cardio kick boxing is a worthless.

Did you check out any of these?
http://kravmaga.com/florida.asp

I've only tried the ones at Victory Martial Arts and I have to confess that I was not impressed.

The one on Dr. Philips is pretty far from me but I'll give it a try.

wholberg · October 20th, 2007, 11:17 PM

If you are young enough that your body can stand a hard style, I recommend Kenpo (or "Ed Parker Kenpo"), a good SD oriented style.

If you have a "vintage" body like me, try hapkido, a softer korean style that is very SD oriented, relying upon throws and joint counterattacks rather than straight line power attacks. A good studio will teach stand-up punching and kicking as well, but emphasizes vicious in-close attacks and counters (and it's fun!).

That's my $0.02. Actually, I feel that any style that speaks to you personally is the one to pursue, because it is the one you will stick with.

ozshadow · October 21st, 2007, 11:39 AM

Kempo/Kenpo is good, although I'd say find a traditional school, not a commercialized one. Mix in some Aikido or Jujitsu to round things out.

I stuck with Isshinryu.

No matter what, I strongly suggest finding one associated with http://www.dragonsociety.com/

They work with a lot of disciplines to incorporate pressure point work into what is already there. To me, that is the true power in any form. If you are 100lbs or 250lbs, the pressure point work is the equalizer. Do not expect much until sho-dan rank and higher, but it gets you thinking about things the right way, along the way.

retsupt99 · October 21st, 2007, 03:52 PM

I'm 60, no time for schools, only seek training in IshYooMove/KlickPow...

It will work for me.

Brian@ITC · October 26th, 2007, 05:17 PM

If I were not training in the art that I have been training in for quite a long time, I would probably look at Krav Maga as my first choice.

I feel that it is very difficult to find a good art with a good instructor. People tend to judge an art by the instructor and that is understandable. Ideally you would want to find a combat art, something that is going to save your life. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavor of finding a good system!

bison · October 31st, 2007, 02:09 AM

I have studied Kum Do and Krav Maga for the last 15 years. IMHO you can't go wrong with either. Krav Maga is fantastic for real world application and I highly reccomend it. I owe my life to the training several times over. GOOD SCHOOLS and GOOD INSTRUCTORS are increasingly hard to find now days. Do your research on the schools and instructors and get as much info as you can. Ask around about the school and the instructors. If you lived in Kansas I would be happy to point you in the right direction.

Echo_Four · October 31st, 2007, 02:59 AM

Krav Maga is good stuff. But, it is best if you can learn the stuff taught to the IDF and Israeli police forces. There is a watered down version for civilian consumption. While it is still very useful, it isn't as "intense" as it could be.

AzQkr · November 1st, 2007, 12:13 AM

WW2 combatives.

Not many teach it out there, but it's extremely effective, doesn't take years to learn, blah blah blah.

Brownie

October 17th, 2007, 11:26 PM	#21
c3ks Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere Posts: 21	I like Muay Thai personally since I like striking and have picked up some jits along the way. I have just started with Krav Maga and have found it to be a very efficient system and easy to learn. Krav uses pieces of different martial arts, although I wouldn't consider it a martial art. There are some bad ones out there for Krav Maga. Instructors make all the difference. Cardio kick boxing is a worthless. Did you check out any of these? http://kravmaga.com/florida.asp Orlando Victory Martial Arts 783 North Alafaya Trail Orlando, FL 32828 Orlando Victory Martial Arts 312 E. Michigan ST. Orlando, FL 32806 Tel: 407-648-1690 Orlando 7512 Dr. Philips Blvd. Ste. 120 Orlando, FL 32819 Tel: 407-903-1133 __________________ --- It is said that the nation that draws too great a distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools.

October 18th, 2007, 11:40 AM	#22
gddyup Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Derry, NH Posts: 897	Knuckle, you have a PM __________________ Firefighter/EMT My own piece of the web... The Right of Defense It is better to be the widow of a hero than the wife of a coward. - Dolores Ibarruri

October 20th, 2007, 11:17 PM	#24
wholberg Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: nc Posts: 31	If you are young enough that your body can stand a hard style, I recommend Kenpo (or "Ed Parker Kenpo"), a good SD oriented style. If you have a "vintage" body like me, try hapkido, a softer korean style that is very SD oriented, relying upon throws and joint counterattacks rather than straight line power attacks. A good studio will teach stand-up punching and kicking as well, but emphasizes vicious in-close attacks and counters (and it's fun!). That's my $0.02. Actually, I feel that any style that speaks to you personally is the one to pursue, because it is the one you will stick with. __________________ Lifetime NRA Member Bleeding Heart, Gun-Toting Liberal (sort of)

October 21st, 2007, 03:52 PM	#26
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,965	I'm 60, no time for schools, only seek training in IshYooMove/KlickPow...It will work for me. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

October 26th, 2007, 05:17 PM	#27
Brian@ITC Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Richmond, IN Posts: 103	If I were not training in the art that I have been training in for quite a long time, I would probably look at Krav Maga as my first choice. I feel that it is very difficult to find a good art with a good instructor. People tend to judge an art by the instructor and that is understandable. Ideally you would want to find a combat art, something that is going to save your life. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavor of finding a good system! __________________ Brian K. LaMaster President, Innovative Tactical Concepts, LLC Instructor, Counter Force International http://www.right2defend.com http://www.modernwarriortalk.com

October 21st, 2007, 11:39 AM	#25
ozshadow Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 108	Kempo/Kenpo is good, although I'd say find a traditional school, not a commercialized one. Mix in some Aikido or Jujitsu to round things out. I stuck with Isshinryu. No matter what, I strongly suggest finding one associated with http://www.dragonsociety.com/ They work with a lot of disciplines to incorporate pressure point work into what is already there. To me, that is the true power in any form. If you are 100lbs or 250lbs, the pressure point work is the equalizer. Do not expect much until sho-dan rank and higher, but it gets you thinking about things the right way, along the way.

October 31st, 2007, 02:09 AM	#28
bison Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KS Posts: 63	I have studied Kum Do and Krav Maga for the last 15 years. IMHO you can't go wrong with either. Krav Maga is fantastic for real world application and I highly reccomend it. I owe my life to the training several times over. GOOD SCHOOLS and GOOD INSTRUCTORS are increasingly hard to find now days. Do your research on the schools and instructors and get as much info as you can. Ask around about the school and the instructors. If you lived in Kansas I would be happy to point you in the right direction.

October 31st, 2007, 02:59 AM	#29
Echo_Four Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,029	Krav Maga is good stuff. But, it is best if you can learn the stuff taught to the IDF and Israeli police forces. There is a watered down version for civilian consumption. While it is still very useful, it isn't as "intense" as it could be. __________________ "The only people I like besides my wife and children are Marines." - Lt. Col. Oliver North Firearm Facts Christian Warrior Ministries

November 1st, 2007, 12:13 AM	#30
AzQkr Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In the Superstitions Posts: 1,451	WW2 combatives. Not many teach it out there, but it's extremely effective, doesn't take years to learn, blah blah blah. Brownie __________________ The mind is the limiting factor http://www.threatfocused.com/forums/index.php

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