Martial Arts Anyone?

[kingnereli]

Shay's post is really important. We use the "You fight like you train" mantra in reference to firearm's training. The same is true for empty hand fighting. You want to focus on quick, devastating techniques to end a fight quickly. Remember, If you're in a fair fight you tactics suck.

[Jeremiah]

I have heard great things about akido,

But am currently learning Escrima, and realy enjoying it. THe americanized versions of this art jive very well with modern Self defense, and Being a " counter-punching" art, you will be very lawyer safe when the report it told as you don't hit first. you react to being attacked so you never appear to be an agressor.

Look into arts that are based around defense or survival, things that came from an area like the Phillipines were developed out of need and not entertainment.

Tae Kwan do is very money driven and can be almost a dance not a fight depending on the instructor.


Can someone please tell me why most fights go to the ground? I never understood that. furthermore can you tell me why that is stated as fact tand preached like gosphel?

[Scutter01]

Originally Posted by Jeremiah

Tae Kwan do is very money driven and can be almost a dance not a fight depending on the instructor.

I have never taken TKD, but I've sparred a number of TKD practitioners and have come to the conclusion that it's not an effective fighting style. With very few exceptions, if you can get inside their kick, they're toast. Note that I'm not trying to disparage TKD practitioners, it's just a personal observation I've made through experience.

[Gaudard]

Originally Posted by Jeremiah

Can someone please tell me why most fights go to the ground? I never understood that. furthermore can you tell me why that is stated as fact tand preached like gosphel?

Instinct?

I say that because it has been said to me, but also when I think back to high school... most fights I seen went to the ground where someone started getting pounded.

Like in Shays video, if someone comes at you with a stick (untrained) most likely they're going to swing the same way every time. Without any training, the ground is a good place (instinct?) to go because you can control the person and beat the snot out of them.

You do have to use some common sense, because I'd guess the ground isn't usually a good place to go. In the street you have the pavement, rocks, and a lot of other things to get hurt on. Anywhere where you could get into a fight, you might find yourself against multiple attackers so if it does go to the ground you want to end it fast and get back up.

[The Meach]

Krav Maga, Krav Maga, and Krav Maga.

If you are looking for a martial art that is designed for modern combat and will train you for realistic scenarios look into it.

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[Scutter01]

Originally Posted by The Meach

Krav Maga, Krav Maga, and Krav Maga.

If you are looking for a martial art that is designed for modern combat and will train you for realistic scenarios look into it.

I would agree with that assessment, with the caveat that there are a lot of people out there who are teaching it even though they're not even slightly qualified to do so. Krav Maga is the New Hot Thing(tm), so they're all trying to get a piece of it.

[chiggins83187]

Originally Posted by The Meach

Krav Maga, Krav Maga, and Krav Maga.

If you are looking for a martial art that is designed for modern combat and will train you for realistic scenarios look into it.

thanks everyone for all the input! and by no means do you have to stop! i've been suggested by several friends to do Krav Maga. It looks pretty intense and i'd love to try it out.

i did a little research on indianapolis area gyms and found 2, Indy Commando Krav Maga & Krav Maga Indianapolis. Commando doesn't seem to have a website...so i guess i'll have to make a phone call. i have a friend who went to Krav Maga Indy and said it was like $130/mo, and, well, i don't have that laying around!

anybody know of other krav maga gyms in the area? i live around lebanon/zionsville.

[CombatVet]

I've studied Tai Kwan Do, Ju Jitsu and Wing Chun Kung Fu. I don't personally care for Tai Kwan Do. It's like a dance. I think some one else said that too. Ju Jitsu is nice, if it's a ground fight. Wing Chun is situational some times. I like it the most though. It's fast paced and everything you do is done for a reason. Meaning if you block it's so you can strike and so you don't get hit of course. It's a constant motion. It also relies on muscle memory for a lot of the early levels. Which is ok, unless you get stuck "in the drill" which I'm guilty of from time to time. Wing Chun isn't easy. You'll get hit a lot while you're learning. I don't wear a mouth piece or pads unless I'm doing kicking drills by choice. If I get into a fight, I'm not going to have that stuff on, so why not get used to it.

The school I attend is in Columbus. http://www.guardiankungfu.com/. Sifu Wright is pretty awesome. He studies under Gary Lam. You can Youtube Gary Lam if you want to see what it's all about.

[teddy12b]

I've been taking Hapkido for a number of years now. It's a great blend of personal defense grabs, body locks, and of course the usual punching and kicking. There isn't much instruction for the ground though, but many of the wrists, arm, shoulder and other locks apply here.

*There isn't one that's perfect, but finding one and sticking with it for a few years will be far better than nothing at all. The place I go to is very family & education based. We're not all there just to beat the heck out of each other.

[jason conley]

I got a buddy that loves hurting people he swears by brazilian jujitsu.