Rich_2k3

Krav Maga is combat tested, it was and still is develpoed and used frequently by the IDF (Israli defence forces) in combat zones, mainly agaisnt the palestinians. Its therefore constantly being updated and perfected. No gun or knife defence is full proof, infact its unlikely u will survive an attack, however as stated previously it will improve ur chances of survival.

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Katana definatley.

47martialman, did u know u posted 48% of the posts this week and 41% overall this month, just saw it on the statistics section!

Is that supposed to be funny...

I think theres sum ting wong with this post!

Queen! U cant beat "Another one bites the dust" while working out. I also like to listen to "stairway to heaven" by Led Zepplin.

I didnt say Krav Maga is the only style that does this, I just used it as an example. I know alot of special forces dont use Krav Maga and use their own styles, for example the SAS have their own style that the've been perfecting sinse WW2 way b4 krav maga was even consieved, however these styles are not available to the general public. Krav maga is.

I would never pay the guy even just to find out what con he's pulln' cuz that would give him the satisfaction that he's actually tricking ppl. Plus I definatly wouldnt want him getting my credit card number! God only knows what would happen with that!

Let me guess, security guard?

Are u sure thats a good idea? The guy does know "Jaw-dropping vicious strikes that cripple instantly"

As well as, i'd never give up my karate.

Good look Mu Ryuk! Hope u and ur guys kick *!

There is a gr8 book called "solo training" by Loren Christensen, its brilliantly written and probably the best martial arts book for training at home without a partner u can get. I've got it and its pretty amazing. Check the link out and read what the reveiws say: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1880336596/qid=1094061744/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/002-3952879-0796818?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

Thats exactly what my instructer says.

The scary thing is, its meant to be serious!!!

Basically i want to know about the martial art and what a typical lesson would usually include. Also is it only weapons training or is there any striking and grappling included in eskrima? p.s soz for not actually asking a question!!

Oh and this is not a Mcdojo of anykind, the prices are very good and i've seen this club listed on various external links.

I dont know anything about this martial art except that it originates from the philipines and involves weapons training. However there is a club near by me that i've just discovered and i'm thinking of training there. The club also does classes in JKD, progressive kickboxing (a mixture of various martial arts). The club is a very good one and has had a few radio and TV appearances. The instructer there is supposed to be very good too, here is his profile: "Master Richard Hudson trained in the Philippines under the great Eskrima Instructors Grand Master Danny Guba, Grand Master Cacoy Canete, Grand Master Dionisio A Canete, Master Evlogio A Canete Jr, Grand Master Felimon D "Momoy" Canete, Grand Master Vicente "Inting" Carin and Grand Master Antonio Ilustrisimo. In February 2002 he was awarded his 6th Dan Black Belt and was promoted to “Master “– which is an incredible achievement. In March 2001 Master Richard Hudson won the World Champion title in Los Angeles competing in the Cacoy's Doce Pares World Invitational Championships having previously been National and British Champions in 1997, 1996 and 1993 and also British Kickboxing Champion in 1993. Under his instruction in Eskrima Master Richard’s students have achieved: • 2001 Silver Medal World Championships Super Heavyweight - London • 2001 Silver Medal World Championships weight - London • 2000 Silver Medal World Championship Super Heavyweight – Los Angeles • 1998 Gold Medal World Champion (Ladies) – Philippines • 1997 Gold Medal British Champion (Junior Boys) • 1997 Gold Meal Midland Champion • 1997 Gold Medal Northern Chmpion (Veterans Mens) • 1997 Silver Medal European Championships (Ladies) – Spain • 1997 Novice Champion Limited Bare Knuckles Submission Fighting • 1997 Silver Medal Senior Limited Rules Bare Knuckles Submission Fighting In 1998 Master Richard Hudson was accepted onto Richard Bustillo’s Instructor Programme. Richard Bustillo studied Jeet Kune Do under the legendary Bruce Lee and is now Director and Chief Instructor of the International Martial Arts Boxing Academy in California. Master Richard Hudson is also a Muay Thai and Kickboxing Instructor with the United Thai and Kickboxing Federation, a full Instructor in Hsiu Lung Tao, a member of the British Eskrima Federation and Member of the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation. In his time Master Richard Hudson has also done bodyguard work for Rod Stewart, Noddy Holder, Anthea Turner and Sinita."

God only knows what would happen to ur bank balance if u gave them ur credit card number!!!

Krav Maga is probably what u thinking of (although its not korean), that is the only art that would have a defense against a rifle. It is a Brutal style and is arguably the best self defence style in the world. Have a look: http://www.krav-maga.net/uk/krav.htm

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Its when u can perform a strike without thinking, it just happens and the technique is perfect, u dont have to think about what ur doing because u've practised it so many times that ur muscles "remember" the action. Thats when u know ur a good fighter. Its like a kick for example; there is lots of things u have to do and remember to perform a good kick, and when u start out u have to think about these things to get the technique right. But after a while, after lots of practice you dont have to think about those things it just happens. It hard to explain.

I disagree, if u want the best self defence art then neither a pure grappling art or a pure striking art will do. Krav Maga teaches both. It involves locks, strikes, groundfighting, improvised weapons training, disarming knives/guns and teaches u to defend ur self in a variety of situations. It also teaches u to control anger and stress. Its pure self defence plain and simple, u are trained to kill or disable ur opponent quickly, however it becomes an art form when u learn to be able to use nessesary force ie. not to cause death or permanent damage to ur opponent when nessesary. Krav Maga is battle tested with the IDF (Israli defence forces) and has evolved over the years to become better and better. It is renouned for being easy to learn and no-nonsense. Thats the reason that it is taught to special forces, police and bodygurad agenices around the world...