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Sorry, yes.

My disclaimer: A lot of my points here will be in general terms. I do realize that there are exceptions to every rule, its all up to the individual, and that every thing is situational. My questions are directed towards most people, not the exceptions. Greetings. I am considering getting into FMA, but am worried about being able to strike without a weapon. The particular place Im considering begins incorporating empty hands 3 - 6 months after beginiing training. Most FMA's claim to be able to translate their movements into empty hands strikes easily. My concern is that while they may do empty hands, do they do it well? In other words are most FMA guys really able to strike empty handed fast and hard the way other styles would be able to? Of course FMA guys say they can, which for all I know may be accurate. Or they may be delusional. Lets not forget lots of styles claim to know some ground fighting, but then go up against a BJJ guys and realize their ground fighting is worthless. I would be especially interested to hear from folks that have done both FMA PLUS another empty handed style, but all insights are welcomed.

They border each other. Do you know the name/ number?

Howdy. As mentioned in some other recent posts Im moving to Phoenix very soon. Ive been in search (with no luck) of a school similar to mine. (JKD, FMA, Muay Thai) What I've found so: Pure FMA schools. Lots of Traditional schools. (Karate, Kung Fu, etc.) Krav Maga I did email a guy about JKD but have had no resonse. I think so far Im leaning towards the KM school but I we'll see. The yellow pages arent looking too promising. Does anyone know of a: 1. JKD 2. MMA 3. Muay Thai school in Phoenix.

Well this is finally going to happen. Ive done a bit of digging and was wondering if anyone has trained here: http://www.reactdefense.com/center.cfm

Thank you. Im familiar with the phone book. However, a. not everyones listed. b. I don't want to call 40 places if I can aoid it. c. I hate the "come in and try 1 class for free" sales pitch. d. I was hoping for recommendations.

Im interviewing with 1 - 2 companies this week in Phoenix, AZ and if I land a job I will be there in a few short weeks. Anyways, I need to start looking into training out there now. My first choice would be to stay with most recent training styles. A combo of Muay Thai, JKD, and FMA. (At least the JKD and FMA would be great.) I realize this may be pretty tough so any ideas would be appreciated.

Someone else already mentioned it, offer to spar. Get on the inside and punch punch punch.

OK Ive been trying to figure out for several days now how to ask this without sounding rude. I do truely appreciate everyones answers thus far. Becuase of that, please dont anyone take offense as this just isnt meant to be so. Does anyone have any thoughts about my question? Not about Kenpo. Not about where Im at. Not about where I might be going. But about the question I originally posted. Keep in mind, this just isnt meant as bad as it sounds.

I would stay where Im at without a second thought... but it takes a lonnnggg time to spar. Ive been there 14 months, Ive probably got another 14 - 18 to spar. Pretty discouraging.

I appreciate the responses. I should have been more clear though. Ive been at a school for 14 months thats a combination of Muay Thai, JKD, and FMA. I left 6 months ago due to an injury. Im almost back to being able to train though. Now, Im considering going to a "sport" type of school due to the attributes mentioned in my original post. Im sure Kenpo is great, but after 3 months of my attempting it, I realized katas just arent for me. (Please no kata debates here. They may work wonders for you and thats great, they just arent for me.)

I posted this in the comparitive section because Im hoping for unbiased answers. My goals: Self Defense. I never get into fights and dont plan on starting. Not any competitions either. Ive always admired the training found in what alot would call "sport MA's". (Muay Thai, Judo, BJJ, etc.) I think I enjoy training the most when its high energy and slightly brutal the way those folks train. It no secret though that those MA's dont address weapons defense. IMO they are great at what they do, but they simply dont do that. Then theres a style like FMA. Geared for SD. Lots of weapons training/ defense. However, with these attributes comes slower/ less intense/ less resistance training. (Of course theres the Dog Brothers, but how many schools are there like this?) So, between high intensity/ sport/ resistance, and low intensity/ less resistance/ self defense training, which do you think is actually better to save your life in an actual SD situation?

Do most FMA systems address the clinch/ takedown? Im pretty certain they dont go in depth with them. But do they at least cover the basics for defending against?

I dont think I understand your question between curriculum or habit. Its light contact MT sparring. I personally wouldnt even entertain the thought of full contact MT sparring after 2 - 4 weeks.

Experience.