47MartialMan Posted September 13, 2004 Posted September 13, 2004 Capturing a knife-wielding arm in the crook of your arm is bad for so many reasons, one of which is the major artery exposed there. It's like trying to parry a sword thrust with your neck! As to the bloodloss issue, the biggest concern is the loss in blood pressure that occurs almost immediately after your are cut. If you are straining yourself, as you would in a confrontation, this drop in blood pressure could easily cause you to become disoriented or fall unconscious right then and there. Anyway, i am totally unfamiliar with krav maga in particular, but am very familiar with cqc training, as they are usually taught. Not a whole lot in them, although some good things to consider. The goal of most cqc training is to provide a quick course on aggressiveness and predator training, with very little depth in regards to technique. If krav maga is of that nature, it can benefit some to be 'exposed' to it... just so they can adjust their future training sessions in whatever system they are in... to have a more 'realistic' approach. But, for indepth study in the arts, you really need to study systems that specialize in the various elements cqcs only dabble in. The "Warlock" has dazzled me again with his "writing magic"
Shane Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 If your looking to learn self defense I would say go for it. KM goes straight to the point and its techniques are combat proven. A True Martial Arts Instructor is more of a guide than anything, on your way to developing the warrior within yourself!!!!!
thaiboxerken Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 I'm not sure that Krav Maga IS combat proven. I mean, how often do Israeli soldiers fight without guns? From what I've seen of Krav Maga, I don't agree that it's necessarily any good. Some of their gun and knife disarms would simply put you in further trouble. Just kick 'em, they'll understand.- Me Apprentice Instructor under Guro Inosanto in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Filipinno Martial arts.Certified Instructor of Frank Cucci's Linxx system of martial arts.
47MartialMan Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 I'm not sure that Krav Maga IS combat proven. I mean, how often do Israeli soldiers fight without guns? From what I've seen of Krav Maga, I don't agree that it's necessarily any good. Some of their gun and knife disarms would simply put you in further trouble. Hmmnn, food for thought.
MenteReligieuse Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 True of most arts. Some even train you to use your own cuts against your opponent. Fear of infection from blood contact is one obviouse tool, but not allways effective. Another is a cut on your arm that causes blood to run to your fingertips. Flick the blood into his eyes. Not only takes advantage of fear of infection, if he's prone to that, but possibly interferes with his vision. Will probably distract him for a moment. But, more than that, the smell of the adrenalin in your blood can induce fear in your opponent, while useing the injury instead of worrying about it can have a positive effect on your state of mind. You sicko!!! Btw, does anyone know of the self-defense system Defendo? Developped by a british soldier who lived in canada during WWII...
MenteReligieuse Posted October 13, 2004 Posted October 13, 2004 Darn right! You can't dodge the flapping ear attack or the "midnight super" punch! ...
47MartialMan Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 Yeah, better not get wet, then they're in trouble
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