Can someone learn an Art form books?

[muaythaidm]

that is the question.

 

I wanted to learn Krav Maga but there are not any school in my area. And i am gong to college in the fall and wont be able to afford any lessons. Can anyone give me advise on how i can do this.

 

thanks

[SaiFightsMS]

Generally I would say that learning from books is not a good idea. There are always corrections an instructor should be making. Even after a good foundation it is necessary from time to time have someone who can evaluate your form and movement.

 

And for the self defense aspects that always takes at least 2 people.

 

An idea when you go to college might be to post a notice on a bulletin board looking for an instructor or training partners.

 

 

[G95champ]

You can pickup moves, techinques and kata from books really well but to learn an art from a book IMO is not a realistic goal.

 

 

[spinninggumby]

I think that books and videos are an excellent supplement to one's martial arts training once you have established a solid foundation in basic training involving interaction with trained and credible instructor(s). After having much experience with your style, your mind and body is much stronger and more aware so you learn how to filter out what makes sense and what doesn't, what naturally works for your body and what doesn't, etc. Granted there are many useful forms of media out there but there are also many books or videos which may promote useless and/or harmful strategies or advice.

 

 

[spinninggumby]

I think that books and videos are an excellent supplement to one's martial arts training once you have established a solid foundation in basic training involving interaction with trained and credible instructor(s). After having much experience with your style, your mind and body is much stronger and more aware so you learn how to filter out what makes sense and what doesn't, what naturally works for your body and what doesn't, etc. Granted there are many useful forms of media out there but there are also many books or videos which may promote useless and/or harmful strategies or advice.

 

 

[Withers M.A.A.]

If you are already training in one style and have a solid foundation then a book can help you. If you have no experience and expect to learn from books and videos... Forget about it....

 

 

[TKD_McGee]

Billy Blanks did.... haha

 

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[ This Message was edited by: TKD_McGee on 2002-05-29 22:00 ]

[muaythaidm]

I have had like 8 monthes of Muay Thai or Kickboxing. I heard Krav Maga was alot like Muay Thai but with a more realistic view to it. Is this true? Is this a good enough foundation to learn from books and or videos.

[Pacificshore]

Krav Maga's fighting principles are based on simplistic moves that can be recalled from memory easily. If you have a good understanding of Muay Thai/KickBoxing, coupled with a good understanding of body mechanics, then you could probably supplement your training with their videos.

 

However, finding a school that teaches Krav Maga, or an instructor is always the best way to go. And that goes for any martial arts training!

[tessone]

Learn martial arts from a book? Not a chance...

 

Martial arts isn't just a collection of techniques, forms, etc. It's a way of life, and you can't participate in a way of life alone, with books. I strongly believe that training with others is crucial.