I like where this discussion is going (although we are a bit off topic). I understand the mind set behind KM, and I expressed that in my first posts in the thread (Is KM a MA?) a few weeks back. My concern was that this mindset might not be the most ideal or appropriate one for the average citizen in the average situation. We all agree KM is a \”worst case scenario\” fighting/SD system. My opinion is that being prepared to deal with a \”worst case scenario\” fight does not really help prepare you for the typical situation you are likely to deal with on a day to day basis. I think it is better to start off not only being more all-round, but also is learning to defend against common situations rather than the least likely extreme ones. Personally, I want both, it is just a matter of which order to learn it.
Again, all subjective, but KM (and some people on this forum) advertises itself as being more all-round/complete and applicable to the avergae citizen than I think it really is. It is more specialized, and at that, I think the best thing out there for what it does. But it needs supplementation for anyone that wants to be truly complete. My first 3 posts on the forum outline how I see KM as a system.
