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Re: Bruised forearms
I think the instructors I’ve had don’t want you to wear forearm guards when practicing the 360 defense because they want students to feel what it would it’s like to defend against an actual knife attack in a real life situation. Wearing shin guards, mouth guards, and cups are necessary to prevent substantial injuries, whereas the likelihood of seriously hurting your forearms is probably fairly low. That said, we would only do 360 defenses every few weeks in level 1 and I only got bruised up bad a couple times. If it was happening every week, I might want to invest in some arm protection also.
Re: What to expect?
quote MDeaneUSCG:Knee strikes won’t be too bad, it’s when they throw in the 360 defense on your first day that test your desire. My fore arms were black and blue for a week after that first class.One of my fore arms was so black and blue after doing 360 defense in one of the classes that on the way home I stopped and got ice to put on it for the drive home. I accidentally took a swing on the inside flat part right above the wrist and it popped all the veins up. It was a good learning experience though, and everything typically gets easier with time and practice.
Re: Sparring Help
quote t-krav:There some great advise in this thread. One that I would amplify to help with the offense component is the pick 3 combinations and use them while sparring. Commit to the combination and then just execute it – not everything is going to land but that’s a given.Stuff like:
1,2,3 leg kick and then move out of the way
1,2, 3 to the body, 6 and then move out of the way
2 to the body, 2 to the body, fake a 2 to the body and land a 3 to the head – and then move out of the wayps – I especially love Kevin Mack’s suggestion of defense against a round kick. I hate absorbing those suckers.
Thanks T-Krav. I definitely have to work on forming combinations. I tend to go in and just “wing it on offense”, mainly throwing jabs and crosses, and some kicks. It worked well in the beginning, but not so much anymore as everyone in the class is getting better and probably can read my limited offense.
Re: Sparring Help
quote KevinMack:the best defense to a right roundhouse kick IMO is to just burst in with a right cross(straight punch). In my opinion…dont even kick till you have your hands down pat. The amount of pressure you can put on your opponent with your hands far outweighs anything you can do with kicks. A kick probably wont end a fight but a punch might. Using kicks when you dont feel confident with your punches will constantly put you in a bad spot.Yes. Thanks. I think that might be part of the problem I’m having. I’m trying to use kicks to either keep the other guy away or as a set up to punches and I’m getting in trouble. I do need hand work improvement, but sometimes we spar using just punches (no kicks) and I seem to do a lot better. I think I’m worried that when I burst in I’ll get caught by a kick, but maybe (correct me if I’m wrong please) that’s unlikely.
Re: Sparring Help
Thank you for all the replies and advice. I know I need improvement in all areas of sparring and I think I’m getting better with time. One comment that my instructor recently mentioned is that “my kicks are getting much better and that I tend to kick the opponent really well, but fail to drive in with further attacks.” As a result, I wind up having to go back on the defensive, trying to fend off kicks and punches
I’ve think I’m doing this quick punch/kick and then defend mode because I’ve recently gotten tagged pretty good (at about 80% power) when I’ve been more aggressive and I’m probably a little gun shy. I know this is the part of the process and I need to be more aggressive and keep my chin down and hands up to block.
What I’ve been looking for, and maybe I’m trying to get too technical, is trying to figure out what punches/kicks/combos work well in a given situation. For example; your opponent throws a hard right round kick. What would be the best offense to initiate?
Re: Level 1 Test
Austin, TX Definitely a sense of accomplishment and confidence builder afterwards, but then humbled a bit after starting from the bottom again in level 2.
Re: Level 1 Test
Really just a 4 hour test with the other 4.5 hours of review. I heard our level 2 test is about the same amount of time. I’m glad I can rest easy for a while and just enjoy the classes, as that test is probably at least 6-months away.
Re: Level 1 Test
Passed the level 1 test
We had a 4.5 hour seminar and then a 4 hour test. I probably drank 48oz of Gatorade (and wish I had more) and at least that much water.Re: Should I try out the weapon level 4-5 classes or not
I would definitely go for it. Seems like very little downside with a lot of opportunity to advance your skills.
Are you in a KMWW school? We have level 1, 2, 3, etc. and have to pass each one before we can proceed to the next. There are classes such as 1/2 and 2/3 where they teach you things from each level, along with classes just for the specific level, but we don’t have combined belts or combined tests.
Re: Private Lessons
I just took a private 1 hour lesson to get ready for the level 1 test in a few weeks. It was definitely worthwhile and very thorough. It not only showed me how much I’ve learned over the last five months, but I think it also helped me improve and sharpen my skills in many areas. Thank you for everyone who recommended it.
Re: Anybody cross training in other M. arts
quote Ryan:Reach out to Wayne Miller at Fit and Fearless. I can tell you all you want to know about Fit to Fight, but he can tell you more about the specific program there in Austin. You can also email me at [email protected].All the best!
Thank you!!
Re: Anybody cross training in other M. arts
quote Ryan:Charlie, it depends on where you train, as far as your Fit to Fight “eligibility”. Different centers run it differently. Where do you train?Hi Ryan, I train at Fit & Fearless in Austin, TX and have been going to classes since last May. Can you give me a brief overview of the program or direct me to where I can find more information please. I looked at the Krav Maga WW site, and I think that’s geared towards instructors. Alternatively, I can talk to the folks at Fit and Fearless if that’s easier. Thank you much. Also, my name is Ken. Charlie is my crazy one year old Shepherd-Rottweiler mix.:):
Re: Anybody cross training in other M. arts
I have some interest in the Fit to Fight Program, which seems like a great compliment to Krav Maga. Also, you don’t have to find another training center/school. I’m not totally sure, but I think you have to be in Krav for at least a year in order to participate.
Re: Weapons Offense
Thanks Psyops.
I was surprised when I didn’t see any weapons offense in the training objectives and very little discussion on the forum about the subject. I did see a recent post where they mentioned there a great deal of weapons training in Krav black belt 2/3, however, IMHO that seems fairly high up in the system.
Re: Advice for a newbie?
Size is not on my side when it comes to my soon to be ex, and I want to have a fighting chance, no pun intended. ;): I need to take back some of my power.
Hi Sprightly, I’ve been taking classes for a few months now and usually partner up with a another guy who has about 50lbs on me. I weight about 180lbs. Not fun holding when holding the kick shields sometimes:(: At a class last week there was an odd number of people, so the two of us partnered up with a women who was probably around 5″ and couldn’t weigh more than 110lbs. We were initially taken by surprise because she was very very strong with her punches and kicks and very accurate. It turns out she was in level two and had been taken classes for a year. Throughout the class she really helped both of us level 1 guys considerably.
She may be small in size, but I’d rather tangle with the 230lb guy if “push came to shove” than have to fight her.
Best of luck and congrats for taking control of the situation.
