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Re: Defense against hair grabs/pulls
This short clip shows a very effective and simple technique for a hair grab from behind.
Re: Well, it ain’t Krav Maga!
As an aside…..
It’s important to remember why/how traditional martial arts weapons came about being.
The tri-sectional staff is actually a farming implement used to thresh grain. If that’s the only thing the peasant was close to when it was time to fight, then that’s what the peasant used. Even in the most experienced hands those things are unwieldy, but they can be effective.
Just my $0.02.
Re: Front kick pivoting
Good video Kevin, I love to watch Mr. Kahn work.
I see what you are describing. It looks to me that we have been describing the same thing.
Watch as he throws the round kick, he is pivoting, and both of his hips are actually open. When the kick is at full extension, the kicking hip is closing. He lands the kicking leg with the hip closed and the planted leg hip open. Perfect form. Again, good video.
Re: Front kick pivoting
Kevin, I am not following you.
When landing, the kicking foot comes down, the hip joint should be in a closed position. Traditionally the hip joint should open before/as the kick is being delivered. This happens with a smooth pivot onto the ball of the foot.
Just so that we are all on the same page as to what open and closed is:
An open hip is externally rotated. (knees apart)
A closed hip is internally rotated. (knees together)Re: Front kick pivoting
Always landing forward and continuing the attack is an option.
Rechambering the leg and stepping back is also an option.
We weren’t really talking about whether or not to continue with further attacks. The discussion hinges on preoper kicking form and how to go about developing said form.
Re: Cross training in Kung Fu
quote TheDuke:There is this guy by me who teaches JKD, but I’m always skeptical if some of them are actually doing authentic JKD. He claimed to be trained by one of Bruce Lee’s students, but I don’t know if that means a few seminars or actual training. But I’d love to do JKD too.Only one way to find out….
Re: Front kick pivoting
Pivoting on a Front Kick helps with power and with balance.
As the base-foot is turned with the in-step toward the target, it allows you to push harder against the ground.
With the base foot turned in this manner, you are also more balanced and have better control. Whether you want to re-chamber the kicking leg and bring it back, or if you want to step forward and get a little closer to your target.
If you haven’t tried it, you may want to. Just another way to do things.
Re: Front kick pivoting
Practice, Practice, Practice.
Not just the kick though. Practice the pivot and practice opening the hips before the strike.
Then put it all together and practice the whole thing.
Go slow enough to get the proper form down. Don’t go so slow that you fall over though. Once you have the flow of the pivot with the kick, speed and power will come with time.
Re: Cross training in Kung Fu
Praying Mantis is pretty esoteric. Fun to watch, and I’m sure fun to work with though.
If you can find a Jeet Kun Do school near where you live you may find it appealing.
JKD was Bruce Lee’s evolution of Wing Chun Kung Fu. He made things more adaptable and easier to apply to a real world fighting situation. Basically, he took Kung Fu back to it’s originations and got rid of the gloss and dance that had crept in.
Another traditional martial arts to look at would be Hapkido. It’s a Korean MA that has roots in KungFu. Wonderfully violent. Very explosive.
Re: Cross training in Kung Fu
I love Krav.
Currently I am also training in TaeKwonDo.
KungFu will always be my first love.The way I see it, Krav is the most practical, but a good student should always be able to learn something from any discipline of Martial Arts out there.
TKD is obviously heavy in the kicking department. Accordingly when I am kicking a pad I make sure that my partner feels it whether it is the first kick, or the 100th kick.
KungFu, especially one heavy in Chin-Na, (Joint Locks), can be very enhancing to a persons arsenal.
Never hurts to try something new.
Re: High school teacher in dire need
If Atlanta isn’t too far, I would suggest getting there a couple of times a month for classes on Saturdays. The map on the mainpage shows 4-5 schools in the Atlanta area.
If you only pick up a few classes a month, but are diligent in your personal workouts 4-5 nights each week, you should do fine.
I think that Krav once or twice each month and a regular boxing gym or Muay Thai gym in your own neighborhood would be a nice combination.
Re: High school teacher in dire need
I hope you came through the assault OK. Any real injuries, or just a bad shaking? Has the incident been reported properly? Any way, congrats on surviving and welcome to the forum.
The main-page school finder shows nothing in Alabama. Kep in mind those are only KMWW schools. Your best bet might be getting out the phone book and going on a local search.
One of the most important facets of self-defense is avoiding an altercation in the first place. From the sound of it, your work environment is a rather nasty place. Is there any possibility of finding a new job in a better environment?
