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Re: Bad Sparring
Wow MadDog, I don’t even know what to say to this. I mean, it shouldn’t be that hard to hear and follow those directions. Sounds to me like he’s got some issues, and like the others have already said; talk to your instructors and avoid that guy.
Re: Hello! I’m Back
quote Tempest Jamison:Hello! I’m back again after some time that I have not posted anything here. I am sure that I was able to missed many interesting topics on this forum. I have to start like new again and so excited to share my ideas. Good day to all!Good day, and welcome back!
Re: New here – should I try KM?
Hey Socal. I’m 40 and have been taking Krav for about a year and a half. I had ZERO martial arts or self defense experience, and jumped right in once I took my free intro class. And while life has gotten in the way, I always make a point to attend classes. It’s totally fun and whether you pay attention to it or not, you will put on muscle and strength, as well as cardio. At the end of 4 months, you’d be surprised at how conditioned you’ll get. All you have to remember is don’t compare yourself to others who’ve been there longer than you. Just go at your pace, push yourself hard but within your limits and you’ll get a lot out of it. I have a friend who goes to the Sherman Oaks KMW location and he totally digs it. We compare notes all the time, so give it a shot! Speak with an instructor and if they offer a free introductory class, you’ve nothing to lose by checking it out. I did, and came back the next day!
Re: How often do you train?
quote Magpie:I’ve considered stacking L1 and L2 classes, but am afraid of gassing out during the second class due to pre-exhaustion. However, maybe it might be good endurance training for a belt test…LK, what is your lifting regimen like? And do you feel it’s helped with your KM training? I used to lift a lot but switched to a more functional/bodyweight routine because I figured endurance was more valuable than sheer strength in KM.
I’ll admit, my first week or two of stacking was ROUGH. I’d be gassed 15 minutes into the 2 class, but told myself, “well **** I’m here now so I can’t quit” and powered through. Now I’m fairly used to it. Granted, there are times where Level 1 will be ground work, and then 2 will be the more advanced ground work and yeah, that sucks. But otherwise you get used to it after a week or two.
I do body-weight stuff on Tuesdays and lift (not too heavy) on Thursdays. Tuesdays are functional stype stuff that helps transition to Krav for me. Stuff like jumping burpies, walking push ups, partner medicine ball sit ups, plank hammer pulls (where I’m suspended under a bar and pull myself up), stuff like that. I also mix in bag work and “getting up” the Krav way. So that kinda stuff. On Thursdays I do some heavy lifting to build strength like benching, pull ups, lunges, core because while I want functional strength, I also actually want to be strong too. I noticed a difference, in that I feel harder and stronger. I try to be careful not to overtrain too, that’s why Friday, Saturday and Sunday I take off (save for the occasional light run with my wife and dogs).
Re: A 3rd party perspective on you.
Damn, I have no idea. I’d have to ask my classmates and instructors on how they see me. Interesting thought, can’t believe I never considered this until your post!
Re: How often do you train?
Typically I stack 1’s and 2’s on Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday is bodyweight, functional strength-type exercises while Thursdays are lifting days. Friday Saturday and Sunday I leave optional for any runs/walks with the dogs with the wife 🙂
Re: Another Nice Little Video from Italy
quote MadDogMean:http://youtu.be/tlXxVPt7rrQSome common sense stuff highlighted with real life examples.
Man, **** is BRUTAL. You just never know. Anyone have any experience close to this? Good vid, MadDog.
Re: New member from MA
Welcome, Gregooch! That bites that you got injured training with an instructor, but take the time you need to get back into it and enjoy your training! I started a year ago and haven’t looked back!
Re: Sore arms from 360 defense
IS there really any way to toughen yourself up to 360’s??? They never NOT suck! When you’re swinging for the fence, I wouldn’t think anything you could do to each other would get you used to it.
Re: Groin Kicks is all there is
quote Cearball:I know this is something of a dead thread but regarding what FearTheFighter said about using boxing for knives I think that in a way he is right & in a way he is wrong.As far as I recall Imi was a boxer & wrestler, they used these techniques for streetfights & although they survived they realised some adaptations needed to be made.
I am also a fan of Geoff Thompson who believes that IF you could only choose one sport orientated art boxing would be the one for the street.
http://www.knucklepit.com/mixed-martial-arts-geoff_thompson.htm
So I dont feel the poster was too far off when he said about using boxing as a knife defence, as I feel that the most important element of the knife defence is the counter attack to the jaw/throat. You cant just keep blocking the knife with the arm & hope to win you need to shake that guys brain & give your self a second of breathing space to do something.
Me & my mate didn’t have alot of faith in the knife defence so I tried the downward stab & upward oriental hold stab while my friend wore one 160z glove on his striking hand. The key to stopping the attack was in the punch not the block. It made me have more faith in the bursting defence & come to the conclusion that if I block make sure I hit & hit hard. Even if the block misses finish the punch.
Just my 2 cents
I don’t think it’s so much what the guy said, it’s more his attitude that sucked. He was treating his outlook as all that was right and didn’t appear to take kindly to others disputing him, and started flinging insults. He completely lost me when he started labeling beginners in classes as “noobs” and “ladies.” He seemed to forget that everyone is a beginner at some point, and clearly he hasn’t paired up with some of the women in my classes! Otherwise he probably wouldn’t have used that term in a demeaning light. In any event, he seems gone and that’s fine. He can go do his thing in MMA or wherever else he feels he can get “superior” training.
Re: Footwork against multiple opponents
quote Don:Are you saying that because he agreed with you? :D:;):thumbsup neener neener!BAHAA!!! Why Don, however did you guess??? Nah, all joking aside though, I appreciate all the input those on here much more experienced than myself contribute. It just so happens that it’s cool that even as a beginner, I’m not totally in the dark. Hey, I’ll take it!:beer:
Re: Footwork against multiple opponents
Yoshi, off-topic, but how long have you been doing Krav? You seem very knowledgable.
Re: Footwork against multiple opponents
One thing we were taught was forward and back bursting (or advancing, if you prefer). You burst off your right (back) foot going forward and left (front) going backward, right? So with that said, what I noticed was it translated (for me anyway) to circling either left or right. So when I circle to my left, I’m leading with my left (front leg; bursting, sliding or “advancing”) and my right (back leg) when I’m circling to my right. So in a sense, as you lead in one direction, you push off with the opposite leg, depending on your stance. Now, I’m no expert so I’m not sure if that’s the correct way, or if I’m doing it right or whatever, but it seems (so far) to translate ok. Anything to add, those who are more experienced?
Re: Discouraged…
quote Seraphs Coal:Sounds like someone is trying to tell you something Magpie! 🙂If you have a minute, Google Morihei Ueshiba Quotes. He created the system of Aikido and wrote a number of very encouraging thoughts that many people in the martial arts community find helpful. Also there is a great book called “Aikido for Life” by Gaku Homma, whilst its on Aikido not Krav, it is a great book for any student of any discipline because it talks openly about what are you expecting to gain from martial arts, what your strengths and weaknesses are and heaps of stuff that helps keep things in focus which apply just as much to Krav as any other system.
I just read these and a lot of them are pretty damn good, if I must say. Excellent link, Seraph.:beer:
