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360 defenses are also called outside defenses. However, there are other types of outside defenses, depending on the context. For example, 360s are used typically with the attacker in front of you, and the attacks are coming from outside in. For the other outside defenses, these are typically from straight attacks (i.e. straight punches), and used when your arms are not in an optimum position (e.g. when your arm is down), or when your body is not in an optimum position (e.g. when the attack comes from the side of you).
Ask the instructor where they learned krav maga and for how long? Hopefully it wasn’t just from one weekend seminar. From what I’ve come across, “Warrior” Krav Maga is different. It has elements of Krav Maga in it, but it also includes a mix of other defense systems and martial arts. The curriculum and tests are quite different (however, some KMWW certified schools teach Warrior Krav Maga, i.e. the ATA schools in Florida). What area were you looking at? You can look at the locations from Krav Maga associations (e.g. KMWW, KMA) to see if there is a location near you.
Re: Krav Maga Testing Styles (failed 1st test)
There are several different krav maga organizations, but the principles and techniques should be generally similar (with some slight variations). You may want to find out which organization the school is part of (if any) or where your instructor trained/got certified. That may be able to give you more details on any differences. Orange belt sounds normal, but not sure about taekwondo belts. My first test was about 5-6 hours long.
Re: Looking for an Official Krav Maga Worldwide Training Center?
quote kendallhc:Does anyone know of any reputable Krav Maga training gyms in Los Angeles, Ca?http://kmwtrainingcenters.com/locations/west-la/
Re: "Warrior" Krav-Maga. Is it KMW?
I know some who are part of that organization and who have gone through their certification & seminars. They are not just located there…they ARE the locations, offering warrior as a licensed KMW school (e.g. an outside KM instructor is not going there and renting the floor while offering a separate program; the TKD instructors there are teaching & offering the programs). I did see a little bit of the curriculum (but you can also see some of the videos online). Some of it looks similar to KMW (but does not strictly adhere to the main teaching points), while at times it looks like CKM or even Keysi fighting method.
Re: "Warrior" Krav-Maga. Is it KMW?
I doubt it. Their rank system is based on their taekwondo style rank system. And their curriculum appears to be different.
They are listed on the KMW locations page (under Karate America).
Re: "Warrior" Krav-Maga. Is it KMW?
My question may be more suited for a different thread, but “warrior” KM, which is a KMW licensee, is conducting their own instructor certifications and certifying people. I doubt this is equivalent to KMW (as some of the techniques look slightly different…some, obtained from other systems, and they are certifying people with no prior experience with KM after a couple of days). But would this be acceptable to KMW, since they are still under the KMW banner?
Re: Percentage of people who reach L4+?
A lot of people do drop out or don’t make it beyond L3 for one reason or another. But you see that trend elsewhere, not just Krav Maga. The majority of the students are in L1. As you go up each level, there are fewer students (compared to L1).
Re: Krav Maga school in Sacramento, CA area?
There’s one in Carmichael:
Re: warrior krav maga
It looks like they’re shooting BBs with airsoft guns. Some of the gun disarms look different to me (and I agree with you on the 360s…should be wrist to wrist), so I was a little confused since this was an instructor certification (but looks slightly different than KMW curriculum). So maybe it’s not the KMW phase certification? (although the schools are KMW)
Re: Looking for an Official Krav Maga Worldwide Training Center?
I would look for any affiliation and who the instructor’s instructors were (and/or where did they get instructor certification, how long have they been training, etc.). I would also visit the school to see what their classes are like. But based on the video clip alone, it looks like Krav Maga.
quote That_Guy_WA:So I’m looking for a school in Wichita, KS. I have tried all of the maps and whatnot that everyone has been posting and not one of them work. Lol My question is, how do I know a school is actually teaching Krav Maga and not some McMartial art? I found a school, and I am interested, but I need to know if they are legitimate or bull****.For reasons of reference, this is the school I am considering:
http://www.wichitapma.com/Wichita-KravMaga.php
Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
Re: new KM – Bridge Wrestling program
It appears that it’s slowly being implemented at the LA & SO KMWW locations. I’m not sure about licensed schools.
I’ve seen some video out there regarding “Warrior Krav Maga” out in FL which appears to have some new stuff, but doesn’t look like the bridge material and looks a bit different than the standard techniques. They are KMWW licensed schools, but appear to have their own curriculum, ranks, and instructor certification. Is KMWW branching out? But this may be a whole new thread topic.
Re: A few beginner questions 🙂
1) Complete Krav Maga for technique. For history, there is some info on this forum (see Kevin Mack’s posts).
2) A heavy bag might be better, since you can also work on elbow strikes, hammerfists, knees, and kicks. I would recommend gloves for heavy bags (or at least hand wraps). Your knuckles may get a little raw without them.
3) In my opinion, I think it’s just the opposite. Krav Maga really drills the basic combatives (including straight punches) a lot in the beginner level. I think most martial arts will cover what you’re looking for as a complementary source.
quote Olliepm:Hey all!I’m new to the forum, and to Krav Maga. I’ve been to one class but really enjoyed it, so I intend to train regularly from now on. I just have a few beginner questions if you’ll indulge me…
1) Highly recommended reading/viewing? I’m interested in Krav Maga’s history, as well as it’s technique. Anything considered a must read, or must watch is something I must read/watch!
2) Advice for training at home? I’ll be attending training either one, or two nights a week, however I’d like to buy a punching bag at least. Can anyone recommend some good budget training equipment for developing strikes at home? I know nothing of punching bag hardness, or weight, or whether I should wear gloves etc Viewing/reading pertaining to home workouts would also be greatly appreciated.
3) Lastly, seeing as I’ve never studied any martial art, or fighting style, I’ve never been taught even so much as to throw a punch. Krav Maga, while it seems perfect for me, does tend to skip over this area a litte. I wondered which other fighting arts might be worth learning in conjunction with Krav Maga? I’m small, skinny, and rely on speed, so Wing Chun was something I had considered, for example. I do, however, wish to keep my style strictly realistic, and street, and if I do learn a second fighting system, it would be primarily for learning a few practical, fast, and effective striking techniques.
Thanks a lot 🙂
-Ollie
Re: Well, it ain’t Krav Maga!
I apologize…I misinterpreted the context.
quote Kirsten:This is why I tend to not be on this forum much anymore…Look at what I wrote:
“Lastly sounds like he was using a 3 section staff. Not really practical for today’s conceal carry…”
Meaning, not practical for concealment and carry… Not a lot of folks want to walk down the street carrying a 3 section staff for self-defense.
Any weapon can be useful for self-defense. However choosing to carry a 3 section staff would not be practical from where I stand, at least in a life outside of the World of Warcraft.
