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June 7, 2009 at 6:23 pm #76054swhiteh3Member
Re: Why the hate on Krav by MMA people?
I trained Krav for years, and because I could not find anywhere to train Krav in Mooresville, NC, I decided to switch to MMA.
The guys in my gym are very interested in my Krav experience. They often asked about gun defense, fighting multiple opponents, or attacks that, in the octagon, would not be allowed. These are things that get no exposure in MMA classes.
MMA and Krav are simply not equals. They concentrate on a different skill set, and are very tough to compare. I enjoy them both.
By the way, if there is a good thread on MMA fighters using KM, and how to integrate the two, please give me a link. I’m getting ready for my first MMA fight with a lot of Krav experience, and I’m interested in how others have combined the two. The search engine ignores three letter words, which in this case kind of kills being able to search for “Krav BJJ” or “Krav MMA”. Doh!
June 7, 2009 at 6:05 pm #76053swhiteh3MemberRe: Charlotte, North Carolina?
Agentorange-
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-Scott Whitehead
June 7, 2009 at 6:02 pm #76052swhiteh3MemberRe: Congrats To Pawel Cichowlas!!!
Congratulations Pawel!
Thinking back to the days you and I started training together in Livonia, you’ve been one of the best training and sparring partners I’ve worked with. I was thrilled to see you become an instructor who had a great mix of passion and compassion. And it was great to see you become a studio owner. Pawel is truly an embodiment of what KM is, and should be.
Now that I’m training for an MMA fight… I wish you were in town.
CONGRATULATIONS.
-Scott Whitehead
October 10, 2006 at 6:44 pm #50279swhiteh3MemberAbsolutely! The place is rockin’. If you’re in the area, you have to check it out!!
October 10, 2006 at 6:43 pm #50278swhiteh3MemberBeen a while, and I just wanted to mention that I’m still interested in a Mooresville area location, if anyone knows of one coming…..
July 12, 2006 at 2:44 pm #48256swhiteh3MemberRyan-
Any updates on the \”north of Charlotte\” area? Looks like I might be moving to Mooresville as well very soon. Unfortunately, just as Zac and Paul get their place rocking away, I need to move away.
With all the NASCAR teams in the area, and the fitness craze in that area right now, I’d think a location there would do very well.
Anything at all in the Mooresville/Statesville area? <fingers crossed>
April 4, 2006 at 3:59 pm #45921swhiteh3MemberThat really is too bad. Best of luck finding an alternative location to train Krav. It’s too bad when we lose a studio and students because of business considerations like this.
If you’re in Smithfield, are you by any chance at Bryant College?
When my brother was attending Bryant, he found a very good kick-boxing school in the area – very profossional, and very serious, but very good. If it’s something you’re interested in….
March 24, 2006 at 5:17 pm #45715swhiteh3MemberIf someone DID enter the dojo and get right in the face of an instructor (or even fellow student) my reaction would not be to attack. But in a scenario like that, where the enviroment and the majority of people around are friendly, my reaction we be to approach the assailant from behind. I’d keep myself RIGHT behind him, an arms length away, and make sure my presence there was known.
I’ve had to do this many times before. I’ve worked as a bouncer, where a fellow bouncer was threatened, and I’ve done this. I’ve also done this more than once in my fraternity in college, where fights weren’t exactly common, but confrontations did happen.
There’s no need to go straight to violence in this case. My instructors are more than tough enough to handle being called names. But a menacing presence right behind him might make him realize that sometimes discretion is the better part of valor. And if he is stupid enough to start something – he’s gonna lose – and lose big.
-Scott WhiteheadMarch 20, 2006 at 2:38 pm #45594swhiteh3MemberThe Royal Oak location, KM Detroit, is a fantastic place with some great instructors. I strongly recommend it. Come train with us!
March 17, 2006 at 6:23 pm #45547swhiteh3MemberRe:
Briefly???
It’s usually about noon before I forgive my alarm clock… I’m not a morning person… 8)March 16, 2006 at 7:11 pm #45527swhiteh3MemberLumpy-
Find a good chiropractor. Muscles aches and pains are often caused by spinal mis-alignments which are agrivated during excercise. Basically, you’re muscles are spasming trying to hold everything in the right position. I train KM with my chiropractor, and he takes great care of me. And after 11 years of football (offensive line) – believe me I needed the attention on my back – it was messed up!!
March 16, 2006 at 7:03 pm #45526swhiteh3MemberInsane_Irish-
Where are you located?I’ve known Paul, and trained with him (first alongside, now training under him) for years. He’s marvelous to work with. I’m currently trainging at KM Detroit with Paul and Zac.
Drop me a note at swhiteh3*at*ford*dot*com….
Scott
March 16, 2006 at 6:43 pm #45525swhiteh3MemberYup. Paul and I started training at the same time years ago. I spent a lot of time trading punches with him. 😆 All was great until the knee acted up again. 🙁
Yes, he is a huge asset to KM. He joined with Zac, and outstanding instructor from the area to start KM Detroit, and they’re already doing a great job (despite the city making their path pretty tough). If their business skills are half as good as their people skills and instructing skills, they’ll do fantastic.
I’ll tell him you said HI. I look forward to meeting you in NC next time I’m down there.
March 16, 2006 at 6:22 pm #45523swhiteh3MemberI’m at Krav Maga Detroit right now.
http://www.kravmagadetroit.com
Right now I’m getting back into the swing of things after a long break because of knee injuries. I’m now up to 6 surgeries on my left knee. Ugh… I guess it’s the penalty I’m paying for playing Football – specifically offensive line – for 11 years right up through college. Oh well.I previously studied for several years at Dragon Academy, also in Michigan.
I’ll definitely drop you an E-Mail before I come down. And if you do anything in the Mooresville area, or know anyone who is, I’d really appreciate a heads-up. Thanks!
March 16, 2006 at 5:21 pm #45521swhiteh3MemberWell, I’ve been pushing him toward KM. He’s has experience in boxing, kick-boxing, Tae Kwan Do, and a few other arts over the years. I think he’s looking for something practical, brutal, and something to keep him in shape. KM with a little MMA mixed in would be perfect for him.
And based on the traffic on Brawley School Road, you’d think a location there would do pretty damn well…..
Thanks for the input guys. I’ll down for a week around July 4th – maybe I’ll stop in and check the place out and train with you for a few classes. I’m always willing to make the drive a few times….
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