@walken
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Re: Takedown Defence
Very true a fight for your life and I will be bitting etc on the ground. But if the attacker knows how to fight on the ground he’ll wrap your up so your hands cant be used and he’ll be chest to chest in a side mount. Again how many attackers are BJJ guys or KM guys? Most are punks who will wrestle you to the ground since they have no idea how to fight. As my instructor has taught me, stick and move. Go for the groin, throat, kick the knees, end the fight as soon as possible. As Jaspthecat mentioned, the sprawl deals with the double and BJJ guys they have different takedowns not to mention throws as well. I always say we know what we know but our heart and determination is going to decide whether or not we survive.
Re: Takedown Defence
I was taught to sprawl and hammer fist up so you can knock out the attacker. I think this will work against someone who doesn’t train or doesn’t do a lot of takedowns. We were doing take downs with some BJJ practioners and they took me down at will. I tried to sprawl but they were to quick. According to them they will take you down if you are in arms length. So in the fight you have to keep moving and stay off the ground unless you are comfortable going there.
Re: Military Members
Hello Er415g, I ‘ve been training for two years and I see that you are a member of the Cal. State Military Reserve. I was thinking about joining but I don’t know anyone involved nor can I find enough information. I did 7 years in the Navy and was wondering how you like it. If you could hit me up at [email protected] and share some of your experiences I would appreciate it. Thank you sir.
Re: Gang ID and situational awareness
He probably was a blood but with the overt display of colors he could have been color coordinating. I have a business in a blood part of Pasadena, CA and the bloods in that area will wear a trace of red in their clothing. A lot of times these guys are wearing blue and black but will have a red hat on or a rag hanging from their pocket. Also if this guy was 28-30, that is considered “old age” for a gangsta. From my experience with Mexican and Black gangs, just show respect to them and what I mean by this is don’t look, talk, or do anything towards them. Don’t even do head bob to signify hello. Just keep your eyes straight and keep walking. Or don’t hang in those areas.
Re: Worst injuries youve gotten doing Krav Maga
Iíve had a few as well; Torn oblique (kicking side to side on the ground) Hyper-extended elbows (rookie pulling away during focus mitt training) Broken Toe (blocked a kick but didnít point my foot down and made contact. Now that one hurt. Sometimes my shoulder when I hold the Muy Thai pads. Depending how I hold them and how hard my training partner is punching.
Re: Training Frequency
I train twice a week due to work and family commitments. At home I do the speed bag, heavy bag, push-ups, sit-ups and weights. I do this to keep in shape and so the other guys don’t clean my clock when I do go. I was going 4x a week but with two young boys going to daycare/preschool my days are pretty hectic. Once they get a little older I should be able to hit it a little more. I figure 2x a week is better than nothing plus I see this as a lifelong process and the most important thing in any program is consistency.
Re: Why Krav?
I didnít have any intention or interest in any self defense or martial arts system. I fought a lot in the streets, was involved in a few riots, bar fights and have been jumped several times. After all that I believed I can handle my own in any situation. I never started a fight and of course Iíve had my lunch handed to me more than once. The only reason I joined KM was because I was overweight and my co-worker is the head instructor in Corona, Ca. Nef Rivera would come by my cube talk to me about it and I was interested but not enough to join. Finally I went to the doc for some reason and my weight was 275. I was shocked so I needed to do something to get back in shape. Iím 6í1 but when I joined the Navy I was around 200. It was very hard at first. My first day I was winded during the warm up and was ready to call it a day but I stuck with it. A year and a half later, Iím down to 245 and Iím addicted to it. Nef Rivera is an amazing instructor and one bad dude. Iím getting my son and brothers into it as well. It changed my life and made more aware, peaceful, and relaxed. I couldn’t imagine doing any other system and I believe this is the most effective system around.
Re: What do you do in real life?
Makes one realize that their are some people with major SD skills out their doing great things. I’m a Business Consultant for Hospital on the West Coast and VP of Business Development for Dirt Roadz Entertainment. Before that I did IT contracting for the government and was in the U.S Navy for 7 years.
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