I wonder if it's more of a private lesson format. When I started at my boxing gym I couldn't make the evening classes due to my work schedule. The...
That's definitely suspicious behavior of any instructor and it's common among questionable instructors. There's nothing wrong with asking...
Great discussion!
FMA definitely has a problem with over emphasizing compliant demonstrations. We as FMA guys seem to be stuck in the "look what I can do" phase....
Nice video by the op. I'm surprised to see criticism from some about power generation. I find guys that can't generate power are critical of those...
I'd avoid Silat too as others have said. Largely because all of the silat I've seen in person and on video is primarily compliant training and...
Who's calling you a troll? What does that have to do with the op? Maybe you should start your own thread if you want to talk about yourself?
I'd recommend the op humble himslef and acknowledge the concensus here. You need proper instruction Yaakov. If you can't get it for one reason or...
Generally Muay thai (I don't train Muay thai, but I box and train weapons with some Muay thai guys) will focus on techniques that are directly...
I'd recommend checking out the filipino martial arts, Arnis, Kali, Eskrima in my experience are a happy medium between effective pressure tested...
I'm curious if you know of any documented studies that can back up the theory of quick vs long route of shin conditioning. The quicker method...
Look up garimot Arnis. I'm not part of that group but i their GM is in Ft Lauderdale and its a solid and well rounded system. IMO much better than...
Check out Filipino martial arts, Arnis/eskrima/Kali are still exotic in many martial arts circles but they are gaining popularity. They focus...
Boxing is even better, the idea of moving your head out of the way of an incoming attack should not be underestimated :). Wing chun offers some...
Also, "on the ground" in news and entertainment. It started with "boots on the ground" and now is just "on the ground" and is pretty just a trendy...
1) misuse of the word "literally" mostly used by today's teens and youth. I hate it. 2) tactical, I get it we're training combat arts. Just...
A better bet if you're not doing kendo Is a fencing (3 weapon/saber mask) mask is a good option, for gloves hockey or lacrosse gloves, if you need...
I think the 52 blocks guy in the video makes some solid points. All I'll say is if you're a wing chun guy and you think your Art is solid go to a...
Well it depends on the fight and who you're fighting. I frequently work punches into sparring. Elbows and knees are good but the require a closer...
I guess it depends on your FMA background. I train Balintawak a close quarters weapons system. Our stance is very similiar to a boxing stance,...
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