FMAT: Need Help finding a school

[Clark Kent]

Need Help finding a school
By markymarkd - 03-07-2014 03:17 AM
Originally Posted at: FMATalk
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Hi Everyone. I'm new to this forum. I've been looking to study Eskrima for a short time but have been a bit disappointed to find limited instruction all over the U.S. Well, there seem to be a few more folks teaching in California. Anyway, I found a few studios that teach Eskrima. One specifically follows Doce Paris. The other two I have no knowledge of but they teach Tae Kwon Do along with Eskrima. Has anyone here heard of either of these places? Also, I'm considering studying Kenpo and Eskrima or Judo and Eskrima if I can find individual classes for Eskrima that aren't part of a program. I belive two of the three dojos listed have separate classes. ABQ, who I have already spoken to, told me that they've been getting a lot of requests for a second evening class while blackman already has two or three classes. Can anyone comment on crosstraining with Eskrima? That would help me a lot. I feel drawn toward Kenpo, Kajukenpo, TKD, and Judo.

http://www.blackmantkd.com/

http://www.takaiminekarate.com/index.htm

http://www.abqkickboxing.com/default.html

Any feedback would be most helpful. I haven't had a chance to visit and I'm also looking at a few other dojos for crosstraining. Me and my boys will be going and will also probably be making the decision as a family but it would help to have some guidance. I know Doce Paris is a good system and the other two aren't giving much information about their lineage.

Mark


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[tshadowchaser]

I know nothing about any of these schools except what I have just read about them on their websites.
I do not trust any school that says you earn rank in multiple systems at the same time.
I notice that a couple are TKD but teach other discipline at the same time (most likely for a separate fee). I would check out the credentials in the other arts that art not Korean.
having said that it is really up to you . Go to them ask to watch a few classes. talk to the instructor about his/her background in the art you wish to study
. Learn all you can about fees, contracts, etc. maybe even call the local buiness board to see if there have been any complaints. Then YOU decide where you want to go