Janesville is not far from Madison, there are more opportunities there if you are willing to travel a bit. For quality training, the travel is worth it but takes some additional commitment.
Thanks for this. I haven't watched any of the other videos yet - heading out for a bit so hopefully will later tonight. Just wanted to check the stickfighting one.
I would definitely go for Quality in this case. It would be better to spend the extra time and gas to get it.
I have the feeling that each of the schools does their own thing as far as curriculum goes. Which makes me wonder what the purpose of the organization is. Training in one school wouldn't carry over to another.
The video was well done. As for combat effectiveness, I'm kind of with you. It's basically Ed Parker's kenpo adapted to stick fighting. As such, it's an extension of kenpo's empty hand techniques rather than a fully independent developed stick fighting system as you find in FMA. I think it may work against an untrained attacker but would not fare well against an escrima/kali practitioner.
If it is. FMA then just teach that. Combining things requires the practitioner to test out the combo. Just because a jab works, doesn't mean that a 4 jab combo will work out as equally well.
It almost certainly will not. Repetition is, generally speaking, a bad idea.
It is a curious site. It does appear to be a 'canned' website. Quite common for startup businesses of all types. It appears to be a couple who have started their own school(s) without any clear affiliation. For me, that would be concerning. For the casual practitioner who just wants to workout with no concern about long term belt advancement or transferability, it may be the perfect fit.
Yes, i got a huge vibe of them 'kenpoizing' kali. Was actually planning to come back and say exactly that once i get the chance to watch the other videos
I agree but there are distinct differences in the way I was taught stick defense. In a nutshell, we were taught joint locks and releases as though there was no stick in the other guy's hand. It is scary to watch the way he defends. All the opponent has to do on most of them is let go of the stick and he is free. Just a hunch, but I suspect it is a competition heavy school.
This is true but is much easier said than done. I think our natural survival instinct is to hold on whenever we grab something, whether it be a weapon or a tree branch 40 feet high. I have found it takes a lot of practice to instantly let go when your grab is being used against you. Disengagement is one of the most difficult tactical things to do be it a battle, argument, or single combat with or without a weapon.
There is truth to this. It's also true that most people who have a weapon completely forget their other limbs. That's one of the things training has to overcome.
So far, I've come up with the following:
I think the first one is most respectful
But write it in English!
Good idea. I'll also get one in English. In case I have to wear it in Japan.I think the first one is most respectful
Judo is the great unsung martial art. Many high-ranked karateka have backgrounds in judo. It is what they learn first. The difference between judo and combat jujitsu is easily learned, should you ever need the latter. Judo is serious self-defense.
