Flashy Martial Arts suck and here's why

[Growler]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

As a British Police Officer I was trained in Aikido but always found that on a 'one on one' confrontation a good smack to the nose or chin 'when warranted' was always most effective

Lotsa truth in that... a hard rap on the beak takes the fight out of most people; hard to see well enough to hit when you can't keep those involuntary tears outta your eyes.

[Anthony W.]

I wrestled a long time ago. Not the fake TV stuff, but legitimate roman wrestling.

One thing I've noticed is that a lot of guys go for the wrist - including my friend in the National Guard.

Him and I were fighting just for fun one time - and - as usual - at first he went for the wrist. He quickly learned I'm not the average punk.

I snapped the wrist and twisted, and got my wrist out. Then he got both wrists - so I brought my arms over the top and turned - giving him a good back chest kick.

Thanks my 2 bits. Learn how to get them off your wrist.

[Growler]

Originally Posted by Anthony W.

Thanks my 2 bits. Learn how to get them off your wrist.

One of the very first things I learned, back in the day: how to break a wrist-hold.

[AVGWarhawk]

I use the Running Techique.

[Onkel Neal]

Texas Judo

[Anthony W.]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Texas Judo

Judon' mess with Texas

[Krauter]

Few problems with some of your points..

Just to give perspective in what I do..: I currently train in Olympic Freestyle Wrestling. Granted its not a "combative self-defence style" in that we don't strike people, I think being thrown to the ground or taken down has its merit in self defence.

Strength Training: It's all fine and dandy that someone can squat 245lbs 5 times or shoulder press 100lbs, etc, etc. But when you're trying to defend yourself, my first instinct would be to get away, not stay there fight him and show him how strong I am..

Another thing with strength training, that is stressed ALOT by my coach, is that to be effective in any combat situation, you need to be loose. Meaning, if you're always tense and flexing, and not letting your body relax and move naturally (something weight training encourages [being "stiff"]) then you are limiting yourself in a fight by slowing yourself down, tiring your muscles out, telegraphing your movements, and not being loose enough to take advantage of a stiffer opponent.

Good endurance and speed can be trained in how you recommend, but to be constantly doing so means that you're going to be constantly tired (assuming you push yourself hard..)

Finally, for those who do not own a gun.. martial arts are the next best thing. Ever heard of Krav Maga? Systema? Many militaries, and their special forces rely on these martial arts because they are simple, do not require "10 years" (though incidentally, there exists something called the 10,000 hour rule which applies to everything. Meaning it takes 10,000 hours to master something) to be effective.

Anyways, that's just my two cents..

Krauter

[Freiwillige]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Texas Judo

Fear does not exist in this dojo does it!? No Sensai!
Pain does not exist in this dojo does it!? No Sensai!

(Karate kid)

[GoldenRivet]

Judo is the best...

Judo know if i gotta colt 45

Judo know if i gotta beretta 9mm

Judo know what i got until i shoot you with it.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I use the Running Techique.

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Texas Judo

LOL