I'll just repeat this: Having trained with James, I'd rather trust my own judgement than the judgement of people I have never met or trained...
It's difficult to compare a combatives martial art that has defined role - attacker/ defender with a martial sport (because in the sport you will...
There is a difference between 'training' and 'teaching.' Lots of differences actually but in every single martial art I've experienced, during the...
Well - yes. I think what is being shown is a particular concept. Just because we see James moving backwards in this instance, doesn't mean he...
I watched some of the vids last night. I can't understand the critical comments really but we are all entitled to our opinion. Having trained...
Great news - <Personal attack removed> I just read through the last two pages of this thread and found myself loosing the will to live thanks to...
My girlfriends brother came over to visit in December. He's a strong rugby lad and we did some friendly wrestling pretty much every time we were...
By the way - i'm not a teacher and I dont run a dojo.
Some instructors know how to teach, others are simply skilled martial artists. Skilled teachers will point out that when learning something, you...
This problem doesn't exist in fully resisting martial arts. When you're learning a technique or movement, you train compliantly with your partner....
What happens if you want to go out there and test your skills with a fully resisting opponent. This is typically not possible in the context of...
This thread is total BS. JJJ845 - eye gouging people and biting them hard enough to draw blood! WTF? You are asking for serious trouble. Legal...
It sounds to me like Kacem is open to both physical and academic challenges - it also sounds like he's not that difficult to find. I'm just sayin....
Been to one class in London.. nice enough bunch of people but would agree that the whole thing is build on Judo rules with a bit of striking and...
Just enjoy yourself. It's great starting something new - you go through learning barriers really quickly.
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