Pretty much, yes. I'd like to see a test where they take a full on punch to the jaw by a really good striker/boxer (not another Kateda guy), and...
I watched the video on the Sindo site. All I can say about the self defense techniques is....they're a good way to die.
I'd also like to add that another good DVD for finishes (mostly non-lethal) is Ron Balicki's panantukan DVD set.
I like the youtube clips a ton, and he seems extremely skilled and from what I've read of his own posts a humble and nice guy. Does anyone know...
To the best of my knowledge, Bruce didn't teach any weapons in his JKD curriculum. The weapons from Kali were added by Guru Dan later as part of...
Definitely agree Eddie, I just think that at some point the discussion gets moot. But then again what's the interent for? =).
The ony wrench I'll throw into this whole discussion of cross polenation is this: the human body is the human body and it only moves so many...
I know he learned JKD from Guru Dan, but I thought his main focus was Shoot Wrestling, which is what that mostly looked like to me.
Rick Tucci's DVD's have some good controls in them. I think they're available on his site through ESPY TV. Also Ron Balicki's DVD on Kali-Silat...
Are they a waste of time? Depends on your goals. For physical fitness and the artistic side of the martial arts, I'd say no, they're not a...
I believe here in the U.S., outside of CA, his instructors have to attend at least 20 hours of seminars in order to keep being listed on his site....
The way I see it, you need to learn the technique and skill behind groundfighting first. How to escape, roll, get position, use your hips, etc....
Tellner. Those are really good questions. I read them a few days ago, and I've been thinking about my answers. The answers aren't simple, they...
I agree with a lot of what Thornton says, but I think he takes it to the extreme. Its almost as if you don't train exactly the way he does, then...
The two main styles I study are Kuntao Silat DeThouars and Majapahit.
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