personally I like the concept of JKD. Mix everything you learn along the way. keep what works for you and toss out what doesn't. IMHO if looking for an art for defense no one school of thought is ideal as each has some limits or lack of focus/training in certain areas to it. and the world of true mixed martial arts is evalving all the time. traditional schools are great for discipline and a start but in todays world you better be ready for just about everything.
 
Living in Southern California, i've had the opportunity to train under alot of different systems and instructors. I trained in Kali/JKD under Dan Inosanto and realized that although the concept was good, the reality is that JKD as it is today is no differnet from any other system. Yes i agree that the "concept" of JKD is ideal and that all you have to do is just take this and that, put it together and that's what JKD is all about. It's not... It is really a self discovery of yourself and your physical limitations. Bruce Lee's taught Jun Fan as the foundation for JKD, it incorporated Boxing, Savate, wrestling, Wing Chun, and other arts. Although Jun Fan is effective for alot of people it is often mistaken for JKD. Jun Fan was Bruce Lee's JKD... true JKD looks different for each person. This is what Bruce Lee meant when he said "my JKD is not your JKD." Bruce Lee encouraged his students to study as many different arts as possible, but not just take classes for a few months, but to actually study it 'til you get to the advanced levels in the art. Otherwise, how can you honestly know what works for you and what doesn't. Bruce Lee also encourage students to test your skills "under fire" to truely know what works, this meant that one shouldn't be afraid to get into real fights. The "JKD Level" as it used to be called at the Inosanto Academy took decades to achieve... much longer than what most students are willing to put in. The concept of mixed martial arts is a true parallel to the JKD concept.
 
for the short time I was in atlanta I got to train a few times with sifu francis fong and some of his instructors, so I can relate. So I couldn't agree with you more sikdogg.
 
That ´Naked Warrior´book looks interesting. It's good you don't need to be a bulging-testestorone-bomb to be a good fighter. Has anybody read it?
 
Let's see...Pavel's work and sucks shouldn't go in the same sentence. He's done some amazing stuff. Now, granted, those exercises won't get you big, but that doesn't mean they suck. That isn't their purpose. They are functional strength exercises. They wouldn't be good to use for a body builder or powerlifter, etc but they are good for say, boxers, martial artists, gymnasts, etc.
 
The book SUCKS. Do you have it. It is based on two exercises. There is little real information in that book and there is a lot of focuds on pistols which you should never do if you would like to keep your knees. Pavel in general sucks.
 
Ok, you can keep your opinion. That's all it is.

And yes, I own the book. Pavel in general has very good information for CERTAIN types of athletes. That was my point.
 
Oh ok. I used to like Pavel but to me now it just seems like he is all over the place. And I own a KB and some of his videos on them. My opinion is KB's are useless.
 
Jason1 said:
The book SUCKS. Do you have it. It is based on two exercises. There is little real information in that book and there is a lot of focuds on pistols which you should never do if you would like to keep your knees. Pavel in general sucks.

What are pistols?
 
Could you explain what you mean? JKD is one of the foundations of modern martial arts. And what other crap?
 
"Quote:
Originally Posted by penguinsfan
What are pistols?

Gun? Bang bang your dead"

Reply to quote- "No need for JKD or any other crap either..."
 
I agree with most people here. I train 5-6 days a week. If you live in Los Angeles then train in Krav Maga. I have been training for 5 years at the national training center. If you don't live here, then don't train in Krav Maga unless you check to see if they are liscended to teach Krav Maga. You can sheck by contacting Chuck at the national traing center in Los Angeles. I would recommend B.J.J., I have been taking B.J.J. since I was 12 years old. B.J.J. is the ultimate for one on one. Krav is great for defens against multipule attackers, defense aginst knifes and guns. I hope this helps.
 
Nothing beats street fighting, karate doesnt work on the street, lets get real. On the streets, the guy who fights the dirtyest always wins.
 
Guys, if one was to say "X" is the best fighting system in the whole wide world, they would be wrong.
Because in reality, it doesn't matter what style you train. What matters is, YOU!

To the people that think BJJ is the best for self-defence, my answer is...... NOOOOO!
Why? Because in BJJ training, we roll around on mats. Read the key word "roll".

Imagine you are outside on the street, you will roll around on concrete! Imagine you're at a club, you will roll around near peoples feet (if you can even get down there) and roll around where there is broken glass.

Also, imagine this... you are fighting one guy, you get him down - since you are only fighting him, you are only concentrating on him -you apply a rear naked choke or an arm bar, and then "BBAAMMMM!", out of nowhere a mate of his comes and starts stomping the crap out of you. It's not good to be on the ground when you are in a street fight. However, this doesn't mean you should't train BJJ.
I am and I'm loving it. The more experienced I get, the better!

I'm also doing Muay Thai. IMO, Muay Thai will work better in a street self-defence situation than BJJ. Why? Because a street confrontation should only take a maximum of 30 seconds or so. Any longer and you have real trouble there. You shouldn't even try to go down to the ground (concrete most of the time). If you have good striking skills, technique and power, you can tell the aggressor that you do not want to fight, and then when his guard is down, hit him with a KING HIT... game over for him as he is KOed and pwneddd! :D

In conclusion, TRY NOT TO GET INVOLVED IN A STREET FIGHT, if you are scared for your life, avoid it by running away to a safer location. If you have to fight, then fight like you have never fought before.

Remember, it's not the style, it's you!

:D PS. I will PM you the method of obtaining good self defence tapes and books. :D :D
 
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