Krav Maga or Wing Chun?

[SweepEm]

SweepEm,

What two choices were you referring to?

The original question:

Wing Chun or Krav Maga?

[Mr. Gordo]

SweepEm,

What two choices were you referring to?

[SweepEm]

every martial art depends on who is teaching...

here in LA, if those were my only 2 choices,

I'd choose Krav Maga

[Mr. Gordo]

Yes, I agree. Krav Maga is poop-tacular. Some may say that Krav Maga has become americanized in the U.S., and that only real Krav Maga is taught in Israel. Well, here's their official site in Isreal:

http://www.kravmagaisraeli.com/

Watch the videos.....they stink of butt.

[Ikken Hisatsu]

krav maga sucks ass, i thought that was general knowledge. I mean look at that picture of the guy kicking the other guys leg, there are so many things wrong there im not even going to start. people need to realise that there is NO SUCH THING as gun defense. if someone wants to shoot you they are going to be 5 metres away from you pulling the trigger, not pointing it into your chest. if they want to rob you, then they will get close, and if you want to sacrifice your life for your wallet and cellphone go ahead, too many dumb people in the world anyway.

[Uber_Tap]

If this is really the template for Krav Magna self defense, then you certainly have good reason to be at odds with the art. I've never studied the art, but have read a lot about it over the last few weeks and it is hyped as if it is a great street defense system, is this really core for all Krav Magna?

[Mr. Gordo]

Thank god this woman paid good money to learn how to get killed. I despise the Krav Maga community with a passion.




mr. gordo

[Mr. Gordo]

Waiter.....check please......I'm all full on bullsh!t right now. Somebody get this guy some kali lessons!



mr. gordo

[Ahoym8e]

The ultimate knive defense :

No, that's about 1 second before the ultimate defense...

[Tom Yum]

how is that funny? that's the truest thing in the world.

I don't think he was mocking it. I think he was making a point in an ironic fashion.

[Uncle Corny]

how is that funny? that's the truest thing in the world.

[krys]

The ultimate knive defense :

http://www.krav-maga.nu/teknik/mil12.jpg

[Mr. Gordo]

Read this thread before jumping onto the Krav Maga bandwagon:

http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13414&highlight=krav+maga

mr. gordo

[Mr. Gordo]

Hmmm....this thread is deja vu.

1) I am looking for something that is designed for street application. I am not looking for an art based around sport.
2) I want some conditioning.
3) I do not just want a self defence. I want more of an offense art with striking.
4) I also want something that is not one dimentional (ie. just striking or just grappling)

1. Uncle Corny is right.

2. Continue your JKD, but emphasize the kali or BJJ aspect if you're concerned about being one dimensional. Kali's empty hand (mano y mano / panantukan) is much more realistic than Krav Maga's empty hand stuff I've seen. In kali, you'll also get training in stick and knife.

3. Take up Muay Thai and crosstrain in BJJ

4. Take up boxing and crosstrain in BJJ

5. Find an authentic Silat teacher (one that can throw down) and crosstrain in BJJ



mr. gordo

[glockfu]

Thanks

Cool, thanks everyone for your feedback!