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Alexander Taylor72 Alexander Taylor72 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Jan 2009
#1581 ·
I’ve been checking out some instructors for casual hobbyists and catching a bit of sports on TV, so I wanted to throw two quick questions out there:
First off, I'm really interested in striking—you know, kicks and punches. Since I’ve got a pretty lean, light build, I’m looking to steer clear of anything involving heavy grappling, throws, or wrestling, and I’m not really into weapons training either... what kind of disciplines would be the best fit for that vibe? I’m living over in River City, so I'm assuming there should be plenty of options nearby for training...
On the other hand, I've been hearing a lot about Krav Maga. Is that taught like a standard martial arts class—something you'd pay maybe $30 or $40 a month for—or is it more of a specialized seminar style course $1333 like I’ve heard mentioned elsewhere??

Thanks a ton for any insight you guys can give! 🙂
Sam Roberts Sam Roberts Active Member
218 messages
joined Sep 2007
#1582 ·
Alexander Taylor72 said:I’ve been checking out some instructors for casual hobbyists and catching a bit of sports on TV, so I wanted to throw two quick questions out there:
First off, I'm really interested in striking—you know, kicks and punches. Since I’ve got a pretty lean, light build, I’m looking to steer clear of anything involving heavy grappling, throws, or wrestling, and I’m not really into weapons training either... what kind of disciplines would be the best fit for that vibe? I’m living over in River City, so I'm assuming there should be plenty of options nearby for training...
On the other hand, I've been hearing a lot about Krav Maga. Is that taught like a standard martial arts class—something you'd pay maybe $30 or $40 a month for—or is it more of a specialized seminar style course $1333 like I’ve heard mentioned elsewhere??

Thanks a ton for any insight you guys can give! 🙂

Krav Maga isn't really your thing if you're strictly looking for hand and foot strikes.
placidbison20 placidbison20 Active Member
197 messages
joined Jun 2010
#1583 ·
Alexander Taylor72 said:I’ve been checking out some instructors for casual hobbyists and catching a bit of sports on TV, so I wanted to throw two quick questions out there:
First off, I'm really interested in striking—you know, kicks and punches. Since I’ve got a pretty lean, light build, I’m looking to steer clear of anything involving heavy grappling, throws, or wrestling, and I’m not really into weapons training either... what kind of disciplines would be the best fit for that vibe? I’m living over in River City, so I'm assuming there should be plenty of options nearby for training...
On the other hand, I've been hearing a lot about Krav Maga. Is that taught like a standard martial arts class—something you'd pay maybe $30 or $40 a month for—or is it more of a specialized seminar style course $1333 like I’ve heard mentioned elsewhere??

Thanks a ton for any insight you guys can give! 🙂

If you want strikes with hands and feet, try Muay Thai or Kickboxing. Ask the user rustyangler02 about it; I think he’s from the Riverside area.
As for Krav Maga, they have regular training sessions, so it isn't just a seminar. There is also a solid crew in Riverside for that—check with the user Jacob Sullivan9.
Rebecca Doyle2 Rebecca Doyle2 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jul 2010
#1584 ·
Is there any legitimate Japanese martial art that teaches holding a sword with the handle facing outward and the blade positioned behind you—either tucked against your back or trailing behind your body? If such a technique exists, I would be interested to know which specific discipline utilizes it.
Alexander Taylor72 Alexander Taylor72 Newcomer
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joined Jan 2009
#1585 ·
Huge thanks to placidbison20 and Sam Roberts for those replies, really appreciate the input! 🙂
placidbison20 placidbison20 Active Member
197 messages
joined Jun 2010
#1586 ·
Rebecca Doyle2 said:Is there any legitimate Japanese martial art that teaches holding a sword with the handle facing outward and the blade positioned behind you—either tucked against your back or trailing behind your body? If such a technique exists, I would be interested to know which specific discipline utilizes it.

You’re going to need to explain that a bit better or maybe just post a picture of what you mean.
Douglas Baker6 Douglas Baker6 Newcomer
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joined Feb 2009
#1587 ·
Tell me if there's anyone training kickboxing in Los Angeles (because I heard the sessions are intense)
Rebecca Doyle2 Rebecca Doyle2 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jul 2010
#1588 ·
placidbison20 said:You’re going to need to explain that a bit better or maybe just post a picture of what you mean.

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placidbison20 placidbison20 Active Member
197 messages
joined Jun 2010
#1589 ·
Rebecca Doyle2 said:image
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I'm not entirely sure about having the tip pointing upward. If the tip is facing the ground, then there's...
hiddensailor14 hiddensailor14 Active Member
150 messages
joined Apr 2024
#1590 ·
He’s probably picturing someone carrying a sword strapped to their back, kind of like Leonardo—you know, that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle with the blue mask.

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Or maybe he’s going for that Braveheart look:

http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/braveheart_image_map.jpg

My take? Sure, you can carry it, provided you happen to be a ninja turtle or a Scotsman...😁
Zachary Mendoza17 Zachary Mendoza17 Active Member
71 messages
joined Mar 2006
#1591 ·
I believe the question is being asked quite seriously, so: one can certainly possess a stance, and indeed a wide variety of them, provided that stance serves as a foundation for a subsequent move or a decisive cut—essentially acting as a preparatory position for something else. However, as a standalone skill involving such stances, I don't think it exists.
placidbison20 placidbison20 Active Member
197 messages
joined Jun 2010
#1592 ·
Zachary Mendoza17 said:I believe the question is being asked quite seriously, so: one can certainly possess a stance, and indeed a wide variety of them, provided that stance serves as a foundation for a subsequent move or a decisive cut—essentially acting as a preparatory position for something else. However, as a standalone skill involving such stances, I don't think it exists.

I was actually referring to that specific stance with its own name.
A similar stance exists in one of our traditional martial arts schools,
except you hold the sword (or whatever weapon) with both hands and point the tip toward the ground.

As for carrying a weapon on your back, that style is used while moving around (like when you're leaning over an obstacle or something). When the sword is at your belt, you just swing it behind your back so it doesn't get in the way. You can still draw it from there if you need to, though you'll have to adjust your positioning, especially if you have short arms and a long blade.🙂
Rebecca Doyle2 Rebecca Doyle2 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jul 2010
#1593 ·
I believe this video offers a much clearer explanation of the matter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYp1as3liIE
placidbison20 placidbison20 Active Member
197 messages
joined Jun 2010
#1594 ·
That’s basically the attitude of a cat with its claws out (gyakute), where the blade emerges from the base of the hand rather than the side where the thumb sits.
Based on that, you could say such a mindset exists...
Rebecca Doyle2 Rebecca Doyle2 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jul 2010
#1595 ·
placidbison20 said:That’s basically the attitude of a cat with its claws out (gyakute), where the blade emerges from the base of the hand rather than the side where the thumb sits.
Based on that, you could say such a mindset exists...

So, you're saying it's possible to hold the sword so that the blade actually peeks out behind your back while the handle stays in front?
placidbison20 placidbison20 Active Member
197 messages
joined Jun 2010
#1596 ·
Rebecca Doyle2 said:So, you're saying it's possible to hold the sword so that the blade actually peeks out behind your back while the handle stays in front?

Look at that. Anything is possible. 🙂
Ryan Fowler6 Ryan Fowler6 Member
10 messages
joined Jan 2008
#1597 ·
Rebecca Doyle2 said:So, you're saying it's possible to hold the sword so that the blade actually peeks out behind your back while the handle stays in front?


Sure, I suppose it is technically possible... and maybe you could even manage it without using your hands at all, if you really had to.
Gerald Smith76 Gerald Smith76 Active Member
98 messages
joined Nov 2015
#1598 ·
I'm not really into katanas, but logically speaking, they just don't seem practical outside of movies. If you try to swing a piece of metal that's 70cm long like that, you lose all your power and maneuvering room. They're designed for a specific type of use; it's not like a 10cm pocket knife you can just handle however you want.
briskmarlin29 briskmarlin29 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Feb 2009
#1599 ·
Maybe I'm just being a bit too... picky, but looking at this link they provided (http://www.profightstore.com/adresar...kat=Thaiboxing), I can't find any mention of Spartan Gym.
I've heard nothing but good things about those guys over the years, so now I'm sitting here wondering if they even still exist, or if they just vanished into thin air...
If they're actually still running, does anyone out there happen to have their contact info or know where they're holding sessions these days?

Thanks in advance
Sam Roberts Sam Roberts Active Member
218 messages
joined Sep 2007
#1600 ·
briskmarlin29 said:Maybe I'm just being a bit too... picky, but looking at this link they provided (http://www.profightstore.com/adresar...kat=Thaiboxing), I can't find any mention of Spartan Gym.
I've heard nothing but good things about those guys over the years, so now I'm sitting here wondering if they even still exist, or if they just vanished into thin air...
If they're actually still running, does anyone out there happen to have their contact info or know where they're holding sessions these days?

Thanks in advance

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