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Megan Castillo5 said:Question for the pros out in San Diego.

Does anyone happen to know where I can find some acrobatics around town? I'm looking for high-level freestyle stuff—to get straight to the point, here’s a link to what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bhVWdiSpc0

If anyone has leads, I'd really appreciate it. It's more like intense gymnastics, but you know... if you catch my drift... 🙂 Looking for something for adults, not kids' classes. Something for ages 20 and up (I'm 22 myself).

Thanks so much!

Check this out:

http://www.capoeira-san-diego.com/

Here I am, finally hopping over to the relevant thread. I have a few questions I’d like answered firsthand. How does Krav Maga actually hold up in a real-world scenario? Am I correct in thinking there are distinct civilian and military versions? Also, what’s the vibe at the club in the suburbs? I’m really not looking for a place where guys just use me as a heavy bag to vent their frustrations. As I mentioned before, I'm 31, my right shoulder is a mess, my cardio is non-existent, I've put on about 45 pounds in the last two years, and I smoke like a chimney. 🙂 Damn, this is the real me. 🙂 Jiu-Jitsu seems interesting, but in an actual confrontation, I don't see myself successfully snapping someone's wrist. Plus, it's important to me that the crew is a good group to hang out and joke around with.

Krav Maga—much like any other modern self-defense system, such as Dennis Survival Jiu-Jitsu or Urban Defense—is really only as effective as the amount of time you spend drilling—essentially, training your muscle memory and reflexes.
When it comes to the techniques themselves, they’re solid, fast, and highly efficient... All of these disciplines focus specifically on self-protection and, in principle, utilize very similar techniques with only minor variations. They are excellent for training, but how successful your defense actually is during a real-world confrontation depends on many different factors—and perhaps the single most important one is simply your level of repetition and conditioning.

As for the Ban club, you'll need to get an answer from someone else regarding that.

Hey everyone... so I'm 13 and a half, standing at 5'8" and weighing about 140 pounds... wondering which martial art would be the best fit for me. I checked out boxing, but heard it might be a bit too brutal for kids my age, so I started thinking about Jiu Jitsu? Just curious which one is actually the most effective overall... honestly, I'm looking for some striking, maybe something like Muay Thai instead of just boxing. Thanks in advance

Daniel Palmer4 said:Krav Maga—much like any other modern self-defense system, such as Dennis Survival Jiu-Jitsu or Urban Defense—is really only as effective as the amount of time you spend drilling—essentially, training your muscle memory and reflexes.
When it comes to the techniques themselves, they’re solid, fast, and highly efficient... All of these disciplines focus specifically on self-protection and, in principle, utilize very similar techniques with only minor variations. They are excellent for training, but how successful your defense actually is during a real-world confrontation depends on many different factors—and perhaps the single most important one is simply your level of repetition and conditioning.

As for the Ban club, you'll need to get an answer from someone else regarding that.

I follow your logic, I really do. But I’m looking for actual stories—has anyone here actually used this stuff in a real situation? I want to hear about real-world experience.

Lisa Bailey41 said:Hey everyone... so I'm 13 and a half, standing at 5'8" and weighing about 140 pounds... wondering which martial art would be the best fit for me. I checked out boxing, but heard it might be a bit too brutal for kids my age, so I started thinking about Jiu Jitsu? Just curious which one is actually the most effective overall... honestly, I'm looking for some striking, maybe something like Muay Thai instead of just boxing. Thanks in advance

Alright, Lisa Bailey41, why don't you tell us what you actually enjoy? What interests you specifically?

Just ignore what people say...

briskmarlin59 said:I follow your logic, I really do. But I’m looking for actual stories—has anyone here actually used this stuff in a real situation? I want to hear about real-world experience.

As for instance, rustyangler02 effectively applied twelve years of kickboxing experience during street encounters.
😁

Hey Jeffrey Long, why don't you tell us what you're into? What do you actually like?

Just ignore the noise from everyone else...

I wouldn't go for Muay Thai right now. Too much striking, and that's just not my thing... Boxing is alright, I guess... but things like Jiu-Jitsu seem better because they're more about defense... Boxing feels more like learning how to attack rather than actual self-defense... so yeah, maybe Jiu-Jitsu or something like that...

Lisa Bailey41 said:

Hey Jeffrey Long, why don't you tell us what you're into? What do you actually like?

Just ignore the noise from everyone else...

I wouldn't go for Muay Thai right now. Too much striking, and that's just not my thing... Boxing is alright, I guess... but things like Jiu-Jitsu seem better because they're more about defense... Boxing feels more like learning how to attack rather than actual self-defense... so yeah, maybe Jiu-Jitsu or something like that...

Like I mentioned before, Tiger handled several people easily just using straight punches and mid-level kicks.

Since you're only 13, having any kind of training won't put you behind.
If you enjoy grappling on the ground, maybe try Judo; it's relatively easy to switch gears later and learn how to strike.

It doesn't really matter if Muay Thai or boxing are primarily striking arts; you can still use them for defense.
And there is one basic rule for street situations:
Always stay on your feet.

NDS FTW!!!

Personally, I think the best skill for a street fight is something else entirely... I don't think Judo would help me much in that situation...

Prile, I’m not entirely sure what I should say to you.
It seems like you want to train just so you can go around breaking people up...

Everything works fine for street encounters, though I suppose it depends on how proficient you actually become at whatever it is you're training.

A friend of mine who trains BJJ once neutralized two guys right in front of his car; he just left them on the pavement until they calmed down. He didn't even have to throw a single punch.
Tigar (😁) handles problems using strikes.
A third friend ended up with broken teeth because he was busy playing the hero...

There was some random guy in Orlando lying in the middle of the street with a bloody head. He had hit an iron pole.

What is it that you're actually looking for?

I’m not looking to go out and pick fights... quite the opposite, actually. I prefer staying calm and keeping my distance from the drama... but things happen everywhere, so it’s probably wise to know how to hold my own somewhere...

Where are you from?

from the streets of Chicago... just walking

I'm torn between Krav Maga and Jiu-Jitsu... which one actually works better, and which one fits my style more?

You won't be able to train Krav Maga for another five years at this rate...

Go to Dennis Survival instead, they take people under 18...
Or try Jiu Jitsu, it's at the same spot as Dennis.

So, should I stick with Jiu-Jitsu, or move into MMA? And while we're at it, where can a guy like me find a decent crew of half-breed fighters? 🙂

briskmarlin59 said:So, should I stick with Jiu-Jitsu, or move into MMA? And while we're at it, where can a guy like me find a decent crew of half-breed fighters? 🙂

Old man...😂

Just look at that...
Where can I find teams from different years?
31 isn't even old... just get your cardio up...

Hey, Lisa Bailey4—you should definitely head over to Subiceva and check out Denis Survival Jiu-Jitsu. It’s my top recommendation!
Pegaz... Krav Maga or something similar...

Regarding street experience... many people posting here who train various martial arts have actually been quite successful at defending themselves—but as for pure self-defense, I’ve already given you my take. If you want systems specifically designed for that purpose, you're looking at Krav Maga, DSJJ, or Urban System—those are the ones that focus directly on survival. Most other disciplines are primarily traditional—though, to be fair, they do include self-defense within their curriculum (which was actually the original reason they were created in the first place).

Where can I find a decent Krav Maga club in the city?