As long as they teach proper use of Chi - you are good to go! (skip to about 2:30)
That Chi stuff would be more impressive if he could bounce it off the mirror.
As long as they teach proper use of Chi - you are good to go! (skip to about 2:30)
For self-defense and better fitness in the OKC/Edmond area, I would be highly interested in the new BJJ school there, United Martial Arts. Befittingly, I believe the BJJ coach there has a pretty extensive Krav background.
www.unitedma.com
Sam, thanks for mentioning United Martial Arts. We don't currently have a Krav program but we do integrate stand up, striking and self defense techniques into our BJJ training. Our philosophy in establishing the school has been an attempt to stay more true to the art's fighting heritage.
I spent 2 years in one of the more respected Krav Maga schools in the country in San Antonio and I've visited others. It's probably true that as it is trained, 90% of the Krav schools out there are utter crap. There isn't anything special about the technique. It is just an organized curriculum drawn from boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and jiu jitsu with some weapons thrown in. The problem lies in the training methodology utilized by many schools and the ground work is severely deficient IMHO. A good cardio workout isn't a substitute for alive training against resisting partners. And if an instructor tells you "our methods are too dangerous to train against resistance" then you should RUN not walk for the door.
We have considered adding a "true" licensed Krav program. I believe in much of the circumscribed technique and I know that with our background in BJJ and MMA, we wouldn't have any problem keeping the training "alive." But frankly we haven't yet determined if it is worth dealing with one of the licensing organizations to do so. However, we will be starting a women's self defense program in January that will be loosely organized around my experience in the Krav organization but then more specifically tailored toward our skill sets.
I can't speak to any of the local Krav programs but the owners of Redline and Pride are friends of mine and good guys. I would recommend observing some classes and speaking with the instructors and students. See if the classes fit your needs and then where you feel most comfortable.
BTW we will be moving into our own facility in the first week of January. We've been making use of the world class mats at Oklahoma Wrestling Academy but have outgrown our space there. Our new location is at 15th and Fretz in Edmond, so easier access from I35, Broadway Ext and the Turnpike.
Good luck!
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