Hello,
I'm new here. I am 17 years old and live in Bangalore, India. I have always wanted to learn a martial art, stick with it and complete to the end.
Unfortunately, there seem to be not that many options around here for martial arts. I've attended trial classes for two different forms and want to choose one.
I have attended kick boxing class and krav maga class. Both these classes are just twice a week for two hours each. And they are already quite expensive. But I'm ready to pay for it as I run my own business as well.
I know how good it feels to know that you can defend yourself and kick any guy's *** if the situation arises. I want to feel that way and that can only be done by mastery.
But I don't think either of these classes are that great. You can take a look at the videos here:
That is Krav Maga. And this is the kick boxing class:
At the krav maga class, the coach is about 30 something. He is big and has a huge belly but is real quick when it comes to kicking ***. He knows stuff and he trains stuff. But he seems to lack the composure a martial art coach requires.
Well, he seems to arrive extremely late(about 15 min). The place where he coaches is quite far... And I cant take a bike with me coz I don't have a license(too many cops in that area)...
On the other hand, in the kick boxing class the guy looked extremely lean... but he had good stamina. Well I don't know how the training is. Only the kick boxing class has many coaches and trainers all over the city.
The classes are only on the weekends. Is it a good way to start? Since kickboxing thing is closer to me and cheaper, will it be okay to start with that...
I want some real ground and pound. I've gotten into a few fights. I've been the one who's been belting sometimes.. But I've gotten belted more.
I'm quite good in protecting myself from a complete lock by changing position. So I can easily exhaust the other guy's stamina until my stamina goes off.
What will be the best one for me? I'm very interested in Krav Maga. But I want to learn the real deal krav maga. Not some lame money making scam... Looking at these guy's prices, that's what I think the Krav Maga here is for.
They have what you would call an hours package. Twenty hours, twenty five hours. And if that's not finished up in a month, no continuation of the time for the next month.
If someone was to ask me, what I would choose? I'd choose to learn Krav Maga with a real coach and have real training. Like the one they train in Israel. There are lots of videos showing the Krav Maga training in israel. I'd like to train hard core... like a real school.
And if I have money, I intend to go to Israel to personally receive trainign from a reputable school. So for my instant gratification and to get myself in shape for the real training... what should i choose to start with? Kickbox or Krav maga?
Thanks,
Tyler
I'm new here. I am 17 years old and live in Bangalore, India. I have always wanted to learn a martial art, stick with it and complete to the end.
Unfortunately, there seem to be not that many options around here for martial arts. I've attended trial classes for two different forms and want to choose one.
I have attended kick boxing class and krav maga class. Both these classes are just twice a week for two hours each. And they are already quite expensive. But I'm ready to pay for it as I run my own business as well.
I know how good it feels to know that you can defend yourself and kick any guy's *** if the situation arises. I want to feel that way and that can only be done by mastery.
But I don't think either of these classes are that great. You can take a look at the videos here:
That is Krav Maga. And this is the kick boxing class:
At the krav maga class, the coach is about 30 something. He is big and has a huge belly but is real quick when it comes to kicking ***. He knows stuff and he trains stuff. But he seems to lack the composure a martial art coach requires.
Well, he seems to arrive extremely late(about 15 min). The place where he coaches is quite far... And I cant take a bike with me coz I don't have a license(too many cops in that area)...
On the other hand, in the kick boxing class the guy looked extremely lean... but he had good stamina. Well I don't know how the training is. Only the kick boxing class has many coaches and trainers all over the city.
The classes are only on the weekends. Is it a good way to start? Since kickboxing thing is closer to me and cheaper, will it be okay to start with that...
I want some real ground and pound. I've gotten into a few fights. I've been the one who's been belting sometimes.. But I've gotten belted more.
I'm quite good in protecting myself from a complete lock by changing position. So I can easily exhaust the other guy's stamina until my stamina goes off.
What will be the best one for me? I'm very interested in Krav Maga. But I want to learn the real deal krav maga. Not some lame money making scam... Looking at these guy's prices, that's what I think the Krav Maga here is for.
They have what you would call an hours package. Twenty hours, twenty five hours. And if that's not finished up in a month, no continuation of the time for the next month.
If someone was to ask me, what I would choose? I'd choose to learn Krav Maga with a real coach and have real training. Like the one they train in Israel. There are lots of videos showing the Krav Maga training in israel. I'd like to train hard core... like a real school.
And if I have money, I intend to go to Israel to personally receive trainign from a reputable school. So for my instant gratification and to get myself in shape for the real training... what should i choose to start with? Kickbox or Krav maga?
Thanks,
Tyler
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