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Martial art/self-defense training?
gmdv:
I've been looking up various martial art classes and they all cost in the range of $150 to $200 for 8 sessions per month and would require years of training to be of use. Does anyone know of less costly alternatives that would give the same result? Planning on living by myself in the future and figure I should start preparing to deal with all the dangers that come with it.
Dave1442397:
If you're more into the self-defense aspect, go for something like Krav Maga - http://www.kravmagainstitute.com/self-defense/what-is-krav-maga/
gmdv:
--- Quote from: The Investing Hispster on May 31, 2018, 04:49:18 PM ---I practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, my academy costs about $120 per month but thats for unlimited classes. My reccomend for getting started would probably to use YouTube or something such as Renzo Gracie Academy online to get you started. I would also check Kijiji ( Craiglist) for someone who may be able to instruct you at a better rate. Hope it works out. Martial arts is a life long investment, definetely worth the price.
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Thanks, I'll take a look. The prices I listed are technically for unlimited classes too, but that doesn't apply when beginner classes are only scheduled twice a week.
Sailor Sam:
Are you interested in learning a full self defense system that comes with a philosophy and a couple millennium of tradition, or do you want to effectively deter someone against doing something awful so that you can promptly run away?
If it's the second type you're after, many cities and towns have short course self defense classes. Some geared towards women, if that's your proclivity.
Unsolicited advice!
In general, the face is hard and bony. Don't hit it.
Nostrils hurt more than you'd think.
People are acutely tuned to being molested in the crotch, particularly dudes, and will turn your blow. Aiming there is usually a waste of time.
Ears stick out, and have a better success rate.
Vigorously engaging with the solar pelxus and stomach will make the person vomit on you. It's pretty gross.
The instep is effective, but can be hard to access if the person is wearing structured shoes or boots
Telescoping nightsticks will make you king of the dirt pile. They are often illegal. It's a case of apologize afterwards.
Once someone is down, stop hitting them. Or else keep hitting them, and make sure you know an attorney.
Bracken_Joy:
I think it's really important to differentiate classes that are "martial arts for fitness" if you really want self defense classes. A good self defense class will draw on many martial arts- grip breaks from tae known do, ground fighting from jiu jitsu, throws from judo, what have you. But if you're looking for learning a martial art for the tradition and community and all, that's a different question. For pure self defense, a lot of times shooting ranges and community centers will host classes or be able to direct you to an instructor. These tend to be 4-6 week type classes. For martial arts, or fitness type "kick boxing" classes, the price range of ~$100-150/month is pretty common, and they tend to be ongoing through a school.
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