I kinda understand what he is trying to say and I can not say that he is wrong BUT >>> GB, u

did go off the topic cause we are talking about self defense which is basically (and I'm generalizing here of course ) buying those 30-60 extra seconds to make attacker believe that this is not gonna be easy for him /them and it's not fast money and he/them can really get hurt or caught ...

GB is talking about full fledge mma training where being in shape and having good cardio is essential to be able to go 3-5 rounds 5mins each ...

there is a big difference between a street fight and a sparring session and u know that brother

 

 

As the OP, my original intent for this was self-defense purely for security/safety's sake for my niece, who will be heading off to the DC area for undergrad school. I don't think she'd be into it enough for full MMA and require all the physical conditioning for that.  I could be wrong, but I don't think so. I think she might very well embrace the Krav Maga, but we want to get her started on the self-defense mindset prior to her departure.

 

I thank all those who PM'ed me with suggestions. I will forward them on to my niece and sister.  

 

Carry on with the discussion!  Off Topic OK by me...

 

Hey also. If she really gets motivated by it. Its awesome. A lifestyle. It will encompass you and make you learn and understand things you never thought you could. Almost an epiphany. I had to slow down due to many years of abuse on my spine. If you you see me in the gun game circuit youll see how my joints and back suffers as i try to move.

Ok. So what i was getting at was. I think everyone should know self defense. But prepare yourself to be pushed hard at a good school so put a little effort into exercise before you go. Iwouldnt want to discourage anyone from learning self defense or a martial art. You have to self motivate yourself to do it. Also. I am suprised how so many on the forum are worried about ccw. Now what happens without your weapon. Everyone should know how to handle themselves in a bad situation without a firearm. You have to realize that you can loose that weapon and then what do you do. If anyone out there thinks because they have a firearm it will 100 percent save them. Think again. Self defense or training in the martial should be just as much a priority as the weapon you have In jeet kun do bruce lee says a man with a weapon is basically weakened because he only has one hand to fight with. Or something to that effect. I have fought people twice my size half my size shorter taller and women. Not on the streets but in class. This is how you learn. I guess my viewpoint is different because im at a different level than just self defense. When i was military they taught us how to kill with the hits and with my other training it taught me how to stop an opponent So as i ramble with this i leave you with self defense training is better than none at all but dont count on that bullet to save your life. Im just baffled how not many people dont realize this.

Ps the ralph machio comment made me laugh. Thanks.

Well now that I agree with Plenty of people catch the bug and go on to be really into martial arts , like myself. I have always preached having a self defense tool box. Know how to use your firearm , know how to handle yourself without one , know what to do on the ground from your back . I like the Krav Maga weapon disarms , but they are not foolproof though some evolve into thinking they are . I think they are better than nothing and can help you get less shot or less stabbed. It is all about stackig the deck in your favor by training multiple scenarios and methods and above all else a mindset.