which style(s) of martial arts would best supplement krav maga?
I'm goin to college and im thinking of taking karate, tkd, or hap ki do while im there...anybody know what i should take?
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Permalink Reply by Greg Schretter on -
Krav Maga and Muay Thai are an excellent combination.
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Permalink Reply by Craig Gray on -
If you can't find some Krav or you want to cross train; I would say Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing (Muay Thai preferable) and some type of stick/knife fighting like Kali or silat for weapon work. Maybe Jeet Kune Do. Out of the styles you listed I would choose Hapkido. Most of these lack combative tactics, but the sport oriented styles will give you some attributes that will be helpful.
Good luck,
~Craig
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Permalink Reply by Drew Arthur on -
The entering techniques from Muay thai Kick Boxing is good. Examples: Also techniques from Japanese jujutsu and Brazilian based Jiu-Jitsu systems can be used, along with some of the entering movements from Aikido. Different techniques can serve a utility role and blend in a synergistic way with Krave Maga. This blend can be viewed as being unorthodoxed (which is good) as it is confusing to an opponent who has some knowledge.(Thinking and performing out of the box).
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Permalink Reply by LYLE MEECE on -
I guess one would need to know what your motivations for training. If you are interested in self defense, I would say Krav Maga, or hap ki do. Ju Jitsu (not like UFC) is another good self defense art. If you just want to have fun or stay in shape, TKD might be good. I would suggest looking at a couple of different schools. If they seem pushy to sign you up that is a bad thing. Also something else to look for, does the school have any senior rank adults. If they have been in busy awhile and non of their students are high ranked, it could be a bad sign. The best thing to do is go to a few class and see if you get a feel for it.
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Permalink Reply by Craig Gray on
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Oh, I like that one!!
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Permalink Reply by Sir Brian of Bedford on -
I would think Boxing, or Muay Thai would be good compliments. I also think you should look into "Kajukembo" as it is an art that has the same philosophy as Krav Maga. It's actually the most similar to our art that i've been able to find.
I'm dealing with the same issue. I want to KM instruct someday and it is possible, without a recommendation that I would need to have experience in another art to become Instructor certified, I'm still 3-4 years away from being ready to even attempt our brutal Instructor certification test.
Jeet Kune Do might be a good alternative as well. well time to go train!
best of luck! I hope I helped
Brian
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Permalink Reply by olschool69 on -
I do not have the expierence like most of the people here.So all wat i say is from personel expierence.I started K.m. last year wen i was 40y with almost no previous knowledge . In my youth years i tried karate,judo and tae kwondo later on in my late 30's i tried aikido and jiu jitsu but i never whent any further than yelow belt. From al these sports aperently i took somthing with my when i started K.m. exmpl. i knew most of the kicks reasonbly well( to my own surprise because i learnt them about 25 y. ago in tae kwondo ) from jiu jitsu i got the fallbreaking and some armlocks, aikido gave my some inside in stretching.
So i would say try every thing you can find and chose that wat you like the most and have fun , you will always take the bennefit of it, its up to you to gife it a place. After all wasn't K.m. born out of diffrent combatsports.
Greetings and good luck
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Permalink Reply by Krav Station Admin on -
Boxing and a note pad and pen.
good luck
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Permalink Reply by Sensei J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc. on
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New guy here. I'd say boxing or jujitsu
Rick
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Permalink Reply by Stephen Hay on -
Thai Boxing to supplement your stand up and BJJ to supplement your ground game. Good luck and happy training!
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