intersting alignment of worlds

[saffronhare]

Every once in a while, somebody will ask me what form or martial arts and close-quarters combat I learned through the military...embarrassingly enough, I don't know how to answer the question. It was sort of like a lot of different styles, but I couldn't put a name to it. (They never taught us the name. Just the execution, so to speak.)

Well, I think I've figured it out. Over lunchtime, I'll often wander around LJ-land and explore other people's friends lists. A lovely and interesting person called jenarael had a lively discussion going about ballistics and intend to harm and self-defense and stuff, when somebody mentioned a style called Krav Maga. http://www.kravmaga.com/krav01.html

I followed the link, watched a few demonstration clips, and -- wonder of wonders -- that's it! Or at least the closest thing to it that I've ever seen. They've even got a few centers in the KC area, one of which is located just a few miles from my house. I've been looking for some sort of fitnessy thing as a reward for myself (when a certain decrease of financial stress and body weight have been achieved).

Huh, I say. Huh.

Comments

[diermuid.livejournal.com]

That sounded like what you had described, I believe the current baron and a few other local SCA fighters have done the same thing.

It's somewhat common with people who take their self-defence (and offense) seriously. Karate, Tae-bo, etc. are good for fitness and self-esteem, but not the best thing to save your life with. 8-)

[saffronhare.livejournal.com]

Yes, it does require a certain commitment...not only to inflicting harm, but to doing it quickly and forcefully enough that your opponent is incapacitated with utmost efficiency.

Good times.