How long does it usually take to earn a black belt? What is one ready to learn then that the couldn't have learned in the grades before?Quote:
Kyuki-dos beginning 12 belts.
12th kup = Junior White - unearned
11th kup = Yellow stripe
10th kup = Yellow belt
9th kup = Green Stripe
8th kup = Junior Green Belt
7th kup = Blue Stripe
6th kup = Junior Blue belt
5th kup = Brow stripe
4th kup = Junior Brown belt
3th kup = Red Stripe
2nd kup = Junior Red belt
1st kup = Black Stripe
1st dan = Black Belt - now one is ready to learn
Let me put it another way directly embracing my failure. You can polish a turd.. it is however still a turd.
Care to share? You seem to be avoiding the opportunity to make your point.Quote:
Posted by Midnight_Sun
How do i test self defense? I honestly like fighting! Until someone decides to attack me again I stress test what i'm taught in the dojo against force and real attacks
"reinforce your position that Kyuki-do has some merit as an art for self-defence."
I don't think I can to an outsider. Each individual wants something different. If you would like to learn how to punch, kick, & throw from either side, learn to control weapons with both sides and want to go through the ranks with your child... you will be able to do that while going to the same classes. If you want to learn about firearms and military tactics you should seek that out on your own time or in a school who's master specializes in such defense.... that's not to say Kali sticks couldn't be replaced with knives or open hand couldn't contain Kubotan.
Some videos -
I am sorry self defense isn't subjective. It will either help you defend yourself or it won't. All the other stuff may or may not hold value to an individual and can be judged on those bases by each person. But from what I see, a self defense claim is a stretch of the truth.
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I'm not quite sure what you are talking about. You are commenting on two beginners points sparing in a home movie? How does that define the quality of a martial arts self defense? It doesn't. They had the balls to get in a ring and spar. Most people don't even get that far so for that I applaud them.Quote:
"are to share? You seem to be avoiding the opportunity to make your point."
so BJJ is great self defense? some would argue BJJ isnt but GJJ is... others would argue neither is and is the reason why guys need Muay Thai to be well rounded. I believe both are. Its how you apply it.Quote:
self defense claim is a stretch of the truth.
Define good self defense? Mine is if you get attacked and you get away safely you used good self defense.
It all comes down to having the tools that allow you to get away safely. What threats you're likely to face. I didn't claim that their only one path to self defense, just that there are truths. Its not willy nilly. So while we can hair split over the minor difference of BJJ/GJJ the truth is both give you ground fighting competences. Its a truth that you need a ground fighting system if your going to be serious about defending yourself. It doesn't matter much if it comes from Wrestling, Judo, Sambo, or other as long as it is sufficient to do the job of getting you out of an inferior position back to your feet against someone that has at least an inclining of what they are doing.
Striking is a good thing to have for Self Defense so is stick work but neither are mandatory. As as you put it get away without them however you are safer if you do have them. As long as the striking you're doing is competent and pressure tested.
Sloppy striking and sloppy grappling is likely to get you into more trouble than to help.
You have failed to argue how your system gives you these tools you said some wishy washy mushy crap that has nothing to do with the development of these tools.
While I am not an expert what I see in the videos is sloppy striking and grappling.
I really applaud any school that provides someone the courage to stand up for loved ones or ones self. That provided them tools they can use to protect friends and family from harm. I know plenty who I consider VERY good fighters who choose to walk away from a smart ass drunk. Could we smash these guys into a coffin? Sure, but its better self defense to walk away when possible. If the drunk or gang member tries to restrict you from walking or you feel the threat is that high then attack without mercy. At that point im taking eyes and snapping things...not sparing.
Everyone wants to train in the "Best" Martial Art? Define what you want to get out of it and find what suits you...But going around talking $h!t about others schools is very disrespectful. These are the people who should man up and take a private lesson so you can experience for yourself how a Master will respond when being attacked.