Re: Martial arts for self defense?

I'd second Krav Maga...again, if you can find a good school.  Would you know
a good school by looking at it....probly not.  Also, kickboxing, muay thai,
BJJ, JJ...or definately a school that does mixed martial arts.  Other than
that, improve on what you are dealt with...if you're weak, hit the gym.  If
you're too white, get a tan...(geez, can't you move if it's that dangerous?)
"MeadeR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Boxing would be great - there are many instances of 'smaller' people
> defending themselves against larger via boxing.....it's teaches
> timing, speed and how to hit - just and any valid martial art should.
>
> I've been in Isshinryu for a while and find that this is also a very
> very effective tool for self defense.....
>
> It all depends on the instructor - review the class, no matter which
> self defense art you take, to ensure they are teaching valid and
> simple techniques
>
> Paul Rooney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > On Wed, 12 Nov 2003 22:50:42 UTC, "Jeremy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > >I've been looking into taking a regular self-defense program.  I've
recently
> > >moved into an area that can be dangerous and is daunting for thin, not
too
> > >strong, 6' white 24 year old.
> > >
> > >I know that many martial arts purists will take offense to the idea of
using
> > >a program just to fight better but what kind of program would you all
> > >recommend for someone who wants to NOT get beat up in a dark alley?
> > >
> > >I was thinking of a boxing program, but I'm kind of small and strength
might
> > >not be my best asset in a fight...
> > >
> > >Any ideas are welcome!
> > >
> >
> > Krav Maga - that's exactly the kind of thing it is intended for.
>