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Thanks for the info. I have been wondering about Mr. Kirby since perhaps the late 80's (?) when BB Mag had an ad of his with the caption; "Correspond with Mr. Kirby and earn you black belt in...

That makes him a lethal weapon, even to trained, armed men. His size combined with the effects of PCP made him a serious threat to the officers involved. Usually I like to withold judgement on these...

Great Post. Nothing much to say other than that. There is a difference between self-defence and classical martial arts training. One emphasizes avoidance and escape, the other self-improvement...

First off, while your skill level on the advanced techniques might not improve as quickly as it would were you the senior student and not the senior instructor, the beginners, particularly when you...

You can say that again!

10th DAN in 12 years (per one Bunjinkan web site). That's even quicker than in the ATA.

Still, he has worked very hard to promote his art and if he has more students it...

Darn, is there anything you DON'T know, Mr. Svinth?

How proficient would you say TR became with Jujutsu? Combined with his boxing and attitude he must have been a formidable fighter.

You're a cop? You're joking, right?

Thanks.

Excellent respones! I want you as my next Assault Prevention instructor.

What's the best verbal response to this fight picking technique?

I think that it DEPENDS on the circumstance. Some people see it as a challenge - which is something you might wish to avoid. However, while visiting NYC, I noticed somebody checking me out for a...

http://www.dtic.mil/soldiers/dec95/p21.html

What about this guy, SGT. Leonard Holifield?

What relationship, if any, does his program have with the new combatives FM?

I know he sells tapes...

Thanks folks. I've seen and heard enough to make my decision.

Retains its integrity and wholesome image. A Dan still means a Dan and you don't as often find Judoka endlessly arguing over which martial art is "most bestest". It also better fulfills the idea of...

To me, Judo is the cleanest martial art left and the macho attitude typified by the Gracie's behavior has destroyed much of whatever integrity the martial arts world had as a whole after the 1980's....

From my experience, the Kodokan is one of the last places left where "Black Belt" means something. I'd accept a Kodokan Shodan over a Tenth Dan (Be it Kempo, TKD, Ninjutsu, etc.) from a newer school...

Is there a problem with John Kary? I saw the BB Mag article an American Combatives but I'm not otherwise familiar with either the man or his system. Comments?

Thanks everyone for the responses. The reason I asked was, while the product sounds good, the creator runs a forum where only HE can post. That always makes me wary because the best will subject...

How would you defend against this?

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http://combative.www6.50megs.com/cc.htm

Is anyone familiar with Dave Walmsley's Canadian Combato system and/or its videotapes? Recommend or not?

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Correct. Well said.

Actually, in my experience, a lot of martial arts "instructors" could probably use one.

Excellent point. I would also like to add that a student, even from a school with lower time in grade standards, who FINISHES the course and earns a black belt from that school had DEMONSTRATED an...