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Originally posted by cantdrv55
Not looking to be in the UFC or anything like that. Just trying to add variety to my exercise regimen. Running and cycling in the rain sucks. Running and cycling in the gym can get boring.
Is Krav Maga for real or is it like TKD; chock full of endless, repetitive katas? I couldn't care less about belt testing and mysticism. I just want a great all-around workout. The self defense part is a bonus.
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Not that i'm some expert, but IMO any martial arts system, boxing, or even good ole' fashioned street fighting is effective...if the guy employing the system can actually fight.
If you're a gifted athelete, any system has moves in it that will really mess an oppenent up quickly, so IMO it's a matter of preference. If you like to kick, take Tae Kwon Do. If you like to wrassle, Gracie Ju Jitsu is unbeatable(1v1), if you're short and stocky Win Chung is a great system, etc, etc.
If a person is a 'wimp', has poor reflexes, cant take pain/punches, it doesnt really matter what system they do, they're going to get beat up anyway. LOL.
For my part i prefer Tai Chi.(especially with a sword, but that's a whole nother topic)