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Originally Posted by Scott-ATCI
I'd say mix it up - get a feel for what works for you. I trained in Okinawan Kenpo and earned a 2nd Degree Black Belt, but I have to tell you, it's more about you than the system. How in shape are you? How much time you want to put into this, and what do you expect to get out of this? You don't need to be trained by a Grand Master or MMA Pro to achieve your goal of rounding out your skills. I do believe if you train in Kenpo, you'll need to supplement that with some ground skills, because they focus on the waist up. Good luck with your training.
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How was the Okinawan kenpo? I understand that's different from American Kenpo? Do you find it to be pretty effective? Can you elaborate a little on the kinds of stuff they teach?
I'm pretty flexible, in semi-decent shape but I probably couldn't run a mile right now in under 12 minutes. I'm looking to do some kind of martial art once or twice a week. I'm not looking to compete in MMA or anything, I'm looking for something for self defense and exercise.
I'm still looking into muay thai, and I'm torn between muay thai / bjj or krav maga / bjj. I read somewhere that "you should train how you want to fight, because you'll fight how you trained." That's why I'm considering krav maga, it's geared strictly towards self defense and they don't teach "if someone does this, do that" I'm also checking out a kenpo place next wednesday.