dinger   10 #1 Posted February 14, 2007 anyone who teaches any types of selfdefence post on this thread and let us know why yours is the best so everyone on the forum can make a good choice and see all the avalable options Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
simms   10 #2 Posted February 14, 2007 i know where this might end up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
chefkicker   11 #3 Posted February 14, 2007 AFK Kickboxing.  Natural fighting style , easy to learn, straight forward and effective.  http://www.sheffieldkickboxingclub.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Beebop   10 #4 Posted February 15, 2007 You have to ask.  1) does it work?  If not, its not its like a Donkey, thats taking part in a grand national, pointless  The key is mind games, shouting "STOP OR I WILL STRIKE" will deter most muggers.  Forget the Kick boxing, BJJ, Judo, Karate etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dinger   10 #5 Posted February 15, 2007 You have to ask. 1) does it work?  If not, its not its like a Donkey, thats taking part in a grand national, pointless  The key is mind games, shouting "STOP OR I WILL STRIKE" will deter most muggers.  Forget the Kick boxing, BJJ, Judo, Karate etc...  im not wantin to do do self defence just for the self defence but mainly for the fitness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
llll_fb_llll   10 #6 Posted February 15, 2007 Have you considered Thaiboxing in a friendly environment taught by fully qualified, insured instructors, Shefffield thaiboxing gymnasium (wicker camp):  http://www.wickercamp.com  Currently, there are classes for complete beginners all the way through to competing fighters, Private 1to1 tuition also available.  Thaiboxing is excellent for fitness and self defense.  Come along and have a go (1st class is free) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kamble   10 #7 Posted February 15, 2007 Aye, Wicker Camp is the place. Brilliant for fitness, learn Thaiboxing, friendly people, instructors who are current world champions, what more could you ask for? (rhetorical question) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cagn4y   10 #8 Posted February 15, 2007 You have to ask. 1) does it work?  If not, its not its like a Donkey, thats taking part in a grand national, pointless  The key is mind games, shouting "STOP OR I WILL STRIKE" will deter most muggers.  Forget the Kick boxing, BJJ, Judo, Karate etc...  stop or i will strike?  pre-emptive striking is the way to go for self-defence - learns omething that teaches you to strike with power (thai boxing would be good) - learn about the law relating to pre-emptive strikes, and then maybe learn some grappling techniques. muay thai, kickboxing, bjj, judo - all good for fitness too. yelling 'stop or i'll strike' just gives your potential attacker a further advantage - more time, and you don't have time to waste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dinger   10 #9 Posted February 15, 2007 i would be lookin more to the judo side of self defence because apparantly is the best one to get you fit as im so unfit at the min it unbelvable and i realy want to get back in to good shape Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Crayfish   10 #10 Posted February 15, 2007 I will teach you self defence. I am completely awesome though, so that'll be like 100 pounds an hour.  (Worth a try) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
simms   10 #11 Posted February 15, 2007 dinger did u get my pm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dinger   10 #12 Posted February 15, 2007 dinger did u get my pm?  yea iv got ya pm's  thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...