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My brother-in-law is looking for a job as a security guard and wants to learn a martial art to apply to his new job. Which would help him the most? I have heard Kenpo is great since it incorporates many styles.

2007-03-19 11:33:45 · 16 answers · asked by ACeLoLo 1 in Sports Martial Arts

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Kenpo is a true street proven self defense system with very quick hand techniques.

2007-03-22 06:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 0 0

are we talking an armed security guard or just your typical store type?

For an armed securty guard you obviously should focus on firearms and firearm realities.

possibly a knife fighting seminar, not as much to learn to use a knife- but to understand the realities of knife use and not to feel too secure just because they have a firearm- a knife user usually strikes with surprise element.

That bieng said.
The next thing a guard should focus on is a grappling art. There is liability if you injure someone or use excessive force, obviously if you are an armed guard and the opportunity comes up where you need a weapon- that is an escalated situation where there is a threat to your life or someone's life.

However, barring that, you don't want to just haul off an hit someone as it can look like you are the aggressor. Especially since many "security" that are bouncer types are hired for thier imposing appearance and size. Also diffusing a situation is easier and wiser with submission holds and locks over striking the guy and adding fuel to the fire.

EDIT: also learning to use the short stick might not be a bad idea either as carrying a flashlight (maglight) is not out of place and makes a good weapon substitute.

2007-03-20 04:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It is not some much styles as training. If the gym/ dojo you choose trains with live resisting partners once in awhile at least just about anything is ok. But for security guard work, I am sure your employer isn't going to want you beating on people. If it is a club for instance, you'll simply be tasked with efficeint removal of problems in a legally sound way. For night time security at a building they are gonna want to see you be able to dial a telephone really quick. So for the former, something like ju jitsu, that has come along holds incorporated. For the latter a good pair of eyes and a strong sturdy dialing finger. You can't go wrong with MMA type training for conditioning and confidence but you won't be employed long if you ground and pound somebody or throw a kimura on rowdy customers.

2007-03-20 02:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Depends upon what sort of type of security position he's looking for. If it's the front desk or night watchman sort of positions, he doesn't need any martial arts training whatsoever. Even bank security positions or other entry-level armed positions don't require martial arts training, but it looks nice on a resume.

The private security sector is a rapidly growing field. If he wants to eventually move into the high end of private security, such as a government contractor or as a bodyguard, then he definitely needs martial arts training.

Frankly, considering the reality of our litigious society, where criminals now have the right to sue their arrestors, I'd suggest either Judo or Aikido to begin with since they both have many techniques that are non-lethal but highly effective in stopping an attacker without severely injuring him.

2007-03-20 06:06:36 · answer #4 · answered by dewmeister 2 · 0 0

I'd suggest he study which ever one he feels comfortable studying.

Any Martial arts disipline would really help this venture out a great deal.

What he really need to study is human nature, and how to deal with it. If you know someone is about to go off, this best way to get out of fighting is to defuse thje situation especially in a Bar situation, but if it is time to rock and roll um, then Akido, Karate, Kenpo, Hapkido, JuJitzu, or Wing Chun would do the trick.

2007-03-20 14:40:53 · answer #5 · answered by sapboi 4 · 0 0

Kenpo is awesome and has the benfit of Ho psychology and is an honorable way/goal in the Martial Arts
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2007-03-19 11:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

lol...kill someone with one blow...wow that must be the secret ninja martial art or you are just not to smart...
a jiu jitsu, Brazilian or Gracie would help for the joint locks.. Akido is not a great martial art for joint locks, it is more of you stand there and I will do this to you martial art. It might work against a novice in combat but any one that knows anything would be able to defend most things in that art...A J.J. would be your best bet, for a security guard...:)

2007-03-19 18:54:52 · answer #7 · answered by lvtwft 2 · 0 0

He should learn some MMA styles like Brazillian Jiujitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, or judo. Kenpo is good also.

2007-03-19 11:40:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

A style that emphasizes joint locks (Hopkido, Aikido) would probably be most practical. He is far more likely to have to "escort" someone from the premises than engage in an all out fight. If he injures someone, he is likely to face legal action.

2007-03-19 14:28:56 · answer #9 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 1 0

Judo/Jujitsu. Kempo. Hapkido, but I would totally recommend Muay Thai.

2007-03-19 12:23:01 · answer #10 · answered by Phlow 7 · 0 0

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