Martial art which blends well with krav maga?

Answer 1

The KM instructor's background would be helpful in learning finer points of another fighting form.

Techniques to consider for: Multiple attackers, sharp/blunt edge hand held weapons, space where attack is taking place, direction from where attacks from

Too much of kick boxing/taekwando? you learn less about how to do throw downs.

Too much of judo/brazilian jiu jitsu? you learn less on how your tackling form should be while remaining standing for whole fights.

Too much of traditional arts? your movement is restricted to forward and backward rather than moving around attacker. And a lot of stops when you strike for a point. This should not get into your head.

To stop here... I should say a instructor in KM should release you from the above restrictions and keep directing you towards the solutions that keep you going in bad situations. Let him/her come from any martial background...but teaching KM solutions have simpler, all round approach to 'same as well as different' situations. When variations are exposed to you or you ask about variations, solutions should be provided.

As a devoted analytic student, you should know your basic posture, basic hand/leg approach, basic reflex to shifting sides with regard to attacker's attack line, basic body conditioning to keep you going. This is your KM foundation and it has no restrictions whatever (except from the back, no one has eyes behind their head except you are mentally keen and having 'sixth sense') in attempting to engage an attacker even in restricted spaces.

KM solutions are not restricted to punch/ kick/ grappling problems. Attacked from a passenger while sitting in a front seat (in a bus/ train/ car)? If you are brought to the ground face down and weapon at your head? You came to consciousness and find yourself tied around your feet and hand, what do you do?

Hope I exposed the wide opportunities that your needs should be addressed when KM is brought in the picture.

The other aspect that I should bring here, is what you like about yourself? Are you a very strong person compared to average males? Then you will not enjoy the training in KM which is a technique focused. I tried pinning down a previous Israeli soldier (who instructs KM) by rushing by my shoulder and wrapping arms around him and locking his arms at the side and locking one leg to the intent that he falls to the ground with his back to the floor and my weight to knock his air out. In the process he flipped (along with me) in mid air, at less than 45 degree to the ground! He was over me. He was far less my body weight, too lean and you couldn't make out if he was ever in the army and of the least in the Israeli Marines (by his physique).

So depending on your taste, you like hand work (which is very male ego thing, as males like implement 'strong' arms/ wings/ shoulder/ chest muscles), or leg work? Using your hand/legs most of the time shows that you like countering most of the time. Like grappling/ submissive/ throw downs? You should be liking body contact and feel of body weight rather than by sight.

Final answer? Need to train with a far sighted teacher to lead you towards your goal while dealing with your weakness.

Answer 2

Technique-wise? Very few. Krav Maga focuses on simplcity and aggression. No "art" to it at all. Pick an art that focuses on simplicity too, or take a grappling art. As someone suggested, Wing Chun, tends to focus on simplicity, and some of the drills look the simillar, but there is an artistic/philisophical compnent to WIng Chun absent in Krav Maga. Boxing might also be good. If you are looking strictly for self-defense purposes, I'd take boxing or grappling. It will get you used to being hit. Removing the fear of getting hit will help you be more aggressive. Krav Maga doesn't focus on grappling, per se, but you need to knoow how to defend yourself on the ground too in a situation that's not life or death. The hardest part will be finding a legitamate instructor. A lot of martial artist will take "certfication courses" that may be a few days to a few weeks then start teaching it. That doesn't make them an expert. Be a cautious shopper and do your homework.

Answer 3

I think I have a good idea what you're asking here. I assume you're familiar with Krav so I'm not going to tell you something you don't already know. That being said, many people that you encounter on the street know how to trow a punch that can hurt you one way or another. As a result you can learn how to defend yourself standing on your feet, but what most people underestimate is the power of groundwork, especially in one-on-one situations.
Hence I would recommend that you take some lessons in a ground fighting martial art. For instance BJJ, JJJ, Sambo (although hard to find teachers). Also that being said Judo is a good one to learn for all its takedowns and throws.
I take kick boxing and boxing classes to improve my technique, efficiency and speed for Krav.
Even though Krav has a ground component to it, a lot of it is taken right out of JJ so learning it from scratch helps immensely.
Good luck to you

Answer 4

Wow! This is one of the best questions I've seen on this board. I will admit that there has been a decline in the spirituality and essence of martial arts. In many ways it has only become a "cash cow" that lines the pockets of opportunist and entrepreneurs. MMA competition has only made matters worse, in the aspect that it dilutes TMA and the discipline that comes with them. Although i don't think this is on purpose, but many people view MMA as "fighting/brawl" sport, that unlike TMA's is easier. You can just get to the point of "beaten the crap" out of your opponent, instead of spending years just learning one technique. I do agree that "martial arts" in all realism is about fighting and defeating your enemy. So i understand when people say "what's the point? I'm still learning how to fight and to protect myself either way. So why don't I learn what i see works?" This kind of mentality is not wrong, but to purist it really seems like a slap in the face. Another thing to look at, is the day and age we live in. Society has taught many of us to be more simplistic and use things that make life convenient. We have no value or integrity because there is no need for such things. Honor, Courage, and Commitment has been replaced with Fast, Easy, and Simple. This applies in school, work, socially and in the dojo/gym. The end result is the concept that fighting is more about the martial than the art. I have always said that there is an art to combat and that every true fighter either tyrant or peacemaker understands this notion and respects it. They know that fighting has value and a code of honor that derived from the battlefield of fallen warriors before them. These teachings were past down and now they represent an art that takes pure understanding to master and harness. Yes, many people have lost their way in martial arts today, but then that only leaves true martial artist to hold on and keep the ways.

Answer 5

Modern Army Combatants was pretty the closest i've done. But BJJ is a good roundout.

Answer 6

personally i would choose either systema or wing-chun,both effective styles[systems] your choice

Answer 7

Krap maga would take away from any art you would "blend" it with.

I would rather learn TKD (take ones dough) than krap maga.

Systema? Now we're talkin! That's the good sh!t!