Not all Krav Maga classes will be awesome…
October 6th, 2008This is going to be a bit of a gripe-fest. I went into class tonight at any earlier time, in hopes I’d beat the mad rush to the later class. There were fewer people, but we were also in a smaller room. I always feel like there’s not enough room to move around.
I know what you’re thinking. The likelihood of being attacked in a nice, spacious area is slim–to–none. But there’s definitely something to be said about a smaller class size. I just hate tripping over other people (and other people tripping over me)… They should consider expanding the physical gym size and/or find a way to create more Krav Maga classes throughout the week.
And although tonight was a really great workout, I also don’t feel like I’m learning anything new. We practiced front choke holds… again. I know they’re important, but I also know there are a billion other ways to be attacked.
I’m going to send my gym an email and see if we can switch up the curriculum a bit. Even if we work on front and back chokes with a push… it’s something besides just stationary chokes!
[RSS]
October 7th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I know what you mean, but it does get better. In my first 5-6 months of class we did a lot of the same chokes, but now that I am in Level 2 classes everyday we seem to learn something new and interesting. Hang in there, it gets better. And I still practice all of these chokes, you’d be amazed by how long it takes for a push-from the rear choke defense to become an ingrained reaction. I go to a Level 2 and a Level 1 class almost every day. Level 2 to learn more, and Level 1 to reinforce the basics and get better on the fundamentals.
We’d love to add your blog to our blogroll, are you interested?
October 7th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Thanks Allen! I’ve been in Krav for a few months now and this is the first class I’ve had where I’ve been a little disappointed. I think that’s a good sign.
I’m preparing for my first test in November, so I hope I’ll be able to really start learning some new stuff soon. Plus, I think going to a few more classes every week in preparation of that looming test will help. (Two doesn’t really seem like enough anyway… It’s so addicting!)
Definitely feel free to add me to your blogroll! Thanks again!
October 7th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Even professional boxers work on jabs and basics. There is nothing wrong with drilling the basics. I still attend the level 1 classes even though I am in the higher levels. You wont use the tools effectively unless you practice all the time. All of these basic choke defenses you are drilling are just foundations for what is to come. Even though you have already learned it or know it, you still need to practice it all the time. I learned this early on in Savate. We would spend entire classes on just one basic kick, even though we were all Yellow and Silver Gloves. Its more important than it seems.