so I've given a few firearms training classes a whirl over the years and continue to study up online or watching the occasional video in that regard and when carrying, do my best to maintain a good level of situational awareness, street smarts and avoiding trouble at all costs.
That said, I wanted to reach out and ask about unarmed fighting skills and more specifically, what direction would be best to pursue. I'm not looking to be a competitive MMA fighter or boxer or anything like that, but would be very interested in knowing more about how to fight when there are no weapons options available.
My fighting skills are what they are - ie, I've been in a few (well not since I was a kid, but still) and most of it was limited to minor scuffles as a kid, subduing unruly idiots as a bouncer and of course, playing ice hockey in youth league back in the days when parents wouldn't sue and make a federal case out of such things.
I'd like to know what a reasonable option would be in terms of being able to counter a threat with my hands. I've looked into Krav Maga, Tae Kwon Do etc....but not knowing anyone who actually practices these arts, I'm not entirely sure what the best option might be.
With emphasis, not looking to be a competitor or the take on all challengers type in public, but would like to know what a good training philosophy would be ideal as a supplement to armed self defense.
That said, I wanted to reach out and ask about unarmed fighting skills and more specifically, what direction would be best to pursue. I'm not looking to be a competitive MMA fighter or boxer or anything like that, but would be very interested in knowing more about how to fight when there are no weapons options available.
My fighting skills are what they are - ie, I've been in a few (well not since I was a kid, but still) and most of it was limited to minor scuffles as a kid, subduing unruly idiots as a bouncer and of course, playing ice hockey in youth league back in the days when parents wouldn't sue and make a federal case out of such things.
I'd like to know what a reasonable option would be in terms of being able to counter a threat with my hands. I've looked into Krav Maga, Tae Kwon Do etc....but not knowing anyone who actually practices these arts, I'm not entirely sure what the best option might be.
With emphasis, not looking to be a competitor or the take on all challengers type in public, but would like to know what a good training philosophy would be ideal as a supplement to armed self defense.