where can I learn a good self defence class? I'm in South San Jose area. Thanks guys!!?
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How about ask around at police dept.? I know sometime they offer seminars in few things.\n\nAlso you may want to find a executive protective service or bodyguard school with very good reputation.\n\nTake some psychology classes can help too. I use to have a psychology teacher who was a negotatier for polices, that guy was scary with his words. He can really get into person mind and maniuplate them.
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You can't find very many good ones. Even if you did, it would be extremely hard to learn from them. I reccomend finding a good martial arts school. ^_^
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Check the links in the sources below. Also ask at local universities a lot run beginners classes for students. I've got a lot of friends who study Shotokan Karate and really love it (not in that area mind you). Good luck with it.
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Check out http://www.martialartschannel.com/.  It's an up and coming site that offers everything that is martial arts (videos, schools, self-defense training, etc.):-)
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Milpitas Health & Fitness just recently started a kickboxing class.  I hear it's excellent, although I've never attended myself.  I have a fried that's a great swimmer, but she skips swim practice to attend her nighttime kickboxing classes.  The teacher is also well reknowned, I think he's a professional of some sort.
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The first line of self-defense, even before being physically trained, is self-awareness. Include being aware of one's own limitations as well as being aware of one's surroundings\n\nShorinryu, Shotokan karate or Jujitsu (total mind sprit & body)\nJudo or Aikido (strong self defense aspects) \nKrav Maga (street ready self defense)\nTae Kwon Do (cardiovascular, stretching & competition)     \n\nOne should also feel comfortable with the Dojo/school and the people who study there.
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There are many, but few have english speaking instructors.  I'm gonig to a place near COEX.  The teacher speaks some english, enough for me to understand what I need to do.  Mostly we do striking, Jiu-Jitsu and MMA striking/takedown.  If you're interested in knowing more send me an IM or email.
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You are planning to teach a course? I dont know Southern Cali up and coming.. I really think it depends on your taget audience and what you want to teach them to develop. I know downtown is trying to develop some new condo units an dlofts.. maybe try there?
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There's a Jesus Hernandez in Downey, CA that practices Korean Martial Arts. You really need to be more specific in your question. Name alone isn't enough if the person isn't sufficiently famous.
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I took a look at www.mugendojo.com. They've taken a bunch of martial arts and attempted to combine them. These martial arts are not the same and some are built upon different philosophies. You might end up getting a sample of each and a mastery of none. \n\nHere's some info from one of my old answers:\n\nHere's what I would do:\n\n\n1. Get a sheet of paper and write down exactly what kinds of benefits you wish to obtain from studying karate/martial arts. It's a good idea to know exactly what you want to achieve.\n\n2. Go to www.smartpages.com and look up MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION in you city and state. It will tell you what martial arts are taught in your area and where the schools are located.\n\n3. Once you know what martial arts are offered in your area look their definitions on the net. Note the similarities and differences between each. A good place to do that is www.wikipedia.com.\n\n4. Visit the schools in your area. Ask for a free class. Make sure you find a Master Instructor who is overseen by a larger governing body.For example: Many Tae Kwon Do schools belong to the World Tae Kwon Do Federation. Verify your instructor's credentials.\n\n5. Choose a martial art that lines up with your goals.\n\n\nSome Martial Arts:\n\nTae Kwon Do and Karate will provide you with a great cardiovascular workout. They will also tone you. For the best results go to class around 4-5 days per week and at least 20-30 minutes a day at home to practice your moves.\nKoei Kan and Isshin Ryu are two good styles of karate. You can also look up Kenpo.\n\nThe best thing about the Kung Fu styles is that they are usually "complete" systems meaning they cover stand up, ground, and weapons combat. Yu Chia is an interesting form of Shaolin Kung Fu.\n\nKrav Maga, an Israeli style of self defense, is a superb physical workout. Around 4-5 days of Krav with transform your body. I've watched it happen. Fair warning! The workouts are intense! Take a look at Jennifer Lopez in the movie Enough. She's doing Karv Maga.\n\nHope this helps!
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Not being funny but athletics is better.  Concentrate on break-away training (an Aikido class would be good)and risk avoidance rather than kicking someones &^%$.\n\nDon't get into a risky situation if youu can avoid it; get away if you can't; don't die for the contents of your handbag.\n\nPeace Out
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This may help - http://www.martialartsresource.com/DA/ma_sites.html\n\nGood luck!
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I'd ask where I can train to become one. Jedi kick @$$!
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Martial Arts if used as a self defensive weapon is very different if used in an attacking mode.\nClose hand to hand stuff, on a playground, on the street (unarmed), in the local pub, has to be Ju Jitsu.\n\nAll of these situations end up in a roll on the ground. An arm bar, leg lock, rear naked choke is going to be easier to get control or simply put one to sleep, with limited damage to both sides.\n\nIf you think two fighters are going to stand up and bang like on the TV show "So you wanna fight" for example, that'll last about 45 seconds tops. Someone gets lucky and connects or too tired to swing anymore.\n\nJu Jitsu takes you straight to ground and into submission or a position to break something, a lot quicker if you keep your head. A "kamora" (sp) can be held in place with little or no exertion for hours. An arm bar is easy to get if your opponent has no idea what you are trying to do, in most cases the worst he can do is bite your leg. You on the other hand can pop, dislocate or break his arm with ease and at will.\n\nUnless you are Ray Sefo, forget about standing up for a head to head toe to toe.\n\nRodrigo Antonio Noguiera (sp), at this point in time is unbeatable no matter what style or form you bring to the ring, even under a no rules, anything goes format. He’s just that good! \n\nPride fighting is so far ahead of the others like UFC or the other MMA codes. Perhaps the only one to come close would be 'Vale Tudo', in its amount freedom, but the action is few and far between. That’s just MHO.
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Go to your local police station and hit a cop.  I'm pretty sure they'll help you find a class after that. Good luck!
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Are you looking for strictly boxing? Because I know of 2 kickboxing clubs here, one in Irvine and another in La Habra.  Friends of mine used to work out there. I don't know the names of the facilities, but I would certainly get back to you with the names if your interested.
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There are many martial arts schools that teach weapons at more advance belt levels but rarely few that actually have students spar with them. The two martial arts I've trainined in that teach weapons and they are taekwondo and shotokan karate. Why don't you try kendo?