Topic: Krav Maga and Ninjutsu

Wolf · January 7th, 2008

KM includes gun melee techniques, does it not?
If so, KM is probably a better option for a soldier to adopt.

I understand it is deadly and straight to the point.

As a student, and son of a Ninjutsu practitioner, I can personally say that Ninjutsu is not far from KM in that respect.

In Ninjutsu, you are taught to dodge before you block, because their doctrine emphasizes the importance of simply not being there. This extends not only to physical agility, but to wisdom in decision making. (This is just some info I'm throwing out, it may not have any relevance to KM, but moving on~)
After dodging, comes blocks and manipulation of the human body; for example: finger locks, pressure points, etc. -- which usually subsequently lead up to "takedown techniques".
You won't find many of these techniques in "sporty" martial arts as they often inflict permenant damage upon proper application, and can be considered "dirty".

I understand KM is similar.

Ninjutsu is one of those less linear martial arts.
"Fancy", unnecessary movements means getting pummeled in sparring (Pain is a good teacher).

You must take into consideration, of course, that deep down, Ninjutsu is a stealth-based martial art...

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While we're on this subject...
I was told that it is best to not disclose any martial arts experience to a DI's because it may attract unwanted attention. Is this true?

January 7th, 2008
Wolf Primus Pilus Gear	KM includes gun melee techniques, does it not? If so, KM is probably a better option for a soldier to adopt. I understand it is deadly and straight to the point. As a student, and son of a Ninjutsu practitioner, I can personally say that Ninjutsu is not far from KM in that respect. In Ninjutsu, you are taught to dodge before you block, because their doctrine emphasizes the importance of simply not being there. This extends not only to physical agility, but to wisdom in decision making. (This is just some info I'm throwing out, it may not have any relevance to KM, but moving on~) After dodging, comes blocks and manipulation of the human body; for example: finger locks, pressure points, etc. -- which usually subsequently lead up to "takedown techniques". You won't find many of these techniques in "sporty" martial arts as they often inflict permenant damage upon proper application, and can be considered "dirty". I understand KM is similar. Ninjutsu is one of those less linear martial arts. "Fancy", unnecessary movements means getting pummeled in sparring (Pain is a good teacher). You must take into consideration, of course, that deep down, Ninjutsu is a stealth-based martial art... ---- While we're on this subject... I was told that it is best to not disclose any martial arts experience to a DI's because it may attract unwanted attention. Is this true? __________________ Last edited by Wolf : January 7th, 2008 at 22:32.