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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does "Reality Based" mean?
- Do I need prior experience? Will this stuff take me years to learn?
- What style(s)/discipline(s) do you teach?
- You offer quite a bit of disciplines. What is the difference between them?
- Ninjutsu? Seriously!?! Come on, Isn't that a bunch of Silly Folklore and Hollywood Stuff? Besides, weren't they supposed to be rutheless, immoral, and without honor?
- What's the difference between Reality Based Martial Arts and Self Defense?
- Isn't the UFC and MMA real?
- Classical martial arts like Kung Fu and Karate have been around for thousands of years and were created for "self defense." They have been proven in real life combat too. How can you argue with that?
- Aren't forms, katas, and technique work supposed to build "muscle memory" so that they work in real life without you even thinking about it?
- Is there contact or sparring in your programs? How do I know my technique will work?
- Do your programs have belt rankings?
- So, what makes us different from other martial arts and self defense schools?
- Who takes your programs?
- Why Should I choose you?
- Do you have any advice for determining whether or not an instructor / school would be good for me?
- Which of your programs is best for me?
- How long does it take to become effective? How long are your programs?
- What is Reaction Response Training™ (RRT)?
- How do I start?
- FREE first lesson? $50 trial? What's that all about?
- Ok I'm ready to sign up. What do your programs cost?
- Do you offer any specials or discounts?
- When I found you are the internet, there was another shool that came up several times along with yours that had many similar phrases and quotes; in some cases, identical. Are you affiliated with them?
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Q: What does "Reality Based" mean?
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In a real life confrontation, there are no referees, you can't "tap out" to save yourself from harm, there are no rules in place to protect you, and you may not have a lifetime to master techniques. Even if you did, many complex techniques do not work in real life, high-stress situations. Reality Based Systems are designed to prepare you to handle the reality of a real life confrontation using techniques that have been proven to work in modern times. It doesn't exclude techniques because they are dangerous in a competition and the techniques do not take years to effectively master. In order to be truely effective, a reality based system needs to meet the following 10 rules:
- It must be appropiate for modern day combat (We no longer wear armor or fight against slow moving armored warriors.)
- It must work on an assailant that is much larger and stronger than you
- It must work against both armed and unarmed assailants
- It must work against single and multiple assailants
- It must work against determined and capable assailants, not just cooperative training partners Training scenarios and "sparring" must be realistic in nature. (You will rarely encounter a fight against someone using the same style as you on the street, and the days of a one-on-one "fair fight" are over.)
- It must work when you are distracted, older or injured and appear to be a good target of opportunity
- It can't have a specific defense technique for each individual situation
- It must work in every possible environment (The same method must work in snow, sand, parking lot, woods, jungle, your living room, etc.)
- It must become instinctive and convulsive as quickly as possible (It can't take too long in order to be used effectively.)
- It can't be bound by rules of engagement such as in competition and sport
Most traditional martial arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Kung Fu, Kuk Sool Won, etc. have been modernized for sport and/or fitness and, therefore, are no longer optimal systems for true, modern reality based self defense.
Q: Do I need prior experience? Will this stuff take me years to learn?
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No and No. Even though experienced people seek us out, you don't need any experience. Our programs are designed to take you from start to finish. From day one, you will immediately start learning simple, but EFFECTIVE, techniques that you can use to protect yourself NOW, no matter who you are. They are based on your gross motor movements that the human body naturally reverts to in a panic induced state, such as fighting for your life. These are known as "Self-Preservation Skills." Many of these skills are so effective and dangerous to an attacker they have been banned by full-contact combative sports like UFC (some were even banned in the earliest UFC's despite the myth that it was "no holds barred"). You will master these skills in no time and will be able to walk with confidence from day one. As you become a bit more advanced, you will begin learning skill that require a bit more training and "muscle memory." These are more controlled and refined skills that will eventually replace your gross motor skills (even in a panic induced state) with more accurate strikes, locks, holds, and "finishing" techniques. In no time, you will become a force to be reckoned with by any would be attacker.
NOTE: Keep in mind that our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts Program are different. It can take up to a year or more to master the skills necessary for rank advancement; typically up to a year or more per belt depending on your skill and natural aptitude level.
Q: What style(s)/discipline(s) do you teach?
A: We teach 3 different types of reality based self defense programs, Tactical Ninjutsu (which is "Street" Self Defense, Military Hand to Hand Combat, Close Quarter Combatives, and Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics), Jeet Kune Do Concepts, and Pacific Archipelago Combatives, which includes Filipino Martial Arts. We also teach Apache Knife Fighting, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Combat Conditioning, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Yoga.
Q: You offer quite a bit of "styles." What is the difference between them?
A: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is primarily ground fighting based (grappling) and is one of only two programs we offer in which students have the option to compete in tournaments and competitions. This is the discipline made famous by Royce Gracie and the emergence of the UFC.
Muay Thai is a kickboxing discipline from Thailand, which also uses elbow and knee strikes. This discipline has also increased in popularity since the emergence of the UFC.
Tactical Ninjutsu is our reality-based "street" self defense and also consists of military hand to hand combat, close quarters combatives (CQC), and law enforcement defensive tactics. It also draws influence from the legendary tactics of ancient Ninjutsu. In fact, special combat units such as S.W.A.T., U.S. Navy SEALS, Black Ops, etc. have all been analogized as modern Ninjutsu. In the beginning, the techniques are primarily gross motor movement based, making it very effective very quickly with minimal training. In later training, it has a heavy emphasis on learning the "science" and mechanics of the techniques for optimal results. Improvised weapons training is standard. Advanced Levels focus heavily on gun and knife combat.
Pacific Archipelago Combatives presents the same information from the cultural stylings of the Pacific Archipelago Islands with a heavy emphasis on Filipino Martial Arts, which focus much on stick and knife combat.
Apache Knife Fighting is purely a knife combat art for both sparring/competition as well as real world application. It is one of the most effective knife fighting systems in the world.
Combat Conditioning is purely a fitness program designed for those wanting a very intense workout similar to those used by professional MMA fighters and elite military forces.
Q: Ninjutsu? Seriously!?! Come on, Isn't that a bunch of Silly Folklore and Hollywood Stuff? Besides, weren't they supposed to be ruthless, immoral, and without honor?
A: Contrary to popular belief and Hollywood portrayal, Ninjutsu (or Ninjitsu) is not the “art of assassination.” It is actually one of Japan's oldest and most effective combat arts. Back in feudal Japan, there was a group of spiritual people that had their own beliefs about where they fit into the universe and did things their own way. This did not conform to the beliefs of the Daimyo at the time. As a result, these people were labled as mystics and “trouble makers", and were often attacked. The art of Ninpo was born. Ninpo literally translates to “The way, or philosophy, of perseverance" as well as "The way, or path, of invisibility." (The written character for nin, also pronounced shinobi, means both perserverance as well as invisibility.) It was a way for these simple people to survive. Their system of techniques and tactics to protect themselves became known as Ninjutsu, meaning "The art of perseverence." Subsequently, military leaders began to see the usefulness of these skills and tactics, and began hiring the Ninja (also pronounced shinobi no mono) as specialized mercenaries to carry out missions that would normally undermine the Samurai's "code of honor." Military Covert and special operations were born.
It is also interesting to note that it is a misconception that it was "the Samurai vs. the Ninja." Ninja and Samurai fought together, side by side, in many wars throughout Japan's history. In fact, the Ninja and the Samurai were very much alike. The main difference was that the Samurai came from nobility much in the same way as European Knights. The so called “dishonorable” and “unethical” behavior that the Ninja supposedly exhibited was subjective to the laws of the time and the Samurai code of honor. For example, the Ninja carried swords, whereas it was illegal for anyone but the Samurai to carry a sword, they used covert guerilla warfare instead of facing their enemy, and they practiced their own religious beliefs that differed from that of the Daimyo.
Ka Jumonji Do Tactical Ninjutsu is not classical / traditional Ninjutsu. It is a modern day derivative and hybrid combative system. While it is heavily influenced by the art's base concepts, principles, and philosophy, it is a practical, modern reality based system of "street" self defense also consisting of military hand to hand combatives, close quarters combatives (CQC), and law enforcement defensive tactics. It is unique in that it applies many of the same concepts, techniques, and teachings used in Ninjutsu, but also adds to them the principles and techniques used in modern day situations and combat; techniques that have been proven to be very effective very quickly on the street and on the battlefield of today. Many experts have analogized Modern Ninjutsu to special combat units such as S.W.A.T., U.S. Navy SEALS, Black Ops, etc.
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Q: What's the difference between Reality Based Martial Arts and Self Defense?
A: Self Defense, also referred to as Defensive Tactics in Law Enforcement circles, is primarily gross motor skill based and can be learned effectively very quickly. The "art" and traditional aspects have been removed, leaving just the techniques that are effective in real life on the street or on the battlefield. Creating space and getting away is emphasized. (NOTE: Combatives is another form of self defense focused more towards military where, unlike street self defense where getting away is the first priority, options for neutralizing the attacker in a battlefield situation are available.)
Reality Based Martial Arts, also referred to as Combat Martial Arts, has the same Self Defense base and principles, but may hold on to some of the traditional and/or cultural aspects of the underlying martial art (such as belts, bowing, terminology, etc.). They may also add to them more advanced moves such as joint locks and holds, and other movements that may take a bit longer to master. This is a good option for anyone wanting real life self defense techniques, while still maintaining some of the traditional and cultural aspects found in many martial arts (i.e. Gi's, belts, bowing, terms, etc. Not Forms or Katas). This is also a good option for those wanting, or requiring, the option for less "use of force" such as law enforcement, security personnel, etc.
Q: Isn't the UFC and MMA real?
A: We have an immense respect for combative sports and its fighters are some of the world's best athletes. However, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) leagues such as UFC are combative sports. As such, certain moves and techniques such as eye gouges, groin strikes, small joint manipulation, biting, etc. have been banned due to the fact that they may critically harm a competitor. Therefore, the fighters are trained not to use them. However, these are techniques that can save your life on the street or in the battle field. When you consistantly train to avoid those moves, your subconscience will also avoid them in a real life confrontation. There are many moves and techniques that work in the ring or cage that can be easily nullified with "reality" moves and techniques that have been banned from combative sport. That being said, if you are a well conditioned and trained MMA fighter, you do have a great chance of surviving most street attacks. However, like a traditional martial art, it takes a lot of time, dedication, and self discipline to achieve that level of proficiency.
Q: Classical martial arts like Kung Fu and Karate have been around for thousands of years and were created for "self defense." They have been proven in real life combat too. How can you argue with that?
A: Classical arts have been around for thousands of years and were created for real life combat of the time, but older doesn't necessarily mean "realistic." Many of the techniques created for that time took into account things like armor or enemies mounted on horse back. As time went on, many of these techniques did not change with the times, while others were modernized for sport and competition. As with any competition, rules were put into place to protect the competitors. In a real life self defense system, one should not be concerned with "protecting" their assailent. Some classical martial arts studios do provide an element of self defense training to their curriculums. However, such training is few and far between compared to the actual classical or sport training. Furthermore, constant training with rules in place or training to avoid certain strikes and targets because they are "illegal" in competition will train one's subconscience to do that very same thing in a real life fight when the subconscience tends to override complex thought. Now, don't get us wrong. We respect classical martial arts for the history, art, culture, and attribute building aspects. They are great for building character, fitness, and self discipline. In fact, we acknowledge the fact that anyone with long-term and advanced levels of training will probably be able to handle themselves in a real-world fight. However, the key phrase there is "long-term and advanced levels." A modern practical system does not, and should not, have to take years of study and practice to become effective.
Q: Aren't forms, katas, and technique work supposed to build "muscle memory" so that they work in real life without you even thinking about it?
A: Yes, they build muscle memory. However, over the past few years, science has discovered more about how the brain works in relation to neuro-muscular facilitation, or "muscle memory." Concerning our particular subject, the most important thing that we have learned is that muscle memory is tied directly to very specific visual cues. What does this mean? This means that if you learn to do a perfect kata over and over again, then you will just be able to do that particular kata perfectly without thinking about it. Without the visual cues in place such as someone attacking you, the necessary neural pathways have not been established to connect those movements to the visual cues of being attacked. Furthermore, there are literally hundreds of different possible strikes that someone may attack you with. Each one of them presents a seperate visual cue. Therefore, each one must be practiced with its associated response. Then, there is the dynamic of reflexes, or your reaction time. How long does it take your eyes to recognize the cue, send the signal to the brain, and then for the brain to send the appropriate signals to your muscles. Training in real-time, with realistic resistance and speed is the only way to properly train your "muscle memory", as well as your reaction time, for real life combat scenarios.
Q: Is there contact or sparring in your programs? How do I know my technique will work?
A: Yes and no. In order to ensure that what you "know" will work under real life conditions, you have to train in realistic conditions. In a real life physical altercation, most people either "freeze up" completely, or they find out that most of what they know doesn't seem to work in real time under stress. This happens because of three main reasons:
- They don't know what to do or they lack confidence in what they do know.
- Training technique with cooperative partners is a much different dynamic than training against someone with resistance.
- They are not used to being hit, or much contact at all for that matter.
"Sparring" can help deter these common problems by giving you the confidence that you have stress tested your techniques in real time against a resisting partner, get you used to the effects of full contact and/or being and minimize the "stun effect", and improve your since of real-time distance and timing. However, you would rarely encounter an attacker on the street that fights the same style as you. Therefore, it can be counter productive to spar against people with the same technique. This is especially true with the more sport oriented arts that spar for points, using controlled strikes in specific point zones, while avoiding other critical targets to avoid injury.
We use scenario based sparring. This means that instead of putting you against someone with the same style and techniques, we put you in realistic scenarios where the attacker may fight like and untrained street thug, or maybe a more technically trained boxer. The point is to get you used to contact and real-time training, which is more indicative of what you may encounter in real life.
Q: Do your programs have belt rankings?
A: Our Tactical Ninjutsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs have a belt ranking structure and our Military Combatives program has a non-belt oriented ranking structure. We feel that, even though "belt ranking" is more on the traditional side, it is still very important for both students and instructors in order to help provide structure to the program. It lets students know what they have achieved, set goals, and gives them an organized structure for learning. It lets instructors know where students stand at a glance.
Q: So, what makes us different from other martial arts and self defense schools?
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- Unlike traditional/classical martial arts, our methods do not take years to master.
- Unlike sport MMA, we don't train for points, tapouts, or "by the rules." We train with reality, for reality. (Except for our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA program)
- We teach modern weapon offensive tactics, not just defense.
- Most of our instructors come from military, law enforcement, and other organizations and occupations where these skills were needed in real life. They know first hand what really works and what doesn't.
Q: Who takes your programs?
A: Anyone who has a desire to be a little safer and a little more street savvy. Anyone who puts themselves in harms way as part of their career.
We've taught anyone from Executive Professionals, Business Owners, Real Estate Agents, Nurses, College Students, Stay At Home Moms, and Teachers to Law Enforcement Officers, Federal and State Agents, and Military. We even have other Black Belts from several other disciplines train with us.
Q: Why Should I choose you?
A: You should choose whomever is best suited for your specific interests and needs. That may or may not be us. Decide what your motivation for wanting to train is. Then, evaluate many schools and decide which one fits you best. Some people have evaluated us with needs and interests, in which our offerings did not meet. We gladly referred them to other reputable schools that may have been a better fit. If you have any questions or need help choosing a system or school, feel free to contact us and we will gladly help you regardless of whether you choose us or not.
Q: Do you have any advice for determining whether or not an instructor / school would be good for me?
A: Again, this really is an individual decision that only you can make for yourself, but we do have what we believe may be some universal advice. Here are our 10 general rules of thumb when it comes to choosing an instructor/school:
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First and foremost pick something that "feels right" to you. There are many disciplines, schools, and instructors. Ultimately, it comes down to what suites your needs, interests, and personality. Are you looking for a competitive discipline, traditional/classical martial art, reality-based/self defense, etc.? If you are not sure, do a little research on different disciplines. You can start with something like wikipedia, or even here on our site, as we continue to expand our resources (we will soon have an entire martial arts library and resource page). Are you satisfied with the Instructor's qualifications? How well do you like the personality of the instructor and the other students? Do you like how the instructor teaches (you should get a free trial class to help you determine this)? How well do you like the facility and general atmosphere? Always go with your gut.
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Is the facility itself up to your standards? Are there any safety hazards? (This can include anything from poor construction to uncovered power outlets to children being allowed to run around freely.) Is it clean and well maintained? A dirty facility can lead to a number of health problems including staph infections, ringworms, influenza, and more. At the very least, verify that the mats are cleaned at least daily with an anti-bacterial cleaning solution. Just because it is a training facility doesn't mean it has to be dirty or smell unpleasant (including the restrooms).
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Verify school/instructor qualifications, credentials, and claims. This advice really has two parts to it. First, you should decide whether or not their qualifications match what you are looking for. For example, there are many organizations that accredit ranks, belts, and credentials; some are widely recognized, while some are barely known. However, how widely recognized or accepted the organization where the credential came from is less important than what your impression of the credential is. One instructor might have a black belt from an organization accepted by tens of thousands across the world in a competitive art, and another instructor may have a different credential from a barely known organization for a combative skill set but was still acquired through diligent hard work and training. The first black belt in this example may come from a more widely known organization, but is it more or less credible to you, personally, if you are interested in a combative art instead of a competitive one, or vice versa? You have to determine if the credential is valid... to you.
Second, you should protect yourself against frauds. There are many schools and instructors out there that make exaggerated or even false claims in order to promote themselves. Research their qualifications and credentials. What credentials do they have and can they be verified? Are they of a quality nature (according to your opinion)? How hard was it to get? What is the instructor's background and can it be verified? Do they claim to have been in the military or law enforcement and have a certain past or skill set? Can it be proven? Have they been given an "honorary" black belt or certificate and claim it as a credential? (This is usually done when an instructor already possesses a skill set similar to the credential being offered, and they are awarded that credential purely on correlative recognition rather than actually going through training relating specifically to that credential. One "tell tale sign" sign of this is when they have multiple black belts of different disciplines from a single organization. Some people find this acceptable as a credential and some don't. You should decide for yourself based on the situation.)
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Be cautious of schools or instructors that speak in absolutes and/or that seem overly rigid with their systems (Unless you are seeking a discipline strictly for the cultural/traditional art aspects). For example, "we are the only", "this is the only system", "this is the only thing that works", "that will never work", etc. Being locked into a single rigid system with sets of specific movements that the practitioner must conform to was a fundamental principle that Bruce Lee himself spoke out against. Not everything works for everybody and some things that rarely work for most people may work for a few. The student must be allowed to explore any and all possibilities, take and use what works for them, and discard what does not, without restriction from a school and/or instructor.
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Does the marketing campaign seem to rely a little too heavy on their affilitation (or exploitation, rather) with military and law enforcement in order to convince you of their legitimacy? There are schools and instructors out there now days that shamelessly and inappropriately use the military, law enforcement, and its men and women as the root of their marketing and/or as a "credential" to "pad" their resume of qualifications in an attempt to convince you or their legitimacy. Providing references such as the name of a specific unit you have trained or listing actual testimonies from individual officers or soldiers that you have trained is fine as long as you have explicit permission. Listing that you yourself are/were in the military or law enforcement is also fine as long as the position is applicable and you can provide documented proof. However, to advertise that you train the military, or special forces, or law enforcement in general just because you, or the system you teach, may have trained someone currently or formerly in the service is wrong (in our opinion), misleading, and false advertising. If one of your students is a Marine, you have a student that is a Marine. You do not train the Marines and this is not the system that the Marines use. If your system was used to train a couple of Navy SEALs, then you use a system that a couple of Navy SEALs use. It is not the system used by the Navy SEALs, you certainly did not train the Navy SEALs, and in no way does it mean that it is used extensively throughout the military. Our service men and women make many sacrifices. Those sacrifices, their names, and THEIR credentials should not be exploited as your "credential" in order to boost your marketing or "pad your resume." You should be suspicious of anyone exhibiting this sort of behavior.
You should also be cautious of individuals that verbally claim to have been in the military or law enforcement through their stories, but do not list any related credentials or provide any other proof in the form of documents or pictures. This can sometimes be a sign of fraud.
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Does it seem like they are trying way to hard to convince you of their legitimacy or why you should choose them over everyone else? For example: They, themselves, tell you that they are "the best" or that they are #1 without actually having won any formal evaluation or critique based on official factual ratings data. They attempt to disparage their competition. They spam your email and social networking accounts... etc. We find that, typcially, the "louder" they are the more they are trying to hide and/or the more desperate they are (lack of qualifications, low student count, lack of experience, lack of confidence, lack of structure, etc.)... either that or they are just really poor at marketing. Either way, "marketing with an ego" as we call it, is almost always a sign of a problem somewhere within the organization, and is usually a front line indicator of the personality and culture of both the instructor and the studio as a whole.
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Does the curriculum have structure? Ultimately it is up to you whether or not you prefer a structured curriculum or a very casual one. Keep in mind, however, that one sign of a good school is one where the program/system has a structured curriculum in even the most relaxed classes. Even if the general atmosphere is very casual, in street clothes perhaps, and very informal, the Instructor should have an order in which students learn certain skills and a general, steady progression path. If not, students tend to either get bored due to lack of progression or they have problems seeing "the big picture" and how it all fits together. As a result students won't retain information and skills as well, and student count will most likely suffer (a class with consistantly small numbers is usually one indicator of a program that lacks structure). Curriculum structure also gives students a sense of accomplishment as they progress on a learning path and allows them to set and achieve goals. Instructors that teach "ad hoc" without a clear curriculum or structured, progressive learning path typically lack teaching experience, and can often lack true skills as well. We should also mention that an evolving curriculum is fine, but you don't, for example, want to end up in a program that changes constantly due to a lack of structure (or because the instructor keeps adding new material that he saw in Youtube videos earlier that day... Yes, we've seen this happen.)
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Are you earning your skills or buying a rank? You probably won't be able to verify this point until after you have already joined a school but it's worth talking about. Be sure that the instructor is truly verifying that you know the skills necessary for advancement and not just advancing you because you have been there long enough and have paid your "testing fee" or because it was a seminar and you paid your tuition. We don't always agree with testing fees but that's not to say it is completely wrong. Historically, testing fees paid for the cost of the belt, any administrative costs, and any extra time required by the instructor. If that's the case, fine. However, you will find many instructors that do it just because that's what has always been done... and it's extra money in the instructor's pocket. Weekend seminars are another story. This goes back to point number 3 above. Do you feel comfortable learning from someone that "achieved" their credential by attending a 2 or 3 day seminar at the end of which they were suddenly granted an instructor title or certification? The only exception to this would be if the attendee already has years of relevent experience and the instructor truly evaluated the skills required. However, it is still entirely up to you whether or not you feel comfortable with this concept and the related credential.
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Their website will tell you a lot. Ultimately, we recommend you visit the school and speak with the instructor directly. However, many times their website is a direct extension of who/what they are and what they represent, and will tell you much of what you need to know. In fact, many of the above points can probably be answered by visiting their website. In addition, how professional does the website look? Of course not everybody is a web designer and not everybody can afford to hire one, but there are still certain key areas that can give you an idea of the level of professionalism, or lack thereof, of an instructor or school. For example, is the site riddled with spelling and grammar mistakes? This is something that takes a relatively low effort to fix, so it could say something about the level of professionalism, structure, or care that an instructor puts into his/her school. On the other hand, if the site is professional, well put together, organized, and informative, there is a good chance the instructor, school, and curriculum will be as well.
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Get a free trial. Most schools offer some sort of trial. If not, ask for one. The best way to get all of the above questions answered is to try it out first hand. DO NOT get locked into a contract until you are 100% sure this is the school/instructor for you, even if it takes several months.
Q: Which of your programs is best for me?
A: Everyone has a different motivation for taking our programs as well as different needs. If you are unsure as to what program you should take, we recommend you come in to speak with us and observe, possibly participate, in each of the classes to see what is best for you.
Q: How long does it take to become effective? How long are your programs?
A: For our self defense programs, you will walk away from day one with a few skills that you can use immediately. This is because we focus on the more gross motor based skills first. They take very little time and repetition to learn. With steady dedication, you can become a force to be reckoned with within 3 or 4 months. The more advanced skills will take you longer depending on the amount of time and dedicated focus you spend on them and they differ among the different arts. Our reality based black belt programs typically take between 2 to 5 years to earn your black belt depending on your attributes. However, earning your black belt is only the beginning. These programs could be a life long endeavor of learning if you choose.
Q: What is Reaction Response Training™ (RRT)?
A: RRT is a system of training that maximizes effectiveness in a minimal amount of time by taking advantage of your natural gross motor movements; specifically, your "flinch" reactions. We make slight modifcations to these natural reactions and turn them into usable and functional defensive and offensive "techniques." Your reactions now become responses. Defending yourself becomes as easy as walking and breathing. Under any high-stress situation your subconscience reacts just like a "flinch" would have, but now instead of flinching you are performing self defense techniques; techniques that work without you having to think about it or recall complex movements. From there you then begin learning more advanced skills to build on and complement this base.
Q: How do I start?
A: Call us or fill out the form here to set up your first free lesson. Or, feel free to stop by during our business hours.
Q: FREE first class? $50 trial? What's that all about?
A: Yes. The first one is on us. This way we can both be sure this is something you wish to pursue. All you have to do is call us and we'll schedule you for your class. If you still aren't sure, or you would like to try the other classes, you can pay $50 for a 5 day trial and try everything we have to offer for 5 days.
Q: Ok I'm ready to sign up. What do your programs cost?
A: Please visit our Class Prices page for details or feel free to contact us.
Q: Do you offer any specials or discounts?
A: Yes. Please visit our Class Prices page for details or feel free to contact us.
Q: When I found you on the internet, there was another school (Dark Gift Combat) that came up several times along with yours that had some similar phrases, quotes, and wording; in some cases, identical. Are you affiliated with them?
A: Although we do maintain a friendly relationship with Dark Gift Combat, we are two seperate schools offering different class curriculums. At one time, Instructor Bodungen did train there under Mr. Traylor, and eventually became a shareholder/partner (he has since then turned over full ownership to Mr. and Mrs. Traylor to pursue his own school). While there, he helped redesign their website (a graphical "face-lift", some rewording of existing content, demo video production, and some origionally developed content), but he is not responsible for its current maintenance or content. Any similarities are most likely due to the fact that Instructor Bodungen and Mr. Traylor worked together on the site redesign and have made a friendly agreement to share the content that they came up with together. Additionally, some of the wording, phrases, and slogans come from W. Hock Hochheim, which both Instructor Bodungen and Mr. Traylor have permission to use. Neither school has ment the other any disrespect on this matter.
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