I'm not much into the whole fighting thing, as I have nothing to prove, but I have been training with my Brother-in-law. I feel that I have the ability to compete and win, but it just doesn't appeal to me. Here's some of the stuff I do:
Rapid Assault Tactics (R.A.T. System):
The RAT system is the heart of Progressive Fighting Systems. It was developed by world renowned Martial Arts expert Paul Vunak, originally as a fighting system for “Hot Duty†professionals who had no time to practice, and often had no previous fighting skills, but whose lives depended on learning a simple "END THE FIGHT RIGHT NOW" set of skills.
The RAT System today is taught to the US Navy Seals, Special Forces, Rangers, Military personal, F.B.I, D.E.A, C.I.A, Local & Federal Government S.W.A.T. Teams and many leading Police Departments and Agencies across the United States and other countries.
You don't have to be quick, or coordinated, or even in decent physical shape! All the deadly power comes from extensions of the way your body naturally moves. The RAT system teaches one to survive a fight by using quick, realistic straight to the point techniques, as well as your most barbaric tools on the human body: head butts, knees and elbows.
Jeet Kune Do Concepts:
Jeet Kune Do Concepts focuses on making one a complete fighter and making them proficient in all ranges of combat. Regardless of style there are different ranges to fight from. Kicking, punching, trapping and grappling. Most martial arts focus on only one or two of these areas. JKD teaches one to flow in all ranges, producing the most complete martial artist possible. This is the reason it is the preferred method of the US Navy SEALS, DEA, FBI, CIA, and numerous law enforcement agencies across the country.
Filipino Martial Arts:
The Filipino martial arts have the most effective weapons training methods on the planet. The Filipino martial arts allow you to train safely and full contact using a myriad of weapons. As well as their superior weapons training the Filipino martial arts also have first class empty hand skills. The Filipino martial arts are the preferred weapons training of the above listed government agencies.
Law Enforcement / Corrections / Security - Control and Defense Tactics:
This System is a unique empty hand concept designed specifically for Law Enforcement, Corrections and Security personnel, or for anyone who needs to handle an aggressive hostile person who simply refuses to cooperate or follow directions. Its constructed of simple and practical applications such as locks, restraints and Dumog, which is a Filipino wrestling art dealing with natural choke points on the human body. This is one of the most effective, efficient and straight forward methods proven to work.
It's a lot of fun! I would recomend that everyone try at least a self defense course. There is a lot of things you think you know from seeing movies or watching T.V., but when/if the time comes, you're liable to get hurt or killed from doing something dumb.
!M!