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Old 08-19-2009, 05:44 PM   #8
Marc Abrams
Dojo: Aikido Arts of Shin Budo Kai/ Bedford Hills, New York
Location: New York
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Re: Looking For A Combative Oriented Aikido School in NY

I won't even bother to try and explain why I do not necessarily agree with Shaun's assessment of the Aikido world. Nor would I look toward he, myself, or anybody else for that matter for "private" info on schools, an instructors, style, etc... Everybody has a rear-end and an opinion. Many times, they are mistakenly crossed. Trust your own opinion as to a school, teacher, style, whether or not Aikido is "right" for you......

Krav Maga is not a martial art but a fighting system used by the Israeli military. Most instructors in the US are not ex-Israeli officers who were military instructors in that area. Instead, they are proud owners of a certificate from a certificate program. The difference between a military instructor in that area and a certificate owner is quite substantial (chime in Kevin if you know of any Israeli military instructors).

Good luck!

Marc Abrams
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