the best 2 martial arts

Thanks, Pro. == VIDEOS == 1. Using KM to get out of a situation where you're kneeling at gun point. 2. Using KM to get out of a situation where there's a knife to your throat. == REBUTTAL == 1. Krav Maga too is known for its technique in teaching how to intercept and use counter-attacks against the initial instigator [1]. As such, we have no reason to automatically accept that TKD is the better method for counter-attacks considering KM does the same thing, and is considered among the most deadly forms. Additionally, JKD is a type of combat specifically named for the concept of interception (the direct translation reads: "Bruce Lee's Way of the Intercepting Fist") or attacking your opponent while he is about to attack [2]. This means we have yet to see one advantage of TKD over either of my presented methods. 2. Pro writes, "according to the dim mak charts there is a point you can press in your foot that will stop your heart there is a point on both arms and legs which shuts down the entire nervous and nural system so there are points all over the body." Using JKD, we can just as easily apply this concept. JKD incorporates effective moves from every system in order to use the best techniques to defeat an opponent. For instance, Thailands's Muay Thai is infamous for teaching the eights point of contact a.k.a. the eight places you can attack and abruptly end the fight. JKD incorporates this lesson amongst others, including some from Dim Mak. Remember that if JKD is all about taking the best methods from each form of fighting, then any DM benefits Pro names as being among the most useful are just as likely to be used under JKD. 3A. Pro points out that TKD and JKD are similar, except TKD uses more feet. However your hands are fast, accurate, and a short distance from your opponent's head making them a great asset in combat. Additionally JKD addresses all elements of kicking, punching, trapping and grappling meaning one learns to use both their feet and other body parts equally to be more effective and unpredictable. 3B. Pro writes, "according to General Choi Hong Hi bruce lee trained in taekwondo for a while before going off to make his own martial art." This only helps my case. If Bruce Lee was well versed in TKD but then felt compelled to create a better, more versatile form of fighting, then it stands JKD includes all of the benefits of TKD (the most necessary and useful styles of attack and defense) while improving on it by incorporating other methods giving the fighter the best chance of surprise and versatility. 4. Pro's only point here is that TKD and JKD are similar. That's true, but doesn't really establish a point. 5. KM is considered by many experts (not just the biased Koreans tooting their own horn, lol) to be the most evolved and effective hand-to-hand combat system ever created. It is also used by all aspects of various military groups and Special Forces including the Swedish Army, FBI, high profile bodyguards, counter-terrorist police units, and SWAT units from around the world [3]. For why KM is superior, see my contentions... 6. Pro says KM is disadvantaged because it's adrenaline based, which he contends is a bad thing. First, those experiencing adrenaline rushes typically feel temporarily stronger, faster and more tolerant of pain [4] which seem ideal for a combat situation. Additionally, Pro makes it seem as if aggression is a bad thing because it increases adrenaline, but aggression is merely defined as any offensive action, attack or procedure [5]. So, defining KM as aggressive merely means it uses some forms of offensive attack. TKD is most certainly aggressive, and even DM is aggressive thereby making this a moot point. 7. Pro concludes by saying TKD is scientifically proven to be the best by "getting the maximum power and speed out of our movements." However, he has given no evidence (sources) to prove that this is true. Moreover, the same concepts of getting the most out of your movements can easily be applied and is applied to KM and JKD. For instance, KM establishes that your movements combine your hardest parts (fists, elbows, shins) against your opponent's softest (eyes, stomach, private parts) [6]. == CONTENTIONS == 1. Krav Maga was created by Moni Aizik who had extensive martial arts experience in Judo, Jui-Jitsu, etc. These areas in particular encourage using chokes and joint locks rather than strikes, and leverage and technique rather than strength [7]. This means that even scrawny people can be effective using KM. It's the best method for those who are smaller or weaker than their opponents. 2. Unlike other forms of martial arts, KM is engineered for the most brutal and versatile of situations. It prepares you for the unexpected with techniques that can be utilized effectively under pressure. Most importantly, it prepares you for any type of attack considering in the real world there are no honor codes. An attacker might pull a gun, or a knife, or have friends that decide to swarm you leaving you out-numbered. KM's highly effective techniques are built upon a foundation of key concepts for survival: quick engagement and disengagement (maximum damage in minimum time -- JKD teaches this too), adaptation to whatever card the enemy pulls, and simplicity. Most of the tactics were designed to be simple and universal so that you don't have to think about the move under stress. They work regardless of the direction you are attacked from as well as the size of the attacker [3]. The whole point is to be prepared for anything, and know a few quick and effective moves that will easily wipe out your opponent and allow you to survive unharmed and escape. 3. The biggest advantage of JKD is the versatility it provides, since it incorporates the best of all fighting techniques. Since it espouses the most useful Dim Mak and Taekwondo methods, then it's just as effective as both of those techniques. Additionally it teaches you principles of things like fencing, boxing and TKD so you retain the most useful and effective of ALL martial arts strategies. 4. JKD has several effective strategies, such as targeting their kicks to their opponent's shins, knees, thighs, and mid section considering they are the hardest to defend. It is also the most efficient method because of the simultaneous parrying and punching, which utilizes the principle of economy of motion by combining attack and defense into two movements thus minimizing the "time" element and maximizing the "energy" element. == CONCLUSION == Both of my systems emphasize combat realism: successful methods for real life, non refereed life or death situations. They're also similar in that they're extremely versatile leaving you with the most effective moves from all styles of combat. They teach power in simplicity and thinking critically in a tough situation. They take the best moves from other systems, including Pro's, and improve (perfect) them to make them applicable and effective in any situation. You learn how to fight against those with or without weapons, and have the upper hand regardless of size or circumstance. These systems advocate practicality instead of honor codes. Instead of relying on and being limited to specific techniques, you learn how to put the best technique to practice in a particular situation. == SOURCES == [1] http://en.wikipedia.org... [2] http://en.wikipedia.org... [3] http://www.commandokravmaga.com... [4] http://www.ehow.com... [5] http://dictionary.reference.com... [6] http://www.nytimes.com... [7] http://hunternuttall.com... http://www.youtube.com... http://www.youtube.com...