hol123 Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi I'm looking for recommendations on what martial art to go for. I am applying to join the specials (police) and am wanting to start a martial art as a means of being able to defend myself against fists and weapons! I am female and small! and really need to be able to manage to restrain big blokes. I would appreciate any ideas and classes there are going in Sheffield Sorry if you have this sort of thing posted often. Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrneil Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Your probably going to want to be looking in the direction of jui jitsu, judo or aiki-jitsu (if you can find it!). Anything striking based (boxing, kick-boing et al) are probably bets avoided for your needs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSJoinery Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=130856&highlight=jitsu+victoria+hall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crayfish Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Just as a side note, if I was fighting someone much bigger, I'd almost always choose to strike rather than grapple. Not sure that knocking suspects out would be a politic option in the police though. If you're interested in being effective in practical terms, mixed martial arts is certainly the best out there. I don't know of any classes in Sheffield, I can recommend one in Manchester but otherwise it's harder work, you'd probably have to go to at least two different classes to get a comprehensive coverage. Would recommend: Kickboxing Thai boxing Brazilian jujitsu (especially good for the restraining side of things) Shootfighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefkicker Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 For kickboxing try our club http://www.sheffieldkickboxingclub.com Suitable for most peoples needs. Training i no nonsense, and everything you learn can be applied straight away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankief Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I think that the police will have their own training courses about how to restrain people. And how and when to use your truncheon. Basically I would work on your all round fitness - running and cycling (you have to chase villains?) and upper body strength (weights) and circuit training. There are a lot of threads on this site about the so called 'martial arts'. Are sheffield people so aggressive? It worries me that so many people want to spend their leisure time learning how to kick somebody in the head! You'll probably meet some of them on duty, but don't worry they will hopefully be drunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceej Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hi - I would recommend KAPAP which is an Isreali special forces based reality combat system. Could be perfect for your requirements. You'll probably get lots of suggestions but most martial arts will not be suitable for your requirements. I have no vested interest in promoting KAPAP but know the instructors and have experience in MA. Try out a class & see what you think. Hand to hand, knife and gun defence are taught. The methods taught are tried and tested in real combat situation - no BS. try the kapapsheffield.com website for more info Hi I'm looking for recommendations on what martial art to go for. I am applying to join the specials (police) and am wanting to start a martial art as a means of being able to defend myself against fists and weapons! I am female and small! and really need to be able to manage to restrain big blokes. I would appreciate any ideas and classes there are going in Sheffield Sorry if you have this sort of thing posted often. Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrneil Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 I really wouldn't go for anything striking based (whats that phrase - police brutality!) If you get into the habit of striking people then you will have to train yourself out of it when on the beat! Thinking about it I would probably go for Judo - it's reasonably effective and will give you an excellent workout and build up some strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotar Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hi Ceej Don,t know who you are ? but thanks for the recommendation. Hol 123, you would be very welcome to train with us, we have 3 police officers train with us. Thanks, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hol123 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 I'm thinking Kapap would be the best option, but thank you all for your posts. Its much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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