I agree with a lot of what has been said here already. I came to Krav Maga about 5 years ago having practiced several other arts mentioned.
I think a lot of the quality of the training is down to the instructor as well as the students who are attending. Not many people will attend clubs where there is a significant risk of injury. Most people outwith security/police/military etc will never have much exposure to violence and their safety will probably never rely on their training.
To move on to some of the points made about pressure testing. I believe the following.
That you must experience fear because you will be afraid before a live situation (if not then your lying or mental).
That you must train with physical contact (at least controlled or with protective kit) If you think that you will go through a real encounter without getting hit your deluded.
That you must train past your physical limits as you can't stop at fatigue in real life.
Just some of my humble opinions but remember you only get what you train for
Scott
I think a lot of the quality of the training is down to the instructor as well as the students who are attending. Not many people will attend clubs where there is a significant risk of injury. Most people outwith security/police/military etc will never have much exposure to violence and their safety will probably never rely on their training.
To move on to some of the points made about pressure testing. I believe the following.
That you must experience fear because you will be afraid before a live situation (if not then your lying or mental).
That you must train with physical contact (at least controlled or with protective kit) If you think that you will go through a real encounter without getting hit your deluded.
That you must train past your physical limits as you can't stop at fatigue in real life.
Just some of my humble opinions but remember you only get what you train for
Scott