Is this a form OF martial arts or something else?

[Q.]

Target Focus Training

I got an email... don't know why. I thought it was spam at first but I opened it and watched the whole thing. Looks like good self-defense stuff.

[kuri]

More self defense rather than "martial art", depending on how you define that I suppose.

I was at a workshop held in the TFT academy a coupla weeks ago (nothing to do with TFT). It's just a large room with mats really, but from what I've heard there is a sound basis for the system.

There are alot of good self defense systems out there though Brad. I'm sure you can find a good one close to you.

[Q.]

Originally Posted by kuri

More self defense rather than "martial art", depending on how you define that I suppose.

I was at a workshop held in the TFT academy a coupla weeks ago (nothing to do with TFT). It's just a large room with mats really, but from what I've heard there is a sound basis for the system.

There are alot of good self defense systems out there though Brad. I'm sure you can find a good one close to you.

... and my daughter...

How would you rate this one, from what you can tell?

[kuri]

Ah, I see. Is she in SD?
If she were in L.A. ....

I don't know enough about it to really differentiate between that and other popular ones such as Krav Maga. As always the best is to ask around the area and just go and try a class or two and see how good the instructors are.

It's never the system as much as the instructors that matters.

[Q.]

No, she's back in Austin. She was in NYC last ... I think ... but that lasted about six months.

Good point about the instructors!

[waynea]

My knowledge of TFT comes from watching a seminar DVD (6 hours from a 2 day seminar). TFT is an aggressive self defence system, not a classical martial art based around striking with the primary purpose of disrupting the CNS. From what I understand, it is normally taught in 2-3 day seminars.

If you want to learn a set of principles that you can apply to survive and dominate in a self defence situation, I think that TFT has a lot going for it.

[Q.]

Originally Posted by waynea

My knowledge of TFT comes from watching a seminar DVD (6 hours from a 2 day seminar). TFT is an aggressive self defence system, not a classical martial art based around striking with the primary purpose of disrupting the CNS. From what I understand, it is normally taught in 2-3 day seminars.

If you want to learn a set of principles that you can apply to survive and dominate in a self defence situation, I think that TFT has a lot going for it.

Was the DVD worthwhile???

[Emoore]

Originally Posted by Q.

No, she's back in Austin. She was in NYC last ... I think ... but that lasted about six months.

Good point about the instructors!

I live in Austin and I take Krav Maga at Self Defense TX. . . . I love it. The instructors are great and the classes are hard but very enjoyable.

[waynea]

Originally Posted by Q.

Was the DVD worthwhile???

I think so, although it is a very different approach to what I was used to (as a long term martial artist). My initial reaction was protective of my previous training, but after critically looking at what they are doing, I had to admit that the system was valid.

It is important to realise that this isn't a traditional martial art and the name target focused training is really what the "system" is about.

[Q.]

Originally Posted by waynea

I think so, although it is a very different approach to what I was used to (as a long term martial artist). My initial reaction was protective of my previous training, but after critically looking at what they are doing, I had to admit that the system was valid.

It is important to realise that this isn't a traditional martial art and the name target focused training is really what the "system" is about.

Thanks for the feedback!!!

[strambo]

I have a lot of experience with TFT both DVDs and multiple live trainings. It isn't like a martial art as others stated. It is more like a reverse application of sports medicine. The basic tenent of TFT is that in order to survive a violent situation, YOU have to be the one doing the violence. Violence is injuring another human being. So, injure the "other guy" until they are no longer a threat.

How? Well, sports medicine has identified the areas of the human body that are prone to injury when one person collides with another, or collides with the earth via a fall. So, just target these weak areas with all your body weight to cause these injuries on purpose. These principles can be applied to any system out there...just be more precise in what you strike and put all your weight into it. By "injury" think; fractured skull, ruptured testicles, eneucleated eye (fluid coming out), not broken nose, black eye etc...

[Q.]

Originally Posted by strambo

I have a lot of experience with TFT both DVDs and multiple live trainings. It isn't like a martial art as others stated. It is more like a reverse application of sports medicine. The basic tenent of TFT is that in order to survive a violent situation, YOU have to be the one doing the violence. Violence is injuring another human being. So, injure the "other guy" until they are no longer a threat.

How? Well, sports medicine has identified the areas of the human body that are prone to injury when one person collides with another, or collides with the earth via a fall. So, just target these weak areas with all your body weight to cause these injuries on purpose. These principles can be applied to any system out there...just be more precise in what you strike and put all your weight into it. By "injury" think; fractured skull, ruptured testicles, eneucleated eye (fluid coming out), not broken nose, black eye etc...

Been watching the "Striking" DVD so I get it now. Just as you described. Makes me uneasy but I understand the objective.

[strambo]

The "Striking" series is a good one to start with, the 17 DVD seminar series gives a complete overview of the system. Now that you are on the mailing list (email)...they have sales periodically, sometimes 50% off. I wait for a sale to pick up the next package I want.