To give the the prospective new student and idea of what it's like to train at KFM New York, below are "some" of the training methods we employ during a typical training class:
This is the main focus of the class and the exact outline of all the material that will be covered in the training class for the day.
This is KFM's version of shadow boxing. It is done in the beginning of class to reinforce the prior classes material and it is done at the end of class to reinforce the new material from the current class.
This is done slowly along with the Instructor. It is done slowly and builds up speed as you become more proficient with the technique. It is used to hardwire the brain, body and nervous system to the new material.
This is used to develop rythym, timing and flow with the new material.
This is the first layer of stress placed on the student with the new material.
This is the second layer of stress placed on the student and is used to build the Predator Instinct within the student. The Predator Instinct is the cornerstone of the KFM system. It is the gasoline which drives all the techniques within the Art.
This is where we add a variable to the Double opponent focus mitt training. An example would be fighting off of a balancing platform against 2 opponents.
This is a third layer of stress placed on the student and addresses a different dynamic with multiple opponents.
This is a fourth layer of stress placed on the student and addresses another multiple opponent dynamic.
This is a fifth layer of stress placed on the student and is where you field test the new material in an all out full force scenario environment. It is the closest training to the real thing you can get while still maintaing safety for the student.
Buyer Beware: As KFM's popularity continues to grow and grow here in the United States some dubious schools will undoubtable copy the above training methods and claim them as their own. Although flattering, the above material is only scratching the surface at the depth of the KFM learning methods. KFM is miles ahead of what some schools call "realistic" self defense and it is in a constant state of evolution.
