Literally A Ton of Quality Information From A Reputable Source
Well I feel that I should start off this review by stating that I literally have dozens of DVD's and books on Krav Maga and various self-defense systems, etc., and I have found some to contain a lot of great information, while others contain very little quality information. However, I have learned something valuable from every book and DVD I own, although admittedly a lot more from some than from others. However, after viewing this six-disc DVD set released by David Kahn I have absolutely no reservation at all at placing his latest work at the top of the DVD heap in terms of quality of content. After watching all six-discs I realized that David and I are right at about 95% on our mutual philosophies concerning self-defense and the techniques that we teach. The 5% that wasn't the same was merely small differences in both philosophy and the execution of certain techniques where I may teach them slightly differently, but with the same basic principles in mind. So to put it more bluntly...
Best DVDs on Self Defense Ever!
I have studied and trained in a multitude of martial arts and reality based defense systems over the last 30 years (including several different evolutions of Krav Maga).
I also own a considerable amount of book and video based material on the subject.
The Mastering Krav Maga DVD set by Mr. Kahn is the best instructional material on unarmed personal protection that I have ever owned.
The video quality is easily on par with the best production videos on the market with clear sharp picture and sound. Unlike other instructional DVDs, you won't see the same technique repeated 12 times in slow motion. Each technique is explained and demonstrated only a few times allowing you to get more techniques per disc than in other KM DVDs. Mr. Kahn's teaching style is very dynamic and he provides detailed explanations for techniques presented. His movements are explosive and fluid and he provides a great visual example of how each movement should be executed...
This isn't really an instructional DVD set
David Kahn is a beast. Not the most charismatic instructor, God bless him. He has some great how-to's that could be used to augment the game of a novice combatant or seasoned self defense junkie. Don't be fooled though. This is not a DVD set where you are given step by step "belt requirements" and drills. Yes there are plenty of "drills" and yes there are some great moments of "ooOOOoooh, that's pretty cool, but even David admits this was NOT intended as a beginner's user guide. Its a bunch of technique execution, some at full blast on the poor partner, which can be kinda funny. With that in mind, don't get me wrong, its a good expansive set of technical execution, but what I was after was a good "from the ground up" kind of DVD instructional.
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