tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310475415714364543.post8238516428462565291..comments2023-02-12T22:38:03.381-10:00Comments on A Gent in Training: JKD? MMA? CQC? A Post About Martial Arts NomenclatureBrandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07046621780928992582noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310475415714364543.post-7912542593257966872015-01-15T15:23:15.114-10:002015-01-15T15:23:15.114-10:00Yeah for sure. Youre right, you really have to do...Yeah for sure. Youre right, you really have to do your research when it comes to martial arts. Tactical and CQC for sure. Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140085784974529211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310475415714364543.post-43136503798549261182015-01-14T10:43:19.926-10:002015-01-14T10:43:19.926-10:00I fully agree re: marketing. It's simply a fac...I fully agree re: marketing. It's simply a fact of life that has to be taken into account. From that standpoint, I am most comfortable with the JKD and self-defense labels, as they are both sort of catch-alls. And good point about CQC. I'm probably a bit biased as I've seen some pretty cheesy stuff sold as CQC. Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07046621780928992582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310475415714364543.post-35300127181515666492015-01-14T03:09:54.537-10:002015-01-14T03:09:54.537-10:00I think the name is about marketing. I dont mean ...I think the name is about marketing. I dont mean that in a bad way. It is a business (even though I dont like to think about it that way). JKD, MMA and Street are all recognizable and have a lot of arts and systems under them. Kali is not a very popular name as it is not in the mainstream media. However, you can slip it (and the other SE Asian MAs above) into the JKD slot and you are good to go because everyone knows Bruce. If you see the letters MMA a student recognizes this and expects the instructor to teach them everything they see in the UFC. You show them your BJJ and your Thai Boxing of choice. CQC can be catered to the LEO and Military community, so I wouldn't write it off completely if you get certified. Great post. Thanks.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00525379119841612234noreply@blogger.com