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Little-e · May 13, 2000, 01:30 PM

I know this is a long shot but has anyone ever heard of Chris Woodall? He is the instructor at a martial arts school that I just started training at located north of Atlanta. Woodall has fought all over the world and has the trophies and newspaper articles to prove it and although that looks nice, it doesn't tell me he's a good teacher.

The school teaches Muay Thai, Jui-jitsu, and Akido. Although he is a black belt (don't know what degree) in Akido, he has another instructor teach that and basically assists him. What is your feeling on these arts as far as covering all the basics?

Lastly, this school doesn't spent much time on kata or traditional aspects of karate. It's more like "Ultimate Fighting." Half of the class is technique and the other is application. It will get as violent as you and your partner want it to get. I kind of like that but wonder if I missing anything. (This is all new to me.)

Thanks in advance for your input.

May 13, 2000, 01:30 PM	#1
Little-e Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 1999 Posts: 171	I know this is a long shot but has anyone ever heard of Chris Woodall? He is the instructor at a martial arts school that I just started training at located north of Atlanta. Woodall has fought all over the world and has the trophies and newspaper articles to prove it and although that looks nice, it doesn't tell me he's a good teacher. The school teaches Muay Thai, Jui-jitsu, and Akido. Although he is a black belt (don't know what degree) in Akido, he has another instructor teach that and basically assists him. What is your feeling on these arts as far as covering all the basics? Lastly, this school doesn't spent much time on kata or traditional aspects of karate. It's more like "Ultimate Fighting." Half of the class is technique and the other is application. It will get as violent as you and your partner want it to get. I kind of like that but wonder if I missing anything. (This is all new to me.) Thanks in advance for your input.