That all depends on you. No one can truly answer that question, because everyone learns at a different pace.
However, in every class at Legacy FMA, we strive to have you walk away with a working knowledge of the techniques taught in class. You may not be perfect at it, but it will be knowledge you can apply to defend yourself.
Just like anything else in life, the more time and effort you put in to your training, the more effective you will be. Training 3 times a week will help you learn faster than training 1 day a month.
YES. We believe in learning how to fight smart not hard, which is why we believe in learning how to use everyday items as a tool for self defense. Most fights aren't fair so we train in weaponry to even up the odds.
Additionally, Filipinos are not generally the biggest and strongest folks out there, and yet Filipino martial arts is being used by military and law enforcement around the world. This is because the art is practical, effective and powerful.
Yes. Physical confrontation is a last resort. We teach situational awareness and verbal de-escalation strategies and tactics to help mitigate situations.
Should that fail, we give 3 physical options in dealing with a situation:
If a loved one is getting overly aggressive for whatever reason, we show how to subdue them as nicely as possible. (For example, going for the throat or eyes is not a go-to in this situation.)
A friend-of-a-friend who you don't like in the first place is getting overly aggressive. You can give them a little love tap to let them know that you aren't playing around and to leave you alone.
You have a genuine fear for your life or someone else's life. Your job is to make it home.
All 3 options are given when weapons are involved and when they aren't involved.
We teach disarms, locks, takedowns, ground-defense, choke or grab defenses, and defense against multiple attacker situations and more.
